Primary Times Leicestershire Back to School 2018

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DAYS OUT • EDUCATION • COMPETITIONS • FAMILY FUN 

BACK TO SCHOOL 2018 

5 SEP – 7 OCT

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Leicestershire 

BACK TO SCHOOL 2018 

5 SEP – 9 OCT 

Contents 

4 News 

6 WOW: Family events 

8 Back To School Fun 

14 Fun & Fiction 

18 Inspire Them to Draw 

20 Box Office 

22 Competitions 

Dear Readers, 

Welcome to our back to school edition! We hope you had a 

wonderful summer break and have been enjoying the recent 

sunshine, and are now feeling refreshed and ready to start 

another school year. 

We also want to give a warm welcome to all of our new 

readers who are just starting their first year of school. It’s such 

an exciting time and a whole new chapter in life, and we hope 

your first few weeks are everything you’d hoped they’d be. For 

all of our regular readers, we hope your new school year brings 

positive change and many more opportunities for fun with your 

families. 

In this edition you’ll find lots of upcoming local activities and 

events on our WOW pages, many of which are free and low 

cost. Don’t forget to check out our box office page too for an 

array of local theatre performances suitable for your little ones! 

Details of our Christmas card competition are inside too and 

we can’t wait to receive your entries! 

With very best wishes, 

The Primary Times Team 

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Community Open Day at 

Leicestershire Fire & Rescue Service 

Leicestershire Fire and Rescue 

Service open their doors to everyone 

in their local community at Community 

Station Open Days throughout the 

year at many of our fire and rescue 

stations. These hugely popular days 

feature a wide variety of events and 

activities and give you an opportunity 

to meet your local firefighters and see 

your local station. Their overall aim is 

to promote fire safety messages in an 

engaging way, by incorporating lots 

of fun activities for kids and adults 

including: 

Fire Engines, Smoke House 

Challenge, Specialist Appliances 

and Equipment, Rescue and Fire 

Demonstrations, Bouncy Castle, Meet 

the Search and Rescue Dogs, Stalls 

and Games, Food/Refreshments and 

lots more… 

For more information on where and 

when your local Community Station 

Open Days will be taking place this 

year, see below, visit 

www.leicestershire-fire.gov.uk/ 

whats-happening/communitystation-open-days 

COMMUNITY STATION OPEN DAYS: 

Sunday 16 September 

Hinckley Fire and Rescue Station, 

11:00 – 15:00 HOURS 

Sunday 23 September 

Loughborough Fire and 

Rescue Station, 

10:00 – 16:00 HOURS 

Leicestershire Folk Tales for Children 

The History Press is delighted to 

announce the forthcoming release of 

‘Leicestershire Folk Tales for Children’ 

by Tom Phillips. Featuring specially 

commissioned illustrations by a local 

artist and part of a new series of folk 

tales for children from Britain’s finest 

storytellers, 

The History Press is the premier 

contemporary resource for 

British folk tales. 

Everywhere has a story to tell. Every 

building, road, forest or field. Some 

are true, some, not so. These stories 

Join in with the UKs biggest 

mass participation event for 

primary schools children! 

29TH SEPTEMBER 

3RD NOVEMBER 

1ST DECEMBER 

Now in its eighth year at Prestwold 

Hall the event has grown and 

grown with almost 150 schools 

taking part in 2017. 

have been passed down through the 

ages so as we do not forget them, and 

now they are being passed on to you. 

These stories will open your eyes to 

the wonders of what lies just around 

the corner. You will become the 

keeper of these local tales. 

A book to read on your own, together 

or out loud. Bring our folk tales to life 

and let them leap off the page. To win 

a signed copy turn to page 22. 

To request a review copy or author 

interview, please contact Zara at 

zdavis@thehistorypress.co.uk 

Primary Schools Cross Country 2018 

If you haven't taken part as a school 

before, or perhaps have not been for 

a few years please contact the event 

organiser John Skevington. He will be 

able to answer all of your queries and 

hopefully help you to get as many of 

your budding young runners to the 

2018 events and beyond! 

www.lrsport.org/events/2018/09/ 

leicestershire-primary-schools-cross-country 

Parents in Sport Week 2018 

After another successful week of 

highlighting the important role parents 

play in sport in 2017, they’ve finalised 

the dates for this year’s event. 

This year’s Parents in Sport Week 

takes place 1 – 7 October 2018. For 

regular updates about news and 

activities for the week, sign up at 

https://thecpsu.org.uk/parents/ 

They’ll be asking sports to share 

their efforts to involve parents 

during the week with the hashtag 

#InvolvingParents on social media. 

Again this year, they’ll be promoting 

the work they do to help sports 

engage with parents, and the great 

work with parents that’s already 

happening across sport. 

On social media, search for the 

hashtags #ParentsinSportWeek2018 

and #SportsParents. 

Keep your eye on the website and 

make sure you’re following them on 

Twitter @TheCPSU for all the latest 

news on Parents in Sport Week 2018. 

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Primary School Admissions 

Parents and carers of children turning 

five from September 2019 can start 

to apply for a school place from 

1st June 2018, to the closing date 

of 15th January 2019. In addition, if 

your child is transferring from Infant 

to Junior School you can start to 

apply for a school place from 1st 

September 2018 to the closing 

date of 15th January 2019. You must 

apply for a school place through 

the home Local Authority that you 

live in, and the best way to apply if 

you live in Leicestershire is through 

our online system. Before applying I 

would encourage that you read the 

publication entitled “Your Guide to 

Education” as it will guide you through 

Secondary School Admissions 

Parents and carers of children in Year 

6 of primary schools from September 

2018 can start to apply from 1st 

September 2018 to the closing date 

of 31st October 2018 for a secondary 

school place. You must apply for 

a school place through the home 

Unlimited Fun at 360 Play 

whatever the weather! 

360 Street at all 360 Play centres, is 

somewhere children of all abilities 

and interests can play together in 

a fantastic imaginary world of role 

play. Messy Play provides a whole 

host of creative activities. There are 

sessions running throughout the week 

for preschoolers and during school 

holidays for all. 

Outside Play areas are great to 

continue the adventure with sandpits, 

climbing, play houses and boats. 

Dodgems and Carousels are there 

when kids are ready to take a break 

from soft play. With trains, fire engines, 

planes, horses and many more 

characters and every go is free, so 

they can enjoy as many rides as they 

like. The cafe bar makes for a great 

pit-stop and serves a wide selection 

of snacks, beverages and family 

favourite meal options. 

Parties - There are 5 different party 

packages to choose from and you can 

personalise your party with optional 

extras. 

One of the best things about 360 

is that there’s no limit on play time 

so you can stay as long as you like! 

If you’re a frequent visitor, the Play 

Passes offer great value for money 

and also make great gifts. 

360play.co.uk/Basildon · Farnborough 

· Leicester · Milton Keynes · 

Redditch · Stevenage 

Local Authority that you live in, and 

the best way to apply if you live in 

Leicestershire, is through our 

online system. Before applying I 

would encourage that you read the 

publication entitled “Your Guide to 

Education” as it will guide you through 

Introducing 

Boost After School Club 

Boost Leicester is proud to announce 

the arrival of BOOST AFTER SCHOOL 

CLUB, 4-6pm. This involves a session 

utilising of the whole park and 

activities. This includes an Interactive 

Climbing Wall, Basketball Hoop, 

Trapeze, Wipeout, Battle Beam, 

Cardio Wall, Extra Large Foam Pit and 

loads of trampolines for you to enjoy 

for up to 2 whole hours. In addition 

the process as well as advise you on 

related matters. 

This can be found by following the link 

www.leicestershire.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools-colleges-and-academies/school-admissions/your-guide-to-education 

the process as well as advise you on 

related matters. 

This can be found by following the link 

www.leicestershire.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools-colleges-and-academies/school-admissions/your-guide-to-education 

to this it includes a delicious meal 

deal. Make sure you book online to 

guarantee the best price and your 

place on the day. Be quick, space is 

limited. 

TAKE A PEEK AT OUR PARK AT 

www.boosttrampolineparks.co.uk 

or www.facebook.com/boosttrampolineleicester/ 

Getting back into 

good routines 

After all the lighter nights and 

relaxed summer holidays, it can 

take a bit of adjustment to get back 

into the routine of school life. But 

routines are important both for 

children and for families. They help 

children feel secure because they 

understand what is expected of 

them. They help reduce behaviour 

problems and ensure children are 

ready for learning. In short, they 

mean less stress for everyone! 

Here are some tips for establishing 

good routines: 

• Support children to take 

responsibility for getting 

themselves organised for school 

the night before; getting uniform, 

homework, P.E. kit and school bag 

ready. 

• Allow more time than you think 

you need in the morning - an extra 

20 minutes can make the world of 

difference for setting a calm tone 

for the day. 

• Don’t take over when your child’s 

getting dressed ‘to save time’. 

If you always do buttons etc for 

them, they will struggle to do 

these things independently and 

may feel upset when it’s expected 

of them at school 

• Breakfast is known as ‘the most 

important meal of the day’ for a 

reason! If children really don’t feel 

hungry first thing, take a cereal 

bar or some fruit to eat on the 

way to school. Breakfast gives 

children the energy they need to 

concentrate. 

• Avoid bombarding your child with 

lots of questions when they get 

back from school, as they’re likely 

be in need of some down time. 

Make time to listen when they’re 

ready – dinner times are a great 

opportunity to talk through the 

highs and lows of the day. 

• Primary school children should 

be getting 10 – 11 hours’ sleep a 

night, so need to be getting ready 

for bed at a reasonable time. 

Remember, too much screen time 

late in the day leads to poor sleep 

patterns. 

If you need further support with 

establishing good routines, contact 

your public health nursing team. 

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WHAT’S ON WHERE 

WOW! 

what’s on where 

Karts 4 Kids parties 

We specialise in entertaining children 

with a driving experience 

they won’t forget, driving the newest 

electric go-karts within an 

inflatable perimeter. They can all 

practise their driving skills, play 

games and race one another, and 

then the birthday child will do 

the final lap of honour. 

Parties are for up 20 children aged 

4-10, both boys and girls. 

They typically last 1 hour and can be 

held indoors or outdoors. 

Karts 4 Kids off er a variety of party 

packages including party food, 

party bags, medals, ‘Mario & Luigi’ 

lookalike racing mascots and even 

a bespoke birthday cake, to make 

your little one’s birthday special. 

Book our Oadby venue and get 

access to their bouncy castle. 

Now covering even more areas. 

FOR MORE INFORMATION 

07512 955 111 

info@karts4kids.co.uk 

www.karts4kids.co.uk 

5 Sep - 29 Sep 

You’re Hired! 

Harborough Museum 

Market Harborough, LE16 7LT 

www.harboroughmuseum.org.uk 

Experience the stories of young people 

entering the world of work, learning a trade 

or craft and the history of apprenticeships 

in Market Harborough. Try out bricklaying 

and see what it was like to be a Victorian 

chimney sweep in special interactive areas 

of the exhibition, as well as trying on dressing-up 

costumes. 


FIA European Drag 

Racing Championships 

Santa Pod Raceway NN29 7XA 

www.santapod.co.uk 

The final round of the acclaimed European 

Drag Racing Championship, this televised 

final is where racers put it all on the line to 

decide who claims the crown! This event 

exemplifies the very greatest, fastest, 

loudest and craziest spectacles in drag 

racing as the most brutal machines in 

Europe pit themselves head to head over 

an entire weekend of epic rubber burning, 

nitro-snorting insanity! 

6 Sep - 4 Oct 

Castanet Kids 

Gorse Hill City Farm Leicester, LE4 0FJ 

www.gorsehillcityfarm.org.uk 

Sensory music for babies and toddlers from 

10:30 to 11:30 on the 1st and 3rd Thursday 

of the month. 

Button Bucks Club 

Belton House NG32 2LS 

www.nationaltrust.org.uk 

Bring your toddler along to enjoy stories, 

rhymes and crafts in the Discovery Centre 

on the first and third Thursday of each 

month. All activities are designed for 

children aged 18 months to 4 years old 

and will involve some exploration of the 

Gardens and House. There are two identical 

sessions each Thursday, 10am-10.45am and 

11.15am-12noon. 

7 Sep - 9 Sep 

Diesel Gala 

Great Central Railway PLC 

Loughborough, LE11 1RW 

www.gcrailway.co.uk 

We’re delighted to announce that Warship 

D832 “Onslaught” will be one of the guest 

locomotives at the event, and will also be 

joined by a Class 66 from GB Railfreight 

plus much more. 


Mini Makers Club 

Leicestershire Craft Centre Market 

Harborough, LE16 7NJ 

www.leicestershirecraftcentre.co.uk 

Aimed at preschoolers and runs in blocks of 

4 weeks. Every week there are lovely creative 

activities to try involving lots of different 

materials. We try painting, sticking, modelling, 

stamping, snipping and lots more; all 

designed to develop your child’s fine motor 

skills and creative thinking. The sessions 

are run by Hannah, a qualified primary 

school teacher, with heaps of experience of 

working with young children. 

7 Sep - 8 Sep 

Traditional and Native 

Breeds National Show 

Melton Mowbray Market LE13 1JY 

www.meltonmowbraymarket.co.uk 

The Traditional and Native Breeds National 

Show and Sale is a unique National event 

held at Melton Mowbray. The event has 

been a fabulous success, with close to 

1000 sheep each year, from 24 different 

UK Traditional and Native breeds, a good 

selection of cattle and pigs, and a fantastic 

poultry and waterfowl sale. 

8 Sep 

Bike Festival 

New College Learning & Sports Village 

LE3 6RJ 

www.visitleicester.info 

The event will include; organised family-friendly 

neighbourhood rides, Let’s Ride 

Pop-up – A chance to ride Leicester Cycle 

Circuit for all ages and abilities – including 

bike hire and taster Coaching Sessions for 

5-16yr old’s, meet Leicester Forest Rockets 

Junior Coaching Sessions, try out an e-bike 

and much more. 

Edingale Summer Show 

Edingale Village Hall B79 9JL 

www.edingalevillagehall.co.uk 

Come along and enjoy a traditional summer 

show including produce, cooking, crafts, 

animals and history exhibitions. A variety of 

children’s entertainment, live music, morris 

dancing, dog show (entries on the day for 

many categories). Vintage tractors, motor 

cars and bikes. Wide variety of food and 

drink available including café, barbecue 

and indoor and outdoor bars. 

Horticultural Show 

The Community Centre Leicester, LE2 9PQ 

There are plenty of classes for the children 

to enter; they are all free! - prizes and certificates 

will be awarded! We always have 

an Auction of produce after the prize giving 

with at least half the proceeds going to 

Rainbows Children Hospice Leicester. 

Castle Donington Farmers’ Market 

Bondgate Castle Donington, DE74 2NR 

http://cdfm.co.uk 

With local, seasonal stalls, all with very 

competitive prices without sacrificing 

quality. With cookery demonstrations by 

local chefs and entertainment there is a 

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The Reading Shop 

has simple aims: 

“we only take children who are 

showing a significant delay in 

learning to read and spell and 

we don’t give up until they have 

caught up.” We recognise that 

parents who bring their children 

to us have often endured 

months if not years of worry. In 

our friendly and comfortable 

premises, they can relax and see 

that their children are enjoying 

their lessons and making 

progress. 

Please telephone 079739528 

for further information. 


great community atmosphere, giving an 

enjoyable shopping experience with the 

added bonus of reducing food miles. 

Teenage Market 

Market Place Melton Mowbray, LE13 1XD 

https://theteenagemarket.co.uk 

The Teenage Market gives young people 

a free platform to showcase their creative 

talents. We welcome both groups and 

individuals and encourage anyone to try out 

their trader or performer skills. It’s Free to 

take part and stalls, stage and microphones 

will all be provided! 

Wildlife Watch Group - Hedgerows! 

Attenborough Arboretum Leicester, LE2 3PF 

www.lrwt.org.uk 

HEDGEROWS! Find out why our hedgerows 

are so important, what they are made of 

and who lives there. Make a natural paintbrush 

and paints. Wildlife Watch groups are 

suitable for children aged 5 -12 years. Children 

aged under 8 must be accompanied 

by an adult. Booking essential. 

Family Forest Fun 

Kedleston Hall DE22 5JH 


Come along for a mix of craft, games, stories 

and woodland skills aimed at children 

aged from 5-9 years old. Children should 

be accompanied by adults and dressed for 

the outdoors. The session will go ahead rain 

or shine, but may be cancelled in the event 

of high winds. 

Raucous Races 

Victoria Park, Leicester, LE1 7RY 

https://fovp-leicester.org.uk 

Step back in time at a Victorian-themed 

family fun day, there will be a variety of 

performances and activities led by a cast 

of costumed characters. Visitors can enjoy 

tea in fine china in the pop-up Victorian tea 

room, listen to a live brass band, peruse 

stalls and have their photo taken in the Victorian 

photo booth. Children can also have 

a go on the ‘horseyhopper’ obstacle race, 

get creative with arts and crafts, and enjoy 

storytelling and shadow puppet theatre 

along with other games and activities. 

Let the Bells Ring Out! 

St Denys Church Ibstock, LE67 6PB 

www.nwleics.gov.uk 

Ibstock St Denys Church is celebrating the 

Restoration of the Bells with a Family Fun 

Event. Starts at 2pm. Listen to the Bells 

being rung and have a go yourself, bring 

your teddy bears for a parachute jump from 

the Tower, journey back in time with Ibstock 

Historical Society and join in the fun and 

games for the family as well as sampling 

delicious homemade cakes, bakes and 

refreshments. 

8 Sep - 6 Oct 

Rutland Water Parkrun 

Rutland Water Oakham, LE15 8HD 

www.anglianwaterparks.co.uk 

12:00:00 AM FREE! Every Saturday - 5km 

run. Please register before your first run; 

you will not need to register again after this. 

Don’t forget to bring a printed copy of your 

barcode (request a reminder). If you forget 

it, you won’t get a time. Please come along 

and join in whatever your pace, we all run 

for enjoyment! 

Saturday Stories 

Market Harborough Library LE16 7LT 

www.harboroughmuseum.org.uk 

Drop in and join us on Saturdays at 10.30am 

for story and rhyme time suitable for children 

of all ages. 


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8 Sep - 9 Sep 

Free Taster Session at RugbyTots 

Braunstone Leisure Centre LE3 1JN 

www.rugbytots.co.uk 

Book a FREE Taster session with Dave. 

cullen@Rugbytots.co.uk 

Lubenham Scarecrow Festival 

Lubenham LE16 9TN 

www.facebook.com/Lubenham-Scarecrow-Festival 

Held over two days the festival features 

hundreds of scarecrows lovingly handcrafted 

by locals, non-stop tractor tours of the 

village, a mega-fete featuring more than 

150 food and product stalls, live music, free 

parking and free entry. Free entry. Free 

parking. Free fun! 

Dressing Victoria 

Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery CV11 5TU 

www.nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk 

As worn by Jenna Coleman in the hit TV 

programme, these jaw-dropping costumes 

have been brought to Nuneaton for this 

very special show. Victoria’s wedding dress 

and her coronation robes are set to be 

included in this exciting line-up – not to be 

missed! 

9 Sep 

Heritage Open Day 

Century Theatre Coalville, LE67 3LN 

www.centurytheatre.co.uk 

Here at the Century Theatre we are throwing 

our doors open to anyone who would 

like to visit and learn more about the history 

of the theatre. We will be holding guided 

tours of the backstage area, See where 

Dame Judi Dench and Helen Mirren once 

trod the boards and put on their make up in 

this small, unique and fascinating theatre. 

Seaside Fun Day 

Abbey Pumping Station, Leicester, LE4 5PX 

www.abbeypumpingstation.org 

This is our 10th Seaside Day at the museum, 

so enjoy the Sun, Sea and Sand once again, 

relax in a deck chair or bring along your 

swimsuit and join us on the museum’s 

beach, while the children build sand castles 

and waterways before the autumn is upon 

us. Experience all the sights and sounds of 

a traditional day at the seaside without the 

travelling but don’t forget to take a trip on 

our narrow gauge railway. 

Sunday Munch 

Town Centre Hinckley, LE10 OAT 

https://hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk 

FREE! Join the fun in the Market Place 

where there will be a selection of stalls 

comprising local food, arts, crafts and collectibles, 

as well as community stalls. 

Crafty Sunday 

Woolsthorpe Manor NG33 5PD 


We’re inviting local stallholders to bring 

their wares to Woolsthorpe for a mini-craft 

event - just drop in and see what’s here! 

Leicester Vegan Market 

Market Place, Leicester, LE1 5HQ 

www.facebook.com/ 

leicestervegancommunity 

Talks, entertainment, kids area, stalls, and 

of course lots and lots of vegan food, all in 

the heart of a diverse community here in 

Leicester! 

Morley Village Show and Fun Day 

Morley Primary School DE7 6DG 

www.morley.derbyshire.sch.uk 

The Morley Show & Fun Day returns this 

year on September 9th and will feature 

BBC Radio Derby’s Andy Twigge as guest 

auctioneer. Show entries will be accepted 

in the school from 9.30-10.30am on the day. 

We have an interesting variety of traditional 

and creative sections for both adults and 

children - and with cash prizes for all winners 

up for grabs, this is a great opportunity 

to get creative over the summer! 


Meet Bradgate Park’s Ancestors 

Bradgate Park Newtown 

Linford, LE6 0HE 

www.bradgatepark.org 

The Parks history is most varied and has 

many stories to tell so come and meet the 

characters who once lived, worked of had a 

big impact upon the Parks history. Our team 

of time travelling volunteers can escort you 

across the Park or you can go rogue and 

follow your own trail. There will be camps, 

battles, activities to try with Romans, Medieval, 

Tudor, English Civil War and Victorians 

many more. 


Edible Forest Festival 

Charnwood Forest Loughborough, LE12 

www.goleicestershire.com 

Enjoy amazing food and drink experiences 

in unique locations across Charnwood 

Forest. Enjoy time with the family at the 

Forest Food Adventures, take afternoon tea 

in the iconic Old John Tower at Bradgate 

Park, experience the unique Forest Pods, 

savour a forest inspired gourmet dining 

experience in a top-secret location and 

much, much more! 

10 Sep 

Small Space Day 

National Space Centre 

Leicester, LE4 5NS 

https://spacecentre.co.uk 

Combining stories, songs and trails, this 

is a fun and interactive way for young 

children to continue their early educational 

development. There is also the chance to 

see a special show featuring the planets, 

and even meet our own astronaut, George! 

The building and all activities are dedicated 

to our smallest visitors, so this is a great way 

to enjoy the National Space Centre, with 

lots of extra activities to keep young hands 

and minds busy. 

14 Sep - 18 Sep 

Ashby Statutes Fair 

Market Street and Brook 

Street Ashby de la Zouch, LE65 

www.nwleics.gov.uk 

Ashby Statutes is a travelling funfair, held 

every September. Instituted by Royal 

Statute, it was originally a hiring fair, where 

domestic servants and farmworkers would 

be hired for the year, now a mix of modern 

and traditional rides for all the family. 

14 Sep - 15 Sep 


De Montfort Hall Leicester, LE1 7RU 

www.demontforthall.co.uk 

Get a rare glimpse behind the scenes of 

one of East Midlands’ largest entertainment 

venues. Built in 1913 originally as a 

concert hall, you can join a walking tour of 

the workings of the Hall’s magnificent pipe 

organ, visit the dressing rooms used by the 

stars, step out onto the stage and learn 

about what goes on behind the scenes at 

this glorious venue. 

15 Sep 

Community Open Day 

Rainbows Hospice for Children and 

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Lancaster Academy 

“I am proud to be the Principal at The Lancaster Academy. We are part of the 

‘Learning without Limits’ Academy Trust whose aim is to enable students to 

‘grow, thrive and be visible’ in all aspects of personal and academic development. 

This a very exciting time to be joining us as we are making rapid progress on our 

journey of improvement. Welcoming girls through our doors for the first time 

ever, makes this a very important point in the history of Lancaster. Through drive 

and ambition, our aim is to transform Lancaster into a thriving and successful 

academy at the heart of the community; one to be proud of. We are proud of our 


very diverse ethnic, cultural and religious intake, which contributes to the ethos 

here, encapsulated in our vision for the school: ‘Pride in Lancaster.’ We expect 

every student to excel by attaching huge importance to developing the individual 

‘characteristics’ of Preparedness, Resilience, Integrity, Diversity and Enterprise. 

Every day is an open day at The Lancaster Academy. If you would like the 

opportunity to look round during the academy day, you will be warmly welcomed. 

Please make an appointment.” 

Anna Fisher, Principal. 


Young People Loughborough, LE11 2HS 

www.rainbows.co.uk 

This year’s Community Open Day promises 

to offer something for all the family, 

complete with kids’ activities, live music, 

craft stalls, a giant BBQ and lots of cake, 

as Rainbows once again opens its doors to 

the public. Explore our improved gardens - 

including a NEW music area. Oh and did we 

mention cake? 

Music in the Mead 


https://hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk 

FREE! Performing in the Bandstand, Tuxedo 

Junction, an award-winning Barbershop 

choir, perform a mix of contemporary song 

and traditional barbershop. 

Wildlife & History 

Hallgates Leicester, LE7 7HQ 


A Wildlife & History Walk of Swithland 

Wood; through this ancient woodland 

containing some of the best remaining examples 

of oak wood in Charnwood Forest. 

With rich and varied flora and fauna and 

also home to a diverse butterfly, moth and 

bird population. Learn about the historic 

Swithland slate quarries and how the Wood 

is managed today. 

Kids with cameras 

Calke Abbey DE73 7JF 


Come and join the photography team on 

a kid’s camera walk and have some fun 

looking for different views to photograph. 

Pick up some handy tips and tricks along 

the way. 

15 Sep - 16 Sep 

Belgrave Food & Garden Festival 

Belgrave Hall, Leicester, LE4 5 

www.leicester.gov.uk 

A showcase for local suppliers, Belgrave 

Food & Garden Festival invites you to enjoy 

our green spaces and celebrate tastes 

from around the world and closer to home. 

This year’s theme is ‘healthy for you and 

the environment’ and we will have a wide 

variety of stalls offering locally-produced 

foods, beverages and garden-related items 

for sale. 

15 Sep - 6 Oct 

Childrens’ Sewing Club 

Leicestershire Craft Centre Market 

Harborough, LE16 7NJ 


Aimed at beginner sewers aged 7-11, we 

undertake lots of different projects building 

up cutting and sewing skills along the way. 

Projects can include, soft toys, patchwork, 

applique and simple dressmaking. 

15 Sep - 4 Nov 

Hickman’s Insecta Extaodinaire 

Nuneaton Museum & Art Gallery CV11 

5TU 

www.nuneatonandbedworth.gov.uk 

Roll-up, roll-up! Welcome to ‘Hickman’s 

Insecta Extraordinaire’! This array of 

mind-bending prints inspired by the traditional 

Victorian flea circus is a must-see for 

curious minds and anyone with a taste for 

the wacky. So…if a picture of a frog being 

towed on a bike by a fly remotely tickles 

your fancy be sure to catch this all-round 

show-stopper! 

16 Sep 

Ashby Farmers Market 

North Street Car Park Ashby de la 

Zouch, LE65 1HU 

www.facebook.com/Ashby-de-la-Zouch- 

Farmers-Market 

A fun way to buy locally grown and produced 

goods. There is an excellent range 

of produce including beef, pork, lamb, local 

fruit, vegetables, speciality artisan cheeses, 

jams, honey, preserves, cakes, ice cream, 

pies, wine, beer, chocolates, soaps, plants 

and other luxury items. 

Coalville Colour Run 

Coalville Park LE67 3 

www.facebook.com/coalvillecolourrun 

Grab your family or running buddies 

and sign up to be a part of Coalville’s 

most colourful event! This is a fun event, 

incorporating a run (or walk) through our 

wonderful town, paint stations where you 

are sure to get covered in different colours 

of powder paint and then a grand finish at 

Coalville Park. 

Fire Station Open Days 

Hinckley Fire and Rescue Station LE10 1IL 

www.leicestershire-fire.gov.uk 

These hugely popular days feature a wide 

variety of events and activities and give you 

an opportunity to meet your local firefighters 

and see your local station. Their overall 

aim is to promote fire safety messages in 

an engaging way, by incorporating lots of 

fun activities for kids and adults including: 

Fire Engines, Smoke House Challenge, 

Specialist Appliances and Equipment, 

Rescue and Fire Demonstrations, Bouncy 

Castle, Meet the Search and Rescue Dogs, 

Stalls and Games, Food and Refreshments 

and lots more! 


Century Theatre Coalville, LE67 3LN 

www.centurytheatre.co.uk 


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Lionheart Academies Trust 

Lionheart Academies Trust has 

ambitious aims for their schools 

and the learners they work with. 

As a trust they support schools 

and communities by having the 

very highest standards of teaching 

and learning in positive and 

nurturing learning environments. 

With Beauchamp as lead school 

all Lionheart schools share their 

experience and skills, ensuring a 

consistent and constructive approach 

to teaching across all key stages. 

Across the trust they encourage the 

autonomy, ethos, and identity of each 

school; this means that the diversity 

of the communities they serve is fully 

represented, building on the needs 

and experiences of both learners and 

parents/carers. 

Learners, parents and carers can 

be confident that each school in the 

trust is focused on the academic 

and personal progress of every 

learner, this holistic approach is best 

for success in school and beyond 

as learners become happy, skilled, 

confident young people. They are 

proud of the achievements of their 

learners and proud of the role 

Lionheart takes in their journey. 

If you are interested in taking a place 

at a Lionheart school please visit 

lionhearttrust.org.uk 


Here at the Century Theatre we are throwing 

our doors open to anyone who would 

like to visit and learn more about the history 

of the theatre. We will be holding guided 

tours of the backstage area, See where 

Dame Judi Dench and Helen Mirren once 

trod the boards. 

Hinckley Classic Motorshow 


www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk 

FREE! More than 600 Classic vehicle 

owners from all over the Midlands filled 

Hinckley Town Centre on a Sunday last year 

to show off their beautiful and carefully restored 

machines to a crowd of some 17,000. 

Organised by the Hinckley BID - this year’s 

8th annual Hinckley Classic Motor Show will 

again comprise of cars, vans, motorbikes 

and scooters. 

22 Sep 

Old John Tower Tour 

Hunts Hill car park Newtown Linford, 

LE6 0AH 


Old John Tower & Natural History walk and 

tour; this unique tour offers a rare opportunity 

to see inside the Tower and enjoy the 

amazing panoramic views of Leicestershire. 

Learn about the windmill that previously 

stood on the hill and the legends associated 

with it and also the racecourse around 

the base of the hill. Limited spaces, booking 

essential. 

Rainbows Bubble Rush 

Abbey Park, Leicester, LE4 5AQ 

www.rainbows.co.uk 

The Bubble Rush is not your average 5k 

fun run. At every kilometre point there’ll 

be a bubble station where one of our 

high-powered foam cannons will be blowing 

out 30 cubic metres a minute of frothy 

colourful bubbles to make a 4ft bubble 

wall! You won’t want to miss this fantastic 

family-friendly 5K event. 

22 Sep - 23 Sep 

Trampoline and Tumbling British 

Championships 

Arena Birmingham B1 2AA 

www.british-gymnastics.org 

2018 has been a brilliant year so far for our 

gymnasts, with 13 major medals gained in 

the recent European Championships, so 

this is a fantastic opportunity to be wowed 

by first class performances from both our 

senior squad and our up-and-coming stars, 

guaranteeing to leave the crowds stunned 

Cavendish’s Horses 

Bolsover Castle Derbyshire, S44 6PR 

www.english-heritage.org.uk 

Witness expert horsemen in flamboyant 

17th century costume, training for art and 

battle to baroque music in spectacular 

surroundings. With their elegant Spanish 

Horses, the Atkinson Action Horses will 

amaze you with a demonstration of skilled 

horsemanship displaying the complicated 

movements. Suitable for all, perfect for 

families and those interested in horses.. 

23 Sep 

Charity Mixed Netball Tournament 

Catmose Sports Centre Oakham, LE15 

6RP 

www.rcnl.co.uk 

Rutland County Netball League are hosting 

a charity mixed netball tournament in aid 

of Scottys little Soldiers. £30 per team, 

payment with entry forms confirms your 

place. Raffle, childrens bouncy castle, all 

abilities welcome. 

Fire Station Open Days 

Loughborough Fire and Rescue Station 

LE11 3GE 

www.leicestershire-fire.gov.uk 

These hugely popular days feature a wide 

variety of events and activities and give you 

an opportunity to meet your local firefighters 

and see your local station. Their overall 

aim is to promote fire safety messages in an 

engaging way, by incorporating lots of fun 

activities for kids and adults including: Fire 

Engines, Smoke House Challenge, Specialist 

Appliances and Equipment, Rescue and 

Fire Demonstrations, Bouncy Castle, Meet 

the Search and Rescue Dogs, Stalls and 

Games, Food and Refreshments. 

Open Day at Shepshed Watermill 

Shepshed Watermill Loughborough, LE12 9RP 

www.shepshedwatermill.co.uk 

Special Open Day, come and view the 

historic mill dating back and recorded in the 

doomsday book 1080; what was it like to be 

a miller and find out how to work the wheel. 

MiniFest 

Stanford Hall Lutterworth, LE17 6DH 

https://britishminiclub.co.uk 

Join us for the last BMC event of the year 

with the largest gathering of both classic 

Mini’s & modern MiniI’s of the year. This is 

a fantastic show with everything for the 

Mini enthusiast with the live arena that 

always attracts the crowds for our sound off 

competitions. 

Vintage Fair & Dog Show 

Treetops Hospice Care DE72 3SS 

www.treetopshospice.org.uk 

Over 80 Vintage vehicles, as well as stalls 

and live music from the Cherrys, fun for the 

whole family young and old, with a “just for 

fun” Dog Show staring at 12 noon. Register 

your dog into the 8 categories £2 per dog 

per category. 

25 Sep 

Classic Car Meet 

Bosworth Water Park Nuneaton, 

CV13 6PD 

www.bosworthwatertrust.co.uk 

Come and join us for this family orientated 

evening, with over 150 classic, American 

and custom vehicles. 

25 Sep - 31 Oct 

The Beano Comic Art Exhibition 

Charnwood Museum Gallery Loughborough, 

LE11 3DU 

www.loogabarooga.co.uk 

This specially commissioned exhibition 

of Comic Art celebrates the most popular 

characters in the longest-running British 

children’s comic, including Dennis the 

Menace, the Bash Street Kids and Minnie 

the Minx – who have been familiar to generations 

of British schoolkids. 

26 Sep - 30 Sep 

Gravity Fields Festival 

various venues 

https://gravityfields.co.uk 

Gravity Fields is a festival of science, 

arts, heritage, music, drama and outdoor 

spectacular in and around Grantham to 

celebrate Sir Isaac Newton’s legacy. During 

the festival enjoy experts sharing their passion, 

expand your knowledge or walk in the 

footsteps of one of the greatest scientific 

minds, Sir Isaac Newton. 

28 Sep 

Xplorer ‘Maths Mayhem’ 

Hollycroft Park Hinckley, LE100BG 

www.hinckley-bosworth.gov.uk 

FREE! Fun orienteering challenge for the 

whole family. Meet at the bowling green 

entrance of Hollycroft Park. 

28 Sep - 30 Sep 



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Fullhurst Community College 

To be part of Fullhurst Community 

College is to transform lives. We are 

proud to serve a diverse community 

of over 1000 students, aged 11-16 

years, on our large site in south west 

Leicester and are oversubscribed 

each year. Over the next four years 

we will continue to expand to 

accommodate 1500 students. 

To facilitate this, a new £15 million 

build is being developed in 

conjunction with Leicester City 

Council on Ellesmere Road. 

We will be utilising these state of 

the art facilities, as a Key Stage 3 hub, 

from August 2019. 

Our priority is to provide the highest 

quality education for every student 

in a supportive and inspiring 

environment. It is our aim that 

students leave Fullhurst Community 

College as successful, confident 

and responsible young people 

equipped with academic qualifications 

as well as the personal and 

social skills to enable them make a 

positive contribution to society. 

We warmly invite you to attend our 

open evening on Thursday 20th 

September from 5pm-7.30pm to 

find out more. Should you require 

any further information or wish to 

arrange a visit, please do not hesitate 

to get in touch. 


BMX National Series 

Leicester Huncote Hornets BMX Racing 

Club LE9 3BN 

www.leicesterhuncotehornets.com 

BMXers competition welcomes Rounds 

10 & 11 of the 2018 British Cycling HSBC 

UK BMX National Series. Enjoy two days at 

Leicester Huncote Hornets for an epic two 

days of non-stop action and watch some of 

the nations best riders head to head. 

29 Sep 

Animal Encounters 

Cherry Lane - Glebe Countesthorpe, 

LE8 5QP 

www.cherry-lane.co.uk 

The whole family is welcome to enjoy 

our hands on educational fun experience, 

getting up close to many animals from tarantulas, 

snakes, lizards, tortoises, meerkats, 

raccons, foxes, skunks and more. We have 

four session times to choose from 11am, 

12.30pm, 2pm & 3.30pm with each session 

will last one hour and fifteen minutes. 

Leicestershire Primary Schools Cross 

Country 

Prestwold Hall Loughborough, LE12 5SQ 

funtorun.co.uk 

The biggest primary cross country league 

in the UK (and probably beyond)! We have 

races for all age groups from year 3 to year 

6 with separate races for boys and girls. 

Little Mess - Outer Space 

Thurmaston Old School Church and 

Community Centre Leicester LE4 8BD 

leicestershire-rutland.thelittlesensory.co 

Each month we deliver a different exciting 

theme for our Messy Play Events. All of our 

events are suitable for 6 months (or sitting 

un-aided) up to five years. We also have a 

crafts corner for older siblings up to the age 

of ten years. 

Baby & Children’s Market 

Rawlins Academy Loughborough, LE12 8DY 

www.babyandchildrensmarket.co.uk 

40 stalls of excellent quality nearly new and 

new baby & children’s items from birth to six 

years all under on roof! Great brands selling 

at bargain prices! 

29 Sep - 30 Sep 

Cavendish’s Horses 

Bolsover Castle Derbyshire, S44 6PR 

www.english-heritage.org.uk 

Witness expert horsemen in flamboyant 

17th century costume, training for art and 

battle to baroque music in spectacular 

surroundings. With their elegant Spanish 

Horses, the Atkinson Action Horses will 

amaze you with a demonstration of skilled 

horsemanship displaying the complicated 

movements. Suitable for all, perfect for 

families and those interested in horses. 

4 Oct - 7 Oct 

Autumn Steam Gala 

Great Central Railway PLC 

Loughborough, LE11 1RW 

www.gcrailway.co.uk 

Melton Food and Drink Festival 

The Cattle Market, Melton Mowbray, LE13 1JY 

www.goleicestershire.com 

Live demonstrations from professional 

chefs such as Rachel Green and Jo Pratt 

took place in the Food Theatre with expert 

butchers showing people how to carve and 

cook the best joints of meat, entertainment 

came from a gospel choir and ukulele 

band and there was a new, enlarged Kids 

Food Zone. 

Apple Weekend 

Lyveden PE8 5AT 


Join us for a celebration of our orchard 

and its produce. Take part in apple juicing 

sessions over the weekend and learn more 

about the heritage fruit varieties grown in 

our restored Elizabethan orchard. 

6 Oct 

Burghley at Twilight 

Burghley PE9 3JY 

www.burghley.co.uk 

Great houses like Burghley were built for 

entertaining and are often at their best 

just after the main visitors have left and 

the twilight seeps in through the windows 

which combined with the soft lighting of 

the artworks evokes the feeling of travelling 

back in time to when the House would have 

seen endless evenings of entertaining from 

supper parties to balls. 

6 Oct - 7 Oct 

Uppingham October Festival 

The Market Place Uppingham, LE15 9QH 

www.marketsquaregroup.co.uk 

October Festival, in the centre of town on 

the market place. Food, music, beer and 

cider festival together with some special 

seasonal activities and entertainments all 

contribute to this Autumnal celebration. 

7 Oct 

Autumn Birdwatch 

Barnsdale Gardens Oakham, LE15 8AH 

http://barnsdalegardens.co.uk 

Meet our bird-watching experts and take 

a twitcher’s tour of Barnsdale with Phil 

Rudkin; our 38 gardens provide a wide 

variety of habitats for wildlife and even the 

youngest visitor will be able to get a great 

view using our woodland webcam. Make 

a simple bird feeder to take home, so grab 

your binoculars - everyone is welcome, 

young and old! 

Apple Day 

Calke Abbey DE73 7JF 


Join us at one of our most popular events 

this autumn and celebrate the English 

apple. There will be juicing, tasting, games 

and apple advice, with something for all 

the family. A garden ticket is required for 

this event. 

Organising 

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Why not get it listed in the 

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Three cheers for amazing readers 

Reading – posters, signs, instructions, 

labels, magazines, books! The list 

seems endless and we get so much 

information through reading. Isn’t 

reading just great? 

Have you ever been so carried away 

in reading a really great book that 

time just flashed by? Imagine the joy 

of seeing your child fascinated by a 

fantastic fantasy, saucer-eyed by a 

mysterious myth, gripped by 

a horrific horror or blown away by 

a brilliant biography. 

The more your child reads, the better 

their writing will become. Books feed 

your child’s imagination. The greater 

the range of books that children 

reads, the more imaginative they will 

become. Thinking up ideas for their 

own stories will become easier. 

If your child struggles to read, at 

Kip McGrath we can help your 

child become a remarkable reader. 

Here at Kip McGrath, we can make 

a real difference to your child’s 

reading through our proven reading 

programme. We can also suggest 

reading books that your child might 

be happy to read! There are just so 

many to choose from! 

Reading accurately, speedily and 

with understanding is so important. 

Contact your local Kip McGrath Centre 

in Hinckley, Leicester South (Oadby) 

and Loughborough to book your Free 

Assessment. 

See our contact details below or go 

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Leicestershire Craft Centre Events 

Back to School 

MINI MAKERS (PRESCHOOLERS) 

Starts Fri 7th Sept for 

4 weeks After School 

ART CLUB (7-11YRS) 

Starts Tues 11th Sept for 4 weeks 

CHILDREN'S SATURDAY 

SEWING CLUB (AGE 11+) 

Starts 15th Sept for 4 weeks 

CHILDREN'S SATURDAY 

SEWING CLUB (AGE 7-11) 

Starts 15th Sept for 4 weeks 

October half term 

CRAZY COLLAGE (6+) 

Mon 15th Oct, 10.30-12.00 - £9 

LITTLE CRAFTERS (4-7YRS) 

Mon 15th Oct, 14.00-15.00 - £7 

AUTUMN NATURE CRAFTS (6+) 

Tues 16th Oct, 14.00-15.30 - £9 

SEW A CLOUD CUSHION (7+) 

Weds 17th Oct, 14.00-16.00 - £17 

LANTERN MAKING 

Thurs 18th Oct, 10.00-12.00 - £16 

HAND SEWN 

AUTUMN DECORATIONS (6+) 

Fri 19th Oct - 10.30-12.00 - £10 

SCRAPBOOKING (7+) 

Fri 19th Oct - 13.30-15.30 - £8 


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up by 8%. www.equazen.co.uk. 

Leicester Vocal Tech 

Book the ultimate singing-themed 

birthday party at Leicester Vocal 

Tech for the budding singer and their 

friends! Our Karaoke Birthday Bash 

party package is perfect for children 

and teenagers who love to sing and 

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entrance, your own performance 

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Choose from Silver, Gold or Platinum 

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We make it as easy as cake for you. 

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Belton House 

NG32 2LS 


The Greatest Showman 

7 Sept 

OPEN AIR SHOW: Pack up a picnic and 

enjoy this outdoor screening under 

the summer sky and stars on Belton’s 

Oval Lawn. Hugh Jackman tackles the 

legendary figure of P.T. Barnum in the 

mostly true tale of his life, brought to life 

with music! Please come prepared with 

appropriate clothing for the weather. 

Ghostbusters 

8 Sept 

OPEN AIR SHOW: ‘Who ya gonna call?’ 

Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd and Sigourney 

Weaver star in the classic ‘80s supernatural 

comedy. After the members of 

a team of scientists lose their cushy 

positions at a university in New York City, 

they decide to become ghostbusters 

to wage a high-tech battle with the 

supernatural. 

Curve 

Leicester, LE1 1SB 

www.curveonline.co.uk 

The Play That Goes Wrong 

3-8 Sept 

Fawlty Towers meets Noises Off in this 

multi award-winning smash hit comedy, 

the Cornley Polytechnic Drama Society 

are putting on a 1920s murder mystery, 

but as the title suggests, everything that 

can go wrong… does! Don’t miss this 

brilliantly funny comedy that’s guaranteed 

to leave you aching with laughter! 

Ages 8+ 

Little Baby Bum Live 

11-13 Sept 

Step into the magical and colourful 

world of Little Baby Bum. Join Mia, 

Jacus, Twinkle and their Nursery Rhyme 

friends at the world premiere of a brand 

new LIVE show. An online and digital TV 

sensation, Little Baby Bum is the world’s 

largest educational YouTube channel 

with over 21 million subscribers and 20 

billion views. 

De Montfort Hall 

Leicester, LE1 7RU 

www.demontforthall.co.uk 

Raiders Of The Lost Ark In 

Concert 

18 Sept 

The film that gave the world one of its 

greatest movie heroes, Indiana Jones, is 

back and better than ever before! Relive 

the magic on the silver screen with the 

original great adventure… Raiders of 

the Lost Ark… with John Williams’ epic 

score performed live to picture by a full 

symphony orchestra. 

Traditional Tales 

6 Oct 

Dress up as your favourite character 

from a fairy tale and come and enjoy this 

1 hour 15 minute session with storyteller 

and performer Lindsey Warnes Carroll. 

This interactive storytelling session is 

based on our best-loved fairy-tales, 

including Peter Pan - this year’s panto 

at De Montfort Hall and will include 

craft-making, actions and songs to 

accompany the stories. Most suited to 

children aged from three to eight years 

and their grown-ups. 

Derby Theatre 

Derby, DE1 2NF 

www.derbytheatre.co.uk 

Leaf 

15 Sept 

Join us as we tell the life story of a very 

special leaf in this warm, intimate and 

playful new piece for under 3s inspired 

by nature and the seasons. Framed 

within an evocative soundscape, this is 

the perfect introduction to theatre for 

the very young. Children will be invited 

onto the stage to play among the leaves 

and explore a landscape created by the 

changing seasons. 

Haymarket Theatre 

Leicester, LE1 3AF 

www.haytheatre.com 

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang 

11-15 Sept 

Leicester Amateur Operatic Society 

presents a fantastic musical adventure 

with an out-of-this-world car which flies 

through the air and sails the seas. Based 

on the beloved 1968 film of Ian Flem- 

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ing’s children’s book, and featuring an 

unforgettable score, Chitty Chitty Bang 

Bang is the perfect family musical that’s 

“Truly Scrumptious”! 

Leicester Estonian House 

Leicester, LE3 5RS 

https://ev100songanddance.estonians.co.uk 

Song and Dance Festival 

7-8 Sept 

The event brings together Estonian 

choirs and folk dance groups from 15 

European countries, performances 

will take the audience on a musical 

journey through the last 100 years of 

Estonian history - from the manifesto of 

independence in 1918, World War II and 

Soviet occupation when many Estonians 

fled to western Europe, through to the 

singing revolution and re-independence 

culminating in contemporary choir 

music. 

Loughborough Town Hall 

Loughborough, LE11 3EB 

www.loughboroughtownhall.co.uk 

Teletubbies Live 

7-8 Sept 

Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and 

Po in a show full of love and laughter 

as they explore the magical world of 

Teletubbyland. Look out for the Tubby 

Phone, Noo-Noo and Sun Baby in a fun, 

bright and safe world which captures 

young children’s imaginations. Join in 

and enjoy beloved features from the TV 

series along with brand new songs. 

Peppa Pig’s Adventure 

16-17 Oct 

Peppa Pig and friends are back in the 

brand new live show Peppa Pig’s Adventure! 

Join Peppa as she gets ready to go 

on an exciting camping trip to the woods 

with George and her school friends, 

including Pedro Pony, Suzy Sheep and 

Gerald Giraffe. With lunch-boxes packed 

and Daddy Pig driving the bus, Peppa 

and friends are excited about their outdoor 

adventure, full of games, laughter 

and live music! 

Melton Theatre 

Melton Mowbray, LE13 0HJ 

www.meltontheatre.co.uk 

West Side Story 

11-15 Sept 

Inspired by the timeless story of Romeo 

and Juliet, West Side Story takes Shakespeare’s 

star-crossed lovers and places 

them in the vibrant battleground of 

New York City’s West Side in the 1950’s. 

With soaring, sophisticated, and diverse 

melodies, energetic and athletic dance 

battles, and its remarkably salient social 

message; one of theatre’s most revolutionary 

and most loved treasures. 

Starlets School of Performing 

Arts 

29-30 Sept 

The Starlets are celebrating their 10th 

Anniversary in spectacular style, with a 

high energy showcase of all styles of 

dance! 

Nottingham Lakeside Arts 

Nottingham, NG7 2RD 

www.lakesidearts.org.uk 

Sleepyhead 

7 Oct 

It’s been a long day for Dad and he can 

hardly keep his eyes open. All he wants 

is for Baby to go to sleep so he can 

catch up on a little shut-eye too. Dad’s 

usually got some tricks up his sleeve 

to help send Baby off to the Land of 

Nod. But tonight, Baby has other ideas… 

let the fun and games begin! Plus, why 

not come along to our Mischief-Making 

Drama Workshop, 2-3pm? 

Stamford Theatre 

Stamford, PE9 2DL 

www.stamfordartscentre.com 

Jeeves and Wooster 

11-15 Sept 

Jeeves and Wooster in Perfect Nonsense 

Leave your troubles outside’ and 

relax into Wodehouse’s world of ridiculous 

problems and juvenile behaviour 

with the marvellous Jeeves ready, as 

ever, at the last possible moment, to 

solve all. Romp your way through Bertie’s 

usual, eccentric muddle of a life donning 

many guises to illustrate his tale. 

The Core at Corby Cube 

Corby, NN17 1QG 

www.thecorecorby.com 

Dinosaur World Live 

26-27 Sept 

Dare to experience the dangers and 

delights of Dinosaur World in this 

interactive new show for all the family. 

Grab your compass and join our intrepid 

explorer across unchartered territories to 

discover a pre-historic world of astonishing 

(and remarkably life-like) dinosaurs.A 

special meet and greet after the show 

offers all our brave explorers the chance 

to make a new dinosaur friend. 

The Little Theatre 

Leicester, LE1 6PW 

www.thelittletheatre.net 

Cats 

18-22 Sept 

From the company that performed 

the sold out run of Les Miserables in 

September 2017 you can now enjoy 

Andrew Lloyd Webber’s masterpiece, 

Cats. Based on ‘Old Possum’s Book 

Of Practical Cats’ by T.S.Eliot. Music by 

Andrew Lloyd Webber. 

The Y Theatre 

Leicester, LE1 6EY 

www.leicesterymca.co.uk/theatre 

Harry & Chris Save the World 

5 Oct 

Harry and Chris are the hottest comedy-rap-jazz 

duo out there. They might 

also be the only one. “A wonderful blend 

of infectious songs packed with sharp, 

clever wordplay... Harry and Chris’ family 

friendly set leaves the audience with a 

smile on their face and the catchy tunes 

stuck in their head for the rest of the 

day.” The Sunday Post. 

Frenzy Youth Theatre 

Come and join Frenzy Youth Theatre 

in September for the start of our 

new term! We are a dynamic theatre 

company with the emphasis on 

imagination and the power of play. Our 

classes allow youngsters to explore 

creatively in a non competitive 

environment whilst having lots 

and lots of fun! We offer Drama & 

The world-famous Philharmonia 

Orchestra, resident orchestra at De 

Montfort Hall, comes to Leicester 

this October and November with The 

Virtual Orchestra, a free experience 

for all the family that gives everyone 

the opportunity to experience a 

symphony orchestra up-close. 

The ISKCON Centre becomes 

home to a 10-room installation that 

showcases the internal workings of 

the Philharmonia as the orchestra 

performs Holst’s The Planets, and 

virtual reality headsets that transport 

you to a concert hall stage where you 

can see and hear the orchestra up 

close in 360-degree virtual reality. 

You can experience The Virtual 

Orchestra by booking onto a family 

workshop, a friendly bespoke session 

Storytelling for 22 months-3 years, 

Drama & Imaginative Play classes for 

ages 3-5 and Youth Theatre Sessions 

for ages 4-7, 8-12 & 13-18. Contact 

Frenzy today to book your trial - we 

look forward to welcoming you into 

the Frenzy Family! 

www.frenzyyouththeatre.co.uk 

Free Virtual Orchestra experience 

by Philharmonia Orchestra 

filled with fun hands-on activities for 

all ages including the opportunity 

to play along with the music in the 

orchestra’s percussion room. 

On 17 November the orchestra will 

perform a live family-friendly concert 

at Leicester’s Haymarket Theatre, 

conceived for audiences who have 

experienced The Virtual Orchestra. 

The concert is short, friendly and 

informal and presented by a specialist 

to guide you through the music, 

including the enchanting main theme 

to Harry Potter, music from Star Wars 

and excerpts from Holst’s The Planets. 

For more information and to book 

tickets for family workshops and for 

the live concert, visit 

philharmonia.co.uk/virtualorchestra 

or call 0800 652 6717. 

BOX OFFICE 


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Win a family ticket to watch the 

Philharmonia Orchestra! 

Saturday 17th November. 

Hear the Philharmonia Orchestra perform music from Harry 

Potter and Star Wars, live in Leicester’s Haymarket Theatre. 

For your chance to win, answer this question: 

Apart from music from Harry Potter and Star Wars, 

what other music will be performed by the Philharmonia 

at the concert? 

A) HOLST THE PLANETS B) BEETHOVEN SYMPHONY NO. 5 C) ABBA 

Closing date – 08/10/18 

Win a free 90 minute Family 

Adventure session! 

With 15 Acres to explore, a High Ropes course, Canoeing, 

Kayaking, Archery, Air Rifles & Bushcraft, there’s something 

for everyone. 


Which is the correct spelling of this popular high ropes 

activity? 

A) AREAL TREK B) AERIAL TREK C) AIREAL TREK D) AERIEL TREK 


To contact LOPC: phone: 0116 268 1426, visit www.lopc.co.uk or email: 

enquiries@lopc.co.uk 

WIN! 

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Win 4 tickets and 4 pairs 

of socks for a jump session! 

Located in the heart of Leicester (Leicester mercury 

building), our staff look forward to welcoming you to try out 

our state of the art trampoline facilities. 

Take a peek at our park at www.boosttrampolineparks.co.uk 


What type of animal is our mascot Bobby the Frog? 

A) AMPHIBIAN B) FISH C) BIRD 


Win a signed copy of Leicestershire 

Folk Tales for Children by Tom Phillips 

Everywhere has a story to tell. Every building, road, forest or 

field. Some are true, some, not so. These stories have been 

passed down through the ages so as we do not forget them, 

and now they are being passed on to you. These stories will 

open your eyes to the wonders of what lies just around the 

corner. You will become the keeper of these local tales. 

To be in with a chance to win just leave your details on 

our website following the link address at the top of our 

competition page. 


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