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Joel Wildgoose & Friends llll
The fourth concert hosted by Joel. A lovely musical extravaganza set in the historic great hall with great performers from the local area and beyond.
Joel will introduce Darren Jones - local singer songwriter, Amy - a fantastic female vocalist and perform some of his own songs from his new album.
Tickets £5 - book to reserve spaces
Check out Sirjohnmoore TV on Youtube for previous footage.
Venue: The Sir John Moore Foundation
Disabled Access: Limited Access
Contact: Sharon / 01530 273629 / Sharon@sirjohnmoore.org.uk
Bring a blanket and your teddy, for a picnic in the grounds of the Sir John Moore Foundation. Play traditional games or get stuck into a giant artwork.
Refreshments available or bring your own picnic.
For families with children of all ages.
11am till 2pm
FREE EVENT
Venue: The Sir John Moore Foundation
Disabled Access: Yes
Contact: Sharon / 01530 273629 / sharon@sirjohnmoore.org.uk
Live Music from Big Mog and Dave Gray, plus lots of chat. Free tea and cakes for the over 60s.
Venue: Sir John Moore Foundation
Disabled Access: Limited access
Contact: Sharon / 01530 273629 / sharon@sirjohnmoore.org.uk
The course, run by Leicestershire County Council, is aimed at developing confidence and skills for riding both on and off the road. This is ideal for people who have never been on a bike before, riders who want to improve their confidence and people who haven't cycled for years. Training is delivered by experienced instructors qualified to a national standard.
Participants don't need their own bike as bikes and helmets can be hired, subject to availability, for a small, refundable deposit.
The course runs on Mondays, 6pm-8pm, from 3rd June to 1st July.
For more information and to book a place on the course visit: www.leics.gov.uk/cycling.
Venue: George Ward Centre, Church Lane
Contact: Oisin Walker / 0116 305 3179 / Oisin.Walker@leics.gov.uk
The course, run by Leicestershire County Council, is aimed at developing confidence and skills for riding both on and off the road. This is ideal for people who have never been on a bike before, riders who want to improve their confidence and people who haven't cycled for years. Training is delivered by experienced instructors qualified to a national standard.
Participants don't need their own bike as bikes and helmets can be hired, subject to availability, for a small, refundable deposit.
The course runs on Thursdays, 6pm-8pm, from 6th June to 4th July.
For more information and to book a place on the course visit: www.leics.gov.uk/cycling.
Venue: Shepshed High School, Forest Street
Contact: Oisin Walker / 0116 305 3179 / Oisin.Walker@leics.gov.uk
Top Notch comedians – limited places. DANNY WARD www.dannyward.org/
TOM WRIGGLESWORTH www.tomwrigglesworth.co.uk
Plus Dave Parton Compere Rich Wall
Doors 7.30 pm Starts 8pm
£9 adv £10 door
Venue: The Sir John Moore Foundation
Disabled Access: Limited access
Contact: Sharon / 01530 273629 / Sharon@sirjohnmoore.org.uk
Fancy dress; Farmers Market; Dog Show; It's a Knockout; Tug-of-War; Side Stalls & Amusements; Jazz Band
Venue: Playing Field, Centre of Village
Disabled Access: Yes. open access to field. Permission needed if parking on field
Contact: Rachel Allsop / 01455888278 / carnival@thurlaston.com
Hungarton Country Gardens 8 & 9 June 2013. Several beautiful open gardens ranging from cottage to the more formal. Home made refreshments, large plant stall selling hardy perennials, shrubs and climbers, cakes and preserve stall. Demonstrations of wood carving and willow weaving plus many other attractions.
Venue: Throughout the village
Disabled Access: Wheelchair accessibility not easy in all gardens.
Contact: Jill Woodford / 01162595274 / jillwoodford@hotmail.com
Traditional stalls and refreshments. Enderby Junior Band, display by Desford Dancing Academy.
Venue: St Martin's church
Disabled Access: Full disabled access
Contact: Pat Crane / 01455 823537 / colincrane33@aol.com
Tea party in aid of RAFA Wings Appeal.
Tea and Coffee
Cake stall, tombola, childrens activity table, plant stall, book stall.
Any donations for any of the stalls above would be gratefully received. Please get in touch with me nearer the time and I can come and collect.
Venue: Eaton village hall
Disabled Access: Disabled access to the village hall, but no disabled toilets.
Contact: Arabella Coombes / 01476 879043 / Ellacrafts@hotmail.com
Ferret Racing 8th June 2013
Following the success of last year when over 400 people took part Lutterworth Rotary will be running their second Ferret Racing Evening on Saturday 8th June starting at 7 p.m. at Air Field Farm, Sulby NN6 6EZ (near North Kilworth).
Admission for Adults will be £12-50 - Children £5-00 - Under 5's Free and will include a Hog Roast
We will have a Licensed Bar and Ice Cream and Sweets will be available for those with a sweet tooth.
Car Parking is Free
Tickets are available from John Wilson 01858 575385 Bernard Johnson 01455 202655 and Chapman's Butchers, J Wells Radio and TV and Lutterworth Sound and Vision.
Venue: Air Field Farm Sulby NN6 6EZ
Disabled Access: YES
Contact: Bernard Johnson / 01455 202655 / n/a
Hungarton Country Gardens 8 & 9 June 2013. Several beautiful open gardens ranging from cottage to the more formal. Home made refreshments, large plant stall selling hardy perennials, shrubs and climbers, cakes and preserve stall. Demonstrations of wood carving and willow weaving plus many other attractions.
Venue: Throughout the village
Disabled Access: Wheelchair accessibility not easy in all gardens.
Contact: Jill Woodford / 01162595274 / jillwoodford@hotmail.com
Village Fete celebrates 60 years since the Coronation with stalls, refreshments, children's games, raffle and dog show.
Proceeds to St Peter's Church, Tilton
Venue: Tilton Village hall
Disabled Access: Disabled Access
Contact: Margaret Henderson / 07812 691850 / mrs.henderson@tiscali.co.uk
The course, run by Leicestershire County Council, is aimed at developing confidence and skills for riding both on and off the road. This is ideal for people who have never been on a bike before, riders who want to improve their confidence and people who haven't cycled for years. Training is delivered by experienced instructors qualified to a national standard.
Participants don't need their own bike as bikes and helmets can be hired, subject to availability, for a small, refundable deposit.
The course runs on Tuesdays, 6pm-8pm, from 11th June to 9th July.
For more information and to book a place on the course visit: www.leics.gov.uk/cycling.
Venue: Brookside Primary School, Copse Close
Contact: Oisin Walker / 0116 305 3179 / Oisin.Walker@leics.gov.uk
The course, run by Leicestershire County Council, is aimed at developing confidence and skills for riding both on and off the road. This is ideal for people who have never been on a bike before, riders who want to improve their confidence and people who haven't cycled for years. Training is delivered by experienced instructors qualified to a national standard.
Participants don't need their own bike as bikes and helmets can be hired, subject to availability, for a small, refundable deposit.
The course runs on Wednesdays, 6pm-8pm, from 12th June to 10th July.
For more information and to book a place on the course visit: www.leics.gov.uk/cycling.
Venue: Queniborough Church of England Primary School, Coppice Lane
Contact: Oisin Walker / 0116 305 3179 / Oisin.Walker@leics.gov.uk
LES MISERABLES (12), Saturday June 15 starts at 7.00pm shown on a gigantic screen in Langham Village Hall. Seats are £5 unreserved or there are luxury tables of 4 for £40 including front row cushioned seating, complimentary glass of wine and nibbles. Refreshments of sweets, nuts, ice cream etc and a bar selling wine and soft drinks are available both before the performance and in the interval when teas and coffees will also be on sale. Box Office is 01572 723723, The Old Smithy, Burley, Oakham, during office hours with card payments available. Pre-booking is strongly advised. Proceeds are in aid of Langham Village Hall.
Epic, cinematic, Oscar winning adaptation of the beloved global stage sensation.
Directed by Tom Hooper (The King's Speech), the film stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, Anne Hathaway and Eddie Redmayne. Set against the backdrop of 19th century France, this is a stirring story of broken dreams and unrequited love, passion, sacrifice and redemption--a timeless testament to the survival of the human spirit. Ex-prisoner Jean Valjean is hunted for decades by the ruthless policeman Javert after he breaks parole. When Valjean agrees to care for tragic factory worker Fantine's young daughter, Cosette, their lives change forever. (158 mins)
Venue: Langham Village Hall
Disabled Access: Yes. Wheelchair access. Toilets and Disabled Toilets in Village Hall
Contact: Rosemary Lorkings / 01572 723723,
The Gonzaga Band
Faye Newton, soprano;
Jamie Savan, cornetto;
Jacob Herringman, lute;
Stephen Devine, virginals;
Susan Pell, viola da gamba
Playing
The Secret Muse - Music at the Court of Late Renaissancce Ferrara.
Many of the composers featured in this concert - Luzzaschi, Zenobi, Piccinini - were closely associated with Ferrara, and identified by Monteverdi as his musical forebears.
Venue: St Andrew's Church
Disabled Access: Wheelchair accessible. Programmes available on the door in large print, or in Braille if requested in advance
Contact: Jo Harrison / 01572 820017 / ticketmil@gmail.com
Film to be decided. But cottage pie and fizz are definitely on the agenda.
Venue: Eastwell Village Hall
Contact: John Gass / 01949869492 / johnjgass@btinternet.com
The course, run by Leicestershire County Council, is aimed at developing confidence and skills for riding both on and off the road. This is ideal for people who have never been on a bike before, riders who want to improve their confidence and people who haven't cycled for years. Training is delivered by experienced instructors qualified to a national standard.
Participants don't need their own bike as bikes and helmets can be hired, subject to availability, for a small, refundable deposit.
The course runs on Saturdays, 10am-12noon, from 22nd June to 20th July.
For more information and to book a place on the course visit: www.leics.gov.uk/cycling.
Venue: St Bartholomew Primary School, Willowcroft
Contact: Oisin Walker / 0116 305 3179 / Oisin.Walker@leics.gov.uk
About 12 gardens will be open in Gaddesby on the weekend of 22 and 23 June from 11.00am until 5.00pm. Other attractions, as well as light refreshments in several venues, will include tours of Coles' nursery, an exhibition of paintings in St Luke's Church, painting demonstrations by local artist Andrew Geeson and much more.
Venue: Gaddesby gardens
Disabled Access: Disabled access may be limited in some of the gardens but organisers will endeavour to make suitable provision wherever possible.
Contact: Daphne Tucker / 01664 841184 / dat746@btinternet.com
Some gardens will be open both Saturday & Sunday; some only one day, 11am -6pm. Details in the programme available from the gardens or the Church Centre. Exhibitions, stalls and Flower Festival. Refreshments including lunches & cream teas. Jazz on Sunday afternoon. Children's trail. Summer Concert on Saturday evening.
Venue: Trail around village
Disabled Access: Most gardens accessible. Details in programme.
Contact: Pat Crane / 01455 823537 / colincrane33@aol.com
Join this small, rural school for a taste of traditional summer fun.
Also, BBC tv and radio gardner, Ady Dayman will be there helping the children on their 'Grow Your Own' Stall' and answering your gardening questions. Craft stalls and plenty of homemade food to enjoy and a super summer hamper raffle too.
Venue: Somerby School
Disabled Access: Disabled Access available.
Contact: Mrs Bobs Broadbent / 01664454053 / bobs@dogknows.co.uk
Skittles on the Green with stalls for children and Hot Dogs and Grand Prize Draw
Venue: Village Green
Disabled Access: No Toilet facilities, small step onto green
Contact: Mrs B Kearns / 01664 424430 / beverleykearns@rocketmail.com
12 gardens will be open to the public; most being opened for the first time. Teas and coffees will be served in the church together with a plant stall. Entry £3 adult, accompanied children free
Venue: Greetham Church
Disabled Access: Some gardens will be accessible. Contact for more details closer to the event
Contact: Karen Mellor / 01572 812044 / karen@mccombiesmith.co.uk
Information sharing event - Come and find out what support could be available to you from services such as:-
Assistive Technology
Adult Learning
ICare Meals/4 Ways to Warmth/ Home Safety Action Group
Care On Line/Choose My Support
Libraries
but more importantly...
use this occasion to promote to your neighbours what skills, knowledge, gifts you have to offer
and in turn ……..
discover what skills, knowledge, time someone from within your community may have to offer you
Don't miss this unique opportunity
Call in – have a cup of tea
Find out what it's all about
Venue: Church Hall corner of Main Street & Brascote Lane
Contact: Jane Simpson / 0116 305 4886 / jane.simpson@leics.gov.uk
Come along for a fun packed afternoon for the family in the beautiful grounds of Pickwell Manor. Try your luck at the Adult and Children's Tombola, find a bargain on the Bric a Brac, test your skills in the Table Tennis Competition or buy your tickets for the Raffle it has some impressive prizes. There is a cuddly dog to win by guessing its name, Wak a Rat - always lots of fun, Delightful Cream Teas worthy of a visit, Tasty Hog Roast, Pimms and Pints. Have a yummy Ice Cream whilst sitting back to enjoy the very entertaining MegAgility Dog Display. For those energetic children there are the fun races and much more
Venue: Pickwell Manor
Contact: Nicky Fowler / 01664454501 / nicola@mazetraining.com
Leicestershire's Premier Family Day Out with something for all the family.
The Midlands largest craft marquee with over 100 covered stalls, live music on three stages all day, children's fun fair, pets corner, historic vehicles and boats.
In addition there is a large food village and real ale bar.
All this set in the historic Foxton Locks area.
Admission £4 adults, accompanied children free, parking from £1 per car
Venue: Foxton Locks Country Park, Gumley Road
Disabled Access: Site is level throughout and disabled parking is situated near the Festival site
Contact: Ann Bushby / 07710 795057 / festival@fipt.org.uk
This year's Family orientated, Community Gala will be held over the weekend of Saturday 29th & Sunday 30th June. This is a fun filled weekend with live music on both days, fair ground attractions, and the ever popular Sunday Proms in the Park followed by a firework display. Once again, by popular demand, we will be accepting bookings for stalls for both the Saturday and Sunday, in fact bookings are already being taken.
In previous years we have had over 70 private and charity stalls, and so if you or your organisation would like to have a stall, stand or some space to promote your business, or charity please contact the Parish Council offices for the appropriate forms and any further information you may require by telephoning: 0116 267 6191 or email: admin@birstallpc.org.uk.
Or you can download the forms from our website: http://birstall.leicestershireparishcouncils.org/birstallgala.html
Venue: School Lane Playing Fields
Disabled Access: Yes
Contact: Mrs Sue Coulson / 0116 267 6191 / admin@birstallpc.org.uk
Thurcaston and Cropston Open Gardens will take place over the weekend of
29th & 30th June 2013 2-6pm.
Refreshments and plant swap.
Further info. from www.tcog.org.uk
Venue: Thurcaston and Cropston
Disabled Access: Limited disabled access
Contact: Linda Bennett / 0116 2363872 / lindabennett1301@gmail.com
Annual gala organised by the PTA but incorporating community displays. Stalls, games and entertainment. Refreshments including bar.
Venue: Desford Primary School
Disabled Access: Full disabled access
Contact: Zena Rood / 01455 828267 / desfordpta@tiscali.co.uk
Leicestershire's Premier Family Day Out with something for all the family.
The Midlands largest craft marquee with over 100 covered stalls, live music on three stages all day, children's fun fair, pets corner, historic vehicles and boats.
In addition there is a large food village and real ale bar.
All this set in the historic Foxton Locks area.
Admission £4 adults, accompanied children free, parking from £1 per car
Venue: Foxton Locks Country Park, Gumley Road
Disabled Access: Site is level throughout and disabled parking is adjacent to Festival site
Contact: Ann Bushby / 07710 795057 / festival@fipt.org.uk
Display of Wedding Dresses Old and New, and accessories. Monies raised go to St Peter's Church Tower Restoration Fund.
Venue: St Peter's Church
Disabled Access: Disabled Access
Contact: Sandra Leeson / 07864 513503 / ericandsandra5@btinternet.com
New gardens open, showing wells, moats, fountains, hot tubs and of course flowers, fruit and vegetables, 3 areas of allotments will be open; lunches, cream teas and plant stall. Tractor rides will be provided to the outlying garden at Thorpe Lubenham Hall with its ancient moat, and 14 acre garden, large circular pond with fountain, herbaceous borders and far reaching views to farmland.
Venue: Lubenham village near Market Harborough
Contact: Diana Cook / 07885143261 / diana@millhill50.freeserve.co.uk