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Next issue is December and deadline for copy is Fri 7th November

Please note advertising space is limited, pre-booking is recommended

Lest we forget… This year marks the 100th anniversary of our

involvement in World War 1. With over 16 million losing their lives it was

one of the costliest human conflicts in history. On page 42 you can

read a bit more about the wonderful display of poppies at the Tower of

London – 888,246 poppies, one for each British military fatality during World

War 1. It’s a sight worth visiting, painting an incredibly moving picture. The

poppies are up until 11th November. On Remembrance Day we take time to

stand in silence and remember those members of the armed forces who have

died in the line of duty, find details of the Ashby parade,

services of remembrance and concerts inside.

Contents

06 Days Gone By

10 Venture Theatre News

14 Just 4 Fun

18 Prize Competition

22 A Walk in the Forest

26 Ashby Library News

30 In Your Garden

34 Christadelphian Church

38 Storytime

42 This Month

46 Money Matters

50 Behind the Scenes

54 Back Chat

62 In Your Home

66 Ashby Town Council

70 Thank You

78 Seasonal Recipes

82 It’s Local

86 Puzzle Page

90 Ashby Health Centre

94 What’s On

100 Ashby Museum News

104 Book Reviews

108 Out and About

112 Young Ashby

120 Community Board

124 Puzzle Solutions

126 Business Directory

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days gone by

On 29th November a draft treaty

between Britain and France was

signed. It was for a joint project to

build a supersonic airliner.

BA’s and Air France’s Concordes

(pictured top) made their first

commercial flights on 21st January

1976. They had been beaten into the

skies by the USSR’s Tupolev TU-144,

but this aircraft only ever carried mail

and the project was abandoned after

a fatal crash at the 1973 Paris Air

Show.

Concorde could cross the Atlantic in

under three and a half hours,

enabling BA to boast that you were

able to ‘Arrive before you leave’. Its

illustrious and all-too-short history

was blighted by a crash just after

taking off from Charles de Gaulle

Airport on 5th July 2000. None of

the passengers and crew survived.

In April 2003 it was announced that

Concorde would be retired from

service. A bid by Richard Branson to

buy the BA fleet was unsuccessful

and on 24th October that year people

in London turned their eyes sky-

wards at the familiar thunder for the

last time. And this time their pride

was mixed with sadness.

1st: The US resumed its blockade of

Russian ships to Cuba, following a

two-day suspension during nego-

tiations to halt the stationing of

weapons on America’s doorstep.

3rd: The New York Times recorded

the first use of the term ‘personal

computer’. John W Mauchly, inventor

of some of the first room-size

computers, predicted that within a

few decades, ‘…there is no reason to

suppose the average boy or girl

cannot be master of a personal

computer.’ I could have told him that

- it’s why I go looking for a teenager

whenever I have a problem with the

blooming things.

4th: The first Mexican Grand Prix

was won by Jim Clark and Trevor

Taylor.

6th: Saudi Arabia announced the

abolition of slavery.

10th: The unfortunately titled

‘Nowhere to Go But Up’ opened

at the Winter Gardens Theatre,

New York.

17th: The unfortunately titled

‘Nowhere to Go But Up’ closed at the

Winter Gardens Theatre, New York.

20th: The USSR agreed to remove

bombers from Cuba and the US lifted

its blockade.

26th: A group of four musicians

made their first recordings under

the name of the Beatles.

Three best-selling singles were:

Lovesick Blues, Frank Ifield

Telstar, The Tornados

Big Girls Don’t Cry, The Four Seasons


What happened in...

The average price of a housewas about £3,360




HOWEVER, this is not the well known A

Christmas Carol... The writer Hugh Janes

has cleverly combined five of Dickens’

short ghost stories with a real life experience of one

of his uncles to produce this deliciously spooky play.

The story takes place in the library of an isolated,

crumbling mansion, high on the moors where a storm

is gathering. Lord Gray has returned to the house of

his late father to sell off his book collection. A junior

member of Lord Gray senior’s trusted book dealer has

arrived to value the collection but as the night draws

on strange things begin to happen. To find out exactly

what they are and how the plot resolves itself you will

have to come and see the play!

The production features two of the Venture Theatre’s

very well-known actors in the two leading roles. Nigel

Freer plays Lord Gray and Dave Steward is the book

dealer. Directing the production is Di Crane. She told

us: “The play came to my attention because two of my

grandchildren, Dan and Ellie, together with other members

of the family, saw the play in Derby about two years ago.

The grandchildren, who were 11 and 14 years old at the

time, told me all about it. They said how much they had

both enjoyed it and how scary it was. The whole family

group loved it too so I thought I’d check it out. I loved it as

well and the result is this production which we very much

hope you will come and enjoy.”

Tickets are available now at Ashby Tourist Information

Centre, North Street. If you can’t call in person, you

can book and pay for tickets by phone by ringing

01530 411767.

venture theatre news

As the nights get darker and, dare we mention it, Christmas

approaches, it’s just the right time of year for a spine

chilling ghost story and who better to give us one than the

master story-teller himself, Charles Dickens.


The Haunting


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prize competition

WIN £25 IN OUR PRIZE COMPETITION We’ve hidden a copy of ourlogo within one of the advertisements in the magazine – just tell us the name of the company whoseadvert it is hidden in and you could be in with a chance of winning £25. Send your answer to us at:Competition, Ashby Life, Castle House, South Street, Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 1BR.

If you don’t want to cut out the entry form you can send the answer on a postcard or enter by email to:

[email protected].

Entries close on Friday 21st November. The winner will be chosen at random from all correct entries. The winnerwill be notified and a cheque for £25 sent within 14 days of the closing date, the winners name will also be publishedon our Facebook page. Multiple or automated entries are not allowed. We will not pass your details to any thirdparty. We may use your details to send you marketing emails from Ashby Life in the future – if you would preferthat we did not, please tick the box.

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a walk in the forest

Grace Dieu Woods and Priory This is a really pretty walk with lots to see and do. Children will love to explore the ruins of

Grace Dieu Priory, investigate the woods and stream and use the stepping stones to hop across

the water. The paths are mostly very good. The first bit beside the stream may become muddy

after wet weather but you can avoid this if you choose by sticking to the higher path where

marked in the text. Parking is in the car park for the Bulls Head,

this is marked as official parking for the site so don’t feel awkward

if you are not visiting the pub but if you do fancy refreshments

afterwards they offer a well-priced carvery. The actual walk takes

about 45 minutes but allow time for sight-seeing on top of this.

Leave Ashby via Nottingham Road turning right at the first roundabout signed A511/A512 andthen taking the A512 towards Loughborough at the next roundabout. At Peggs Green go

straight on at the roundabout and stay on the A512 for just over amile until you see the Bulls Head pub on your right just after theturning to Thringstone. Turn into the car park of the Bulls Head(signed parking for Grace Dieu) and park at the top of the slope.

The footpath to Grace Dieu leads off from the left hand corner ofthe car park near the clothes bank; follow this path across the grassyarea and underneath an old railway arch (1). As soon as you havepassed under the archway turn right onto a tarmac path that willsnake back and forth for a short distance before passing a woodensignpost indicating a permissive path to Thringstone off to the rightand Grace Dieu Woods to the left (2). Turn left here onto a grass areawith a National Forest sign in front of you and paths splitting off toeither side. Take the right hand path which goes through a clearingand very quickly meets a hard-core path crossing in front of you.

Our walk crosses straight over this path to take the narrow track ahead just to the right of theold fence (3) but if the weather has been wet the next bit may be muddy - if you want the dryer

route turn left onto the hard path instead of crossing it and you willrejoin the walk where marked *.

Walking down the narrow track you will soon hear the sound of waterbubbling over the rocks – keep left where it splits and then follow italong with the stream running alongside on your right. After a while the path will bear left, goup a slope and join the wider tarmac path that you crossed over earlier – turn right along thispath (* if you took the diversion you will already be on this path).

Keep right where the path splits, going through another break in the old fence. Follow this trackkeeping straight ahead. Pass by a yellow footpath arrow and then bear round to the left wherea path coming from an old stone bridge joins from your right. Keep bearing left and you aresoon walking with the stream once again on your right hand side. After a short way you willemerge in front of a series of high stone arches (4).

Go under the arches and the path will take you down to 2 gatesleading into the Priory grounds. Take the smaller, metal, gate that is straight ahead of youand follow the path past a statue (5) and bench on your right before turning right off it to cross

the stream at the stepping stones (6). On reaching the far side ofthe stream walk across the grass to join the main path around theruins (7). After exploring the site leave via this main path which willtake you through a wooden gate, along a shady path and then outvia a second wooden gate to the path you came in on. Turn left andretrace your steps under the high arches but then keep right andright again where the path splits to stay on the tarmac path. Passby a bench on your right and then turn right to go back under thearchway at the start of the walk (signed to the Bulls Head). Walkover the grassy area to return to the car park.

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





ashby library news

You can always expect a warm welcome

at Ashby Library. Join for free to use

the computers and borrow books,

DVDs and talking books. We also do 1-2-

1 iPad and computer taster sessions.

Come and chat to us and we will be happy

to help you.

OuR REGuLAR EVENTS:

‘Wriggly Readers’ and ’Story and Rhymetime’ for

children aged 0 to 5 years and their parents and

carers. Join us for stories and songs every Friday

morning 10.30am to 11am.

After ‘Story and Rhymetime’, fortnightly 11am to

noon, come along to ‘Bumps & Babies’, a meeting

place for new and expectant mums: free advice

and information sessions run by the National

Childbirth Trust.

The friendly ‘Knit and Stitch’ group meets every

Monday 2pm to 4pm. Bring your project and

come for a chat.

‘Tiny Talk’ baby signing classes take place every

Thursday 9.30am to 10.30am with another session

11am to noon. These are £5 per session.

Pre-booking essential.

The unusual and popular ukulele playing

group meets every Wednesday 10am to

11.30am. £5 per session. Contact Joanna

Stevenson on 07415 798 134.

Come and practice Hatha Yoga every Tuesday

7pm to 9pm. Contact British Wheel of Yoga

qualified instructor Lorna Kirk for more details on

01530 416 135.

To aid flexibility and ease joints try Therapeutic

Yoga, every Wednesday 7pm to 9pm, and the first

Friday of every month 7pm to 9pm. Contact

qualified instructor Liz Underwood for more

details on 07812 007 202 or email liz@pure

movementyoga.co.uk.

Zouch Acoustic and Folk Club meets at 8pm on

every third Thursday of the month.

For more information or to book please

contact Ashby Library on 0116 3055917.

Book early as spaces are limited.





in your garden

GARDENING covers a broad spectrum. Booking

holiday tours to see famous gardens all over the

world is a dream for many people. More usual is

a National Trust or National Garden Scheme visit.

Specialising in a particular type of

plant, creating a collection or

replicating a garden style from

the other side of the world is

achievable. More unusual,

is a garden hobby reach-

ing record breaking

statistics. A local man

hit the headlines last

month for growing the

world’s biggest onion

and getting into the

Guinness Book of

Records.

From a small seed,

Tony Glover who lives

near Ashby (pictured

right) has grown

a massive onion

weighing 18lb 11oz,

heavier by 10oz than

the previous record.

As well as achieving his

own goal after 30 years of

growing onions and excelling in the highly

competitive world of giant size vegetables, the

success was marked by a rather special visit by The

One Show, who followed Tony’s success with Gordon

Ramsey, making – you guessed it, onion soup. Not with

the Guinness onion of course! Although it would be

sweet and juicy, that onion will be planted on in the

hope of producing some rather special and sought

after seed which may go on to break the record again.

Competitive onion growing is full of secrets, specialist

fertilisers and heating equipment. For normal

domestic use you can have a go at

growing onions by sowing seed in

February to early April or from

sets from mid-March to

April in a sunny spot.

Both seeds and sets

(easier to grow) are

available from most

garden centres.

Lovely firm, fresh,

strong, home grown

onions are so much

better than the old

soft ones often avail-

able in shops. They

store well and can be

strung up and displayed

French style.

Finally, this month don’t forget

the hedgehogs, leave a pile or two of

leaves and twigs for hibernating places.

Happy gardening!

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

YOuR NOVEMBER GARDENING TO DO LIST:

1 Bare root season will start mid to late November; this

basically means that many plants such as hedging trees

and fruit may be available with no pot or soil – just bare

roots. The plants will need to be soaked and then planted

immediately, but the advantages are there are no big

heavy pots of soil so transporting and moving the plant is

much easier and lighter – and also much cheaper.

2 Many gardens in the Ashby area have heavy clay soil - dig

any cleared areas, cover with some well rotted manure or

other organic matter and leave the worms to take this

down into the ground so you will only need to fork over

what is left in the spring months. This is a lot easier than

winter digging.

3 Prune currants and gooseberries.

4 Plant tulip bulbs.

5 Rake and sweep up leaves before they get heavy soggy and

slippery.

Onions Diversity of gardening


FrancescaEmail [email protected]




www.ashbychurch.co.uk

“War. Huh. What is it good for? Absolutely nothing!”– so sang Edwin Starr in 1970. Yet war and conflicthave affected and continue to blight the lives millionsof people across the world.

It is a sad state of the human condition that conflictexists. Yet exist it does, and taking time to rememberour frailty as a species in this regard does us noharm at all. ‘Remembering’ is an active choice tothink about something, compared to the more passive‘not forgetting’.

You could consider November is the month toremember. We “remember, remember the 5th of

November, gunpowder, treason and plot” with fireworks,bonfires, sparklers, treacle toffee. It’s a fun nightwhich essentially commemorates a moment of areligious conflict which would today, most likely, beconsidered a foiled terrorist attack.

More soberly, Remembrance Sunday (November 9th)gives specific opportunity to remember, to activelythink of, all of the brave individuals who have giventheir lives in wars over the last 100 years.

How little has changed in the last 500 years! Religioustensions and conflict still threaten the stability; wholeregions and wars still erupt with frightening regularity;and the worlds’ leaders struggle to know how to dealwith the over-riding compulsion of mankind to fight.

Actively remembering this weakness in our species issomething the Bible also challenges us to do. It isJesus who said “out of the heart of men proceed evil

thoughts …” (Mark 7:7). The solution proposed in theBible is one of God’s making not man’s, promising atime when “nation shall not lift up sword against nation,

neither shall they learn war anymore” (Isaiah 2:1-5).

Perhaps for us all this is something worth giving sometime to actively remember in November?

Useful passages to look up:

Psalm 103 vs 8-19, Revelation 21 vs 1-4.

Remember,Remember...

Editorial by Ashby Christadelphian Church, Union Passage, Ashby

www.ashbychurch.co.uk





storytime

“Is there any chance you could give me a hand?”

Carrie looked up from the library photocopier at the young man. It

was the same one she’d been discretely watching across the

bookshelves as he struggled to finish his essay.

“I need to enlarge this picture and I’m not sure how”, he said.

Carrie reasoned that she had only been watching him because she

thought he might be the poor bloke that Marissa had got her claws

into. She could see why; even though he was wearing his jumper

inside out, he was rather cute.

As well as being a student, Carrie worked evenings at the college

library, and had come to notice most things. For example, she’d seen

him cast anxious glances at the library clock, and suspected that

tonight was the night that Marissa had finally agreed to go on a date

with him. There was a big Bonfire Party in town, and she’d overheard

Marissa boasting that this guy was so besotted with her he would be

buying her entry ticket and her drinks all night. Poor man, what was

he letting himself in for?

Carrie stared at the book he was holding out to her.

“I’m sorry?” she said.

“I need to enlarge this”, he said apologetically, “I’m in a bit of a hurry”.

If he was hoping to catch the six o’clock bus into town, Carrie

thought, he was cutting it rather fine. Slowly, she took the book.

“Sure, what do you want enlarging?”

“It’s the Palace of Westminster”. He pointed to the page, “I need it

blowing up”.

She looked at the picture and laughed.

“That’s the Houses of Parliament isn’t it?”

“Yes”, he adjusted his glasses, “it’s for an essay”.

“You’re asking me to help you blow up the Houses of Parliament?” She

giggled, “tonight of all nights?” He stared at her blankly.

“It’s bonfire night”, she explained.

“Course!”, he grinned, “I’m going to a bonfire party”.

“Got a hot date lined up?” Carrie said, and laughed at her own joke.

“Something like that”. He blushed.

“We don’t want you to be late”. Carrie smiled, “I bet she’ll have you hung

drawn and quartered”. Knowing Marissa, thought Carrie, that’s the

least she would do. He laughed nervously.

Carrie placed the book carefully on the photocopier,

“Does this make me a co-conspirator?” she asked, and pressed a few

buttons.

“About what?” he said.

“About your gunpowder plot?”

“Oh yeah”. He glanced at the clock again and

winced. Carrie bit her lip and pressed the start

button. Nothing happened.

“That’s odd”. She gave the machine a kick. It

stayed silent.

Carrie methodically went through the whole

process again, twice; patiently checking

everything, but still nothing.

“I’m sorry, the machine’s playing up”, she sighed,

“our technician will be back in an hour, can you

come back then?”

The library clock chimed six. The young man

slumped against the wall. The bus was leaving

without him.

“Cheer up”, Carrie said guiltily, “I’m sure she

won’t mind waiting”. It was common knowledge

that Marissa waited for nobody. She took a deep

breath,

“I’m finishing work now. Can I buy you a drink in

the student bar to help pass the time?”

“Why not?” He managed a smile, “You’ve been

really helpful”.

“I’m Carrie”. She comically held out her hand,

“What’s your name?”

“It’s Guy”, he smiled and shook it warmly. “Guy

Fawkes”.

“You’re joking?”

“Got you”. he grinned, “It’s Tom”.

“I’ll get my stuff and meet you there in five”. Carrie

waved him off, and, as walked away, bent down

and switched the photocopier back on.


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This year we have also been commemorating the 100thanniversary of the Britain’s involvement in the FirstWorld War. Towns across the country have been marking

this occasion in their own special way. Locally members ofthe Heritage Forum of North West Leicestershire and othervolunteers have been researching those from towns andvillages in the district who gave their lives and a book entitled‘Lest We Forget’ has been produced. This book records theaccount of the men and is dedicated to their memory. Copiesare available at Ashby Museum priced at £12.

Lt Col Philip Bent is one such soldier. He attended AshbyGrammar School from 1904 to 1907 and was awarded theVictoria Cross. When under heavy hostile attack Lt Col Bentled men forward under a counter attack - this resulted in animportant portion of the line being secured. He was killedwhile leading a charge but his bravery will now be markedwith a special Victoria Cross commemorative paving stonewithin the town.

One display that has captured the cimagination of people the length and breadth ofthe country is that of the poppies on the Tower of

London (pictured above).

Since 5th August poppies have been spilling outof the tower and down into its moat. By the timethe display is finished on 11th November there willbe 888,246 ceramic poppies on display - one tomark each British military fatality that occurredduring the First World War. The idea is to create apowerful visual display to mark the centenary andthe image of such vast numbers of poppies isincredibly moving.

The poppies themselves are ceramic and are beingsold to raise funds that will be split between sixdifferent service charities, including the Royal

British Legion and Help for Heroes. Find out moreat poppies.hrp.org.uk.

Remembrance Day takes place on 11th November and marks the

moment when the guns of the First World War fell silent

at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918.

this month


A time to remember




SINCE my last article I can confirm

the proposed changes in how you

can access your pension post April

2015 are moving rapidly forward.

But caution is required - the

market is increasingly concerned

about the impact in some quarters.

Whereas well off pensioners

almost certainly benefit from a

whole raft of new choices, what

about the less well off? Take note

that in Australia very few annuities

are purchased and over half just

take the cash, often to pay off

loans or to satisfy some other need

for an immediate lump sum. But

this was surely not the intention

when they introduced the changes.

The Chancellor has said that

individuals “should be trusted to

make their own decision about

their pension” but are we really so

different from our Australian

cousins?

The choices available are changing

and some of the older choices

are being restructured. In some

cases arriving at the right choice

or combination of choices will

need help and guidance. Well, they

will affect how you live for many

more years to come. So seeking

Independent Financial Advice from

a suitably Qualified Adviser is

important and because of the

changes introduced in January

2013 advisors are more explicit

about how they charge for advice,

so you will know where you stand at

the beginning.

These changes have also made

saving into Pensions even more

attractive. Many may have found

the fact you were handcuffed as to

the amount you could access as

income in retirement a little

restrictive, so considered Property

or ISA’s as other choices. (Rem-

ember that, generally you can take

a quarter of the fund tax free.) But

the flexibility will now come with

more responsibility, we are living

longer, so although you may

initially, at the point of retirement,

want to access monies to go and do

those special events, you still have

to consider that you will need

income later in life to keep paying

those household bills, which do

have a habit of increasing.

It seems when you read articles in

the paper it will be all about

flexibility and your chance to draw

monies down directly out of your

pension pot. Many within the

industry thought pension annuities

would cease to exist, but then

others are now saying, and we

agree with them, that they will still

have a place. They do offer certainty

of income for the rest of your life.

Even how your pension is handled

on your death is going through a

change, so your family should have

better options if you sadly died

before you used up your entire

pension fund.

The new ‘wake-up’ pack sent by

pension providers will have a critical

impact on the retirement journey.

The wealth of information needed

to outline the options and their

respective pros and cons combined

with the likelihood it will be in

a hard copy format are not

necessarily conducive to people

making the best decisions.

We hope the market will gravitate

towards financial advice as a logical

response. My fear though is the

only option that will be universally

and quickly understood will be ‘take

the cash’.

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.

RETIREMENTFreedom of Choice - Part 2by Kevin Cunningham of Bleathwood IFA Ltd


money matters




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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...

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How did you become involved with Concordia and

what do you love about it?

As a boy I sung in church and school choirs but I

stopped singing when my voice broke. After many

years gap I wanted to get back into singing and found

Concordia via Ashby Life. Singing is healthy and joyous

- the choir has a great feeling of community.

What is your favourite local restaurant?

Zamani’s in Rushton’s Yard. I am a big fan of Italian

food and we are always made to feel like family when

we visit.

Where do you like to go for a day out?

I love concerts and usually attend at least half a dozen

a year.

If you could change one thing about the town what

would it be?

All of my family and friends outside of the town love

Ashby because it seems a lovely place to live and shop

- it has a good look and feel about it. This needs to

be maintained and that means the monies acquired

from Tesco and the Aldi projects must be spent on

maintaining our Town Centre, if not improving it.

What is your favourite local shop and why?

I’m a foody so like shopping in town for treats. Posh

Pantry and Ashby Butchers were two of my favourites

so I am sad that the town has now lost them.

If you didn’t live in this area where would you live

and why?

I like Cornwall - but to visit rather than to live. I don’t

think I’d like to live anywhere other than Ashby. I

love the fact that it is at the centre of so much but still

a small town.

What is the best thing that has happened to you

recently?

Over the last year Concordia have performed their

first Christmas concert and also the first full concert

on their own – both hard work but a joy to do. I’m

looking forward to Concordia's next concert which

takes place this month. You’ll find details of the

concert on page 81.


Kevin Cunninghamwho sings with, and is chairman of, local choir Concordia. Kevin is also owner

of Bleathwood Financial Services and worked with Ashby Town Partnership.

Concordia is a community choir - they meet at Manor House School on a

Monday evening. Find them on Facebook at www.facebook.com/

ConcordiaAshby.




back chat

WELCOME to all! At this time of year

many of the older generation begin to

suffer more with joint pain and stiffness.

Previously I have done a column on

arthritis and how to manage it. This

month I thought I would discuss joint

replacement surgery – for when arthritis

becomes unmanageable.

What is joint replacement surgery? Joint

replacement surgery is the removal of a damaged

or worn joint and replacing it with a new prosthetic

joint. It may involve the whole joint being replaced or just

part of the joint. Joint replacement surgery is carried out by an

orthopaedic surgeon. The most common joints to be replaced

are the knees and hips - however there are a number of other joints

that can be replaced including, shoulders, elbows, fingers and ankles.

Do I need a joint replacement? Wear and tear to joints can reach a

point where pain is constant and the restriction of movement becomes

so limited it begins to prevent the individual completing even the most

simple tasks. At this point they may become a candidate for joint

replacement surgery. I have touched on other treatments in previous

columns that would usually take place before going down the route of a

joint replacement; these include exercise, walking aids, physical therapy

and medication. A number of factors will decide whether or not a person

is eligible for the actual replacement. Age plays an important role, if the

person is too young the surgery will be left to the last possible moment

as most prosthetic joints have around a 15 year lifespan, and it is best

not to have to re-do the surgery. Other factors include: expected usage

of the joint, i.e. what tasks the individual is hoping to do post-surgery,

weight of the candidate (are they within the strict weight guidelines

for surgery patients), and if they currently suffer with any other

medical conditions will they affect the surgery.

What will happen during surgery? Surprisingly many joint

replacement operations are now performed while the patient is

awake, so surgeons are using a local anaesthetic such as an epidural

rather than a general anaesthetic. This is better for several reasons,

firstly it allows the surgical team to check the patients status much more

efficiently, secondly the risk of a negative reaction to the anaesthetic

in older individuals is much less likely, and thirdly recovery time is much

faster which allows the patient to be up and moving, which will prevent too

much loss of muscle strength in the affected area. Each surgery is different

and how long it takes will depend on the joint and the type of damage that

you have.

What will happen after my surgery? Aftercare of the joint is of great

importance for wound healing and also for rehabilitation of the joint area.

Often with hip and knee surgery you will be up and weight bearing on your

joint the next day. The program of

care should include physiotherapy to

strengthen the joint and build

confidence with everyday tasks.

How successful are joint replace-

ments? Joint replacements are

increasingly more successful. A lot

of the success is also determined by

how you manage the joint after the

surgery. This includes following your

prescribed exercise plan and looking

after your diet. Over time the pain

should decrease as the muscles

strengthen and your joint mobility

improves.

How can an osteopath help? In the

time leading up to the joint

replacement, your body will put

undue pressure on other joints as

you try to compensate for the pain

and lack of mobility. This will

continue after the surgery as your

surrounding joints try to adapt to

your new joint. It is perhaps even

more important when a patient has

a joint replacement to ensure that

the rest of the body is performing at

an optimum level as the prosthetic

joint will never be as strong or as

flexible as the real thing. Any

excessive load on that joint may

decrease its lifespan, and will

increase the chance of a second

operation in the future. As

osteopaths we would work on the

surrounding joints to help you cope

as best as possible with your

replacement joint.

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 you can email

[email protected]. Feel

free to visit our website at

www.ashbyosteopath.com

by Sarah Kavanagh, Ashby Osteopathic Clinic www.ashbyosteopath.com


Joint Replacement








in your home

The festive season

provides the perfect

distraction from the

midwinter blues by

prompting us to decorate

our homes inside and out,

but an overload of festive

‘bling’ sometimes makes

us forget about the

simpler pleasures of

Christmas, particularly

when it comes to buying

fresh flowers.

FLOWERS are a treat for the senses and

it’s worth taking time to work out

exactly how you can use them to best

effect. Before you rush down to the

florist, take a minute to think about

location, colour and theme.

LOCATION: where will the flowers be on display? What size is the

room? Make sure you buy flowers that are right for the space – for

example, strongly scented flowers such as lilies may be overpowering

in a small room.

COLOuR: do you like seasonal colours – shiny green foliage and deep

red blooms – or do you prefer a sophisticated blend of silver and white?

What about an earthy palette, combining dried oranges and cinnamon

sticks with orangey-brown chrysanthemums?

THEME: Country cottage charm? Quirky retro? Traditional splendour

or urban cool? There are flowers to suit every mood and you can add

a range of extras, from silver baubles to spray-painted garden twigs,

to support your chosen theme.

Having decided on the colour, theme and location, it’s time to think

about the type of vase or container you will use. Try to choose one

that is compatible with your chosen theme. If you haven’t got a vase

of a suitable colour, you could tie a ribbon around it in a colour that

matches the floral display.

Make sure that you clean your vase thoroughly before adding the flowers,

using bleach or Milton tablets and a bottle brush. It’s vital to use flower food

if you want your bouquet to last: you can make a solution yourself using a

quarter of a teaspoon of bleach, two tablespoons of lemon juice and one

tablespoon of sugar in a quart (1136ml) of warm water.

If you are creating a table centrepiece, the golden rule is that the colour of

the arrangement should harmonise with the tablecloth, napkins and crackers.

A crowded table might look better with just one or two stems placed in narrow

bottles, arranged along the middle.

One of the most distinctive aspects of a traditional, seasonal arrangement is

the use of deep green foliage, but remember that evergreen branches have

woody stems that can sometimes be reluctant to absorb water. You can give

tough stems a head start by plunging them into a mug containing a couple

of inches of boiling water and leaving them for a minute to “sear”.

There are many more tricks and tips you can employ to keep your flowers

looking great right through to New Year and you’ll find lots of inspirational

videos on YouTube (www.youtube.com). Flowers can be more expensive at

Christmas time, but you can create some fantastic arrangements by

supplementing a few choice blooms with evergreen leaves and decorations.

If you’re tempted to take up flower arranging as a hobby, then you’ll

find some helpful information at www.nafas.org.uk, where

you’ll be able to find out about local clubs, courses and

classes.

A festive floral arrangement provides us with a simple

reminder that spring is on its way, so this year, don’t forget

to say “Happy Christmas” in the language of flowers.

Make it festive,keep it floral . . .





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

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

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

It has been a great year of local

events with mostly favourable wea-

ther and many people enjoying

the entertainment. During 2014 Ashby

hosted the Food and Drink Festival, Arts

Festival, Circus, Fake Festival, Jim’s

Tractor Run, Statutes and just recently

Fashion and Beauty Week. Thank you to

all the residents who supported these

community events so well and helped to

keep Ashby a vibrant and active market

town.

The final event of the year will soon be

here! Saturday 29th November is the

date to put in your diaries for Ashby’s

Christmas Fair which will run from

10am to 4pm. Market Street will be

closed to traffic from Brook Street down

to Derby Road. In this area will be the

main stage hosted by Radar Events,

a Christmas Food and Drink market

from Food Gusto, children’s rides

and Ashby Rotary Club’s Santa sleigh.

Entertainment on the main stage

includes performances by Concordia

choir and Jaks Academy and will be

rounded off with carol singing and a

snowflake finale by the Christmas tree.

The fun isn’t just confined to Market

Street so do explore the other events

around town too. The Craft Fair takes

place at Legion House in South Street -

perfect for picking up some really

individual Christmas gifts. Ashby Baptist

Church will be busy all day – they are

hosting a Coffee Morning and Lunches

followed at 6.30pm by the Nativity Play

‘Star of Wonder’ performed on the steps

of the church in Brook Street. Also

joining in with seasonal activities during

the day is Ashby Christadelphian Church

in Union Passage.

Helping to keep the town

looking festive Ashby

Town Council will again

be arranging Christmas

trees and lights, free of

charge, to businesses in

the town centre and also

holding the Best Dressed

Window Competition -

this year’s theme is

‘Twelve Days of Christmas’.

The Mayor, Councillor

Andrew Badger, will judge the competition during the day of

Ashby’s Christmas Fair with winners being announced from the

stage during the afternoon.

The Town Council do hope that residents will come out and support

this traditional event in town and continue to shop locally in the run

up to Christmas. North West Leics District Council have arranged

free car parking in their car parks on North Street and South Street

every Saturday from 22nd November through to 20th December

and we are hoping to also offer additional parking at other locations.

Nominations are now being invited for the 2014 Civic Award. If you

would like to nominate an individual who has made an outstanding

contribution of Service to the Community in 2014 please send your

nomination, with details in support, to Mr J Fargher, Clerk to the

Town Council at the address below.

Remembrance Sunday is 9th November. The parade assembles at

the Royal Hotel for 9am before making their way to St Helens for

the Remembrance Service and on to the War Memorial for 11am.

There will also be an act of Remembrance at the War Memorial on

Tuesday 11th at 11am. The Royal British Legion is holding a

Remembrance Concert at Holy Trinity church on 7th November at

7.30pm. We are also pleased to announce that the town is to be

granted one of the governments Commemorative Victoria Cross

Paving Stones for Lt Col Philip Bent who was educated at Ashby

Grammar School and received a Victoria Cross for his bravery during

World War 1. The paving stone will be sited near the War Memorial

in Brook Street. The new Blackfordby War Memorial will be unveiled

on Monday 27th October when local school children will be placing

crosses bearing the names around the Memorial of those that were

lost from the district.

Still ongoing is work on the Neighbourhood plan. Thanks to those

who have been involved in our groups. There have been over 20

meetings looking at areas including transport, access and town

centre vitality. Further stake holder events to keep people involved

and updated will be held as drafts emerge.

The new town website at ashbytowncouncil.org.uk is still developing

so do keep logging in to see what is new.

ashby town council

Christmasis coming…





Thank you


Saturday 4th October - the final day of Ashby’s FABulous and it was amazing despite the weather.

What a week it was - with bunting, t-shirt designing, knitting, swishing, partying

to live piano music, a Fair2all fashion show and ‘dressing pink’ for film night

at the Lyric Rooms…..

…. And so to the final Saturday which completely fulfilled our aims: to promote

Fashion and Beauty businesses in Ashby and to celebrate Ashby de la Zouch.

This day was undoubtedly a first for Ashby - something incredibly exciting.

Thanks to BBC Radio Leicester who thought it was sufficiently special to do a

live report.

30 MODELS OF ALL AGES FROM 60 PLuS TO THE

YEAR 12/13 STuDENTS OF ASHBY SCHOOL

24 WINDOWS PROVIDED BY BuSINESSES IN ASHBY

22 FASHION AND ACCESSORY RETAILERS

18 HAIR AND BEAuTY SALONS ... were involved.

The finale was a Flashmob with the models parading through town, led by

the wonderfully talented saxophonist, Lewis Brierly.

Saturday was a true one-off, a true success… and it was all down to the

many people who happily and freely gave of their precious time, their expertise

or their fashion items. Many businesses, venues and people enthusiastically

supported us.

Ashby de la Zouch is very

lucky to have all of you.








seasonal recipes

GET STARTED

1 Preheat the oven to 170°C/150°C fan/gas 3. Season the lamb shanks with freshlyground black pepper. Heat the oil in a fryingpan and brown the lamb shanks over a highheat for 4-5 minutes, turning frequently.Transfer to a shallow casserole dish.

2 Add the shallots, garlic and pancetta to thefrying pan and cook over a medium heat for6-7 minutes until lightly browned. Pour inthe red wine and bring to the boil. Add thetomatoes, sun-dried tomato puree,rosemary sprigs and sugar and pour overthe lamb.

3 Cover the casserole and cook in thepreheated oven for about 2 hours, or untilthe lamb shanks are very tender and thesauce has thickened slightly. Adjust theseasoning to taste and serve with creamymashed potato and garnished with freshrosemary.

TOP TIP

Why not double up the quantities and freezeaway half for another day? Allow to coolcompletely then transfer to a freezer-proofcontainer. Freeze for up to 2 months. Defrostthoroughly then reheat gently on the hob for20-25 minutes until piping hot.

YOu WILL NEED

• 4 small lambshanks

• 2 tbsp olive oil

• 350g shallots,peeled

• 2 garlic cloves,peeled and chopped

• 150g cubedpancetta (Italian drycured bacon)

• 300ml red wine

• 400g can choppedtomatoes

• 2 tbsp sun-driedtomato puree

• 2 sprigs freshrosemary, plus extrasprigs to garnish

• 1 tsp sugar

• Creamy mashedpotato, to serve

YOu WILL NEED

For the sponge

• 4 large eggs

• 115g caster sugar

• 115g plain flour, sifted

• 40g unsalted butter,melted and cooled

For the icing & coating

• 450g icing sugar

• 50g cocoa powder

• 70g unsalted butter,melted

• 225g desiccated coconut

Makes 9Ready in60 mins+ setting

GET STARTED

1 Preheat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4.Grease a 23cm square cake tin and line the base withbaking paper.

2 To make the sponge, place the eggs and sugar in aheatproof bowl set over a pan of simmering water.Whisk together with a hand-held electric whisk until themixture is very thick and pale and leaves a trail on thesurface when the whisk is lifted. Remove the bowl fromthe saucepan.

3 Sift over the flour and fold in gently then pour over themelted butter and fold in until just incorporated. Pourthe mixture into the prepared cake tin. Bake in thepreheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until risen, goldenand springy to the touch. Cool in the tin for 5 minutesthen turn the cake out onto a wire rack and leave tocool completely. Cut the cold cake into 9 squares.

4 To make the icing, sift the icing sugar and cocoapowder into a large bowl. Stir in the melted butter and75ml boiling water and beat with a wooden spoonuntil smooth.

5 Spread the coconut on a large flat plate. Take eachsponge square and dip in the chocolate icing to coatcompletely, using two forks to gently turn the spongesquare. Lift the coated square out of the icing andshake to allow any excess icing to fall back intothe bowl.

6 Roll the iced square in the coconut to coat all over.Place on a board lined with baking paper and leave toset. Repeat with the rest of the sponge squares.

TOP TIP

Pop the sponge squares in the freezer for 10-15 minutesbefore coating in the icing – they will be a little firmer tohandle and the icing will set more quickly.

Serves 4Ready in 2½hoursItalian

Lamb Shanks

These scrumptious

small Australian cakes

may be a little fiddly to

make but it’s well

worth the effort!

Perfect for long slow

cooking as they

become meltingly

tender and the meat

just falls off the

bone.


Lamingtons




it’s local

This interesting book, written by Nuneaton author Peter Lee, was

published in August of this year. It is packed full of information

and photographs that give the background to the Ashby & Nuneaton

Joint Railway and then go through the various stretches of line,

stations and junctions area by area.


Ashby & Nuneaton Joint RailwayTHE book follows the story from the

opening of the railway in 1873, its

ownership by various different

companies, through nationalisation

and on to the eventual closure of

the line by British Railways in 1971.

There are photographs on most

pages revealing the stations,

junctions, sheds and characters

that were part of the railway along

with many wonderful images of

steam locomotives and other rolling

stock. Also included are maps,

charts and documents - even a

timetable from 1916.

There is plenty of information

covering the railway and its conn-

ections with local towns and

villages, including Market Bos-

worth, Ibstock and Moira.

It is a book that is sure to appeal

to steam and rail enthusiasts as

well as those interested in local

history. The pictures of life in years

long gone by are a delight – with

Christmas coming up this could

make a great gift for the right

person.

Ashby & Nuneaton Joint Railway

costs £12.99 and the ISBN number

is 978-1-4456-0660-6.

We have one copy of Ashby &

Nuneaton Joint Railway to give

away to a lucky reader.

Just send your name and address

either on a postcard to Ashby Life

(Book Competition), Castle House,

South Street, Ashby de la Zouch,

LE65 2BR or by email to

[email protected] with

the subject line Book Competition

and the winner will be drawn at

random. Closing date is Friday 21st

November.




puzzle page

SUDOKU

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

That’s all there is to it.

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

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

Solutions to allpuzzles can be foundon page 124.

quICK CROSSWORD7 Attentiveness (13)

8 Speaking (8)

9 Simple (4)

10 Breaks (7)

12 Prophecies (5)

14 Sound of a bell (5)

16 Happier (7)

19 Exhibit (4)

20 Approximate calculation (8)

22 Enquiry (13)

1 Young male horse (4)

2 Way in (6)

3 Lures (7)

4 Boasts (5)

5 A narrow river (6)

6 Absurd talk (8)

11 Eating (8)

13 Held for ransom (7)

15 Solicitor (6)

17 Boundaries (6)

18 Large and heavy (5)

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ashby health centre

Flu vaccination for 2, 3 and4 year oldsJust a reminder to parents and carersthat we now have plenty of stock of thenasal flu vaccination for children aged2, 3, or 4. (Strictly to be eligible a childmust have been 2, 3 or 4 on the 1st Sep-tember 2014.) It’s just a quick squirtup each nostril for children and willprotect them against the reallyunpleasant effects of flu. Please bookwith reception now if you would likeyour child to have this vaccination.Thank you.


WANTED - Young People’s Views As a practice we want to find out about what youngpeople (in the 16 to 24 age group) think about ourservices and how we can improve them.

We want to make it as easy as possible for young peopleto give us their comments and feedback.

We are interested in any feedback you have but particularly howeasy you feel it is to get an appointment, whether you feel happyto discuss any issues with our doctors and nurses and ways wecan improve our service to you. If you don’t use the health centrewhy not and where do you go instead?

You can email us on the practice email address: [email protected] and we will also be undertaking aquestionnaire in the practice which will be available fromreception.

We are also going to hold a focus group, if you are interestedin this please email [email protected] with yourname and contact details. The group will probably be heldon Wednesday evening at a time to suit as many people aspossible.

MONTHLY uPDATE




what’s on...

1st NovemberAshby Baptist Church - Soup and aroll, bacon sandwiches and puddingsat Ashby Baptist Church, from11.30am to 2pm.

Who Killed the Holiday Rep? –Presented by the newly formedPalace Players. How good a sleuthare you? Could you be a Miss Marpleor the next Sherlock Holmes? A funnight of dead ends and red herrings.At The Palace, Ibstock. Doors andbar open at 7pm for 7.30pm start.Tickets £5 available from The Palaceon 01530 262 400 or Halls on 01530260 460.

Ballroom & Sequence Dancing withorganist Pete Rogers. At BlackfordbyVillage hall, 8pm to 11pm. Admission£3. Refreshments, bar and raffle.More details from 01283 213 481 or01283 819 447.

4th NovemberBlackfordby WI – ‘Story of Stilton’with speaker Debra Spencer.Meetings are held first tuesday ofthe month at Blackfordby VillageHall, 7pm. More details from GillMassey on 01238 212 380.

5th NovemberBradgate Flower Club – Floralarrangements with guestdemonstrator Glenda Bream. Visitorsare welcome, a charge of £5 is made.Meetings are held at Newtown LinfordVillage Hall, 7.30 pm. More detailsfrom Lillian Coleman on 0116 2363191.

6th NovemberAround the World in 80 Days -Oxfordshire Theatre company pres-ents a frenetic whirlwind of a show asthree intrepid actors portray a cast ofthousands in this madcap adaptationof Jules Verne's globetrotting classic.Bringing to life sea storms, policechases and elephant rides! At theCentury Theatre Snibston, starts7.30pm. Tickets £8 in advance, £10on the door. Book online at www.centurytheatre.co.uk or call 01530278 444.

Ashby Castle WI – Meet at AshbyCongregational Church, Kilwardby St,at 2pm. Visitors are very welcomeand need only pay a small fee.Refreshments are available. Please

ring Lesley on 01530 455 957 formore information.

7th NovemberA Day at the Cinema during the FirstWorld War - A series of films made inyears 1914/18, featuring a variety ofgenres from comedy, animation,drama, serial thriller and publicinformation films. At Ibstock Palace,films start at 7.30pm. Tickets £5/£4 in advance, from The Palace,call 01530 262 400 or Halls, call01530 260 460. Tickets can bepurchased on the door (subject toavailability).

Royal British Legion RemembranceConcert - The added poignancy ofWW1's centenary year makes this anextra special occasion. Ashby HolyTrinity Church, Kilwardby Street,concert begins 7.30pm. Tickets are£9 in advance or £10 at the door.Tickets available from Royal BritishLegion members and also from theAshby TIC.

Belle (12A) - British costume dramainspired by the true story of a youngmixed race woman brought up inan English aristocratic family. StarsTom Wilkinson, Emily Watson andnewcomer Gugu Mbatha-Raw. AtCentury Theatre Snibston, starts7.30pm. Tickets £3.50, pay on thedoor. Tel 01530 278 444.

8th NovemberJeremy Hardy - A stand-up comicsince 1984 and a regular on BBCRadio 4. At Century Theatre Snibston,starts 8pm. Tickets £14 standard,£5 NUS/JSA/IBLT. Book online atwww.centurytheatre.co.uk or call01530 278 444.

Tame Valley Stompers’- Venture JazzClub, Venture Theatre, North Street.Music starts at 8pm. Tickets £9,available from the Ashby TIC.

National Childcare Trust - NearlyNew sale at Moira Village Hall. Entry£1. From 10am for members and10.30am for non-members ending atnoon. To register as a seller or tovolunteer on the day please [email protected].

Table Top Sale - Crafts, tea, coffeeand cakes at Swannington Village Hallfrom 10am to noon. For Coleorton &New Lount volunteer group.

9th NovemberRemembrance Sunday - The paradeassembles at the Royal Hotel for9am before making their way to StHelens Church for the RemembranceService and then on to the WarMemorial for 11am.

10th November Ashby History Society - John Bowley,director of music, talks on ‘MakingMusic at Repton School’. Meetingheld at Methodist Church, BurtonRoad, Ashby de la Zouch comm-encing at 7.30pm. Visitors welcome.For further information call 01530415 654.

11th November Ashby Writers’ Club - with poet andnovelist Greg Heat. Meetings are heldon the second and fourth tuesday ofeach month, unless specified.7.30pm till 9.30pm at Congreg-ational Church, Kilwardby St, Ashby,LE65 2FQ. Visitors are welcome at anominal fee of £4 per speakermeeting, £3 per comp/manuscriptmeeting (includes coffee or tea).

Ashby Civic Society - Outside visit toNorth's delicatessen for a talk,demonstration and tasting session.Tickets £3, booking essential. Formore information contact Suzanneon 01530 415 654.

12th November Ashby Ivanhoe Travel Club – ‘The Isleof Man’ talk by Mrs V Williams. Atthe Pithivers room of IvanhoeCollege, Ashby, 7.30pm prompt.All are welcome for any or all ofthe meetings. No joining fee orsubscription, just £1.50 per talk. Forfurther information contact JulieNelson on 01530 558 197 or [email protected].

Ashby Wine Circle – Italian food &wine tasting. Members to bring anItalian dish (wine provided). Heldat Brown Court, Atkinson Road,Westfields, Ashby, LE65 2LZ.

13th NovemberLRWT North West Group SocialEvening - Meet up with your wildlifefriends, have a good meal and playskittles at The Odd House, Snare-stone. To book contact Jim Footitt on01530 262 389.

November into December

continued on p96



what’s on...

13th NovemberBradgate Flower Club Bridge Drive -Newtown Linford Village Hall, 1.30pmfor a 1.45pm start. Organised byBradgate Flower Club, the cost of £6per person includes afternoon teaand a donation to Macmillan Nurses,the clubs 2014 nominated charity.For more information or to book atable contact Sue on 01530 245 373.

15th NovemberCharity Coffee Morning with crafts inaid of Rainbows and the PhoenixChildren’s Foundation. At Holy RoodChurch, Packington from 10am tillnoon. £1 admission, children free.

Mary queen of Scots - Presented byLesley Smith, curator at TutburyCastle and historian, in full auth-entic costume. At Century TheatreSnibston, starts 7.30pm. Tickets£7.50 advance, £9 on the door. Formore details call 01530 278 444.

Song of the Soar - A fascinatingjourney along the length of thisbeautiful river stopping off at thevillages and towns to explore hiddenand unusual treasures, the folk-lore, the history, the places and thepeople. The film combines video,commentary, music, song, interviewsand cameo dramas to provide a feastof entertainment and enjoyment.At Thringstone Community centre inthe upstairs hall. Bar open 7pm,show starts 7.30pm. Tickets £5,call 01530 222 337 or [email protected].

We will remember them - Music andwords in memory of those who haveserved our country. Concordia Choirat Holy Trinity Church, KilwardbyStreet, 7.30pm. Tickets £8, availablefrom Ashby TIC. Email [email protected] or call07583 484 773. See page 81 for moredetails.

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

Indoor car boot sale at The Palace,Ibstock. 9am to noon, admission 20pFor more details or to book a stall callGary on 01530 262 400.

17th NovemberAshby-Pithivers Twinning Assoc. -Annual General Meeting of theAssociation, 7.30pm at The CottageSt. Helen’s Churchyard, Ashby-de-la-Zouch. See www.ashbydelazouchtwinning.co.uk for more information.

19th NovemberAshby Spa WI - ‘Antiques Roadshow’with Richard Plant. Manor HouseSchool, South Street 7.30pm. Youdon’t have to be a member to join themeeting – there is a small charge of£3 for visitors. For more details [email protected].

20th November The Zouch Acoustic and Folk Club -Ashby Library, 8pm on the 3rdThursday of the month. Sing, read apoem, juggle or just have a goodnight with music. Take your own drinkand glasses.

21st NovemberEach Slow Dusk - Pentabus TheatreCompany present a startling new playabout action, humanity, and thelegacy of war. It charts theexperiences of three young menserving on the western front, linkingtheir stories to a woman todayreturning home to her village after atour of the battlefields. Age guidance14+, contains strong language. AtIbstock Palace, starts at 7.30pm.Tickets £8 (full), £6 (concessions),combo ticket £16 (1 full, 2 concs).Advance tickets from The Palace call01530 262 400 or Halls call 01530260 460. Tickets can be purchasedon the door (subject to availability).

Ladies Shopping and PamperEvening – Donisthorpe PrimarySchool, 7.30pm to 10pm. £2 earlybird ticket or £2.50 on the eveningplus a glass of Buck's Fizz. For moreinformation email [email protected].

LRWT North West group – ‘Autumn inYellowstone’ with speaker GianpieroFarrari, on the geysers, wildlife,colours and unforgettable sceneryof the world famous Americannational park. Ashby MethodistChapel, Burton Road, Ashby, 7.30pm.Entry £2. For more details pleasecall David Maltby on 01530 222 934

or Jim Footitt on 01530 262 389.

22nd NovemberBroom Leys Choral Society Concertfeaturing Faure's 'Requiem' and othershort pieces. At Christ Church,London Road, Coalville. Starting at7.30pm, tickets £8, (children aged 16and under free). Tickets availableon the door or please call 01530 412374.

Christmas Bazaar - Raising Funds forSt Helen's Church Heritage. Fromnoon until 4pm. Free admission. AtSt Helen's Church, Ashby de la Zouch.For more information call 01530 411030 or 07968 818 999.

Spiltmilk Say Dance - from the Jiveto the Charleston, the Twist to themore modern Gangnam Style,explore the evolution of populardancing. In a humorous mix ofmusic and dance styles. ThinkMozart and the Macarena, FrankSinatra and Saturday Night Fever. Ashow which will tempt you up onyour feet and digging out your legwarmers. Bagworth CommunityCentre, Station Rd, Bagworth, LE671BH at 7.30pm. Age 5+. For moredetails contact 01530 230 347.

Christmas Fayre - Lots of stalls,refreshments and children’s activitiesin aid of St Johns Church, Donis-thorpe. At Moira Village Hall from2pm till 4pm. Adults £1, childrenfree.

Ballroom & Sequence Dancing withorganist Martyn Whitlam. At Black-fordby Village Hall from 8pm to11pm. Admission £3. Refreshments,bar and raffle. More details from01283 213 481 or 01283 819 447.

23rd November Market Bosworth Farmers Marketfrom 9am to 2.30pm at MarketSquare, Market Bosworth, CV13 0LJ.Bringing you the finest foods from theregion and specialist stalls.

25th November The Repair of Calke Gardens 1987 to2014 - A talk by Steve Biggins at theCongregational Church, KilwardbyStreet, Ashby, 2pm. Ashby U3A, allwelcome, visitors £1.

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23rd November Ashby Writers’ Club - Manuscriptmeeting: members’ own work.7.30pm to 9.30pm at CongregationalChurch, Kilwardby St, Ashby, LE652FQ. Visitors are welcome at anominal fee of £4 per speakermeeting, £3 per comp/manuscriptmeeting (includes coffee or tea).

26th NovemberAshby Ivanhoe Travel Club – ‘India,The Jewel in the Crown’ by Mr RPettigrew. Pithivers Room of IvanhoeCollege, Ashby at 7.30pm prompt.All are welcome for all or anymeetings. No joining fee or subs-cription, just £1.50 per talk. Forfurther information contact JulieNelson on 01530 558 197 or emailto [email protected].

The Love Punch (12A) – A divorcedcouple (Emma Thompson and PierceBrosnan) scheme to recover theretirement money that was stolenfrom them. A very British comedy atThe Lyric Rooms, Ashby de la Zouch,LE65 1AB. Film starts at 7.30pm,doors and bar open at 7pm. Tickets£5, available on the door. Seeashbyfilmnights.wordpress.com.

27th to 29th November‘The Haunting’ - a spine tingling playadapted from several of CharlesDickens' ghost stories by Hugh Janes.Venture Theatre, North Street at7.30pm. Tickets available from AshbyTIC, call 01530 411 767.

29th November Ashby Christmas Fair with FoodGusto, Santa, children’s rides and livemusic. Town centre from 10am to4pm. See page 19 for full details.

Star of Wonder - Outdoor Nativity Playon the steps of Ashby Baptist Church,Brook Street at 6.30pm, followed byrefreshments. See page 19 for moreinformation.

Craft Fair at Legion House, SouthStreet. 10am to 4pm. Part of theAshby Christmas Event. For moreinformation contact Mary Tuckey on01530 413 434.

Annual Autumn Concert byCharnwood Orchestra. At Lough-borough’s Emmanuel Church starting7.30pm. Tickets cost £10, £9 forconcessions and £3 for accompanied

children under 16. See www.charnwoodorchestra.org.uk or phonethe box office on 07712 8153 117.Tickets also be available fromorchestra members and on the door.

2nd DecemberAshby Royal British Legion – Meetingat Ivanhoe Social Club, 1, WilfredPlace, Ashby, LE65 2GW, 7pm.Visitors welcome. For more detailscall 01530 417 747 or [email protected].

Blackfordby WI – ‘Pantomime Dame’with speaker Richard Westcott.Blackfordby Village Hall at 7pm. Formore information contact Gill Masseyon 01238 212 380.

3rd to 6th December‘The Haunting’ - a spine tingling playadapted from several of CharlesDickens' ghost stories by Hugh Janes.Venture Theatre, North Street at7.30pm. Tickets available from AshbyTIC, call 01530 411 767.

5th DecemberCarol Service by Candlelight -Staunton Harold Church at 7pm.Entry is free, and all donations willbe passed on to Hospice Hope. Seas-onal refreshments will be servedafterwards, parking is available in theLion Court car park, courtesy of Mrand Mrs Blunt. Singing will be assist-ed by the Calke Abbey Volunteer Choir.

6th December Christmas Dance with live group ‘TheRevivals’ performing songs fromthe 60s. Ravenstone Institute, 8pmuntil 11.30pm. Licensed bar, takeyour own nibbles. Tickets £7 each.Proceeds to Ravenstone InstituteFund, all are welcome. For ticketsring Tom or Janet on 01530 415 196or 07806 934 474.

8th DecemberAshby History Society - MelanieWilson talks on ‘The LeicestershireHeritage Apple Project’. She willexplain its work, and will answerquestions about apple cultivation.Methodist Church, Burton Road,Ashby at 7.30pm. Visitors welcome.For details call 01530 415 654.

Ashby Canal Association present afilm and social evening, with ascreening of ‘Song of the Soar’ byAshby producer Brian Langtry plus an

illustrated update on the currentphase of restoration of the AshbyCanal north of Snarestone by GeoffPursglove, Leics County CouncilProject Officer. Donisthorpe Wood-land Centre (DM's), Donisthorpe.Admission free. For more details call01455 290 462 or 01530 412 516.

9th DecemberAshby Civic Society – ChristmasSocial at Donington Le Heath. Goodfood, good company and entertain-ment in the barn at Donington LeHeath Manor House. Entertainmentwill be medieval music from NickGravestock. Tickets £7.50, bookingessential. For more informationcontact Suzanne on 01530 415 654.

10th DecemberAshby Wine Circle – Christmas SocialEvening. Members to take their ownfavourite dish. Meetings held atBrown Court, Atkinson Road,Westfields, Ashby, LE65 2LZ.

Ashby-Pithivers Twinning Assoc. -Christmas Walk and Lunch. Forinformation or to book, call PeterWilkinson on 01530 414 689 or seewww.ashbydelazouchtwinning.co.uk.

Ashby Ivanhoe Travel Club – ‘Africa,Namibia’ by Mr C Fone. PithiversRoom of Ivanhoe College, Ashby at7.30pm. All are welcome for any or allmeetings. No joining fee or subs-cription, £1.50 per talk. For detailscontact Julie Nelson 01530 558 197or email [email protected].

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FRIENDS OF ASHBY MuSEuM Have you thought about becoming a Friend of Ashby Museum? For £5 a year you

get free access to the museum for the year, newsletters and information about events, as well as helping to support the

museum's work. Forms are available online or from the museum. Our next event is on Wednesday 12th November at

2pm when Keith Gilliver will be talking about ‘Mining in Leicestershire’. This is the talk postponed from September. Cost

is £3, to include tea/coffee and biscuits. Please phone or call in at the museum to book a place. A very enjoyable quiz

evening was held at Packington Memorial Hall on Friday 10th October. The teams battled it out with Bell Green emerging

as worthy winners. The fish & chip supper was most welcome at the half-way point.

Peter Liddle will begin his series of 6 lectures on

Tuesday October 28th, from 11am to 1pm. They

can be booked as a series for £30, or individually for

£6 if you wish to attend a specific lecture. The lectures use

the evidence from the most recent excavations and research

to present a new picture of our area between 400 A.D. and

1066 A.D.

November 4th Early Anglo-Saxon settlements

November 11th Early Anglo-Saxon burial

November 18th The Mercian period - church and state

November 25th The Viking invasion and Danelaw

December 2nd Late Anglo-Saxon Leicestershire

and the Norman Conquest

The Ashby Hastings Beaver Scouts were warmly

welcomed to the museum on Monday October 6th.

They enjoyed looking round the galleries, dressing

up in historical costume and using the interactive

displays. If you wish to organise a group visit

please get in touch with Jeff Humphries on 01530

560090, or leave a message on the museum

answering service.

Artefacts are now searchable on our museum

website. Simply highlight ‘What we offer’ and look in

the drop-down box under ‘Artefacts’ to see what is

available. You can also search for historical

photographs of the town in a similar way.

Copies of the latest ‘Past and Present’ magazine are

selling well. This edition is number 16 and features

articles bringing aspects of Ashby’s history to life.

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book reviews

Line of fire:Diary of anUnknown Soldier...Barroux (Author),

Sarah Ardizzone (Translator)

This remarkable and unusual book came from the chancediscovery of a diary. French writer and illustrator Barroux foundthe journal of an unknown soldier in a rubbish heap on a Parisianstreet. Barroux’s simple and often stark pencil illustrations havebrought the words of the soldier to life and given us a rare glimpseinto the first two months of WW1.The diary begins just as Franceofficially declares war, and the soldier’s often heartrendingdescriptions cover a broad spectrum of emotions: from thephysical ache and rub of boots in the here and now, to the hopeand longing for his family and for a safe passage through theconflict. What became of the soldier we will perhaps never know,but here we have a rare glimpse into a moment and a life, in time.

WarHorse. . . Michael Morpurgo

From the pen of acclaimed children’s author, Michael Morpurgo, comes a story thathas captivated kids and adults alike. Joey is a beautiful young foal who is sold to thearmy and quickly finds himself charging into battle as the war rages in France. Toldthrough Joey’s eyes, this is a powerful story about friendship, humility and humanity.Joey battles to stay alive and never lets go of his dream of returning home to hisoriginal owner, Albert and the farm life he left behind. This powerful story has

become both an emotive stage show in the West End and a Hollywood blockbuster.

Pat Barker

Pat Barker’s novel was inspired by her grandfather’s own experiences duringWorld War 1 and a lot of the characters are based on the accounts of individualswho were treated for ‘shell-shock’ and post-traumatic stress disorder (although itwasn’t recognised as such at the time) at Craiglockhart War Hospital in Edinburgh.The title refers to the research carried out by psychologist W.H.R. Rivers into nerveregeneration after mental and emotional trauma, and explores the medicalpractices and treatments of the time. The story centres on an English officer whois sent to a military hospital after refusing to continue to fight in the war.

The Guns of August... Barbara W. Tuchman

The thirty days leading up to the start of World War One have been brought to life in Tuchman’s PulitzerPrize-winning novel. It focuses on why the war broke out, who was involved and why it wasn’t prevented. Herattention to detail is incredible and as those last few weeks spill out in front of us, you can almost feel asthough you are reliving it, one hundred years on. It makes for incredibly powerful and thought-provokingreading.

In November we remember

Armistice Day and it’s always a

moving and contemplative time of

the year. It’s particularly poignant

now we’ve reached 2014, as we

mark the 100th anniversary of the

outbreak of World War 1 and

remember those who gave their

lives fighting in the trenches, and

for the lost generation who never

returned. Whether they’re based

on fact or purely fiction, the stories

and novels of WW1 still resonate

today. Here are some of the most

unforgettable.

and PeaceWar





FIREWORKS have come a long way since the ancient

Chinese used red firecrackers to ward off evil spirits.

Here’s a summary of the various types available.

SKY ROCKET – Launched into the air it can climb up

to 200 feet before exploding with a loud bang in a variety

of colours and effects. A variation is the Colossus which

whistles as it ascends before exploding.

ROMAN CANDLE – Enclosed in a cardboard casing,

individual balls shoot out stars periodically after

ignition. Noise effects include hums and crackles.

FOuNTAIN – Enjoy the beauty but

not the noise of a firework as

a shower of sparks is quietly

released in either a single or

variety of colours.

CATHERINE WHEEL – A tube

filled with gunpowder is coiled

to produce a wheel effect.

When the fuse is lit, the

wheel rotates at speed,

producing a spiral effect of coloured flame and sparks.

Noise effects include crackles and whistles.

MINE – The loudest firework, its effect is dramatic and

spectacular but short-lived. The mine is shot from a

mortar shell on ground level and shoots coloured stars

into the sky with flashes and bangs.

SPARKLER – Held by hand on a metal stick, a

constant stream of white or coloured sparks can

create dazzling shapes and patterns if waved around.

Please remember that the law says fireworks

cannot be set off in the street or public places

(this includes Sparklers). They should not be set off

between 11pm and 7am, this is

extended to mid-

night on November

5th and to 1am

on New Year’s

Eve, Chinese

New Year

and Diwali.

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Free Christmas ParkingThere will be free car parking in the North West Leics

District Council car parks on North Street and South

Street on Saturdays running up to Christmas. The

scheme starts on Saturday 22nd November and runs up

to 20th December. Park for free and do your Christmas

shopping locally!

Ashby Christmas FairThe Ashby Christmas Fair takes place on Saturday 29th

November. Market Street will be closed from Brook

Street down to Derby Road. Entertainment from 10am

to 4pm with carol singing, children’s rides, Santa and

Food Gusto. Craft fair at Legion House, South Street.

Early evening open air nativity play on the steps of Ashby

Baptist Church in Brook Street starting at 6.30pm. See

page 19 for more information.

Tara Kadampa Meditation CentreRelaxing meditation and practical advice to help in

our daily life, at Legion House, South Street, Ashby,

LE65 1BQ. Classes from 7.30pm to 9.30pm on

Thursdays 6th, 13th, 20th and 27th November

and one on 4th December. There is no need to book-

just turn up. Seating is on chairs. Classes cost £6,

for details or further information contact 01283

732338, look on-line at www.tarakmc.org or email

[email protected].

Fibromyalgia Friends TogetherFibromyalgia Friends Together is a new supportive

friendship group. The group meets on the third

Thursday of every month at the Shuttlewood Clarke

Foundation, Ulverscroft Manor, Copt Oak, LE67 9QB. If

you would like further information or would like to book

in for any of the sessions then please call Kathleen or

Helen on 01530 244914 or email hello@shuttlewood-

clarke.org. Please note that booking is essential.

Give BloodWould you like to become a blood donor? Regular

sessions are held at Hood Park Leisure Centre in Ashby.

You’ll find more information online at www.blood.co.uk.

Macmillan Cancer SupportA very big thank you to everyone who attended the

World's Biggest Coffee Morning at Ravenstone Court.

The morning raised the magnificent sum of £509.20 for

Macmillan Cancer Support.

Coleorton and New Lount Volunteer GroupThe dates for the Coleorton and New Lount Volunteer

Group for November are: New Lount 1st, 25th

and 29th. Coleorton Wood are 11th and 15th. Work

sessions start at 10am and usually last 4 hours.

Volunteers are welcome to come along for all or part

of the sessions. For more information please email

[email protected] or see www.cnlvg.moonfruit.

co.uk.

Ashby Arts ClubThe Ashby Arts Club meet on Monday evenings at

Smisby Village Hall from 7pm to 9pm. They hold

painting evenings and demonstrations. Everyone is

welcome to go along. More details are available online

from www.ashbyartclub.org.

The Leicestershire Advice Service for Social CareThe service which is free, independent and confiden-

tial is for adults of all ages who are residents of

Leicestershire and are in need of information and advice

relating to social care. If you need information contact

the Leicestershire Advice Service on 0116 222 9555,

text 0758 5975 701 or email [email protected].

Ashby de la Zouch Town CouncilCalendar of Meetings

The Planning and Transportation and Licensing

Committees meet on the 10th November. The Parks and

Cemetery Committee meet on 17th November. The

Finance, Tourism and Administration Committee

meet on 24th November. 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.

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Accountants & PayrollAshby Payroll Bureau 37Baldwins 121Haines Watts 9 & 127JAWS Accountancy Services Ltd 17RDG Accounting 60Aerials & SatelliteAB Aerials & Satellites 114Arts, Crafts, Gifts, Jewellery, ToysFerrers Centre for Arts and Craft 43Ferrers Gallery 53Paint a Pot Craft Studio 75Souk de la Zouch 63Business ServicesAshby Ladies Business Group 97Eternal Rainbow 12Carpenters & JoinersDerek Verey 76S S Joinery 15Carpets & InteriorsAgadon 3Ashby Carpets 5Ashby Stoves 90Botanic Blinds 36Boundary Carpets and Floorings 28Coalville Furniture Superstore 77Fairweathers Carpets 61Florrie May Interiors 92JWM Interiors 89The Bed Shop 52Toons 48Wendy's Courtyard Interiors 87Child Care/NurseriesK & C Kids Cabin 56Cleaning, Ironing, Laundry ServicesBreedon Carpet Care 107Deanclean 103Extreme Clean 55Karen’s Ovengleam 21NRJ Pureclean 50Roughly Refined 49Safeclean 109Spotless Cleaning 105The Bee’s Knees 75Toni's Ironing Angels 105ClothingJust for You 12Mr Robinson’s Menswear 118The Shoe Box 80Country Stores/ General StoresIvanhoe Countrystore 23Domestic AppliancesContracool 99Contract & Domestic Services 21I.M.P. Domestic 84Ray Pittam Engineers 119Driving SchoolsBardon School of Motoring 28RDT School of Motoring 114ElectriciansA & J Bartlett Ltd 123Bright Sparks 88Burton Alarm Systems 25D & B Electrical 33M & J Electrical Contractors 110Estate AgentsFrank Innes Estate Agents 72 & 73Home Energy Assessments 99Howkins & Harrison 51John German 32Events/CommunityAfternoon Tea for Breast Cancer Care 95Ashby Christmas Fair 19Ashby Town Council 24

Concordia Choir 81Curly Magpie 116Funhouse Comedy 29Hospice Hope Lights of Love 58Moira Village Hall 75Financial ServicesBleathwood 47Ian Goodship, IFA 113Independent Insurance Bureau 88Food & GroceriesAshby Farmers Market 12Conibears Kitchen 88North’s 67Smithards Bakery 122Funeral ServicesA E Grice Funeral Directors 116Art Stone Memorials 33Furniture Repairs & RestorationAncient & Modern 123GardenArtisan of Ashby Ltd 99Charnwood Tree Services 26Eden Tree Care 20F G Gardens 116Francesca Sinclair & Associates 111GDR Landscapes 84Green Thumb (Ashby) 31Prestop Park Farm Christmas Trees 35Roughly Refined Garden Service 114Stone Drives & Landscapes 100The Ten Mile Timber 79Hair & BeautyJosh’s Beauty Bar 50The Temple Hair Spa 71Trendset Hair 40 & 41Uruku 97Vanilla Funk 59Verity’s Nail Creations 56HealthcareAshby Chiropody/Podiatry Clinic 76Ashby Dental 114Ashby Osteopathic Clinic 55Candor Care Ltd 106Dr Jin 18Future Minds 119Janes Health Foods 59Juliet Brooke Chiropody 33Leics. Hypnotherapy Practice 103Nustop Ltd 25Prestige Nursing 111ProPhysio Ashby 102Traditional Acupuncture 80Vision Express 8IT ServicesAshby Web Design 37Midland IT 36The PC Clinic 85UK Bits 76Kitchens & BathroomsAshby Tile & Bathrooms 2Holmetree Kitchens 49Phoenix Tiles & Bathrooms 44Provencale Kitchens 107Tiles 4 Less 44Victory Kitchens 87LocksmithsHazlewood Locksmiths 51The Lockie 79Motor ServicesA D Car Cosmetics 124Castle Garage (Ashby) Ltd 11Chips Away 93Ford and Punto Spares 49Mobile Automotive 97

Music, Dance & DramaAshby School of Music 33Joseph Southgate 97Painters & DecoratorsAce Decorating 17Holywell Painting & Decorating 84John Clark 28Pet ServicesAsh Farm Boarding Kennels 36Pet Deli 63Pet Stay 87Woodward Veterinary Practice 103Places of WorshipAshby Baptist Church 108Ashby Christadelphian Church 34PlasterersA C Ellison Plastering and Tiling 119Matt Charles Plastering Services 82R & H Plastering 55TCL Plastering & Property Maint. 84Plumbers & Gas ServicesAdrian Dunstan Plumbing & Heating 111Batemans Plumbing & Heating 115Burn & Bishop Plumbing & Heating 17CCA Gas Plumbing 49D B Plumbing 28James Pepper Property Solutions 113S D Hill (Plumbers) 7Therm Heating 92Property Repairs & MaintenanceAshby Glass 16Ashbyhandyman.co.uk 42AW Plastering and Building 13Can’t Get One 25Cloudy 2 Clear 125D H Phillips (Flat Roofing) 119G & D Property Services Ltd 39Handyman Maintenance 27James Beckett 123James Pepper Property Solutions 53Michael Brooks Home Improvements 82Roof Tech 95RSJ Roofing 60TS Roofing 109Window Mate 105Pubs, Restaurants & Take AwaysAshby Grill 68 & 69La Spezia Pizzeria 92Link Measham Cantonese Restaurant 91The Blue Bell 80The Courtyard Café 74The Vine 83Wong Kwei 101Zamani's 64 & 65Recruitment ServicesA & A Recruitment 24Schools and TuitionManor House School 56Solicitors & Will WritersCrane & Walton 24Martin Hall 109Simpson Jones Solicitors 85Sports & FitnessAshby Ivanhoe Football Club 10Breedon Priory Health Club Ltd 128Fitness Republic 21Fitsteps 45Sandra De Silva Yoga 95The Golf Centre (Coalville) 117Tony Hough Personal Training 57Taxi ServicesAbbey Cars 55Wedding ServicesClassic Cars of Ashby 63




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