Local Events July 2008
| Published: 4th June 2008 14:58 |
Local Events July 2008
Saturday 5
Argents Mead Festival
Argents Mead, Hinckley
Come and join in the fun at Argents Mead. There will be live music for all of the family, plus plenty of other activities to participate in. There will also be free children's workshops. Bring a picnic.
Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm
Saturday 5
Wine Tasting Evening
Time: 7.30pm at St Francis Centre, Tudor Rd, Hinckley
Tel: 01455 617185 for more details.
Sunday 6
The Buildbase Mallory Trophy Championship Motorcycle Races
Round 3 of the Mallory Park based Motorcycle series.
Mallory Park (Motorsport) Ltd, Mallory Park Circuit, Kirkby Mallory, Leics,
LE9 7QE
Tel: 01455 842931
Email: info@mallorypark.co.uk
Web: www.mallorypark.co.uk
Sunday 6
Heartbreak at Hollycroft Park, Hinckley
Outdoor theatre performance of "Charley's Aunt", a record-breaking, bright, intoxicating and timeless farce. The story - a summer's evening in a sleepy Oxford village interrupted by a frantic series of mistaken identities, ill-fitting disguises and unexpected romances.
All proceeds will go to the Matthew Fulham Foundation. Bring along your picnics and chairs if you wish and enjoy an extremely entertaining evening.
Tickets: £12 (adult)/£10 (concessions)
For booking tickets and further information tel: 01455 251294/09730 887854
Web: www.heartbreakproductions.co.uk TICKET ONLY EVENT
Sunday 6
Market Bosworth Country Show
A charity show at Market Bosworth Country Park set in the heart of England
Organised by the Market Bosworth Agricultural, Horticultural & Equestrian Society
Time: 8.30am until 6.30pm
Price: Adults £7, Concessions £5, Family £20
Telephone 01455 290429
Monday 7
‘Masterpieces in the National Gallery'
Dixie Grammar School, Market Bosworth
A talk by Valerie Woodgate, as part of Market Bosworth Festival.
Price: Free to Sparkenhoe members, guests £5 on the door
Telephone 01455 290429
Thursday 10
National Forest Walks Around Ratby "Exploring Ratby's Woodlands"
The Walk starts from Ratby - Danehill
A 4 mile walk of field and woodland, walking with magnificent views from the high ground. Please wear suitable footwear.
Time: 9.45am
Price : No charge
Contact: Jane Rayne - Ratby Ramblers
Tel: 0116 2395350
Friday 11
Treasure Hunt and Barbecue
Vicarage Lawn, St Mary's, Hinckley
Enjoy this brain teaser walking around the town centre and finishing with food and company on the vicarage lawn.
Time: Start between 6.30pm and 7.30pm; BBQ from 8.00pm
£2.00 for quiz and food, bring your own drinks.
Tel: 01455 234241
Saturday 12
The Festival of 1000 Bikes
Great event for motorcycle enthusiasts.
Price: £10 (£9 advance), weekend ticket £22 (£18 advance)
Mallory Park (Motorsport) Ltd, Mallory Park Circuit, Kirkby Mallory, Leics,
LE9 7QE
Tel: 01455 842931
Email: info@mallorypark.co.uk
Web: www.mallorypark.co.uk
Saturday 12
Music in the Mead
Argents Mead Bandstand
A musical performance by Phoenix, a local band playing a wide range of rock and pop.
Time: 1.00pm until 3.00pm
Admission free
Sunday 13
The Festival of 1000 Bikes
Two days of on and off track displays, auto-jumble, club stands etc.
Price: £10 (£9 advance), weekend ticket £22 (£18 advance)
Mallory Park (Motorsport) Ltd, Mallory Park Circuit, Kirkby Mallory, Leics,
LE9 7QE
Tel: 01455 842931
Email: info@mallorypark.co.uk
Web: www.mallorypark.co.uk
Sunday 13
National Archaeology Week
Millennium Hall, Britannia Road, Burbage
A display of prehistoric rock art, ancient rock maps, time measuring artefacts, flint pendants and stone tools etc. presented by Burbage Heritage & Tourism Group
Time: 10.30am until 4.30pm
Admission Free
Contact Arthur Cross Tel. 01455 633045
Sunday 13
Music in the Park
Hollycroft Park, Hinckley
A performance in the bandstand by the Ratby Senior Band. Refreshments available in the interval courtesy of the Friends of Hollycroft Park.
Time: 2.30pm until 4.30pm
Admission free
Friday 18
Talk - Grace Dieu Priory
Hinckley & District Museum , Lower Bond Street, Hinckley
A talk by Ernie miller to celebrate National Archaeology Week.
Time: 7.30pm
Price: £2.50 at the door
Contact: Hinckley & District Museum 01455 251218 (weekends) or e-mail hinckleymuseum@myway.com
Sunday 20
Championship Car Races
A round of the BARC National club car championships.
Mallory Park (Motorsport) Ltd, Mallory Park Circuit, Kirkby Mallory, Leics,
LE9 7QE
Tel: 01455 842931
Email: info@mallorypark.co.uk
Web: www.mallorypark.co.uk
Saturday 26
Music in the Mead
Argents Mead Bandstand
A musical performance by The Burbage Silver Band.
Time: 1.00pm until 3.00pm
Admission free
Sunday 27
Music in the Park
Hollycroft Park, Hinckley
A performance in the bandstand by Eric Sinclair & The Sentimentalists, a popular dance band with vocalist. Refreshments available in the interval courtesy of the Friends of Hollycroft Park.
Time: 2.30pm until 4.30pm
Admission free
Sunday 27
Bosworth Gardens Open Day
Part of Market Bosworth Festival
Market Place and 10 gardens
Time: 1.00pm until 6.00pm
Price: £4.00, pay in Market Place. Children free.
Telephone 290429
Sunday 27
The Summer Festival Motorcycle Races
The second visit of the year for these new championships
Mallory Park (Motorsport) Ltd, Mallory Park Circuit, Kirkby Mallory, Leics,
LE9 7QE
Tel: 01455 842931
Email: info@mallorypark.co.uk
Web: www.mallorypark.co.uk
Monday 28
St Mary's Ladies' Group
St Mary's Church, Hinckley
Belles Old Fashioned Music Halls
Join the St Mary's Ladies Group for this ‘sing-a-long'.
Time: 7.00pm
Contact: Canon Brian Davis on 01455 234241
Thursday 31
Egyptian Leicestershire
Earl Shilton, venue to be confirmed
Popular themed event with sandpits, pyramids, children's activities and an Egyptian treasure trail.
Time: 10.00am - 4.00pm
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