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Awesome August

August 8, 2026

The books worth looking out for this month.

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A Home for Sand Martins at Mountsorrel Quarry

August 7, 2026

What started out as a planned act of habitat creation has grown into one of the largest sand martin nesting sites in central England. Few people would associate a granite quarry with a breeding ground for wildlife, but for nearly 20 years, Mountsorrel Quarry has been quietly providing a safe haven for one of Britain’s…

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Experience life at Loughborough Schools Foundation

August 5, 2026

Whether your child is taking their first steps into the world of education or looking for a senior school to provide challenge and new opportunities, pupils benefit from an outstanding learning environment. From a purpose-built Music School to cutting-edge STEM resources, exceptional sporting facilities to a vibrant co-curricular programme and high-quality teaching, visit our Open…

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A Matter of Taste: Cheese and Wine

August 4, 2026

The beginner’s guide to cheese and wine. There is a reason cheese and wine remain one of life’s great pairings. Done well, the combination can elevate both flavours, transforming an ordinary evening into something memorable. Yet for many people, the world of cheese boards, grape varieties and tasting notes can feel slightly intimidating. The good…

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Looking After Your Hearing Aids This Summer

August 3, 2026

As the weather heats up there are few things you can do to ensure your hearing aids have a hassle-free summer season.  If your hearing aids use batteries, ensure you have an adequate supply for your holidays, and always keep batteries and chargers in your hand luggage if flying – just in case your luggage…

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Why being “Next of Kin” does not give you legal decision-making authority

August 1, 2026

Many people assume that being someone’s “next of kin” automatically gives them the right to make decisions on that person’s behalf. In reality, the term “next of kin” has very limited legal significance in England and Wales. Whilst healthcare providers, care homes and other organisations may ask for details of a person’s next of kin, this…

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Reader comments

I like Soar Valley Life Magazine because ...

It relates to the area I have lived in all my life.

ES - Loughborough

The variation of information is presented in an interesting and visual format

KH - Sileby

It’s content is wide ranging, diverse and inclusive

SP - Loughborough

It has a great variety of features that have a local interest. Always an inspiring read.

NC - Groby

It promotes local businesses

DC - Rothley

It informs me of local services.

JL - Hoton

There is always plenty to read and competitions and puzzles to keep the brain active. Useful for finding local tradesmen and services.

LG - Mountsorrel

It provides a wide range of information for the local area

SB - Shepshed

It covers such a wide variety of topics and businesses. Moving to a completely new area just before covid, it helped me to feel more familiar with the locality.

AB - Sileby

It has a good mix of advertising, competitions and useful articles to read and keep

AK - Cropston

The magazine has a friendly community feel and includes something for everyone, young and old from puzzles and gardening to astronomy and health. A very useful resource!

AP - East Leake

Compact, refer back and you can get through it easily

TG - Shepshed

It tells me what’s going on in the community.

AC - Sileby

For me it gives a sense of community and a bit of local identity in a world that’s is becoming increasingly homogenised.

CC - Shepshed

It offers such a variety of interesting articles to look at and digest

WH - Loughborough

It’s fun and a great read

VR - East Leake

It’s small, convenient, has everything you need!

OB - Shepshed

it’s relevant to where I live and the advertisers are often useful.

PS - Shepshed

I enjoy the puzzles and recipes

HC - Loughborough

It strikes a good balance between advertising and interesting articles from a wide variety of contributors.

MY - Loughborough

It is quite a varied magazine with some interesting articles, tempting recipes and gardening ideas. I do look forward to receiving it.

LA - Birstall

it always feels friendly and positive.

JR - Long Whatton

it feels relevant to me and my lifestyle, from local ads to local walks, plus everything else in between.

LB - Loughborough

It cheers me up with with its interesting, and often humorous articles.

DA - Walton on the Wolds

The articles are interesting and local to my area

I enjoy trying out the the recipes

AM - Loughborough

It is local

CR - Long Whatton

It’s different from other local publications – friendly, informative, doesn’t feel impersonal

KW - Loughborough
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I like Soar Valley Life Magazine because ...

It’s fun and a great read

VR - East Leake

it’s relevant to where I live and the advertisers are often useful.

PS - Shepshed

it always feels friendly and positive.

JR - Long Whatton

It has a great variety of features that have a local interest. Always an inspiring read.

NC - Groby

It cheers me up with with its interesting, and often humorous articles.

DA - Walton on the Wolds

It offers such a variety of interesting articles to look at and digest

WH - Loughborough

It strikes a good balance between advertising and interesting articles from a wide variety of contributors.

MY - Loughborough

It relates to the area I have lived in all my life.

ES - Loughborough

For me it gives a sense of community and a bit of local identity in a world that’s is becoming increasingly homogenised.

CC - Shepshed

It informs me of local services.

JL - Hoton

It covers such a wide variety of topics and businesses. Moving to a completely new area just before covid, it helped me to feel more familiar with the locality.

AB - Sileby

it feels relevant to me and my lifestyle, from local ads to local walks, plus everything else in between.

LB - Loughborough

It tells me what’s going on in the community.

AC - Sileby

There is always plenty to read and competitions and puzzles to keep the brain active. Useful for finding local tradesmen and services.

LG - Mountsorrel

I enjoy the puzzles and recipes

HC - Loughborough

The variation of information is presented in an interesting and visual format

KH - Sileby

It is quite a varied magazine with some interesting articles, tempting recipes and gardening ideas. I do look forward to receiving it.

LA - Birstall

I enjoy trying out the the recipes

AM - Loughborough

It’s different from other local publications – friendly, informative, doesn’t feel impersonal

KW - Loughborough

It’s content is wide ranging, diverse and inclusive

SP - Loughborough

Compact, refer back and you can get through it easily

TG - Shepshed

It provides a wide range of information for the local area

SB - Shepshed

It has a good mix of advertising, competitions and useful articles to read and keep

AK - Cropston

The magazine has a friendly community feel and includes something for everyone, young and old from puzzles and gardening to astronomy and health. A very useful resource!

AP - East Leake

It promotes local businesses

DC - Rothley

The articles are interesting and local to my area

It is local

CR - Long Whatton

It’s small, convenient, has everything you need!

OB - Shepshed


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