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Arthritis Care Syston
Arthritis Care Syston
Meetings held on the first Monday of the month (except for Bank Holidays) at St Peter & St Paul's Church Hall . Lower Church Street. Syston. 7.30 - 9.30 pm. March Topic: Wicked Women. Speaker: Mr G. Sutherland Contact nos: Bryan Summerfield 0116 2640865 or Syston Volunteer Centre 0116 2607888
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Susies Step Class
Susies Step Class
Every Tuesday 6.45 - 7.45 Returning tonight. Experience the “Feel good” factor Fun step routine to burn calories followed by body conditioning to achieve a more toned ‘YOU’ Broad Street Dance Studio, Syston £4.00 a session. All welcome Enquiries: contact Susie on 0791 777 0024
Guided Walk Rothley
Guided Walk Rothley
Rothley. Start: 10.00am from Town Green Street car park and go to the Golf Course and Thurcaston. Walking boots recommended. Cost: Free. Organised by Charnwood Borough Council as part of its latest programme of walks leading into the spring.
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Lent Lunches
Lent Lunches
Every Wednesday in Lent From 17th February to 31st March. 12.15 to 1.15pm Methodist Church Centre £2.50 soup, bread and cuppa!
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CAMRA FESTIVAL
CAMRA FESTIVAL
Loughborough Beer Festival, Polis Club, True Lovers walk off William Street, Loughborough. Over 70 real Ales. Also cider, perry local wine and continental beer. Open 4.00pm to 11.00pm Thursday. 12.00 noon to 11.00pm Friday. 11.00am to 11.00pm Saturday. Admission Thursday, Free. Friday 12noon to 6.00pm £1.50 after 6.00pm £3. Saturday 11.00am to 6.00pm £1.50, after 6.00pm £3. Free to CAMRA and University Real Ale Society members all times. Quiet night Thursday. Live music Friday and Saturday. Hot food available each day.
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CAMRA FESTIVAL
CAMRA FESTIVAL
Loughborough Beer Festival, Polis Club, True Lovers walk off William Street, Loughborough. Over 70 real Ales. Also cider, perry local wine and continental beer. Open 4.00pm to 11.00pm Thursday. 12.00 noon to 11.00pm Friday. 11.00am to 11.00pm Saturday. Admission Thursday, Free. Friday 12noon to 6.00pm £1.50 after 6.00pm £3. Saturday 11.00am to 6.00pm £1.50, after 6.00pm £3. Free to CAMRA and University Real Ale Society members all times. Quiet night Thursday. Live music Friday and Saturday. Hot food available each day.
Garage House Clearance Sale
Garage House Clearance Sale
100's of items 1064 Melton Road Syston Friday 5th and Saturday 6th March 10.00am to 4.00pm Previews by appointment 01664 564388
Womens World Day of Prayer
Womens World Day of Prayer
10.30am Methodist Church, Syston and 7.30pm Queniborough Parish Church Refreshments after. Not just for women!
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Melton Mowbray Archery Club
Melton Mowbray Archery Club
Saturdays from12.00 Meet at Wreake Valley Gym. All ability levels welcome. For further information visit our website www.mmac.co.uk
CAMRA FESTIVAL
CAMRA FESTIVAL
Loughborough Beer Festival, Polis Club, True Lovers walk off William Street, Loughborough. Over 70 real Ales. Also cider, perry local wine and continental beer. Open 4.00pm to 11.00pm Thursday. 12.00 noon to 11.00pm Friday. 11.00am to 11.00pm Saturday. Admission Thursday, Free. Friday 12noon to 6.00pm £1.50 after 6.00pm £3. Saturday 11.00am to 6.00pm £1.50, after 6.00pm £3. Free to CAMRA and University Real Ale Society members all times. Quiet night Thursday. Live music Friday and Saturday. Hot food available each day.
Garage House Clearance Sale
Garage House Clearance Sale
100's of items 1064 Melton Road Syston Friday 5th and Saturday 6th March 10.00am to 4.00pm Previews by appointment 01664 564388
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Susies Step Class
Susies Step Class
Every Tuesday 6.45 - 7.45 Returning tonight. Experience the “Feel good” factor Fun step routine to burn calories followed by body conditioning to achieve a more toned ‘YOU’ Broad Street Dance Studio, Syston £4.00 a session. All welcome Enquiries: contact Susie on 0791 777 0024
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Lent Lunches
Lent Lunches
Every Wednesday in Lent From 17th February to 31st March. 12.15 to 1.15pm Methodist Church Centre £2.50 soup, bread and cuppa!
CAMRA Leicester Beer Festival
CAMRA Leicester Beer Festival
The Annual CAMRA Beer festival takes place this year at The Charotar Patidar Samaj, Bay Street, Leicester. There will be over 220 beers including some festival specials. Over 30 Ciders and Perries. 80 Local beers brewed within 25 miles of Leicester City Centre. Opening times: Wednesday 5.00pm to 11.00pm, Thursday 11.00am to 11.00pm, Friday 11.00am to 11.00pm and Saturday 11.00am to 10.00pm. Entrance for Non members: Thursday after 3.00pm £2.50, Friday £2.50 until 3.00pm and £3.50 afterwards, Saturday £2.50 until 5.00pm and FREE afterwards. Souvenir Festival Glass £2.50 (refundable) must be purchased on entry. Card carrying CAMRA members FREE Admission.
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CAMRA Leicester Beer Festival
CAMRA Leicester Beer Festival
The Annual CAMRA Beer festival takes place this year at The Charotar Patidar Samaj, Bay Street, Leicester. There will be over 220 beers including some festival specials. Over 30 Ciders and Perries. 80 Local beers brewed within 25 miles of Leicester City Centre. Opening times: Wednesday 5.00pm to 11.00pm, Thursday 11.00am to 11.00pm, Friday 11.00am to 11.00pm and Saturday 11.00am to 10.00pm. Entrance for Non members: Thursday after 3.00pm £2.50, Friday £2.50 until 3.00pm and £3.50 afterwards, Saturday £2.50 until 5.00pm and FREE afterwards. Souvenir Festival Glass £2.50 (refundable) must be purchased on entry. Card carrying CAMRA members FREE Admission.
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CAMRA Leicester Beer Festival
CAMRA Leicester Beer Festival
The Annual CAMRA Beer festival takes place this year at The Charotar Patidar Samaj, Bay Street, Leicester. There will be over 220 beers including some festival specials. Over 30 Ciders and Perries. 80 Local beers brewed within 25 miles of Leicester City Centre. Opening times: Wednesday 5.00pm to 11.00pm, Thursday 11.00am to 11.00pm, Friday 11.00am to 11.00pm and Saturday 11.00am to 10.00pm. Entrance for Non members: Thursday after 3.00pm £2.50, Friday £2.50 until 3.00pm and £3.50 afterwards, Saturday £2.50 until 5.00pm and FREE afterwards. Souvenir Festival Glass £2.50 (refundable) must be purchased on entry. Card carrying CAMRA members FREE Admission.
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Melton Mowbray Archery Club
Melton Mowbray Archery Club
Saturdays from12.00 Meet at Wreake Valley Gym. All ability levels welcome. For further information visit our website www.mmac.co.uk
CAMRA Leicester Beer Festival
CAMRA Leicester Beer Festival
The Annual CAMRA Beer festival takes place this year at The Charotar Patidar Samaj, Bay Street, Leicester. There will be over 220 beers including some festival specials. Over 30 Ciders and Perries. 80 Local beers brewed within 25 miles of Leicester City Centre. Opening times: Wednesday 5.00pm to 11.00pm, Thursday 11.00am to 11.00pm, Friday 11.00am to 11.00pm and Saturday 11.00am to 10.00pm. Entrance for Non members: Thursday after 3.00pm £2.50, Friday £2.50 until 3.00pm and £3.50 afterwards, Saturday £2.50 until 5.00pm and FREE afterwards. Souvenir Festival Glass £2.50 (refundable) must be purchased on entry. Card carrying CAMRA members FREE Admission.
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Guided Walk Wymeswold
Guided Walk Wymeswold
Wymeswold. Start: 10.00am from St Mary’s Church, Wymeswold for a five mile walk around the area. Walking boots recommended. Cost: Free. Organised by Charnwood Borough Council as part of its latest programme of walks leading into the spring.
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Susies Step Class
Susies Step Class
Every Tuesday 6.45 - 7.45 Returning tonight. Experience the “Feel good” factor Fun step routine to burn calories followed by body conditioning to achieve a more toned ‘YOU’ Broad Street Dance Studio, Syston £4.00 a session. All welcome Enquiries: contact Susie on 0791 777 0024
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Lent Lunches
Lent Lunches
Every Wednesday in Lent From 17th February to 31st March. 12.15 to 1.15pm Methodist Church Centre £2.50 soup, bread and cuppa!
Guided Walk Quorn
Guided Walk Quorn
Leicestershire Footpaths Association. Start:10.00am from Quorn Church. A six mile walk via Mill Farm, Woodhouse. Please contact Sheila Burbage for further information on 0116 220 3958. Organised by Charnwood Borough Council as part of its latest programme of walks leading into the spring.
Guided Walk Queniborough
Guided Walk Queniborough
Queniborough. Start: 10.00am from Britannia Public House, Queniborough round the area. Walking boots recommended. Cost: Free. Organised by Charnwood Borough Council as part of its latest programme of walks leading into the spring.
Guided Walk Queniborough
Guided Walk Queniborough
Queniborough. Start:10.00am from Britannia Public House, Queniborough round the area. Walking boots recommended. Cost: Free. Organised by Charnwood Borough Council as part of its latest programme of walks leading into the spring.
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Ladybird at the Record Office
Ladybird at the Record Office
Don’t miss out on a wonderful opportunity to indulge in the nostalgia of those ‘well-loved tales’ from your childhood on Thursday 18th March, between 6.00 and 9.00pm. Ladybird author and illustrator Kathie Layfield will be giving a talk and displaying some of her original artwork. To book : Telephone: 0116 2571080 or Email: recordoffice@leics.gov.uk
Guided Walk Grace Dieu Priory
Guided Walk Grace Dieu Priory
Grace Dieu Priory. Ghost walk around Grace Dieu Priory. Start: 7.30pm from The Bull’s Head, Grace Dieu, Thringstone. Please bring torches. Booking is essential on 01530 454606. Cost: £3 payable to walk leader on the day. Organised by Charnwood Borough Council as part of its latest programme of walks leading into the spring.
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Melton Mowbray Archery Club
Melton Mowbray Archery Club
Saturdays from12.00 Meet at Wreake Valley Gym. All ability levels welcome. For further information visit our website www.mmac.co.uk
Mad Science at Snibston
Mad Science at Snibston
Mad Science – a fun, theatrical and entertaining stage show for families.The mad scientist will be looking at what makes Earth unique in comparison with all other planets, and what makes this planet able to support life as we know it. The answer, the atmosphere, will provide the basis for the one-hour show which will leave children of all ages hungry for science. The show starts at 3pm. Tickets are only £5 and prebooking is required. For further information or to book tickets, please call 01530 278 444.
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Historical Guided Walk
Historical Guided Walk
Grace Dieu Priory. Start: 3.00pm from The Bull’s Head, Grace Dieu, Thringstone. Cost: £3 payable to walk leader on the day. Organised by Charnwood Borough Council as part of its latest programme of walks leading into the spring.
Sport Relief Mile Loughborough
Sport Relief Mile Loughborough
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20:00
The town is set to host one of Sainsbury’s Sport Relief Miles which kick off from Loughborough University at 10.30am on Sunday 21st March. They include one, three and six mile challenges and need residents to show their support by entering now at www.sportrelief.com It is part of the Sport Relief Weekend, which has been organised by Charnwood Borough Council’s Active Together Team in partnership with Loughborough University, and is taking place from Friday 19th to Sunday 21st March.
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ROAD CLOSURE OF BROOKSBY ROAD
ROAD CLOSURE OF BROOKSBY ROAD
The closure is planned for Monday 22nd March from 9.00pm until 9.00am on Tuesday 23rd March. During this time a signed diversion will be set up via BROOKSBY Brooksby Lane Mill Lane THUSSINGTON Hoby Road Rearsby Road REARSBY Station Road Melton Road (A607) BROOKSBY Brooksby Lane & Vice Versa
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ROAD CLOSURE OF BROOKSBY ROAD
ROAD CLOSURE OF BROOKSBY ROAD
The closure is planned for Monday 22nd March from 9.00pm until 9.00am on Tuesday 23rd March. During this time a signed diversion will be set up via BROOKSBY Brooksby Lane Mill Lane THUSSINGTON Hoby Road Rearsby Road REARSBY Station Road Melton Road (A607) BROOKSBY Brooksby Lane & Vice Versa
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Lent Lunches
Lent Lunches
Every Wednesday in Lent From 17th February to 31st March. 12.15 to 1.15pm Methodist Church Centre £2.50 soup, bread and cuppa!
Blue Badge Guided Walk
Blue Badge Guided Walk
Loughborough - Start: 7.00pm from Fearon Fountain, Loughborough Market Place. Cost: £4 on the day or £3 in advance to the walk leader. To book call 0116 261 1576. Organised by Charnwood Borough Council as part of its latest programme of walks leading into the spring.
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Lent Lunches
Lent Lunches
Every Wednesday in Lent From 17th February to 31st March. 12.15 to 1.15pm Methodist Church Centre £2.50 soup, bread and cuppa!
Knight School
Knight School
Bosworth Battlefield Easter Holiday Knight School. Children can travel back in time this Easter Holiday at The Bosworth Heritage Centre’s Knight School with real hands-on training in the arts of knightly combat. They will learn the skills and endurance that were needed to become a real Medieval knight and work through a program of interactive historical learning. Activities will include marching to the top of Ambion Hill, weapons training, treasure hunt to find missing armoury, learning the art of falconry and even trying their hands at flying a bird. There will also be educational talks on food, clothing, medicine and the tactics of medieval battle. The one day program will begin at 10.00am and finish at 4.00pm. It will be held on Wednesday 31st March, Wednesday, 7th April and Thursday, 15th April for girls and boys aged eight and over. Tickets are on sale now for the Knight School and can be purchased from Bosworth Battlefield on 01455 290 429. Places are limited so pre-booking is essential. They cost £20 including refreshments and parking. Children must bring their own packed lunch and wear protective footwear and waterproof coat.
Calendar developed and supported by
Kieran O'Shea