Hinckley

Orchid expert to give visitors gardening tips

Saturday, March 06, 2010

HINCKLEY: An orchid expert will be giving gardening tips to visitors at a garden centre.

Keith Bates, of Hinckley and District Orchid Society, will be at Woodlands Nursery and Garden Centre, Stapleton, on Saturday and Sunday, from 10am until 4pm. He will display 12...

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Easter concert

Thursday, March 04, 2010

An Easter concert is being planned by singers. The Hinckley Choral Union performance on Saturday, March 27, will be joined by soloists Katy Dent and...

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Helpers needed to deliver books

Wednesday, March 03, 2010

Volunteers are needed to deliver library books to people who cannot get out and about. Leicestershire's Home Library Service wants to recruit people...

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Get out into the garden

Tuesday, March 02, 2010

Top gardeners will be bringing their expertise to libraries to celebrate the coming of spring. Nick Hamilton, of Barnsdale Gardens, Rutland, will...

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Hopes for record turnout at Sport Relief event

Monday, March 01, 2010

Runners are being urged to join in a mile event for Sport Relief. The Hinckley and Bosworth Mile is being hosted by Hinckley United Football Club on...

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Fight to save popular centre

Fight to save popular centre

Saturday, February 27, 2010

Community centre users have pledged to fight spending cuts which have left the future of the venue in jeopardy. Westfield Community Centre, in...

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Valuation day to raise cash for heart charity

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

TV auctioneer Charles Hanson is supporting a heart charity by organising a fund-raising valuation day in Leicestershire. Hanson's Auctioneers and...

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Plea over carers

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

More than 220 people have signed a petition appealing for an improvement in conditions for people raising the children of family and friends. Hinckley...

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Nominations open for carnival queen

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Women are being invited to put themselves forward to become the next Hinckley Carnival Queen. A holiday will be on offer for the winner of the contest...

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Activities for mums

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Activity sessions are being put on to help new mums improve their fitness. The sessions in Hinckley are being run by independent midwife and mother...

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