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Whitwick u3a General Meeting
When 16th October, 2.00pm
The October General Meeting of the Whitwick and District u3a will be on Friday 16th October 2026 – commencing 2.00pm at Whitwick Methodist Church, 10 Hall Lane, Coalville, LE67 5FD (Whitwick end of Hall Lane) This month’s talk is by Michael Lidwell, the Whitwick and Coalville Leisure Centre Activity and Wellbeing Manager Michael will speak about what the leisure centre can offer each and every one of us. The u3a is aimed at people who are no longer in full time employment or raising a family. It is about having fun and socialising by meeting new people with a common...
Halloween History Hunt
When 17th October - 25th October, 10am - 5pm
Search the site for ten Halloween traditions and learn the history behind them £3 per sheet, pick one up from the Ticket Office or Shop
Creepy Costumes Hunt
When 22nd October - 25th October, 10:30 am - 4:30pm
Ten local children are having a spook-tacular Halloween party. Can you help us round them all up so that we can judge their fancy dress competition? £3 per sheet, pick one up from the hut
Little Horrors' Mash
When 24th October, 4pm - 6pm
Join us for a frightfully fun Halloween disco & Fancy Dress Competition for little monsters aged 3-9 yrs old! This event is suitable for 3-9 years old but older children are always welcome. Cost: £5 per child*. Adults and under 3s go free with a paying child. *All children must be accompanied by an Adult.
Melbourne Marksmen Airgun Only Collectors Fayre
When 25th October, 10am to 2pm
The UK's Largest Airgun Only Collectors Fayre at Melbourne Assembly Rooms DE73 8GJ Sunday October 25th 2026, 10am to 2pm Admission £3 Over 30 stalls to view Refreshments available
Cardiac Research
When 28th October, 7:00pm
Breedon on the Hill WI welcomes guest speaker Prof. Gavin Murphy who is an academic cardiac surgeon at the University of Leicester. He is the Director of the Leicester Clinical Trials Unit (LCTU) and Cardiothoracic Surgery Lead for the Royal College of Surgeons of England Clinical Trials Initiative. In 2012 he was appointed the British Heart Foundation Chair of Cardiac Surgery at the University of Leicester. Prof. Murphy will discuss cardiovascular research and how it improves the lives of patients suffering with heart failure. 7pm for tea & coffee for a 7:30pm start at Breedon Parish Hall, Priory Close, Breedon-on-the-Hill...
Ashby Film Night, The Christophers
When 28th October, Doors open 18.45 film 19.15
Wednesday 28th October Ashby Film Nights – The Christophers “Incredibly funny”, “distinctly wonderful”, just some of the accolades this film has received along with praise for its sharp writing and stellar lead performances. Sir Ian Mckellen is superb as the grumpy aging artist and Michaela Coel is on top form as the hard-up art-restorer hired by his children to gain access to his lost paintings which they hope will secure their inheritance. Showing at Ashby School Theatre, Nottingham Road, LE65 1DT. Tickets £6 on the door. Free onsite parking. Doors open 6.45. Film starts 7.15.
Witchcraft in Leicestershire
When 1st November, 2.30 - 3.30
Join one of Bosworth Battlefield’s Guides for a fascinating talk about the women accused of witchcraft in 17th Century Leicestershire. Focusing on the Flowers family of Belvoir and those involved in the Husbands Bosworth witch trials, the talk will also explore the lives of Elizabeth Woodville and Black Annis, as well as one of the last witch trials in England. £6 per person, pre-booking essential.
Wildegoose Nursery - Over The Years & Through The Seasons
When 10th November, 7.30pm - 9.30pm approx.
Jack and Laura Wilgoss run a small independent nursery and garden housed within the old brick walls of a former kitchen garden, nestled in the beautiful Shropshire Hills. They started as specialist growers of hardy perennial viola but their range now encompasses many flowering perennials and grasses. Jack will be joining us to tell us the story of the nursery. All welcome, please come along!
Christmas Gift Fair
When 14th November - 22nd November, Friday 9am - 5.30pm - Saturday 9am - 5pm & Sunday 10am - 4pm
Join us for our annual Christmas Gift Fairs We have sourced over 70 stalls, over two weekends, selling a range of beautiful Christmas gifts - you will be sure to find something to stuff those stockings! We're offering FREE parking and FREE entry to our fair! Dates for your diary, don't miss out! Saturday November 14th & Sunday November 15th and Friday November 20th, Saturday November 21st and Sunday November 22nd
Christmas Grotto
When 21st November - 24th December, See Online for full dates and times
A magical journey awaits you starting in the Arctic for a Snowball Adventure with the Snow Elves. Then step into Mrs Claus' crafting shed for a fun-filled activity before a meet and greet with the man himself... Santa! Receive a special present from the Elves workshop to take home, and there's even something for a adults too! This is a multi-room Christmas experience to fill you with festive joy!
Christmas Fair
When 21st November, 10am - 4pm
Join us this festive season for our wonderful Christmas market. We’ll have your Christmas gift shopping sorted in no time with a range of artisan, boutique style homeware, gift, and handmade craft stalls. There’ll be stalls located in in the Heritage Room, Cabins, Ambion Marquee, and around site. Also on site: Can you find the six elves hidden around the Fair? There will be free children’s colouring in the Bosworth Discovery Zone. There will also be a guided walk at 11.30am, more information for this can be found on our what’s on page! Admission to Fair is FREE (car park...
