To celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dragon, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People has joined with Gable Events to launch the fourth Nottingham Riverside Festival Dragon Boat Challenge.
An evening at the Manor House, Newton Harcourt, on Wednesday 21st March 2012Published by admin on Fri, 2012-02-03 16:32All proceeds from the event will go towards the publication of 'The Enchanted Village', a unique book , and village collaboration, dedicated to the enduring beauty, history and life of Newton Harcourt. |
Rainbows celebrates the year of the Dragon with the launch of the fourth Nottingham riverside festival Dragon boat challenge!Published by admin on Fri, 2012-01-20 15:05 To celebrate Chinese New Year and the Year of the Dragon, Rainbows Hospice for Children and Young People has joined with Gable Events to launch the fourth Nottingham Riverside Festival Dragon Boat Challenge. |
Local dancers perform this weekend in U.DancePublished by admin on Fri, 2012-01-20 14:41YOUNG dancers from Leicestershire, aged from five years to 19, will showcase their talent this weekend at the Peepul Centre in Leicester in a piece called Mass Movement. The performance is part of U.Dance 2012, a national programme run by Youth Dance England and presented by East Midlands contempora |
War artist exhibits paintings at the National Memorial ArboretumPublished by admin on Mon, 2012-01-16 16:20 A selection of paintings by Sergeant Major Douglas Farthing MBE will be on display in the National Memorial Arboretum’s Visitor Centre between 9th January and 29th February 2012. |
Barebones at Mallory Park racing circuitPublished by admin on Mon, 2012-01-16 16:14£40 motorcycle safety gear vouchers up for grabs |
Arboretum to host 'January Clear Out' table top salePublished by admin on Wed, 2012-01-11 12:37 The National Memorial Arboretum will hold a Table Top Sale on Sunday 15th January, from 10am to 3pm, in the Rose Room.For just £10 per table, participants can sell items of their choice - such as bric-a-brac, crafts, books and CD’s or unwanted Christmas presents - in the comfort of the Arboretum’s V |
Fortnum & Mason launches the QEST crafting excellence exhibitionPublished by admin on Mon, 2012-01-09 13:27 To celebrate Her Majesty The Queen's Diamond Jubilee, Fortnum & Mason is proud to launch the QEST Crafting Excellence Selling exhibition, from February 6th - July 29th 2012. |
The school prints stunning vintage lithographs from the 1940sPublished by admin on Tue, 2012-01-03 16:45 In January 2012, visitors to the Goldmark Gallery in Uppingham will be able to see a collection of stunning modern art wartime lithographs which have only recently been discovered after laying dormant for decades. |
Paws 4 a cause sponsored dog walk for LOROSPublished by admin on Tue, 2012-01-03 14:09Join us for 'Paws 4 a Cause' Sponsored Dog walk for LOROS Hospice! The Sponsored Dog Walk will be held on Sunday 4th March 2012. Starting at the Bandstand the 4km route will take place through the beautiful grounds of Abbey Park. |
Queen of hearts charity ball 2012Published by admin on Tue, 2012-01-03 14:08Queen of hearts charity ball, Saturday 11th February at the Ritz Desborough in aid of the stroke association. Tickets are £25.00 per person and includes a welcome drink, band, DJ, buffet, auction and professional casino tables. |
An alternative christmas present!Published by admin on Thu, 2011-12-15 14:34LOROS, the Leicestershire & Rutland Hospice has guaranteed places available for London Marathon 2012. If you have been thinking of giving a loved one an alternative Christmas present or are you one of the many 70,000 people who did not receive a ballot place, have you considered a charity place |
The Economics of Happiness film screening, Leamington SpaPublished by admin on Tue, 2011-12-06 16:14 The film proposes that ‘going local’ is the way to repair our fractured world – our ecosystems, our societies and ourselves. |
LOROS Light up a life eventPublished by admin on Fri, 2011-12-02 15:04This year around 6,000 people across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland will be facing their first Christmas without someone they were close to. To help them though this difficult time, LOROS Hospice will hold a Light up a Life event where people can celebrate and remember the life of a friend o |
Santa supports Shuttlewood Clarke FoundationPublished by admin on Wed, 2011-11-30 15:45The Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation is delighted to announce that Santa will be making a special appearance at Ulverscroft Grange Community Support and Wellbeing Centre on Saturday 10th December. For one day only; Ulverscroft Grange Community Support and Wellbeing Centre, with Tea Rooms and Charity Sh |
Theatre open morning for childrenPublished by admin on Mon, 2011-11-28 16:16The theatre will be opening its doors on Saturday morning, 21st January 2012 when tours designed specifically for children will be on offer. There will be an opportunity for youngsters to view the sound, lighting and stage areas. |
BRINK brings a taste of the swinging sixties to KenilworthPublished by admin on Mon, 2011-11-28 16:12 A rare occasion to view iconic photographs of The Avengers, Marc Bolan, George Harrison, Jimi Hendrix, John Lennon and Yoko Ono, Lulu and Paul McCartney. |
Brian Blessed and Darth Vader invade Leicester!Published by admin on Tue, 2011-11-22 15:51"Gordons Alive!"... and well, living at the National Space Centre! That is according to one of the special guests attending the amazing Movie Mania event at the National Space Centre next month, Brian Blessed. |
Open 23 art exhibition opens to the public with support from local sponsorsPublished by admin on Mon, 2011-11-21 14:32 The 5th annual Open 23 art exhibition at Leicester’s New Walk Museum and Art Gallery has opened its doors to the public following a first night private view on Friday 11th November. For the third year running, the event has been sponsored by local design company Tassell Design (www.tasselldesign.co |
Another super musical evening follow that starPublished by admin on Fri, 2011-11-18 15:38 Performed by the Kingfisher Chorale under the direction of Giles Turner. |
The Fort turns on Christmas lights with special guests!Published by admin on Fri, 2011-11-18 15:08The Fort is kicking off festivities in style as it switches on the Christmas lights on Sunday 27 November with special guests including kids’ TV favourites Fifi and Bumble and up and coming fabulous girl group, Parade! |
Frankie Boyle & Dara O'Briain Tickets - Royal Concert Hall Nottingham 2012Published by admin on Fri, 2011-11-18 14:17 Comedians FRANKIE BOYLE and DARA O’BRIAIN both went on sale this morning for 2012 tour dates at the Royal Concert Hall Nottingham. |
Celebrate Christmas with all the family at Welford RoadPublished by admin on Tue, 2011-11-15 14:45Leicester Tigers will be hosting a Christmas Market at Welford Road Stadium on 3rd December 2011. Located on the concourse outside the Caterpillar stand, the Christmas Market will start at 10.00am and will run throughout the day. |
LOROS Annual Ball - Burlesque ThemePublished by admin on Mon, 2011-11-14 13:23The Annual LOROS Ball will be held at the Marriot Hotel on 19th November 2011. The Burlesque themed night will feature a host of entertainment including Romany the world-renowned magician, dancing and a three course meal with coffee and mints. |
Alternative Christmas shopping experience in the historic GuildhallPublished by admin on Wed, 2011-11-09 13:12The atmospheric surroundings of Leicester's historic Guildhall will be the setting for a Christmas shopping experience with a difference. The 600 year-old Guildhall hosts a weekend Christmas Craft Fair event from 11.00am - 4.30pm on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December 2011. |
Bethany needs your help!Published by admin on Tue, 2011-11-08 15:53 This is Bethany, a local Leicester girl. She is just 14 years young... & tragically, she has Leukaemia. Like thousands of people, Bethany's only hope lies in receiving a donation of healthy stem cells All it takes to join the register is a sample of saliva! |
Watch the sparks fly at Welford Road on Saturday 5th November 2011Published by admin on Fri, 2011-11-04 16:04Keep an eye on the action and book your tickets now for Leicester Tigers against London Irish – with a post-match fireworks display – at Welford Road on Saturday 5th November 2011. |
An evening with Simon CallowPublished by admin on Tue, 2011-11-01 15:19 Simon Callow is one of the most English of English actors on stage and screen. |
Help for Heroes Charity bike ridePublished by admin on Fri, 2011-10-28 16:20The event takes place on Saturday 12th November 2011. We are hoping to raise at least £2500 toward Help the Heroes. |
Big crowds expected at this years LOROS fireworks event!Published by admin on Tue, 2011-10-25 13:45Oak FM presenters with Oakey Bear will be entertaining the crowds at the LOROS Hospice Charity Fireworks Spectacular on Saturday 5th November at Mallory Park race track. |
The Symphony that saved a cityPublished by admin on Thu, 2011-10-20 14:53 In the dark days of 1942, whilst Leningrad was under siege by the invading Germans, the young composer Dmitri Shostakovich was writing a symphony that would not only become one of the greatest pieces of music of the 20th century, but would also play a direct part in the battle. |
