Forthcoming Events
‘Beyond All Reasonable Doubt’
Thursday, February, 23rd, 2012 to Saturday, March, 3rd, 2012
By Jeffery Archer, directed by Fran Williams, at Ashby Venture Theatre. Tickets available from Ashby Tourist Information, North Street, Tel 01530 411767, see www.ashbyventuretheatre.org.uk.
Century Theatre at Snibston
Saturday, February, 25th, 2012
‘The Supernatural Adventures of Sherlock Holmes’, Holmes and Watson battle the forces of darkness in this adaptation of three Conan Doyle short stories. Tickets £8 in advance or £10 on the door. Telephone 01530 278444.
Dancing at Blackfordby Village Hall
Saturday, February, 25th, 2012
Ballroom and sequence, with John Harrison playing the music. 8am to 11pm, admission £3, raffle, bar and refreshments. For more details phone 01283 213481 or 01283 819447.
Ann Duggan Trio
Saturday, February, 25th, 2012
At Thringstone House Community Centre. An evening of top quality country rock, folk and blues featuring one of the most distinctive voices on the UK live music scene. Starts 8pm, licensed bar from 7pm. Tickets £7 from Centre office, telephone 01530 222337.
Ashby U3A
Tuesday, February, 28th, 2012
Monthly meeting with guest speaker Mr Malcolm Bird who will talk about his experiences of living and working in Africa. Congregational Church at 2pm, refreshments available. All most welcome, £1 for visitors. For more information ring 01530 413345.
Ashby Writers Club AGM
Tuesday, February, 28th, 2012
At La Zouch Restaurant, Kilwardby Street, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Visitors are welcome at a nominal fee of £3 per speaker meeting, £2 per comp/manuscript meeting, which includes coffee. See www.ashbywritersclub.co.uk
Film Night Ashby de la Zouch
Wednesday, February, 29th, 2012
‘Casablanca’ (U). The Oscar winning, 1942 classic, still great 70 years on. Period dress and marriage proposals optional! Film starts 7.30pm, doors and bar open 7pm. The Lyric Rooms, Lower Church Street, Ashby. Tickets £4 from Ashby TIC 01530 411767 or on the door.
Century Theatre at Snibston
Friday, March, 2nd, 2012
‘Midnight in Paris’ (12A), Delightful time-travelling romantic comedy. Doors open 7pm, programme commences 7.30pm. Admission £3.50 on the door. Call 01530 278444 for details.
The Palace Craft & Gift Fair
Saturday, March, 3rd, 2012
At The Palace Community Centre, Ibstock from 10am to 3pm. Free admission.
Ashby de la Zouch & District Royal British L
Tuesday, March, 6th, 2012
Meet at Legion House, South Street at 7pm. All are welcome, contact 01530 414390 for further information.
Coleorton & New Lount Volunteer Group
Tuesday, March, 6th, 2012
Woodland working day, 10am at Coleorton Wood. For more information email coleorton11@gmail.com
Ashby (Ivanhoe) Travel Club
Wednesday, March, 7th, 2012
‘Round the World – A family saga’ by Mr G Freer. Pithiviers Room, Ivanhoe College, North Street, 7.30 prompt. All are welcome, no joining fee, just £1.50 per talk. For further information contact Mr J Shaw on 01530 413441.
Bradgate Flower Club
Wednesday, March, 7th, 2012
‘All Our Own’, featuring demonstrations by our own members at Newtown Linford Village Hall, 7.30pm. Charge of £5 for visitors. Further details from Geraldine Abbott on 01530 415378.
North Leics National Trust Assoc.
Thursday, March, 8th, 2012
Evening talk by Simon Proffitt about the Hospice Charity at the Link Hotel, Loughborough. N.T. members only. For more information ring 01530 563003.
Appleby Magna Film Society
Friday, March, 9th, 2012
‘The Concert’ (15), A feel good comedy drama with some virtuoso playing and a wonderful musical finale. Films are shown in Appleby Church Hall, matinee at 2.30pm, evening at 8pm. Advanced booking not required but it is appreciated. To join the film society or come along to a showing contact Marilyn Dunkelman, 01530 270899 or 07770 957963, email Marilyn@applebymagna.org.uk.
International Organist Nicholas Martin
Friday, March, 9th, 2012
In Concert at The Palace Community Centre, Ibstock. Presented by Ibstock Events Group in aid of Ibstock Methodist Chapel. Tickets £6 from Halls of Ibstock, Tel 01530 260460.
Venture Jazz Club
Saturday, March, 10th, 2012
Bev Pegg and his Good Time Jazz Gang, from 8.15 at the Venture Theatre, North Street. Tickets £8 from Ashby Tourist Information on 01530 411767.
Coleorton & New Lount Volunteer Group
Saturday, March, 10th, 2012
Woodland working day, 10am at New Lount Reserve. For more information email coleorton11@gmail.
New Orleans Hot Shots Jazz Band
Saturday, March, 10th, 2012
In Concert at The Palace Community Centre, Ibstock. Playing their own unique brand of traditional jazz. Doors/Box Office open 7pm, starts 7.30pm. Tickets £7 from Halls of Ibstock, Tel 01530 260460.
Charnwood Flower Guild
Monday, March, 12th, 2012
Monthly demonstration ‘Location, Location’, by Sandra Meakin. At Adult School, Bridge Road, Coalville, LE67 3PW, 7.30pm. Visitors welcome £5, come and join us, watch and enjoy.
Ashby Writers Club
Tuesday, March, 13th, 2012
Manuscript meeting, members own work. At La Zouch Restaurant, Kilwardby Street, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Visitors are welcome at a nominal fee of £3 per speaker meeting, £2 per comp/manuscript meeting, which includes coffee. See www.ashbywritersclub.co.uk
Connie Francis Music and Memories
Wednesday, March, 14th, 2012 to Saturday, March, 17th, 2012
At The Venture Theatre, North Street, Ashby. The gripping and dramatic story plus the unforgettable catchy hit songs of this 50’s/60’s icon. Tickets £10 from Ashby Tourist Information Centre, 01530 411767.
Ashby Wine Circle
Wednesday, March, 14th, 2012
Tasting of unusual wines, presented by Ralph Forbes. At St Helen’s Cottage, Lower Church St, 7.30pm. Contact 01530 224030.
North Leics National Trust Assoc.
Wednesday, March, 14th, 2012
Come to one of our popular coffee mornings at Calke Abbey’s Threshing Barn Restaurant, a great way to meet fellow National Trust members. Come alone or with a friend. (N.T. members only). For more information ring 01530 563003.
Century Theatre at Snibston
Thursday, March, 15th, 2012
‘Some Like it Hotter’ presented by Oxfordshire Theatre Company and Centre Stage. Jack Lemmon and Marilyn Monroe are reunited with old friend Tony Curtis in the most surprising comeback in movie history. Starts 7.30pm. Tickets £6 in advance, £8 on the door. Call 01530 278444.
Film Night
Friday, March, 16th, 2012
‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’ (PG). starring Gary Oldman and Colin Frith. The Palace Community Centre, Ibstock. Doors open 7pm, Film starts 7.30pm. Tickets £4/£3 from Halls of Ibstock, Tel 01530 260460.
Ashby-de-la-Zouch Bowling Club
Saturday, March, 17th, 2012
Meet some of the members at the Farmers Market on Saturday 17th between 9am - 2pm.
Ashby Farmers Market
Saturday, March, 17th, 2012
9am to 2pm at Manor House School, South Street. Bringing you the finest foods from the region and specialist stalls. Free parking.
The Great Bake Off
Saturday, March, 17th, 2012
Event at Packington Village Hall, noon to 5pm. Fund raising for Sport Relief – cup cake decorating competition, Sport Relief Packington half mile, table tennis tournament and much more. Enter your home baked goods into the competition for judging, sample some delicious baking and vote for your favourite. See www.packington.info/bakeoff.php for more details, pick up a brochure at Daybreak Services, or call Judith Wilson on 01530 412658.
Century Theatre at Snibston
Saturday, March, 17th, 2012
‘Where the Working Boats Went’, the story of British canals told through songs, stories and images with Bedfordshire folk duo Life and Times. Presented by Hermitage FM Radio. Starts 7pm, tickets £5 in advance, £7 on the door. Call 01530 278444.
North Leics National Trust Assoc.
Monday, March, 19th, 2012
Lecture lunch at The Beeches, Ashby with Dianne Robinson providing amusing anecdotes from Cresswell’s Coaches sixty years of trading. N.T. members only. For more information ring 01530 563003.
Coleorton & New Lount Volunteer Group Quiz
Monday, March, 19th, 2012
At Kings Arms, Coleorton. 7.30pm, cost £5 including light supper. Register or find out more by emailing Coleorton@gmail.com.
The Goblin Folk and Poetry Club
Tuesday, March, 20th, 2012
Meets at 8pm in The Giggling Goblin Coffee Bar, Mill Lane Mews. Sing a song, read a poem, tell a short story or relax and listen. Coffee and alcohol served, all welcome. For more information contact Brian on 01530 416251.
Coleorton & New Lount Volunteer Group
Tuesday, March, 20th, 2012
Woodland working day, 10am at New Lount Reserve. For more information email coleorton11@gmail.com
Ashby Trefoil Guild
Wednesday, March, 21st, 2012
Talk from the Air Ambulance at La Zouch Restaurant, Kilwardby Street, 7.30pm. Contact Carole on 01530 222634 for further information.
Ashby Spa W I
Wednesday, March, 21st, 2012
‘A Taste of Zumba’ with Vanessa Tyers. 7.30pm at Manor House School, South Street. Enquiries by email to ashby.spa@googlemail.com or the Secretary on 01530 411294.
Film Night Ashby de la Zouch
Wednesday, March, 21st, 2012
‘Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy’ (15). Brilliant new adaptation of John Le Carre’s novel. Film starts 7.30pm, doors and bar open 7pm. The Lyric Rooms, Lower Church Street, Ashby. Tickets £4 from Ashby TIC 01530 411767 or on the door.
Line Dance
Friday, March, 23rd, 2012
At The Palace Community Centre, Ibstock, with Honky Tonk Cliff. Dancing from 7.45pm. Doors open 7pm. Tickets £4 from Halls of Ibstock, Tel 01530 260460.
Gordon Giltrap in concert
Saturday, March, 24th, 2012
At Packington Village Hall. Best known for ‘Heartsong’, the theme tune for BBC holiday programme, Gordon Giltrap returns following his sell out concert in April 10. Concert promoted by Ashby/Pithiviers Town Twinning Association, tickets £12.50 from Joan Inchley on 01530 224494.
‘Much Ado About Wenlock’ presented by Va
Saturday, March, 24th, 2012
At The Palace Community Centre, Ibstock. A show about health, sports, a reforming doctor and a runaway chicken! Performance begins 7.30pm. Tickets £8, concessions £6, combination ticket £16 from Halls of Ibstock, Tel 01530 260460.
Coleorton & New Lount Volunteer Group
Saturday, March, 24th, 2012
Woodland working day, 10am at Coleorton Wood. For more information email coleorton11@gmail.com
Century Theatre at Snibston
Saturday, March, 24th, 2012
Tony Stockwell, the popular psychic medium gives two shows at 2pm and 7.30pm. Tickets £18.50. Call 01530 278444.
The Palace Indoor Car Boot Sale
Sunday, March, 25th, 2012
At The Palace Community Centre, Ibstock from 9am to 1pm. Pick up a bargain! Admission 20p. For more details or to book a stall telephone Maureen on 01530 452028.
Well Families Clinic
Tuesday, March, 27th, 2012
At the Ashby Baptist Church, Brook Street. 2.30pm to 5.30pm – stop smoking advice, free cholesterol and blood pressure checks, fun exercise challenges, free fruit juices and healthy snacks to try. No appointment required, just drop in. For more information contact Julie Summerton on 01530 454541 or email julie.summerton@nwleicestershire.gov.uk.
Ashby Writers Club
Tuesday, March, 27th, 2012
With speaker Lucy Felthouse, novelist – erotic fiction. At La Zouch Restaurant, Kilwardby Street, 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Visitors are welcome at a nominal fee of £3 per speaker meeting, £2 per comp/manuscript meeting, which includes coffee. See www.ashbywritersclub.co.uk
AshbyU3A
Tuesday, March, 27th, 2012
Monthly meeting with Dr. Bob Gibson giving a talk entitled, A Golden Age of Travel.
Come to Ashby Congregational Church on Kilwardby Street at 2pm.
To start with newcomers only pay £1 and refreshments are available after the talk.
For more info please ring Sue on 01530 413345
‘Down to Earth’
Thursday, March, 29th, 2012
Recording of Radio Leicester’s gardeners question time at Ashby Congregational Church, Kilwardby Street at 7.30pm. Apply for tickets or more information to 01530 563301.
Century Theatre at Snibston
Friday, March, 30th, 2012 to Saturday, March, 31st, 2012
An evening of drama presented by Cahoots Theatre Company. See six plays of 15 minutes, vote for your favourite. Starts 7.30pm, Tickets £7 in advance, £9 on the door. Call 01530 278444.
Ashby Guild of Artists Spring Exhibition
Saturday, March, 31st, 2012 to Wednesday, May, 16th, 2012
In the foyer of Snibston Discovery Park, Coalville. View during park opening hours.
Dancing at Blackfordby Village Hall
Saturday, March, 31st, 2012
Ballroom and sequence, to Martyn Whitlam. 8pm to 11pm, admission £3, raffle, bar and refreshments. For more details phone 01283 213481 or 01283 819447.
Palace Social Dance –
Saturday, March, 31st, 2012
A popular evening of ballroom, latin and sequence with Eddie ‘The Collector’. Doors open 7pm, Dancing from 7.30pm to 11pm. Tickets £5 from Halls of Ibstock, Tel 01530 260460.
ashbyu3a
Tuesday, April, 24th, 2012
Monthly meeting with Andrew Moore giving a talk entitled, The History and Working of The British Legion.
To start with newcomers only pay £1 and refreshments are available after the talk.
Everyone is most welcome to join us. We hope you will.
For more info please ring Sue on 01530 413345.
Regular Events
Stop Smoking. Breathe healthily, live happil
Time to spring clean your lungs.
The Leicestershire County and Rutland NHS Stop Smoking Service are providing free stop smoking advice at “The Hub” Community Café and Youth Lounge, Bath Street Corner, Ashby De La Zouch on Thursday mornings from 9am – 11am.
Just drop in and talk to one of our trained advisors. A full range of treatments are available including Champix and Nicotine replacement therapy, FREE for people who are exempt from prescription charges.
Save your lungs, save your life.
What have you got to lose? Drop in for more information.
