Burbage Common Open Day – Sunday 14th May
Open: 10am – 4pm – FREE Entry
Something for everyone: Stalls – workshops – food – exhibitions – outdoor activities – animals – dancing demonstrations – Morris Men – Maypole
The Palace Social Dance – Saturday 20th May
At the Ibstock Palace Community Centre, High Street, Ibstock
Eddie returns with his fabulous music for a night of Ballroom, Latin and Sequence Dancing.
Tickets £6
Doors open 7pm, dancing starts 7.30pm
https://www.thepalaceibstock.co.uk/
Saturday 20th May
The Carpenters’ Legacy: Carpenters’ Tribute Band – musical
Curtain up 7.30 p.m: Concordia Theatre, Stockwell Head, Hinckley, Leicestershire LE10 1RE Tickets £18
https://concordiatheatre.co.uk/ Contact telephone: 01455 615005
Sunday 21st May
Organ recital at Peckleton church – entitled “Mrs Pocock’s Porrit”
Concert begins 4pm refreshment available from 3.30pm
Donations gratefully accepted
Moira Canal Festival Weekend – Saturday 20th & Sunday 21st May
10am – 5pm.
The Annual Canal Festival returns to the historic Moira Furnace. Too many activities and events to list here, but amongst other things there will be music of all kinds, choirs, stalls demonstrations, boats, planes, Morris dancing and children’s entertainers, a bar and refreshments. *The Battle of Britain Memorial Flight will be flying on Saturday and the Spitfire on Sunday.
Adults £6, Children (3-15 years) £3.
Car-parking and programme free.
https://www.moiracanalfestival.com/
Open Streets Arts Market
On Sunday 28 May the Open Streets is taking place, from 1pm-4pm. There will be activities for the general public happening in/around Town Hall Square, Green Dragon Square and Market Place. The May event has an art theme and there is a call for artists to get in touch if they would like to display and sell their art at Leicester Market on the day. There are a number of artist places still available. To express interest, please contact the organiser (Travaz): cycle-city@leicester.gov.uk https://www.facebook.com/GroupWalksLeicester
The D-Day Darlings King’s Coronation Tour – Sunday 28th May
The Century Theatre, Ashby Road, Coalville
“The UK’s premier wartime act”. The D-Day darlings present their Coronation Celebration Tour. A music extravaganza for all generations to enjoy ending with a rousing, “explosive” patriotic finale. Shows at 2pm and again at 7pm
Tickets – £12 / £15. Book online at: https//centurytheatre.co.uk or call the box office on 01530 278 444.
Oaks in Charnwood Spring Fair – Monday 29th May
10am – 4pm
Venue: Oaks Road, Oaks Storer Hall and church, LE12 9YD
Fun for all ages! Craft Stalls, Food stalls and Hog Roast, BBQ, Refreshments, Classic vehicles display, Farm vehicles, St. James’s church open!
Entry: £5 per adult, under 12’s free
Free car-parking
Contact numbers: 07902 081 038 (to book a stall); 07796 643 116 (to bring a display vehicle)
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