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Make the most of the sunshine and pick up the summer issue of the Leicestershire Events Guide to try something new and exciting!
The Events Guide this summer is bursting with hundreds of free and exciting activities to keep everyone entertained over the next few months. Many of the events are free so you can hang onto the pennies in your pocket!
The summer edition is packed full of information of events and activities in libraries, museums and country parks in Leicestershire between the months of June and September. What better way to find out what to do than to pick up an Events Guide!
Snibston is hosting an ‘Anne Frank + You’ display in June where you can take a fascinating journey into the life and world of Anne Frank, setting her writing against powerful graphic imagery and seeing replica artefacts from her life and the Holocaust.
Step back in time and witness the horrors of mediaeval warfare in the barber’s surgeon’s tent at Bosworth Battlefield. Enjoy a family day out in August and take part in a jousting tournament, mounted skill at arms, weapons demonstrations and see a re-enactment of King Richard’s last charge.
All Leicestershire Libraries are offering a new rewards scheme so collect a point each time you visit a library and borrow six more items so you can take advantage of great free offers.
Did you know we have 50 museums to explore? Visit the newly refurbished Harborough Museum in September and join in the celebrations, and marvel at the arrival of the Hallaton Treasure - 5,000 silver and gold coins!
Dig It and explore the vibrant archaeology scene in Leicestershire and Rutland in July as part of the Festival of British Archaeology. For something more relaxing, enjoy a cuppa at the Classics Tea Room at Donington le Heath.
So, why not get your friends or family together and venture out somewhere new for some fabulous fun happening here this summer? Pick up this free comprehensive Events Guide full of fabulous days out from libraries, museums, country parks and Tourist Information Centres.
You can order your copy by calling 0116 305 6988, emailing: eventsguide@leics.gov.uk or visiting www.leics.gov.uk/events to download.
Latest News
Fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road | |
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 | Fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road Officers from the force s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road. The collision occurred at around 7.... 08 Jun 2009 Fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road |
Appeal following graffiti incident in Leicester | |
| Appeal following graffiti incident in Leicester Police in Leicester are appealing for witnesses after an incident of graffiti. The incidents happened at around 7pm on Saturday May 30, 2009 when a resident of a house heard a noise outside her front door on Pindar Road.... 08 Jun 2009 Appeal following graffiti incident in Leicester |
Witness appeal following serious collision in Netherhall | |
| Witness appeal following serious collision in Netherhall Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision on Ivychurch Crescent in Netherhall. The incident happened at about 9.... 08 Jun 2009 Witness appeal following serious collision in Netherhall |
Missing girl returns home safe and well | |
| Missing girl returns home safe and well Officers investigating the disappearance of a 14-year-old girl have confirmed she has returned safe and well. Sarah Dunn was reported missing from home on Monday May 25.... 08 Jun 2009 Missing girl returns home safe and well |
National Tackling Drugs Week (8-12 June, 2009) launched | |
| National Tackling Drugs Week (8-12 June, 2009) launched Tackling Drugs Changing Lives that s the message behind the national campaign which the police and Community Safety Partnerships across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are taking part in. The work Leicestershire police and their partners do to tackle drugs, reduce drug related crime and educate people about the effects of drugs will be highlighted during the National Tackling Drugs Week (8-12 June, 2009).... 08 Jun 2009 National Tackling Drugs Week (8-12 June, 2009) launched |
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Bosworth Battlefield's Summer Medieval Festival | |
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 | Residents are urged to go and experience the drama and excitement of a medieval battle at Bosworth Battlefield?s Summer Medieval Festival in August.... 01 Aug 2008 Bosworth Battlefield's Summer Medieval Festival |
Could you be a volunteer guide? | |
 | Community Services 26 May 2009 Could you be a volunteer guide? A chance for people to get involved with a special temporary exhibition is on offer at Snibston in Coalville. If you would like to become a volunteer guide for the exhibition, entitled Anne Frank +You, then now s your chance.... 28 May 2009 Could you be a volunteer guide? |
Leicestershire and Rutland Archaeology Week Bigger Than Ever | |
 | The biggest ever programme of events around Leicestershire and Rutland has been organised to celebrate National Archaeology Week from 12th to 20th July.... 11 Jul 2008 Leicestershire and Rutland Archaeology Week Bigger Than Ever |
Fabulous Festival of local archaeology | |
| Community Services 19 May 2009 Fabulous Festival of local archaeology Over the last few years there have been some fabulous local archaeological discoveries. These include the Hallaton Treasure and the exciting finds in advance of the Highcross Shopping Centre in Leicester.... 24 May 2009 Fabulous Festival of local archaeology |
Celebrate National Family Week | |
| Community Services 19 May 2009 Celebrate National Family Week An attempt to stage the world s biggest picnic is among the events to mark National Family Week in Leicestershire this month (May). Between 25th and 31st May 2009, the county of Leicestershire will host a series of events to welcome the first National Family Week, a new nationwide initiative, to celebrate and promote good family life and to help the UK adopt a more family-friendly culture.... 20 May 2009 Celebrate National Family Week |
Relevant News
Museums in Loughborough, Charnwood and the rest of Leicestershire | |
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 | Figures just released show that children in school groups visiting all the museum sites have increased by well over 20% compared to the same period in the previous year.... 11 May 2008 Museums in Loughborough, Charnwood and the rest of Leicestershire |
Animation event begins | |
 | AN exhibition centring around much-loved animated characters Wallace and Gromit will open its doors at Leicesterâ s New Walk Museum tomorrow (Saturday, June 7).... 06 Jun 2008 Animation event begins |
Summer is coming at Donington le Heath | |
 | Donington le Heath Manor House is gearing up for a summer of informative fun with events, holiday activities, theatre and music to look forward to.... 10 Jun 2008 Summer is coming at Donington le Heath |
Animation in the spotlight | |
| WORLD animation will be in the spotlight during a series of events held across Leicesterâ s museums.... 30 Jun 2008 Animation in the spotlight |
Team Read Challenge | |
| READY, steady, go! A summer of reading gets underway with the launch of Team Read in city and county libraries.... 01 Jul 2008 Team Read Challenge |
Most Read News (today)
Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis | |
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| Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis Anjam Nazir, Mohinder Singh, Baljinder Singh Three men from Leicester have pleaded guilty to their part in one of the country s biggest Cannabis smuggling operations. Leicestershire Constabulary is now able to provide details about the 36m drugs investigation following the conclusion of the trial at Winchester Crown Court today (Tuesday June 2).... 02 Jun 2009 Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis |
Second collision on M1 northbound | |
 | Leicestershire Constabulary are investigating a second fatal collision on the M1 northbound. The first collision happened at around 8.... 12 Nov 2008 Second collision on M1 northbound |
Fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road | |
| Fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road Officers from the force s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road. The collision occurred at around 7.... 08 Jun 2009 Fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road |
Missing girl returns home safe and well | |
| Missing girl returns home safe and well Officers investigating the disappearance of a 14-year-old girl have confirmed she has returned safe and well. Sarah Dunn was reported missing from home on Monday May 25.... 08 Jun 2009 Missing girl returns home safe and well |
Forensic Psychology | |
 | Volunteers are being sought to take part in a new study at the University of Leicester which will have important implications for forensic research. Participants are required to spend just 30 minutes undertaking memory tasks and questionnaires which will help to shed new light on the relationship between personality, the experience of life adversity, and eye-witness memory.... 23 May 2008 Forensic Psychology |
Most Read News (this month)
Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis | |
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| Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis Anjam Nazir, Mohinder Singh, Baljinder Singh Three men from Leicester have pleaded guilty to their part in one of the country s biggest Cannabis smuggling operations. Leicestershire Constabulary is now able to provide details about the 36m drugs investigation following the conclusion of the trial at Winchester Crown Court today (Tuesday June 2).... 02 Jun 2009 Leicester men guilty of smuggling 36m of cannabis |
Second collision on M1 northbound | |
| Leicestershire Constabulary are investigating a second fatal collision on the M1 northbound. The first collision happened at around 8.... 12 Nov 2008 Second collision on M1 northbound |
Fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road | |
| Fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road Officers from the force s Serious Collision Investigation Unit are appealing for witnesses after a fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road. The collision occurred at around 7.... 08 Jun 2009 Fatal road traffic collision on Melton Road |
Missing girl returns home safe and well | |
| Missing girl returns home safe and well Officers investigating the disappearance of a 14-year-old girl have confirmed she has returned safe and well. Sarah Dunn was reported missing from home on Monday May 25.... 08 Jun 2009 Missing girl returns home safe and well |
Forensic Psychology | |
| Volunteers are being sought to take part in a new study at the University of Leicester which will have important implications for forensic research. Participants are required to spend just 30 minutes undertaking memory tasks and questionnaires which will help to shed new light on the relationship between personality, the experience of life adversity, and eye-witness memory.... 23 May 2008 Forensic Psychology |
Most Read News (alltime)
Appeal following graffiti incident in Leicester | |
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| Appeal following graffiti incident in Leicester Police in Leicester are appealing for witnesses after an incident of graffiti. The incidents happened at around 7pm on Saturday May 30, 2009 when a resident of a house heard a noise outside her front door on Pindar Road.... 08 Jun 2009 Appeal following graffiti incident in Leicester |
Witness appeal following serious collision in Netherhall | |
| Witness appeal following serious collision in Netherhall Police are appealing for witnesses following a serious road traffic collision on Ivychurch Crescent in Netherhall. The incident happened at about 9.... 08 Jun 2009 Witness appeal following serious collision in Netherhall |
Local children’s author Rose Impey to visit Oadby Library | |
| Community Services 5 June 2009 Local children s author Rose Impey to visit Oadby Library A highly regarded and well known local children s author and story teller is to visit Oadby Library. Rose Impey will be making an appearance at 4pm on Monday, 22nd June.... 06 Jun 2009 Local children’s author Rose Impey to visit Oadby Library |
HUBBLE PINPOINTS VISIBLE GLOW OF BRIGHTEST GAMMA RAY BURST | |
 | University of Leicester astronomers have used NASA's Hubble Space Telescope to peer across 7.5 billions light-years, halfway back to the big bang, to photograph the fading optical counterpart of a powerful gamma-ray burst.... 11 Apr 2008 HUBBLE PINPOINTS VISIBLE GLOW OF BRIGHTEST GAMMA RAY BURST |
National Tackling Drugs Week (8-12 June, 2009) launched | |
| National Tackling Drugs Week (8-12 June, 2009) launched Tackling Drugs Changing Lives that s the message behind the national campaign which the police and Community Safety Partnerships across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland are taking part in. The work Leicestershire police and their partners do to tackle drugs, reduce drug related crime and educate people about the effects of drugs will be highlighted during the National Tackling Drugs Week (8-12 June, 2009).... 08 Jun 2009 National Tackling Drugs Week (8-12 June, 2009) launched |