Ibstock Life lets people know about events, services, shops and trades people within the area and to encourage residents to shop local, buy local, use local!!
The magazine is delivered FREE to 6,000 households in Ibstock, Heather, Ravenstone, Packington, Hugglescote and Normanton-le-Heath every month.
19/12/2025
We have now closed our office for Christmas & will reopen on Monday the 5th of January.
Please email any enquiries to [email protected] & we will respond on our return.
In the meantime, we wish you a very Merry Christmas. π βπ¦π
18/12/2025
If you're planning a festive walk over the Christmas break, here are the Tollgate Brewery, The Tap at No.76 & The Milking Parlour opening hours.
The The Milking Parlour are still offering their 2 pints & a pizza offer any Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday or at the weekend, why not indulge in a garlic bread for only Β£2 at the weekend, when you order 3 pizzas.
16/12/2025
If you are looking for some festive fun with the children, why not head to Statfold Country Park where you can take the Magical Santa Express to meet Santa & Mrs Claus in their grotto, along with a whole host of Christmas surprises & activities along the way.
If you're looking for somewhere to take the children to see Santa, look no further than Hill Farm Packington, who will have a visit from the big man himself for breakfast this coming weekend (the 20th, 21st & 22nd of December).
Priced at just Β£20 for a child or Β£8 per adults, including a gift from Santa.
Visit their page to book: Hill Farm PackingtonHill Farm Packington or call 01530 411984.
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14/12/2025
Many local residents will know La Zouch Restaurant as they are an institution in Ashby. If you have yet to discover them, they are a treasure trove of goodies for the foodie in your life!
With a huge selection of wines, liqueurs, whiskey - many of which you won't find anywhere else, they are happy to make recommendations based on your budget & tastes. They can also create a bespoke hamper for a loved on, with local cheeses, local honey, chocolates & much, much more!
Why not visit this week - they are open Wednesday - Saturday 9.30am - 5pm & Sundays 11am - 4pm. They are open EVERY DAY during the Christmas week for those last minute presents!
12/12/2025
If you're looking for somewhere to take the children to see Santa, look no further than Hill Farm Packington, who will have a visit from the big man himself for breakfast on the 20th, 21st & 22nd of December.
Priced at just Β£20 for a child or Β£8 per adults, including a gift from Santa.
Visit their page to book: Hill Farm PackingtonHill Farm Packington or call 01530 411984.
Don't forget to say you saw them in Ibstock Life!
10/12/2025
If you are looking to get your 2026 off to a great start, we can help you get your business name into 33,000 homes!
The January deadline is TOMORROW!! Give us a call today to get booked in.
Don't miss Concordia Choir Ashby's wonderful Christmas concert, this coming weekend (Saturday 13th).
The wonderful choir will be joined by the Derby Central Salvation Army Brass Band & this is an evening absolutely guaranteed to get you feeling festive!
Tickets are just Β£15 & you can purchase them from Ashby Toolbox on Market Street, Ashby or any choir member.
07/12/2025
If you're looking for somewhere to take the children to see Santa, look no further than Hill Farm Packington, who will have a visit from the big man himself for breakfast on the 20th, 21st & 22nd of December.
Priced at just Β£20 for a child or Β£8 per adults, including a gift from Santa.
Visit their page to book: Hill Farm Packington or call 01530 411984.
Don't forget to say you saw them in Ibstock Life!
06/12/2025
πβπ¦βππ Don't forget, Christmas arrives into Ashby THIS WEEKEND! πβπ¦βππ
Taking place this weekend (Saturday 6th & Sunday 7th December) on Market Street & Brook Street, there is a huge array of stalls, events & festive fun planned including live actus throughout the day on TWO stages - it's sure to get you in the mood for Christmas!
This year, we are excited about the new Winter Wonderland!! ββπ¦
Taking place from 10am - 5pm on Saturday & 10am - 4pm on Sunday, we'll see you there!!
**Please note road closures on Market Street & Brook Street for the weekend, so diversions will be in place for this event.**
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Ibstock Life is part of Life Magazines; a small, independent publisher. Every month we publish four full colour community magazines which are delivered by hand to 25,000 homes and businesses in and around Ashby, Ibstock, Melbourne and Castle Donington.
Every edition is packed with topical and relevant articles covering a wide range of subjects, from financial advice and well-being, to upcoming events in the region and essential local community news. Alongside this we have an extensive local business directory featuring services and tradespeople from our community.
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