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A message from theCommunity Voice Team

During these difficult times, we at the CommunityVoice, acknowledge how important it will be to

keep those that are unwell or feeling sociallyisolated connected to the local community.

We will endeavour to keep you updated with whatis happening in the area and continue our support

of the local businesses.

We are aware that there are a lot of kind heartedpeople in the area who have pledged support to

those in need, so if any individual, business, groupor charity would like to offer their support, wewould be happy to put a note in our May issue.

Contact us on 01530 267344 [email protected] to register.

We hope that these measures only need betemporary, but, in the meantime, we hope you all

stay healthy and happy.

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WELCOME...to the latest edition of theAshby-de-la-Zouch Community Voice!

CONTACT THE COMMUNITY VOICE

Post: 57 High Street, Ibstock, Leics LE67 6LH. Tel: 01530 267344Email: [email protected]

www.ourcommunityvoice.co.uk

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Front Cover Quiz: Spot the Local Landmark...How many of you can spot the landmark from our surrounding area featured on this month’s

issue front cover? If you think you know the answer please send your entry to The Community

Voice, 57 High Street, Ibstock, or email us at: [email protected] The winner

(drawn first out of the hat of all correct entries) will receive a £10 One4All voucher. Good Luck!

Last month’s quiz answer...and winner!A surprising number of you were able to identify the landmark as the Anchor Church, close to

the village of Ingleby. This is the name given to a series of caves in a Keuper Sandstone outcrop.

Legend has it that the caves were the hermitage of St. Hardulph.

This month's prize has been won by Chris Archer of Ashby-de-la-Zouch

Let’s see how well you do with our next landmark!

Front cover photograph by Nick Linnett Photography • www.nicklinnettphotography.co.uk

SPOT THEEASTER BUNNY& WINa £10 gift voucher tospend at 'Sweet Memory Lane'

Many readers spotted 'Sir Walter' last

month, hiding behind the advert for

Robert J Dutton on page 10.

The first correct answer drawn out of the

'Community Voice hat' was sent in by

Janet Christopher Who will receive a

£10 GIFT VOUCHER

Our brave little knight is having a break

this month, but the Easter Bunny is hiding

behind one of the adverts! If you spot him,

email your details and which advert he is

hiding behind, to the contact details

below.

The prize for the first correct answer

drawn from 'The Community Voice Hat'

is a £10 gift voucher to spend on delicious

Easter goodies at Sweet Memory Lane,

Ashby-de-la-Zouch.

(See page 16 for their advert).

[email protected]

or Tel: 01530 267344 or post

to 57, High Street, Ibstock

Leics. LE67 6LH.

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THE FERRERS CLOCKThe stable courtyard behind Staunton Hall was in a sorry statewhen my father, Alec Blunt, bought it in 1955, the roof missing inplaces and the courtyard knee-high in grass. Above the granary onthe eastern side was a large clock face, and inside a high platform,but the clock was missing. We were told that Italian prisoners, wholived in the stables during the war, had tried to repair the clock andfinished up vandalising it.

After a few years the clock face fell down in a heap of oak boards and copper sheet. We

kept it in store for some time but eventually sent the copper for scrap; these were years

of real austerity and we had found no way to use the stables. It was in 1974 that we finally

started to convert the rooms into craft workshops, and the high platform came down when

the granary became a gallery. For the next forty years the clock was forgotten.

It was the chance reading of an old account which brought the subject to mind again. The

clock, by the famous maker John Whitehurst of Derby, had been installed in 1779, the year

after his friend, the fifth Earl Ferrers, had died. The vandalised remains had been included

in the 1949 furniture sale at the hall, and bought by the curator of Leicester Museum, who

was a clock enthusiast. Wife Jacqueline and I went to see them, a sad relic stored on a shelf

in the loft above the museum. That was all that remained, but it gave us the idea of restoring

a clock to the building. We are lucky to have a wide range of skills on tap here at Staunton.

The five foot diameter dial was made in steel by our blacksmiths, and powdered coated in

traditional blue down the road at Ticknall. Multi-skilled Russell Lister made the giant

template for the Roman numerals in his Ferrers Centre workshop, and Dave, our house manager, applied the gold leaf. Finally our maintenance team

hoisted the dial up and fixed it in the original place, with the hole through the wall for the shaft to the clock hands.

It remained to fit the hands and connect to an electric mechanism mounted on the gallery wall. This clever machine automatically adjusts for British

Summer Time, and restarts twelve hours later if there is a power cut. It is made in Italy. Who knows, it could be made by the grandson of the prisoner

who wrecked the original more than seventy five years ago. John Blunt

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CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ANXIETY: TALKING AND REASSURING YOUR CHILDRENBy Hollie Jordan, Clinical Hypnotherapist and Psychotherapist

Infectious disease outbreaks like the current

Coronavirus outbreak, can affect our mental health.

People who may respond more strongly to the stress

of a crisis include children.

Let’s put it in perspective. However serious a threat coronavirus

poses, it’s important to retain perspective. More people die of

tuberculosis each day – and of air pollution every five hours – than

have succumbed in two months of Covid-19! Still worried? Try this:

the vast majority of people who have contracted the illness have

recovered; children seem to be largely untouched; a vaccine is in

the pipeline meaning science are all over it; we know where it came

from and situations in that country are improving and clinical trials

are under way. I am not trying to minimise what has happened or

try to predict the future but there is no point in succumbing to

a fear; hoarding and panic buying pandemic before a disease

pandemic has even taken place!

News of the outbreak is everywhere from the newspapers to the

school playground. Many parents are wondering how to bring it up

to their children or answer questions without causing them to panic

or make them feel worse.

Here is some advice on how to discuss the coronavirus with your

children:

• Don’t be afraid to talk about it. Most children will have

already heard about the virus or seen people wearing face masks,

so parents shouldn’t avoid talking about it. Not talking about

something can actually make kids worry more. Help your children

feel informed and get fact-based information that is likely more

reassuring than whatever they’re hearing from their friends or on

the news.

• Be developmentally appropriate. Don’t volunteer too much

information, as this may be overwhelming. Answer your child’s

questions honestly and clearly. Don’t worry if you can’t answer

everything; being available to your child is what matters.

• Deal with your own anxiety. If you notice that you are feeling

anxious, take some time to calm down before trying to have a

conversation or answer your child’s questions.

• Be reassuring. Children are very egocentric, so hearing about the

coronavirus on the news may be enough to make them seriously

worry that they’ll catch it. It’s helpful to reassure your child about

how rare the coronavirus actually is and that kids actually seem to

be less susceptible to it.

• Focus on what you’re doing to stay safe. Kids feel empowered

when they know what to do to keep themselves safe. We know

that the coronavirus is transmitted mostly by coughing and touching

surfaces. So remind kids that they are taking care of themselves by

washing their hands with soap and water for 20 seconds (or the

length of two “Happy Birthday” songs) when they come in from

outside, before they eat, and after blowing their nose, coughing,

sneezing or going to the toilet.

• Stick to routine. Children do not like uncertainty so sticking to

their routines will be very helpful.

• Keep talking. Tell kids that you will continue to keep them

updated as you learn more so that they know that the lines of

communication are going to be open.

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CHAR I TY CHAMP IONSTHE PRIDE OF THE COMMUNITYThis month Ashby and Coalville Lions are delighted to have been offered a donation fromAlex Stanley, landlady at The Lamb on Market Street, Ashby. Alex has been running TheLamb for only nine months, but has already won the ‘Community Hero 2020’ Award fromthe Craft Union Pub Company who own the pub.

Customers had to nominate their pub for this award and Alex had to choose a local charity to receive the prize money. Thank you for choosing us,

Alex! She particularly wants the money to be used for children and our annual event at which we entertain hundreds of children with special needs

for a morning at Ashby Statutes, will be a very worthy recipient. Many Special Schools who love to attend each year are now finding the transport

costs prohibitive, so the money will enable them to come and enjoy the morning plus all the treats that go with the experience of the rides – goodies

such as candy floss, fruit, crisps and drinks. Thanks must go, as well, to customers at The Lamb, who

have boosted the prize money with extra donations. We are truly grateful. The Marlene Reid Centre in

Coalville runs a fleet of Community Transport vehicles and currently needs to buy a new vehicle to replace

a minibus which failed its safety checks and MOT at the end of last year. The Lions have donated £500

towards their appeal for a Peugeot Independence 7-seater adaptable vehicle, which will enable them to

take out a few passengers at the same time as a wheelchair user. The Marlene Reid Centre Social Car

Scheme can take over 60s, retired people to hospital, doctors’, opticians’ and dentists’ appointments.

Elderly, frail or disabled people (including those in wheelchairs) in NW Leicestershire can use The

Community Minibus ‘Dial A Ride’ Scheme to get to the town centre or supermarket. There are also

weekly trips out for the elderly who would not otherwise be able to go out.

PHOTO : Rudy Marlow (Community Transport Officer) Barry Lock (Volunteer Driver) Lynda Allen (Ashby and

Coalville Lions) and Paul Fagan (Retail Manager)

We are donating £250 to Canine Partners in Osgathorpe, who are celebrating their 30th anniversary. The new kennel

block, opening on 16th April, will allow the charity to breed their own dogs. These amazing dogs dramatically change

the lives of disabled people who are lucky enough to get one, and their stories are inspirational. You may have seen

our members collecting for Marie Curie at Morrisons in March. We offer our time to collect for various worthwhile

causes such as this. Look out for our Easter Egg raffles in many pubs throughout Ashby, Coalville and surrounding

villages, and do please support us in this way!

Remember you can find us on Facebook. And as always, if you would like to help yourlocal community by giving some of your spare time, or you wish to donate, please getin touch: [email protected] • 07735 407637

Keep fit, have fun and meet new friends with Coalville Ramblers!The Coalville Ramblers help local people to enjoy walking and protect the places where we love to walk.

It’s a great way to get outside, make new friends and boost your fitness and well being. You are very welcome to give us a try before becoming

a member. For further information email [email protected] and to see the walk programme visit Coalville Ramblers at

ramblers.org.uk/coalville • Walk details for April are as follows: All walks start at 10.00 a.m.

Wednesday 1st • Calke Estate, 6.5 miles, start at Severn Trent car park Calke LE65 1RR;

Saturday 4th • In and Around Billesdon, 9 miles, start at the Greyhound, Market Place, Billesdon LE7 9AJ;

Wednesday 8th • Swepstone & Newton Burgoland, 8 miles, start at Jubilee Wood car park, Heather Lane, Heather LE67 2TJ;

Saturday 11th • Market Bosworth Barlestone & Nailstone 11 miles, start at Battram Wood car park, Battram LE67 1GB;

Wednesday 15th • Belton Worthington Osgathorpe, 7.5 miles, start at St John the Baptist Church, Market Place, Belton LE12 9UH;

Saturday 18th • Coalville to Ashby, 7 miles, start at Memorial Square Coalville LE67 3DX (catch the bus back);

Wednesday 22nd • Mountsorrel Rothley & Cossington water meadows, 7 miles, start at Waterside Inn, Mountsorrel LE12 7BB;

Thursday 23rd • Along the Cloud Trail from Melbourne, 5 miles, start near the church in Melbourne DE73 8JH;

Saturday 25th • Ravenstone circular, 7 miles, start at St Michaels church, Ravenstone LE67 2AE;

Wednesday 29th • National Forest Silver Circuit, 8 miles,start at Waterside Inn car park, Barton Marina, Barton Turn DE13 8AS

Hello to all Poppy Appeal SupportersThe weekend 8th - 10th May 2020 is a National Commemoration of the end of WW2 in Europe 1945, VE Day.

Should you wish to support this event by displaying a large Event Poppy on your premises, gate, fence or post etc.

Please contact Paul your PAO on 01530 417747 who will be able to advise you on how to donate for one or more of the large poppies.

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New classrooms for youngest pupilsat Dixie Grammar Junior SchoolThe Dixie Grammar School is delighted to share news of its latestbuilding project and investment in the future.

From September 2020, those joining the school’s Reception Year will enjoy first-class facilities in

a brand new, modern and eco-friendly classroom block. The purpose-built development will boast

large classrooms, kitchen and wet areas and will open onto an outdoor learning space overlooking

the farms and fields surrounding the school. Head Teacher, Mrs Emma Billington, commented,

“We are so lucky with the location of our school and this new development will really help our youngest

pupils to get maximum benefit from our natural surroundings. Our teachers are raring to go and I’m

very excited that pupils will experience the best teaching in the best environment, setting them up to

enjoy and to achieve highly in the first year of their school careers. We are always looking to improve

what we offer and, following on from upgrading our sports facilities and the new Sarah Ennis Music

Room, it is wonderful to continue this programme with such an impressive project.”

The new building will be integrated into the school’s current site and the company, Green Modular,

has been selected for its commitment to strong visual appeal, high quality finish and its use of

sustainable and environmentally-responsible materials in its construction.

ASHBY CASTLE

AND ITS TUNNELSIt was pitch back and deathly quiet. Only a trickling sound ofsomething liquid could be heard. “What day is it?” I asked. Oneof the dozen or so students behind me answered: “It’s Friday,Sir.” “Oh no; I shouldn’t have brought you down here. Once a

month, on a Friday, the blood drains from the coffins in the crypt

below the Chapel and it runs across the floor of this tunnel…”

Shrieks followed (mainly from the boys), as they tried to escape.Then I switched on the torch – it was water.

Those were the days before the dreaded Health & Safety measures lit up the

passageway into its present boring state. Rediscovered in the mid-nineteenth century,

the tunnel – which connects the Hastings Tower with the Kitchen – had its original brick

walls repaired and its vaulted roof rebuilt in 1906/1907. It was probably constructed

early in the Civil War; a Parliamentary posting described the castle’s Royalist garrison

as ‘very strong and their works good, they have vaults under the ground, through which

they can go from one fort to another at their pleasure…’

Of greater interest is evidence of at least one more, much longer tunnel leading from

the same kitchen cellar to the Mount House on Leicester Road – some 250 yards away.

Nicknamed the Irish Fort, due to the many Irish quartered there who had ‘lately made

a new fort’, the stone, triangular building is now part of a private house. The tunnel,

described as ‘in some places having fallen in’ (1824), whose entrance had ‘a flight of

steps descending into the gloomy avenue’ (1852), was marked out thanks to a water

dowser and geophys (magnetic gradiometer systems) equipment in the late 1980s.

When the Grammar School Sports Hall was built soon afterwards, the line could also

be made out by the different colour of the soil as the JCB removed the turf. Probably

quite deep as it traversed the inner courtyard, it was a ‘cut and cover’ passageway

across the field to the outlying fort. The dowser also traced yet another underground

channel across the Manor House lawn to the crypt of St. Helen’s church. Another

tunnel? It makes sense, as the church tower overlooks the northern curtain wall of the castle and would need to be guarded from an enemy.

There may be yet more – to Market Street or Nottingham Road. Unlikely, one feels. Certainly not, as alleged by one student, to the United

Biscuits factory on Smisby Road.

Kenneth Hillier (Ashby Museum)

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weaned off it at the age of four. After a few years of living with distant family, she and her

contortionist father joined the circus. Edith’s amazing voice and performance was soon

recognised and led to a life of night clubs and Shows. Throughout her life she craved the

love and attention of her devoted fans but the need for excitement and essential red wine

led to an irregular life style and a constant change of lovers. She continued to be a huge

success in Europe and America from the 1930’s to the 1960’s when she died at an early

age but her famous songs are still recognised today.

As well as an entertaining Speaker, our members heard about the latest news regarding

the Royal Hotel and the reason for the white containers in the car park. Other issues

concerning Ashby were discussed, with questions put to committee members about

Planning and infrastructure news.

Julia Fraser • Ashby Civic Society

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Next month our Speaker will take us through a virtual tour of Stoneywell, the famous

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We didn't have towait 'in vain' forfunny captions to

last month's photo!Well, what can we say! Lastmonth's 'nutty' little captioncompetition certainly broughtout the best and the 'worst' ofour reader’s sense of humour!Given the elements in thephotograph (a weathervanewith a large cockerel on thetop, a feeder for dispensingnuts to birds and a furry littlesquirrel, with a quizzicalexpression on it's face!) itwasn't really surprising!

This innocent little photo, kindly supplied

by one of our readers, certainly made us

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up some captions ourselves; some of

which would not have been suitable for

printing! Having decided to open it up to

our readers, it seems that many of you

also share our typical British 'saucy

postcard' sense of humour too! Thank

you to everyone who took the time to

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Here’s another installment in the exciting new series of stories by local author

and illustrator, Rachel Greaves. Keeping in the Ruffle theme, the new tales follow

a toy Ruffle and the adventures he has each month. Read on to find out more…

As before, each month there will be a word within the text. Just find the underlined,

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Try the Ruffle “Find the word” competition - this month’s word has 9 letters.

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of short films on YouTube under ‘Ruffle’s Walks’.

After an exciting day at the playgroup

the toy Ruffle had been taken home by a

different child. He was now lying under the

bed of her older sister who had decided

that she would like to play with Ruffle! The

older sister knelt down and reached Under

the bed, her fingers gripping onto Ruffle’s

fur as they touched him. She decided to

take Ruffle into the garden along with a

large white handkerchief and some string.

She took Ruffle over to the wooden bench

in the garden and started to tie a piece of

string to each corner of the Handkerchief.

Once she had checked that the string

was firmly attached, she then tied the

other end of each piece to one of Ruffle’s

legs. She concentrated hard to ensure the

string was tight around the brown fur.

‘There you go little dog,’ she told Ruffle as

she picked him up to examine her work.

‘You’re going to be able to fly into the sky

then float down with your Parachute!’

She folded the white handkerchief

carefully against Ruffle then stood in the

middle of the garden. After counting to

three she threw Ruffle and the attached

handkerchief as high as she could into the

sky. Ruffle’s legs went Round and round

as his body twisted in the air. He seemed

to hang for a brief moment before starting

his drop back down to earth. The girl

watched with delight as the wind caught

the handkerchief which billowed out to

slow Ruffle’s descent, guiding him to a

gentle landing on the grass.

The girl laughed As she skipped over

to where Ruffle and the parachute lay.

Once again she folded the parachute

handkerchief carefully against Ruffle

before throwing him as high as she could

into the sky. The parachute was securely

fastened and brought Ruffle safely down

again. The girl was very pleased with her

invention and eager to try to throw Ruffle

even higher. But her stronger throw was

Caught by a gust of wind which took the

parachute and Ruffle over the garden

fence into a wooded area behind the

garden. The parachute brought Ruffle to

rest in the overgrown grass the other side

of the fence.

Annoyed that Ruffle had flown out of

reach, the girl dragged a garden chair over

to the fence. Standing on Tiptoe upon

the chair and holding onto the top of the

fence to look over, she spotted the white

handkerchief partially covering Ruffle.

Hmm - she would have to wait until the

following day for her older brother to help

her rescue Ruffle and the parachute. She

climbed down from the chair and returned

inside having no choice but to leave him

there for the time being.

But Ruffle hadn’t been lying there for

long before a large bird spotted him and

swooped down, attracted by Ruffle’s

shiny bead Eye. The bird grabbed hold

of Ruffle in his claws and tried to carry

him. But Ruffle was still attached to the

parachute which kept opening as the wind

caught it so the bird was only Able to fly a

short distance before letting go of Ruffle.

As though well trained, the handkerchief

opened one more time and Ruffle floated

down, this time landing next to a large

lake.

What would happen next?

Ruffle: a toy’s adventuresA bumpy ride!

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Full S.T.E.A.M. ahead for Ivanhoe College studentsOn Wednesday 4th March, Ivanhoe College hosted their fourth annual S.T.E.A.M. Show event. This year’sevent was even bigger and more successful than before with the school having secured significant sponsorshipfrom a number of local businesses, allowing them to recognise the huge achievements of all of the participantsas well as giving generous prizes to the award winners.

The S.T.E.A.M. Show gives the students, aged 11-14, the opportunity to showcase their ingenuity, creativity and technical skills in Science, Technology,

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to say that the event is also completely inclusive, offering additional support where needed to help disadvantaged students and students with special

educational needs meet their full potential. On the day of the show 49 students presented their project to a panel of judges.

Ivanhoe College were delighted to welcome business representatives from Rolls Royce, 3M,

Marstons Brewery, Schneider Electrics, B.S.I., Leicestershire Police and Stephenson College. In ad-

dition representatives from Ashby Town Council; Chairman Councillor John Bridges and Mayor Gra-

ham Allman. It is such a pleasure to be able to showcase our students in this way and offer a unique

opportunity for the visitors to speak first hand with the students and be inspired by our young people.

This year, thanks to the sponsorship of Ashfield Cares, B.S.I., and the North West Leicestershire

Safety Partnership, we were able to give Amazon vouchers and trophies to the prize winners and in

addition all the students were presented with an Ivanhoe S.T.E.A.M. branded lapel pin to wear on

their school blazers. In addition Marstons Brewery, Tesco, Stephensons College and 3M provided

vouchers and merchandise as additional prizes. The 'Best in Show' Award was sponsored by Rolls

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PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE DATESFOR OUR MAY 2020 ISSUE:

Deadline date for bookings is 15th AprilDeadline for copy is 17th April

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Hospice Hope Ashby de la Zouch Support CaféFree drop-in support group for people with life limiting conditions and their carers.Our group meets every Friday from 1.30pm to 4pm at Legion House, South Street.Receive support, relax, take a break and meet new people. Refreshments provided,

plus we offer activities and a fortnightly complementary therapy service.For more details call 07935 800 658.

24 Belvoir Road, Coalville LE67 3PN • MON/TUE/THU/FRI/SAT 9am-3pm (Closed Wed) • Or call 01530 234499

Part Exchange

Sales & Repair

Cleaning & Valeting

Servicing

3 months warranty

All scooters supplied fully serviced

Batteries supplied & fitted free

Mobility ScootersGreat range of pre-owned mobility scooters, rise & reclining chairs and wheelchairs

We don’t just want

to sell you any scooter...

We want to sell you

the RIGHT scooter!

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07711 483940

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