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March / April 2015 – Issue No. 209

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Welcome to Lutterworth

EDS Support Group

Bits ‘n’ Bobs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 26

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Lutterworth Market . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 6

New Beauty Treatments

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Talking Computers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 7

Easter Church Services

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Lutterworth Wine Circle . . . . . . Page 11

New Outdoor Gym Equipment

Buying a Number Plate

10% Discount at Treviso Hair . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 31

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Lutterworth MOT Centre Classic Car Show . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 15 Young Chef Competition

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‘Frozen’ Fun at Brooke House . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Page 20 Easter Competitions: Win an Easter Egg & Win a Meal for 2 at The Dovecote . . . . . . . . . . Page 23

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Happy Easter to all of our Readers, Advertisers & Distributors Gilmorton Garage

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Emergency First Aid at Work (1 day) 20 March & 27 April

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For details of all our courses or H&S advisory services Call: 01455 203600

[email protected] 7 Midland Court, Central Park Lutterworth, Leics, LE17 4PN

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We are pleased to announce that as well as offering all of our usual services, we can now MOT your MOTORCYCLES, CARS & VANS while you wait in our brand new purpose built facility

Discounted Air Conditioning Re-Gas available with every full service TYRES • SERVICING • BATTERIES • EXHAUSTS • MOT Unit J Gilmorton Lodge Farm Gilmorton Rd, Ashby Magna Lutterworth, LE17 5NA

01455 208809 www.gilmortongarage.co.uk

Caffe Crema @ ALMA PARK CAFÉ, BUSINESS LUNCHES, OUTSIDE CATERING

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DMC Stockist Dry Cleaning Agent

www.caffecrema2u.co.uk www.almapark.co.uk 01455 220800 / 07581 618943 Woodway Lane, Claybrooke Parva

Caffe Crema & Alma Park Conference Centre Looking for a new caterer this year, then look no further than Caffe Crema at Alma Park. For Anniverseries, Wakes, Christmas Parties and don’t forget our ever popular Business Lunches. Our catering starts from as little as £3 so why not make 2015 the year to change. We can of course offer lots more with delicious canapés, fork buffets, hot homemade dishes as well as homemade cakes and our ever popular rocky road. Need a meeting room or conference room - then why not come and have a look at our rooms and facilities opening out onto a fabulous courtyard. State of the art facilities combined with old oak beams, we have the perfect place for your next meeting. Contact Maxine for more details and some great prices. See advert above.

For all your Sewing & Knitting needs King Cole, Stylecraft, Haberdashery Mon to Fri: 9.30~5pm Sat: 9.00~4pm Unit 3, 74-76 Main Street, Broughton Astley, Leics, LE9 6RD Tel: 01455 285800 www.needles-pins.co.uk

Lutterworth Embroiderers’ Guild Bren Boardman, Artist was the speaker at February's meeting of the Guild. Bren showed a diverse range of painted pieces which were enhanced with stitch. Ladies had the opportunity to look at and discuss Bren's colourful pieces. e march meeting on 26th will see a group of 6 members doing their own presentation of Guild related work. Linda Lloyd-Willis speaks to the Guild meeting on April 23rd with her talk entitled 'inspiration to stitch’. e group has Lucy harding as their speaker on may 28th, with the intriguing title of 'milk Girl to textile Artist'. All meetings take place on the fourth ursday monthly, 7 for 7.30pm at Wycliffe methodist Church hall, Bitteswell Road, Lutterworth.

Party Projects For all your party needs

• Fancy Dress • Quality Gifts • Jokes • Balloons • Badges • Banners

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Easter at Pots for Doodles

POTTERY PAINTING STUDIO

We offer Paint-a-Pot, Hand & Footprint Painting. Group and Party bookings available. New signature plates

44a Main Street, Broughton Astley, LE9 6RD

01455 289349 - 07770 627257 po tsfordoodle s@bt interne t.com

February Half Term Holidays were busy in Pots for Doodles Studio. Lots of beautiful princesses and scary but very cute t-rexs were everywhere! Easter Holiday Opening Times; Monday 30th, Tuesday 31st March, Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd April, 11am - 4pm. Closed for Easter weekend. Wednesday 8th & Friday 10th April, 11am - 4pm. Saturday 11th April 10am - 4pm. Join us to paint an Easter Chick or Bunny Party Animal and receive a free Easter egg or chocolate bunny. We are also offering Easter art and craft kits to make in the shop or at home at a price of £5 each, with a little gift from us. We are so excited to let you know early about our new range - Découpage! We will be holding a découpage evening soon, date and time to be arranged. See our Facebook page for more information. Can I use this opportunity to wish my mum and dad a speedy recovery after their broken limbs recently - and yes dad, we all love helping on the farm, here it is in black and white. Thank you everyone for your lovely comments and custom. See you all soon.

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Whites Florist e team has worked hard and the shop is looking beautiful, lots of feedback from our customers has helped to look at new lines and a varied retail stock. We have easter in mind now with gis and chocolates to reflect the celebration, so please feel free to come in and browse. We have a selection of local cras in our shop made to order from Crazy Chicks. e date for our next workshop will be promoted on our website and on Facebook very soon. We have corporate arrangements with local businesses to display new floral displays for their receptions, welcome desks etc and change these weekly on a monthly account to suit the company budget. our flowers are delivered from holland and england and we promote ‘Buy British’ where ever possible and are members of local retail business networks. e staff are increasing in numbers with local schools being encouraged to send young people along to have a taste of work experience and increase their skills in communication, time keeping etc. Dan has proven to be a success story with Whites and works hard to get the skills he requires for his choice of career. nicole is starting her journey with nuneaton College to achieve her Level 2 Floristry Course and every day lessons are learnt and put into practise in our lovely shop which is centre to Lutterworth and the community, helping local charities and has been a family run business for generations and i am honoured to be part of that. Barbara

18 Church Street, Lutterworth, LE17 4AW Tel: 01455 552113

Easter Gifts

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Out of Sight ~ Out of Mind

CONSULTATION ROOM NOW AVAILABLE FOR WEDDINGS, FUNERALS, CHRISTENINGS & OTHER EVENTS

As it gets warmer, our thoughts turn to tasty barbecues, happy holidays and lazing in the sun; topping up our tan. We are all aware of the harmful effects of ultraviolet (UV LIGHT) on our skin, so we rightly apply dollops of sun cream, especially with our children, to protect ourselves. Unfortunately, we are less aware of the effects of UV light on our eyes and the exposure that UV can lead to: early cataracts, skin cancer and macular degeneration. As eyecare professionals, we advise patients to consider UV filters, transition (change with light), lenses and sunglasses with UV block. This protection becomes more important with children and older patients. Sunglasses can now be made by using your spectacle prescription. We are always pleased to give advice on any vision problems and how best to look after your eyes at no obligation. Come in and say hello or contact us on the numbers below.

Open: Mon to Fri 9am - 5.30pm Sat 9am - 4pm www. whitesflorist .co.uk info@ whitesflorist .co.uk Like ‘Whites Florist’ It’s all in the detail

Happy and Safe holidays!

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Daytime Wedding Breakfasts from £39 per person, which includes a 3 course meal & drinks package. Licensed for Civil Ceremonies. Wedding Packages available from £2,999* for 55 guests daytime & evening including everything you need for your perfect day. *Subject to terms & conditions

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EDS Support Group ~ Whetstone Pastures Farm hosts a knitting group every ursday 7-30 – 9 30pm called Knit pickers. Not many know of the group which welcomes all ages and abilities. ey charge £2 for tea/coffee and cakes but that goes to support EDS which is what my daughter suffers from. eDs or ehlers Danlos syndrome is a genetic disorder linked to weak collagen and collagen is everywhere in the body! e most obvious sign of the disease is lax ligaments and very hyper mobile joints which are oen dislocated and very stretchy skin. Widespread chronic pain, gastric problems, resistance to local anaesthetics and pain killers are also experienced. it takes a long time for many sufferers to get diagnosed and when they are, there are few medics who know enough about it. my daughter Lucy was diagnosed at 17 when i knew no one else with this condition. anks to eDs support UK there are now local groups around the country to give support and the Leicestershire one is held at my farm Whetstone Pastures Farm, quarterly. We have adults and children who find it great help meeting with others with the same condition and we will be hosting the Family Fun Day in OUR VETS CARE FOR YOUR PETS 24/7 may eDs support UK - more of that nearer the time. Please contact me Sandra Herbert for more information on 0116 277 4627 and www.ehlers-danlos.org Daffodil Sunday

~ The Friends of Revel C of E Churches will be hosting this year’s 'Daffodil Sunday' at Newnham Paddox, Monks Kirby (CV23 0RX) on Sunday 12th April from 11am to 4pm. This family day out is held on the country estate of the Earl & Countess of Denbigh, which they generously let us use for the event. There will be lots to see and do. The glorious carpets of daffodils can be enjoyed as you take the woodland & lakeside walks in the grounds that were designed by Lancelot ‘Capability’ Brown. There will be hotdogs, locally made ice cream, teas and refreshments. Enjoy music from the Dunchurch Band and the Ocho Rios Steel Band. See exhibitions of Wood Turning and Bee Keeping. Revisit days gone by looking at the display of old tractors, cars and motorcycles, including military vehicles and the Leicester MG Car Club. Let the children try the slide and relive days at the seaside by having a donkey ride. Have a go at pottery, try out the Bungee Trampoline or visit the many stalls and exhibitions. All this and much more! Proceeds are in aid of the Friends of the Revel Churches who support the six Church of England Churches in the Revel Group. For further information call 01788 833 993 or visit www.revelgroup.org/ Admission will be adults £3, children £1- ample free parking for all.

KIBWORTH Shooting Ground Leicestershire’s Premier Shooting Facility www.kibworthshootingground.co.uk Learn to shoot Clay Targets or Air Rifle

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Easter Eggstravaganza at Bouskell Park Residents can give Easter a cracking start by joining in with Blaby District Council’s Easter Eggstravaganza event at Bouskell Park, Blaby. e event will be taking place on Wednesday 1st April from 10.30am – 2pm and there will be a range of fun activities for all the family to take part in. Activities include an Xplorer easter themed family challenge – use a map to find easter themed markers around the park and gain clues to collect a mystery prize.

So looking forward to the Summer at The Dovecote... We will have been at The Dovecote for 4 months when you read this article. We don’t know where the time has gone but we know that we are enjoying every moment at The Dovecote.

If you haven’t been in to try us yet, now is a great time! We have a wide and varied menu with lots of home cooked food and plenty of choice. You can choose from our main menu at any time and main courses range from £7-£15. We offer a lunch menu with main courses at £6 and a wide choice of sandwiches and jacket potatoes starting at £3.95. As well as all of this choice we have something different going on every week night with Monday Italian Night, Tuesday Seafood, Wednesday Tapas, Thursday Grill Night and Friday Fish and Fizz. See our advertisement below for details. With sunny days and balmy evenings almost upon us (hopefully), why not come and visit our newly designed garden area. While away the hours and chill with a bottle of wine, jug of Pimms or our other ice cold drinks. We also serve the full food menu in the garden! All in all, there is plenty going on down at the Dovecote and Hilary, Michael and the team look forward to seeing old and new faces alike!

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ere will also be multi-sports activities, circus skills, an ice cream van, easter themed arts and cras for all the family and face painting. For more information on the easter eggstravaganza and other events taking place in the district visit www.sportblaby.org.uk Alternatively email [email protected] or call 0116 272 7703.

Sulby Gardens’ first opening for 2015 under the

National Gardens Scheme will be on Thursday 23rd April from 2 - 5.30pm, featuring Fritillaries and Cowslips. Entrance is £4 per head, children free. Homemade teas will also be served and Sulby Gardens Apple Juice will be available for sale. Sulby Gardens, Sulby, Northants NN6 6EZ.

BB Too Opens its Doors in Blaby Barry Bott Jewellers has been a proud independent family Jewellers in Blaby for 40 years. On Monday 23rd February it opened the doors to BB Too, a brand new store, also in Blaby. This beautiful, contemporary Jewellery Boutique specializes in top silver brands including Pandora, Nomination, Swarovski, Chlobo, Sif Jacobs & Chrysalis bangles. After a busy first week of trading we welcomed Ian Waite from Strictly who visited on Saturday lunch time the 7th March. A series of opening parties and events will be taking place over the next couple of months. We look forward to welcoming existing and new customers into our sparkling new venture. See advert below for more details.

Coventry Road, Narborough, LE19 2GN. Tel: 0116 286 2852 [email protected]

Hilary & Michael welcome you to The Dovecote We love bookings so give us a call on 0116 286 2852 at anytime

We are getting our garden ready for Spring so come and have a look at it in March & see what we've done

We serve our normal menu every day, alongside our theme nights

MONDAY is ITALIAN NIGHT

- just order pizza, pasta or Italian special for 2 and get a bottle of Prosecco for £6!

TUESDAY is SEAFOOD NIGHT

WEDNESDAY is TAPAS NIGHT

THURSDAY is GRILL NIGHT come & try some larger steaks, grilled Pork & Lamb dishes & Ribs. New specials every week

We serve our delicious Carvery every Sunday from 12-6pm with choice of 3 meats including Beef & Turkey

- try Whitebait, Calamari, Seabass, Trout, Smoked Haddock & lots more

- 6 course Spanish dishes for £15 per person. Please book ahead for this one

Email: [email protected]

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Lutterworth MOT Centre is pleased to announce that, aer the success of last year’s classic car show, a date has been set for a second event. on the morning of 5th september, turnpike Close will once again be taken over by vintage and unusual

Donation to Lutterworth First Responders

Following our earlier REPORT on Lutterworth First Responders Mr B Singh makes a substantial donation to Mrs J Freeman one of the Lutterworth Area First Responders. The First Responders do a magnificent job in the Lutterworth Area. Acting under the authority of a ‘999’ call, under an emergency life and death issue where action is needed as soon as possible. The Lutterworth area is not only looking for further volunteer First Responders but also donations for updating and increasing the number of Defibrillators. To celebrate the opening and success of the New Waves Fish and Chip Bar in Linden Drive, Greenacres, Mr B Singh has made a donation to the First Responders via The Lutterworth Rotary Club after a wonderful talk given by Jeanne Freeman on the dedicated voluntary work given by the First Responders. Peter J Osborn, Lutterworth Rotary

vehicles. All proceeds will be donated to 1st Lutterworth scouts; last year a fabulous £447.10 was raised for the scouts, so come along and help to beat that target this time! is will be a family event, with entertainment for children and refreshments available. ere will be a raffle, with all entry fees going into the scouts’ fundraising pot. Any local business willing to donate a prize for such a worthy cause can get in touch on 01455 557001 or [email protected] (we will make sure that the names of everyone who donates are well publicised!) Details about booking in a vehicle and opening times for visitors will be available a bit closer to the date, so keep an eye out over the summer for information appearing around the town and at lutterworthmotcentre.co.uk in the meantime, if your vehicle needs an mot we can test cars (including classics and sports models), 4x4s, vans, motorcycles, trikes and motorhomes. see our advert right for your 10% discount voucher, valid for all mot tests.

Santa Fun Run Cheque Presentation There were 1006 entries for the 2014 Santa Fun Run compared with 942 in the previous year. Almost £4,000 was raised in sponsorship, 2014’s total donation amount was over £11,000. The cheque presentation evening will take place on Thursday 26th March, 7 for 7.30pm at the One Stop Shop on Gilmorton Road, Lutterworth, when the benefitting charities will be receiving cheques. They include:Air Ambulance (Derby, Leics. & Rutland; Coping with Cancer (Leics. & Rutland); Samaritans (Leicester); Lutterworth Community Responders; Lutterworth Town Mayor’s Appeal; Rainbows

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Children’s Hospice; Rotary Charities. This year’s Santa Fun Run will take place on Sunday 29th November and The Town Lights Switch on is Friday November 27th - please put these dates in your diary.

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Cedric Carnall 1928 – 2015 Cedric joined the staff of Lutterworth Grammar School in 1954 as a music teacher and during the next 36 years saw the school through many changes. However, one thing remained constant and that was his ability to generate enthusiasm for music in unlikely people and places. he was a very talented musician but his greatest love was his four part choir that became widely known, won festivals and appeared on national television in a Christmas broadcast. he also built an orchestra, a military band, musically directed a wide variety of shows

including many Gilbert and sullivan operas and organised successful, regular exchanges with schools in munster, Germany. he was a ‘one off ’, a different sort of teacher, a zany personality who oozed music, he possessed an oeat sense of humour but behind it all lay an intelligent, well-read man, however it was music that drove him. he will be greatly missed by his wife Gill, his three children and seven grandchildren, but there are also countless people now singing, playing, enjoying or working in music because of him and this is a legacy to be very proud of. Lutterworth and Leicestershire music were indeed well blessed when he came our way. Colin Horner

Sir Frank Whittle School Two students from Sir Frank Whittle Studio School in Lutterworth are enjoying learning the ropes of the hospitality business on work placement at Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre as part of their studies. Amy Betteridge aged 17 and Maisie McMahon Marsden aged 16, both Year 12 students are currently studying BTEC Level 3 in Business alongside their studies. Like all students at the Sir Frank Whittle Studio School, Maisie and Amy attend work placements every week alongside studies and have been experiencing first-hand what it’s like to be in the world of work through high quality work placements. Maisie explained, “Amy and I have been working both front of house and with the staff behind the scenes getting involved in all areas of hospitality. We have helped to seat guests in the dining room, serving drinks and afternoon teas. We have also helped with buffets for weddings and conferences”. Amy commented further, “It’s been great to meet so many different guests and to be able to make them feel relaxed and comfortable during their stay at Kilworth House Hotel and we have learned so much about the hospitality industry”.

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Alison Cant, Business Links Coordinator at Sir Frank Whittle Studio School explained, “Both Amy and Maisie are exploring their options for education and employment following their post 16 studies and the work placement at Kilworth House Hotel and Theatre gives them a real experience of the world of work to help them to make decisions about their futures”. Sir Frank Whittle Studio School opened its doors in September 2014 with a unique approach to education, helping students to combine high quality GCSE’s alongside highly valued BTEC qualifications. Its small school, big ambition philosophy is one that both Amy and Maisie stressed was one of the best things about their experience at the school. Amy commented, “Small class sizes suit me and having the independence to be able to organise events and the work placement has been fantastic”. Maisie agreed, “Small classes with lots of support when I need it is important and I feel like I get treated as an adult”. Although places at the school are filling up fast, the school is keen to hear from anyone who wants to find out more and school tours are available. Contact [email protected] or Sara Hutchinson on 01455 205112. Website www.sirfrankwhittlestudioschool.com

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Opticians Optical Oscar Edmonds & Slatter Opticians have recently received some fantastic news. They are finalists in the 2015 Opticians Awards. The Independent Opticians, with practices in Blaby, Glenfield and Lutterworth have been nominated in the category ‘Optical Assistant Team of the Year’. Partner Tim Cole said, “The category reflects the importance of the reception and support staff in our practices. You cannot run a successful practice with Optometrists and Dispensing Opticians alone. It shows outstanding teamwork, customer service and the ability to make all our patients feel welcome and cared for”.

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The Independent Opticians have been recognised by the prestigious awards ceremony previously in 2009 when Dispensing Optician Joanne Benfield was a runner-up in the category ‘Dispensing Optician of the Year’. The awards evening will take place in Birmingham on Saturday the 18th of April and almost the whole support staff team have been lucky enough to be able to attend. Fingers crossed for another great result!

WYCLIFFE BOWLS CLUB OPEN DAY

Sunday 19th April 11am to 4pm Hall Park, Hall Lane, Bitteswell, Lutterworth, LE17 4LN

Ever thought about trying lawn bowls? We offer a very warm welcome to anyone wishing to have a go at bowls, whether you are a complete beginner or have some experience. Our club has single men & women as well as couples making up our membership, so if you are on your own then don’t be put off coming along. As well as bowls our members enjoy many social activities throughout the year, especially during the winter months. Just bring along some flat-soled shoes (no heels) if you have them, but everything else will be supplied. There will be refreshments available in the clubhouse throughout the day so please come along and take a look at our facilities. You will find us about 1 mile north of Lutterworth, just off the A426. Hall Lane is opposite the road sign for ‘Football Ground’ and Hall Park is about 300 metres on the left. For further information ring John Kibble on 01455 552434 or 07935 248921 or just come along on the day.

Here at Princess and the Pea we like to be on trend if not one step ahead. As you start spring cleaning wouldn’t it be nice to be able to brighten things up a little? that’s where we can help! We hand paint furniture, so if you have a corner unit, sideboard, table and chairs, bedroom furniture or anything you think could do with some tLC then why not let us bring spring into your home? We also make smaller items for gifts or just treat yourself with a lovely handmade soap or an individual piece of jewellery. As everything is made, designed or painted by us you won’t come across the same thing anywhere else. see advert right for more details >

Lutterworth Probus Club We have met on two occasions since our last missive. At our January meeting the speaker Roy Wood gave us ideas of what to do with our wealth, e.g. investments etc., and in February one of our members, John Walford, recounted his visit to Mongolia with the prison service. This was due to a request from their government to advise and improve their human rights and improve conditions

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Please pay us a visit & see what we have to offer you 16A High Street, Lutterworth, LE17 4AD telephone 07810 781 862 within their prison service. His talk was illustrated with photographs he had taken which left no doubts that their input was needed. The lunch on both occasions was excellent as was the company. We continue to attract new members which is a healthy sign. To join your local Probus Club of Lutterworth contact Philip Frost (secretary) on 01455 202322 or email [email protected] We meet at Best Western Ullesthorpe Court Hotel on the third Wednesday each month.

Join our Exclusive Departures to Tenerife next Winter 2 Weeks in a 4* Hotel for only £799pp Half Board 4* Bouganville Playa Hotel in Costa Adeje Departures on 19 & 26 January 2016 Escape the winter and join one of our exclusive departures to this popular hotel, which enjoys a sea front location in easy reach of the shops, bars and entertainment of Playa de las Americas. Facilities include two outdoor Swimming Pools one of which is heated in winter, Gym, Fitness Centre and Hair and Beauty salon and regular evening entertainment. All rooms have private bath, shower, wc and balcony as well as satellite TV, minibar and a hairdryer. Price Includes: Flights from East Midlands • 20Kgs of Luggage • Resort Transfers • Half Board Meals • Return travel from Lutterworth for only £10pp

9 Weston Court George Street Lutterworth Price based on 2 sharing terms and conditions apply. Holiday Lounge ABTA P6625 act as retail agents for ATOL holders, licence numbers available on request.

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01455 559803 www.holidaylounge.co.uk

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Since we opened our two charity shops over 15 years ago, the support we have had from everyone has been tremendous and we hope you will continue to support us. All charity shops in the area are having problems with being able to recycle unsellable items and removing them to the refuse centres (tip). e tip, as you probably know, is now closed on tuesday and Wednesday and as a charity shop we are only allowed to make 2 tip runs a week. is presents us with a major logistical problem because we do not have the space to store the rubbish until it can be tipped. We are sorry if we offend anyone by turning away unsellable items; this is not our aim and we value your support to continue to raise the much needed funds. in the not too distant future the Lutterworth refuse centre (tip) will only be open saturday, sunday and monday and we the charity shops will have to pay to dispose all unsellable items. so we are asking you our loyal supporters to bear with us over the next few months until the Council makes it clear on how, what, when and where we can tip the unwanted and unsellable items. ere are over 100 types of blood cancers and Leukaemia and Lymphoma Research works hard to find cures for them all. We will not stop until we have found the cures!!! We need funds not just for research but to help patients receive personal and targeted treatment for their needs. We want to help them to understand their disease and feel informed about their treatment options, to be able to play an active role in their recovery. it is essential to feel that there is support at every step they take. to enable us to achieve this we constantly need to raise funds, be it through our two charity shops or raising money through sponsored events like bike rides, running, sky dives etc. e Lutterworth Branch can help and support you with sponsor forms, so please pop in the shop for more information. Please can we ask for your help whether it’s donating items for us to sell or buying items that other people have donated. We need your donations of clothes, men’s, ladies and children’s, hats, shoes, bags, bedding, toys, good bric-a-brac, DVD’s CD’s, jewellery, watches (broken or not), unopened makeup, unwanted presents, haberdashery, fabrics. We also want your rag clothes, shoes handbags, books, magazines as we can get money for all of these. We still need more furniture in good condition and gratefully accept most types. e so furnishings must have the fire regulations on them. We accept sofas, chairs, cupboards, toy chests, tables & chairs, coffee tables, nests of tables, tV stands, beds, cots, books, headboards, china/china cabinets. if you are unsure about any item you think we may not take please give us a ring. We have a great team who do the collections/deliveries of purchases of larger items as we use our own van. if you would like to donate furniture please contact us on: Furniture shop 01455 553094 or general enquiries 01455 556649.

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Neil Green Catering SLOW ROAST SHOULDER OF LAMB WITH HERBS & HONEY INGREDIENTS:

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1.4kg/3lb shoulder of lamb, trimmed

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½ bunch fresh thyme, leaves only

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salt and freshly ground black pepper

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1 lemon, juice only

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1 tbsp good Greek or wild flower clear honey

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Both Lutterworth Rotary Clubs entered candidates in the young Chef competition District Final North on Saturday 7th February. At short notice the venue was changed from the samworth Academy Leicester to Lutterworth College’s Food technology Deptartment. e event ran very smoothly nonetheless, organised by moira Bartlett the District organiser, with help from members of the Wycliffe Club and Dorothy Greaves liaising with the College staff and the competing students. each of the 16 students produced a three course meal for two people. ellie-mae Burke (pictured right) served chicken kebabs with mango salsa preceded by smoked salmon pots and followed with raspberry and kiwi tarts. e judges were impressed by the high standard of achievement but neither of the Lutterworth entrants gained a winning place. e first place went to the student entered by towcester Rotary Club who will proceed to the regional final at Grimsby.

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2. With the tip of a sharp knife, make shallow scores through the outer layer of skin and fat of the lamb shoulder, but not into the meat, cross hatching the entire surface. 3. Mix the dried camomile, thyme, rosemary, sage and oregano together in a bowl. Season well with salt and freshly ground black pepper. 4. Press a handful of the herb mixture into the skin of the lamb, massaging it in well all over the flesh of the lamb. 5. Sprinkle some of the herb mixture across the bottom of a casserole with a lid. Place the lamb into the casserole, then squeeze the lemon juice over the top, before sprinkling with any remaining herb mix. 6. Drizzle the honey over the top of the lamb and pour over a little olive oil. 7. Pour the water into the casserole, then put the lid on. Transfer to the oven and cook for 2½ hours. Check the dish after one hour - the lamb should be taking on a little colour. If the water has evaporated, add a little more to maintain the dish's moisture. 8. After the 2½ hours cooking, the lamb meat should pull away easily from the bone. 9. Remove from the oven and allow to rest for 4-5 minutes. 10. To serve, using a knife and fork, pull large pieces of meat away from the bone and arrange on a large serving place. Drizzle the meat with any pan juices and allow guests to help themselves.

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Browns Health & Safety Collection Point Please help us to hit our target of 500 filled gi boxes this year! As regular readers of e Lutterworth & District Journal will know, for the last 5 years we have been supporting the ‘Love in a Box’ appeal on behalf of mustard seed (registered charity no. 1129396). each year the team at Browns has co-ordinated the filling of hundreds of Christmas boxes with gis for underprivileged children in orphanages and refugee camps in eastern europe. every year the generosity of donations has grown and it is such a pleasure to see both new and our regular visitors arriving with bags full of goodies to fill our wrapped shoe boxes with. e charity collects the boxes from our offices in Lutterworth at the beginning of november; however we have already started to collect donations in an effort to hit our target for 2015 (our 6th year) of 500 boxes. e items we need include the following: toothbrushes & toothpaste, soap & flannels, combs & hairbrushes, hats, gloves & scarves, small toys, teddies, balls, toy cars, yoyos, dolls, marbles, skipping ropes, pencils & notebooks, jewellery & sweets, empty shoe boxes, wrapping paper, etc. toys, hats & gloves don’t have to be new; any suitable item still in good condition would be very gratefully received. Please follow our progress in e Lutterworth & District Journal. if you would be interested in filling your own box or have items you wish to donate, please call 01455 203600 or visit our offices at 7 midland Court, Central Park, Lutterworth Le17 4Pn to pick up a leaflet. many thanks to all those who continue to support us, your efforts are truly over-whelming. Mandy, Karen, Ann, Nick and Steve - Browns Health & Safety – see advert on the front page.

‘Frozen’ Fun at Brooke House On Saturday 21st March Brooke House School, Croft Road, Cosby meets Arendelle in a Frozen inspired activity day. We’ll be open between 10am and 3pm on the day and you can arrive at any time you like during these hours. Activities will run throughout the day as follows:

‘Do You Wanna Build a Snowman?’ edible Olaf activity 10.30am, 11.30am, 12.30pm, 1.30pm & 2.30pm Sing Along with Anna and Elsa 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm

Face painting, Frozen craft activities & photographs with Sven will run throughout the day. Come in your Frozen outfit for a truly magical experience. Brooke House School, Cosby is an Independent, Co-Educational School for children 3-18yrs. Details of our inspirational learning environment will also be available on the day.

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Arendelle meets Cosby as Elsa, Anna & Olaf join Sven at the Brooke House School, Croft Road, Cosby for a day of Frozen inspired activities

For all small animal and farm animal treatment Branches at Broughton Astley and Lutterworth, in South Leicestershire Good locations – easy access and plenty of parking 24 hour emergency service provided from within practice Friendly, supportive team always available for advice Regular farmers meetings and discussion groups Pet passport service Computerised patient records giving you the freedom to visit either surgery FREE nurse clinics for advice on: puppy, kitten & rabbit care; flea, tick and wormers; diet; post-op checks & suture removal FREE puppy parties (by invitation) Visit our website for more information www. broughtonveterinarygroup .co.uk Broughton Astley branch 12 Swannington Road, Broughton Astley, Leicestershire, LE9 6TU Tel: 01455 282512

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Lutterworth branch Elizabethan House, Leicester Road, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, LE17 4NJ Tel: 01455 552117

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Saturday 21st March 10am - 3pm Sing along to the hits with Elsa, Anna & Olaf, have your face painted, participate in special frozen craft activities, have your photo taken with Sven & make your own edible Olaf during this special event. For children aged 2-12yrs. Entry price for children £9.95 (adults & under 2’s free entry) * Free tots play area * Refreshments & Bouncy castle are a small additional cost

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Exciting NEW Beauty Treatments... Now that winter is over it’s time to think about preparing our skin for the year ahead. TLC is delighted to announce that we are offering two exciting new treatments. The first treatment is EDS Skin Rejuvenation. Developed by the makers of Genuine Dermaroller, EDS takes medical skin-needling to an even more advanced level. It provides electronic micro-needling which stimulates the skin to regenerate and repair itself safely so creating smoother, brighter and healthier skin. EDS is designed to significantly improve the appearance of: • Acne scars • Ageing and sun damaged skin • Facial and décolletage lines and wrinkles • Stretch marks

TLC’s other new treatment is Redensity 1. An innovative treatment designed to improve the condition of the skin on the face, neck, décolletage and hands. Redensity is a serum which is delivered by multiple injection just under the skin. It has unique light reflecting properties which restore radiance to the complexion. Redensity works by causing: • Dermal restructuring and cellular regeneration by stimulating collagen and fibrillin production • Improved skin hydration by replacing Hyaluronic Acid • Direct delivery of Antioxidents into the skin Remember that TLC also offers Wrinkle Relaxing Injections, Dermal Filler and Chemical Peel treatments. We offer a free consultation to discuss all of your treatment options. Please call Tracey 07531 989 554 to book an appointment or visit our website www.tlcbeau-toxtreatments.co.uk for further details and prices. Get a reduction of 15% on your first treatment by mentioning this advert >

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Lutterworth’s Knit & Stitch Group celebrated its 4th birthday recently with a party of over 30 people sewing and knitting for charities and good causes. e group meets on the first ursday of each month at 2pm in the School Room of Lutterworth methodist Church on Bitteswell Road. over the last 4 years the group has knitted for the neonatal units of Leicestershire hospitals, the Hope project for babies in Africa, homeless projects, shoebox appeals, Love in a Box, Lutterworth Age Concern, they have made Linus quilts for ‘children in need of a hug’ and have supported many other good causes. if you enjoy knitting or sewing and would like to make items for these good causes, please come along to the next meeting. We have wool and fabric for you to use and can provide patterns and expertise to get you started. For more information ring Sue turner on 01455 554455.

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Easter Services 2015 St mARy’S C oF E PARiSH CHURCH ursday (maundy ursday) 2nd April: 12 noon holy Week Devotions 9.00pm Compline (night Prayers) Friday (Good Friday) 3rd April: 10.00am Family Activities 2.00pm Good Friday meditations Saturday 4th April: 4.30pm service to Remember Easter Sunday 5th April: 08.00am holy Communion 10.00am All Age Family service CHAPEL StREEt CHRiStiAN FELLoWSHiP Easter Sunday 5th April: 10.30am easter morning service 6.30pm easter service

e Inner Wheel Club of Lutterworth Wycliffe At the meeting of e inner Wheel Club of Lutterworth Wycliffe on the 4th February, Lutterworth town mayor Councillor Philip toye gave an interesting talk explaining about his mayoral year so far raising funds for Lutterworth and Villages Food Bank and the ‘Days of Smiles’ an opportunity for families and the people they care for with substantial health problems to be treated as ViP’s for the day. suzanne Robinson our international service officer has been busy delivering 50 bags of knitting for the Knit 4 Life project on behalf of District 7. in october a Quiz night raised over £400 for international Charities including a charity supporting the creation of Libraries in Uganda. in november a soup and sweet event took place at Club secretary Carolyn’s house, with a raffle raising £160 for the charity Life straws. suzanne explained about the charity ‘Life

Chocolate Fudge Easter Cakes 140g butter * 40g caster sugar * 3 free range eggs * 100g self raising flour * 25g cocoa Frosting: 85g milk chocolate * 85g butter * 140g icing sugar * 2 x 35g packs white chocolate Maltesers * Mini eggs Heat oven 190°C/gas 5 * Put 16 cases in a bun tin * Tip all ingredients for the cake in a bowl and whisk on full power for 2 minutes * Fill cases two thirds full of mix * Bake for 12 to 15 minutes * Allow to cool For the frosting Microwave the chocolate on high for 1 minute * Cream the butter and sugar together then beat in the melted chocolate * Spread on cakes then decorate with the Maltesers and Mini eggs.

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WyCLiFFE mEmoRiAL mEtHoDiSt CHURCH ursday (maundy ursday) 2nd April: 7.00pm holy Communion Easter Sunday 5th April: 10.30am holy Communion UNitED REFoRmED CHURCH: Easter Sunday 5th April: 10.45am holy Communion

straws’ and how the plastic straw that children and adults can wear on a cord around their necks, has a filter so that dirty water can be filtered and drunk instantaneously. twenty one meals were served at the event which was a great success with a relaxed atmosphere and delicious food. in total £760 has been raised by the Club for e Life straws charity. At another meeting martine, a Chiropodist was the speaker and her speech ‘happy Feet’ was both fun and informative and aerwards President Lynn Wood officially inducted new member marcia southall. members gave marcia a warm welcome and everyone is now looking forward to another year of inner Wheel friendship. President Lynn thanked all the members for their support.

Ramble On... Lutterworth Ramblers have just finalised their programme of walks for the spring - so let’s hope the weather is kind to us. on 22nd march we travel to Warwickshire for a 6 ½ mile walk around newbold on Avon; a walk with varied terrain including going through the ‘newbold tunnel’. We end the month with a 7 ½ mile walk in Kenilworth on 29th march. starting and finishing at Kenilworth Castle, as well as views of the castle on the walk, there is the opportunity to visit the castle aer the walk. Whilst the walk is through a rural landscape there is a reminder of the proximity of Coventry and less peaceful times with the remains of a large anti aircra battery installed rather belatedly aer the destruction of Coventry in 1941. For the above walks, we meet at the town hall car park in Lutterworth at 9.30am and share lis where possible. moving into April, there is no walk on 5th

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oUR LADy oF ViCtoRiES, RomAN CAtHoLiC CHURCH ursday (maundy ursday) 2nd April: 7.00pm mass of the Last supper Friday (Good Friday) 3rd April: 3.00pm Good Friday service 7.00pm stations of the Cross Saturday 4th 5.30 Pm Vigil mass of easter Easter Sunday 5th April: 11.00am easter sunday mass

April, being easter, so our next outing is a saturday aernoon walk on 11th. Again a leisurely walk of about 6 miles around the area of Wistow Park and taking in parts of the canal. We meet at the Recreation Ground, Coventry Road, Lutterworth car park at 1.30pm. e walk on sunday April 19th is a 9am start as we go further afield to Derbyshire; a moderate walk of 11 miles in the edale valley. is is a spectacular walk with amazing scenery. starting from edale, the walk takes us to hollins Cross and along the ridge to Lose hill via Back tor before dropping down towards hope. We complete the circle back to edale via Crookstone Barns and, if we’re feeling energetic enough, Ringing Rogers. ere are lots of opportunities to admire the views with stops for coffee and lunch on the way. While this walk is ‘not flat,’ there are few stiles and it is to be enjoyed and not rushed. For more information about Lutterworth Ramblers and our spring programme of walks visit www.lutterworthramblers.org.uk or contact Geoff on 01455 556660.

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NEW OUTDOOR GYM EQUIPMENT

e town Estates Charity was set up many years ago to assist the sick and needy residents of Lutterworth. is year the town estates trustees decided it would be of benefit to a greater number of residents of the town to diversify and have provided outdoor gym equipment for the community. is equipment is sited on the Lutterworth Coventry Road Recreation Ground and can be used by all members of the public at no cost, creating a facility to encourage physical exercise to improve health and wellbeing. is scheme benefits the whole town and encourages people to live a healthier lifestyle. e equipment has been paid for from monies raised by the Charities’ trustees and the trustees hope that this enterprise will give years of pleasure and provide a means for the whole community to benefit from their local Charity. Geraldine Robinson, Chairman, Lutterworth Town Estates Charity

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TWILIGHT WALK 2015

We are looking for men & ladies to help marshal on Saturday 25th April for our annual Twilight Walk from the King Power Stadium, Leicester and we really need your help! This special night in Leicester annually unites sisters, mothers, daughters, friends, partners and colleagues from all over the East Midlands to have fun, remember loved ones and raise money for their local Hospice. Unfortunately, we only have half of the required number of volunteers needed for the night and with safety being such an important part of the event, it would be great to get this all sorted and spaces filled nice and early. If you are available from 5 til 10pm on the night we would love to hear from you. Please contact [email protected] or call 0116 231 8484 for further information.

David Robinson in memory of a very much loved husband, father to ian and maxine and friend to many. David was born in London in 1946 and moved to Lutterworth 2 years later. he attended Lutterworth schools and served his apprenticeship in engineering at Alfred herbert machine tools. David was good at whatever he did, builder, plumber, mechanic, gardener, a fantastic cook, joker and entertainer. ere was never a dull moment in our house. he was a great ballroom dancer, i was the sack of potatoes! he enjoyed foreign holidays, swimming with stingrays in the Caribbean and fishing for piranha on the Amazon. he was the perfect travel guide and bag carrier! he was a keen angler and enjoyed track days on his bike at mallory. David always liked to end his day at the bottom of the garden with a pint and in the company of his girls (his chickens)! i would like to thank his many friends who all rallied round during his illness, their kindness was overwhelming. he will be greatly missed by his children, four grandchildren whom he loved to bits, his family and friends. Geraldine

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Happy Easter