28 July - Portable Antiquities Scheme A look at some of the archaeological objects recorded with the Portable Antiquity Scheme in Leicestershire - A scheme which catalogues finds made by members of the public. pas.pdf. Enderby library 6-7pm 0116 3053523
31 July – Huncote Methodist Church Forest Road 10am -12noon Coffee Morning in aid of new dishwasher fund. Cakes, raffle, bric-a-brac, tombola etc. Contact Jenny Bown 0116 2841256 email: bownjenny@aol.co.uk
31 July – Littlethorpe Gala at Littlethorpe Park, 2:00 – 5:00pm. A fun filled afternoon with music, games, dancing, stalls, fairground rides and refreshments. For more information, contact the Littlethorpe Community Association by emailing Debbie on debleaevans@aol.co.uk or calling Tom on 275 2656.
2 August - City Cinemas. Local history expert, Brian Johnson, will be giving a fascinating insight into the history of Leicester’s cinemas. city_cinemas.pdf. Blaby library 7-8pm. 0116 3053516
7 August - Give and Take Day. Looking for some new kitchenware? Got a bike you no longer want? Want to swap spare books for a new necklace? Come along to our Give and Take Day at Brocks Hill Visitor Centre, Oadby where you can give and take unwanted items all for free! Unwanted items can be dropped off from 10am – 1pm. Items can be taken between 10:30am – 2pm, to allow time for all items to find a new home. For more information visit www.lesswaste.org.uk or call 0116 305 7005
7 August – GlastonBlaby in Northfield Park. 12-5pm. This is a charity music event featuring some of the county’s top rock bands in aid of Happy Harley’s Holiday Homes and Help for Heroes. For more information contact Blaby Parish Council on 0116 2784728 or search for GlastonBlaby 2010 at www.facebook.com.
7 August – Glen Parva Gala - 2pm-5pm Dorothy Avenue Playing field /Glen Parva War Memorial Hall. Fun for all the family. -Birds of Prey, Donkeys, Jazz band, Refreshments, Morris dancers, go karts, bungee trampolines, rock climbing wall, mini farm, ferret racing, stalls, circus skills, jewellery workshop, firemen etc. Contact: 0116 2771450
9 August - Blaby U3A - Blaby British Legion Hall, Sycamore Street, Blaby, LE8 4FL 2pm Hanna Sandstrom -” Water, Water Everywhere”
12 August - Alzheimer’s Café at the Pavilion, Huncote. 10am to 12noon. Cost of tea and a buttie £1. For carers of all people with any memory problems, their loved ones and families. For further details contact: Sandra Stocks at Community Action 0116 2727669 or Vivienne Dickens from Alzheimer’s society 0116 2873006.
14 August – “Blaby Special” Tomato Show John’s court, Blaby. A festival celebrating the revival of Blaby’s unique tomato variety. Cash raised will help support the work of the Leicestershire & Rutland Air Ambulance.
14 August - Joint Brass Band Concert with the Enderby Youth Brass Band and the Brass Band de Remiremont, from France. 7pm at Brockington College, Enderby. Tickets £5, 16’s and under free. Tel: Lexi on 2865485.
15 August - Brass Bands in the Park – the Enderby Youth Brass Band and the Brass Band de Remiremont, from France, will be performing at Western Park, Hinckley Road, Leicester, from 2.30 to 4.30 pm. Further details from Lexi on 2865485.
19 August - 4ward Strokes The Braunstone Civic Centre, Kingsway, Braunstone Town, 10.15 a.m. -12.15 p.m. £2.00 (session fee) which includes tea/coffee. For further information contact Gill on: 07530907712
21 August – The Blaby Games 2010 Free Fun for all the Family. Sandpit, street trail quiz, games and sports for all ages, face painting, dance troupe, fancy dress competition and lots more! At John’s Court Precinct and Northfield Park. Contact Liz Oakes on 0116 2727729.
25 August - Richard III Sally Henshaw will be helping you to make your decisions about the life of Richard III. Enderby library 7-8pm 0116 3053523
26 August – Launch of Older Persons’ month 10.30-3pm at Age Concern, Clarence House, Humberstone Gate Leicester. Information stands and activities – more information to follow. Free entry. Contact Liz McGregor at CVS Community Partnership 0116 2334243, liz@ccp.org.uk .
26 August - Alzheimer’s Café at the Pavilion, Huncote. 10am to 12noon. Cost of tea and a buttie £1. For carers of all people with any memory problems, their loved ones and families. For further details contact: Sandra Stocks at Community Action 0116 2727669 or Vivienne Dickens from Alzheimer’s society 0116 2873006.
6 September - “NEW IMAGE” (Ladies group) Meeting at 7.30 in St. Peters Parish Centre, High St, Whetstone when the speaker will be Mrs Marian Heywood with a fascinating talk about ‘Celebrity Chefs’ Visitors are very welcome at a charge of £2.50, which includes tea and raffle. For more information contact Sandra on 0116 2776285.
8 September - Stoney Stanton WI meeting at Manorfield School Community Centre at 7.30pm. Speaker: Stephanie Jackson Subject: A corsage Competition: flower ornament. Refreshments are available. For more information contact: Sandra King 07951 297366
9 September - Community Action Blaby District Older Persons Information & Safety Event 10am – 12 noon Blaby Social Centre, Leicester Road, Blaby, LE8 4GQ. Information; Activities; Refreshments; Displays For more information contact: Daniel Essex on 0116 2727669 email: community@cabd.org.uk
13 September - Blaby U3A - Blaby British Legion Hall, Sycamore Street, Blaby, LE8 4FL 2pm Wendy Martin”Milk, Muck and Mangoes”
16 September - 4ward Strokes The Braunstone Civic Centre, Kingsway, Braunstone Town, 10.15 a.m. -12.15 p.m. £2.00 (session fee) which includes tea/coffee. For further information contact Gill on: 07530907712