Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Bulletin, summer 2025 (edition 98)

What's on

June

Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 

Bosfest – A big weekend of fun. Market Bosworth Country Park. A festival of live music, children’s activities and family entertainment, craft market, food fair, licensed bar and much, much more. Time: 10am to 9pm (Saturday) 10am-4pm (Sunday) Cost: free admission. Email info@bosworthfestival.co.uk  

Friday 27  

Hinckley Choral Union Summer Concert. United Reform Church, Hinckley, LE10 1NL. A concert of popular music for a summer evening. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: £8 (U16s free). Tickets are available at the door (hinckleychoralunion.co.uk)

Saturday 28 

Armed Forces Day, in the bandstand, Argents Mead, Hinckley. In partnership with the Hinckley combined Armed Forces and Veterans Community. A special service and parade will be held in Hinckley to enable people to show their support for the Armed Forces, all welcome. Time: 10am to 2pm. Service 11am. Includes display of military vehicles. Telephone: 01455 255856.  

The Rivals with Rain or Shine Theatre Company. The Parish Field, Park Street, Market Bosworth. A 17th Century comedy adventure by Richard Brinsley Sheridan. Time: Doors open at 6pm, play begins at 7pm and ends at 10:30pm. Cost: £16 (adults) £10 (children) £45 (family). Email: info@bosworthfestival.co.uk 

Sunday 29 

Hinckley’s Soap Box Derby. Castle Street, Hinckley. Fun, family event for teams and spectators alike. Comprising both a jump or a chicane, it is the driver’s choice as they steam down the 200m Castle Street hill cheered on by the crowds. Time: 11am to 2:30pm. Entry fee of £30 per soapbox. To register and for full details, visit Hinckley BID (hinckleybid.co.uk). Email: info@hinckleybid.co.uk or 01455 698494. Free to attend. 

Sunday Band Concert. Hollycroft Park, Hinckley. The Rontones are playing at the bandstand. Time: 3 to 5pm. Email: friendsofhollycroft@gmail.com. Free to attend, see page 10. 

July

Saturday 5  

Music in the Mead. Argents Mead, Hinckley. Jazzology: The Big Band - a band where there's no limit to numbers. Covering jazz hits in the Argents Mead bandstand. Time: 1 to 3pm. Contact: 01455 255856. Free to attend. 

Sutton Cheney Garden Fete. Ivy Lodge, Main Street, Sutton Cheney, CV13 0AG. Stalls, tea and cakes, BBQ and games all in a beautiful country garden. Free parking. Cost: £1 entry. Time: 2pm to 5pm. Contact: 07379244262 

Saturday 12 

Barwell by the Sea. Radford Park, Masefield Close, Barwell, LE9 8LF. Sand pit, fair rides, craft stalls and refreshments - fun for all the family. Time: 12 to 4pm. Free to attend. Email: assistantclerk@barwell-pc.gov.uk

Sunday 13 

Transport Gala. Market Bosworth Train Station. Alongside the full-size trains, you will find buses, lorries, classic cars, bikes and more. Free bus shuttle from surrounding areas. Trains will be in operation throughout the day (extra fare payable or purchase a combined ticket). Time: 10am to 3:30pm. Cost: Event only prices: Adult (£7), Concessions (£5), Family (£20) Children under three (Free). Event and train prices: Adult (£20), Concessions (£15), Family (£50) Children under three (free). For more information and to book tickets (battlefieldline.co.uk) or telephone: 01827 880754.

Sunday Band Concert. Hollycroft Park, Hinckley. Jones Jazz Orchestra are playing at the bandstand. Time: 3 to 5pm. Cost: Free. Contact: friendsofhollycroft@gmail.com - See p10. 

Monday 14 to Friday 8 August 

Open Exhibition: The Art of Music. Atkins Gallery at the Atkins Building. The Atkins Gallery Open Exhibition returns for 2025 with the theme ‘The Art of Music’. The exhibition will feature music inspired by works by local artists and local historical music stories. Time: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Look out for additional evening and weekend viewings on social media @atkinsbuilding Contact: info@atkinsbuilding.co.uk. Free to attend. 

Thursday 17 

Hinckley BID’s Vehicle Meet. Market Place, Hinckley. Anyone with a classic vehicle of any kind would be most welcome. Please spread the word to any enthusiast you may know. The entrance will be from Station Road. Time: 5 to 8:30pm, free to attend. Email: info@hinckley.co.uk or Tel. 01455 698494. 

Pathways Summer Hub. Pathways at Hinckley Baptist Church. Join us for a variety of free activities, arts, crafts, games and drama. The cafe is open for snacks, hot meals and drinks with good prices. Sharing God with the community: be loved, belong, believe. Time: 10am to 1pm. Cost: Free (food and drink not included). Telephone: 01455 890026 or email pathways@hinckleybaptist.com. 

Wednesday 23 

Hinckley BID’s Summer of Fun Seaside Fun. Market Place, Hinckley. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to make a seaside model to take home using eco-friendly materials. There will also be traditional Punch & Judy shows at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm. Time: 11am to 3pm. Free to attend. Email: info@hinckleybid.co.uk or telephone: 01455 698494. 

 Friday 25  

Hinckley Rock n Roll Club, Jive Nights. Wykin & District Social Club, Frederick Avenue, Hinckley LE10 0EX. It's a night of Rock n Roll music, Jive, Bop and Stroll dancing. With top DJs playing the best music. Time: Doors open 7:30pm, music played until 11pm. Cost: Admission is £5 per person. Optional Jive lesson 7:30-8:15pm, £5, bring a dance partner. Telephone: 07811 632779 or 01455 840052 or email: dandeatkins@yahoo.co.uk 

Saturday 26 

Music in the Mead. Argents Mead, Hinckley. Dean Thomas joins us again for another year at Music in the Mead, performing well-loved swing and jazz hits. Time: 1 to 3pm. Free to attend. Telephone: 01455 255856 

Friday 25 to Sunday 27  

Rail Ale Festival. Market Bosworth Station. Over sixty real ales and twenty ciders on offer. Join us at this year’s festival, held in co-operation with CAMRA (Hinckley & Bosworth Branch) in the Goods Shed and marquee at Market Bosworth Railway Station. There will be entertainment outside each day, with steam traction engines demonstrating the road transport of yesteryear. In the evening, why not enjoy your pint while listening to our live entertainment provided by Dr Busker (Friday and Saturday nights only). Time: Friday and Saturday (10am to 11:30pm), Sunday (10am to 4:30pm) For more information: Rail Ale Festival (battlefieldline.co.uk) or telephone: 01827 880754.

Sunday 27  

Sunday Band Concert. Hollycroft Park, Hinckley. High Pressure is playing at the bandstand as part of Friends of Hollycroft Park Sunday Band Concert series. Time: 3 to 5pm. Free to attend. Email: friendsofhollycroft@gmail.com

Monday 28 July 

Event days at Hinckley & District Museum, 30 Lower Bond Street. A series of events based around various themes throughout the summer. They will include the Stone Age, Romans, Tudors and Victorian Wash Day. More information (hinckleydistrictmuseum.org.uk) Time: 10am to 3:30pm. Cost: £4 for adults; £2 for children; Under fives go free. Contact: hinckleymuseum@hotmail.co.uk  

Wednesday 30 

Hinckley BID’s Summer of Fun. Emergency Services Day. The Crescent, Hinckley. Come along and meet the police and fire service, alongside other emergency services teams. Time: 11am to 3pm. Free to attend. Email info@hinckleybid.co.uk or telephone: 01455 698494. 

Tuesday 29 to Thursday 31 

Shilton by the Sea. Wood Street Park, Kings Walk, Earl Shilton, LE9 7NL. Family fun day with fair rides, giant sand pits, bungee trampolines, donkey rides, food stall, Punch and Judy and face painting. Time: 11am to 5pm every day. Free to attend, rides £1. Email: officeclerk@earlshiltontowncouncil.gov.uk

August

Saturday 2 and Sunday 3  

Feast Hinckley. Argent’s Mead, Hinckley. Your free entry food festival will feature over 45 street food vendors catering for all, along with live music and family fun. Check out Feast Hinckley’s Facebook page for all up-to-date information. Time: 10am to 5pm. Free to attend. Telephone: 01455 255833 

Monday 4 August 

Event days at Hinckley & District Museum, 30 Lower Bond Street. A series of events based around various themes throughout the summer. They will include the Stone Age, Romans, Tudors and Victorian Wash Day. More information (hinckleydistrictmuseum.org.uk). Time: 10am to 3:30pm. Cost: £4 for adults; £2 for children; under fives go free. Contact: hinckleymuseum@hotmail.co.uk   

Monday 4 to Wednesday 6 

Snap Dragon Child’s Festival. Argent’s Mead, Hinckley. Three fun-filled days of activities for all the family, the event is free to attend, although there may be a small charge for some activities. Time: 11am to 3pm. Cost: free.  Telephone: 01455 255893. See page 11. 

Monday 4 to Friday 22 

Summer Club. Green Towers, Richmond Road, Hinckley. The Summer Club runs weekdays from Monday 4 August to Friday 22 August. Various activities, including breakfast and lunch are provided. Time: 9am to 12pm. Cost: £2 for Members; £4 for non-members or free for HAF code (per session). Telephone: 01455 230648 or Email: office@greentowers.co.uk  

Friday 8  

Hinckley Rock 'n' Roll Club, Jive Nights. Wykin & District Social Club, Frederick Avenue, Hinckley LE10 0EX. It's a night of Rock 'n' Roll music, Jive, Bop and Stroll dancing. With top DJs playing the best music. Time: Doors open 7:30pm, music played until 11pm. Cost: Admission is £5 per person. Optional Jive lesson 7:30 to 8:15pm, £5, bring a dance partner. Contact: 07811 632779 or 01455 840052 or email: dandeatkins@yahoo.co.uk

Saturday 9  

Summer Fayre. Green Towers, Richmond Road, Hinckley. Climbing wall, bouncy castles, roller skating, craft stalls, face painting, hot and cold food and drinks and lots more. Time: 12pm to 3pm. Cost: £1 entry for adults. Telephone: 01455 230648 or email: office@greentowers.co.uk

Saturday 9 August  

Cadeby Fete and fun dog show, Market Bosworth Rugby Football Club, Cadeby Lane, CV13 0BA. Time: from 2pm. Cost: £1 entry for adults. 

Saturday 9 and Sunday 10  

Models Weekend 2025. Market Bosworth Station. Join us for an impressive display of model railways from N to 7 ¼" scale, a variety of trade stands and the latest models on show from Bachmann Europe. Refreshments available, heritage bus links from Hinckley and Nuneaton and full-size trains running all weekend. Time: 10am to 4:30pm. Cost: Varying prices occur over the weekend for admission and travel prices. More information: Models Weekend 2025 (battlefieldline.co.uk) to find out more, or telephone: 01827 880754.

Monday 11 August 

Event days at Hinckley & District Museum, 30 Lower Bond Street. A series of events based around various themes throughout the summer. They will include the Stone Age, Romans, Tudors and Victorian Wash Day. More information (hinckleydistrictmuseum.org.uk). Time: 10am to 3:30pm. Cost: £4 for adults; £2 for children; under fives go free. Contact: hinckleymuseum@hotmail.co.uk

Wednesday 13 

Hinckley BID’s Summer of Fun. A Bike Spectacular. Argent’s Mead, Hinckley. BMXtras will provide BMX bike stunt shows in Argents Mead at 11am, 12pm, 1pm and 2pm. Northside Bikes will provide a bike maintenance workshop and Active Hinckley will be there providing balance bikes for younger children to have a go. Time: 11am to 3pm. Free to attend. Email: info@hinckleybid.co.uk or telephone: 01455 698494.  

Saturday 16 

Burbage Gardening Club 77th Annual Open Show. Hastings High School, St Catherine’s Close, Burbage, LE10 2QE. Over 100 classes and schedules will be available from the end of June. Entries may be made from 8am to 11:45am. Bar and refreshments available. Time: Show reopens for public viewing from 4:30pm. Entry is free; however, donations will be collected for our charity of the year, Hinckley Homeless Group. More information on Burbage Gardening Club (bgclub.uk) or email: showmanager@bgclub.uk

Music in the Mead. Argent’s Mead, Hinckley. Sam Southall returns to perform a range of favourite tunes. Time: 1pm to 3pm. Free to attend. Telephone: 01455 255856. 

Monday 18 August 

Event days at Hinckley & District Museum, 30 Lower Bond Street. A series of events based around various themes throughout the summer. They will include the Stone Age, Romans, Tudors and Victorian Wash Day. More information (hinckleydistrictmuseum.org.uk). Time: 10am to 3:30pm. Cost: £4 for adults; £2 for children; Under fives go free. Contact: hinckleymuseum@hotmail.co.uk

Monday 18 to Friday 29 

Earl Shilton Camera Club Exhibition. Atkins Gallery at the Atkins Building. Earl Shilton Camera Club present their 2025 exhibition with a full members’ showcase. The club has members ranging from beginners to experienced photographers with the common aim of improving all members’ skills and sharing knowledge. Free to attend. Time: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Evening event Wednesday 27 August 7 to 9pm. Look out for additional evenings and weekend viewings on social media @atkinsbuilding. Email: info@atkinsbuilding.co.uk

Wednesday 20 

Hinckley BID’s Summer of Fun. All Stars Show. Argent’s Mead, Hinckley. Celebrate the talents of children in the local community. Working with a variety of music, dance and performing arts schools, there will be different areas across Argents Mead to showcase live performances. All the entertainment is free to watch and children will get the chance to have a go and join in the fun. Time: 11am to 3pm. Free to attend. Email: info@hinckleybid.co.uk or telephone: 01455 698494 

Saturday 23  

Pride in the Park. Hollycroft Park, Hinckley. Join for a day of joy, unity, and acceptance, a vibrant celebration that transcends boundaries and shapes a brighter, more inclusive future. Free to attend. Time: 12:30 to 6pm. Email: events@hinckleypride.co.uk   

Friday 29  

Hinckley Rock 'n' Roll Club, Jive Nights. Wykin & District Social Club, Frederick Avenue, Hinckley LE10 0EX. It's a night of Rock 'n' Roll music, Jive, Bop and Stroll dancing. With top DJs playing the best music. Time: Doors open 7:30pm, music played until 11pm. Cost: Admission is £5 per person. Optional Jive lesson 7.30 to 8.15pm, £5, bring a dance partner. Contact: 07811 632779 or 01455 840052 or email: dandeatkins@yahoo.co.uk 

Saturday 30  

Music in the Mead. Argent’s Mead, Hinckley. Duo, Ukulele Boxvox will be performing in Argent's Mead putting their own twist on modern classics. Time: 1pm to 3pm. Free to attend. Telephone: 01455 255856. 

Carlton Village Fete and Horticultural Show. The Rectory, Congerstone Lane, Carlton, CV13 0BU. A day filled with fun for all the family. Free to attend. Email: sally.frazer@hotmail.com  

Sunday 31  

Sunday Band Concert. Hollycroft Park, Hinckley. Take It From The Top is playing at the bandstand as part of Friends of Hollycroft Park Sunday band concert series. Time: 3 to 5pm. Free to attend. Contact: friendsofhollycroft@gmail.com   

September 

Wednesday 3  

SMARTS (St. Mary's Arts) Lunchtime Concert. St. Mary’s Church, Church Walk, Hinckley, LE10 1DW. The King & Rackham Duo - David King (Piano) and Andrew Rackham (Violin). A concert of light classical music including some popular music to suit all musical tastes. Time: 1 to 1:45pm. Cost: £4.50 (adults) £1 (children and students). Tickets available to purchase at the door. Email: philip.worely@virginmedia.com or telephone: 01455 846215.  

Saturday 6 

Earl Shilton Town Show. Age UK Building, Kings Walk, Earl Shilton, LE9 7NL. The town show with live music and cream teas can also be purchased. Time: Entries from 11am-12pm. Open to the public from 1pm to 4pm. Cost: 20p per entry into the town show. Email: officeclerk@earlshiltontowncouncil.gov.uk

Music in the Mead. Argent’s Mead, Hinckley. The fabulous Julie Sings performs in the penultimate Music in the Mead of the year. Time: 1pm to 3pm. Free to attend. Telephone: 01455 255856.

Sunday 7  

Burbage Common Open Day. Burbage Common. The annual event returns and will be held in the area around the visitor centre at the Leicester Road entrance. A large marquee will play host to a range of stalls including craft stalls, charity stalls and local and national environmental charities. Time: 10:30am to 4:30pm. Admission is free, there may be small charges for activities. Telephone: 01455 238141.

Brass on the Grass. Kirkby Park, Barwell, LE9 8FR. Barwell’s annual Brass on the Grass concert returns with a fun afternoon of music supplied by a local band. Free to attend. Time: 2pm to 4pm. Contact: assistantclerk@barwell-pc.gov.uk

Monday 8 to Friday 26 

Fully Fashioned Memories Exhibition. Atkins Gallery, Atkins Building, Hinckley. This exhibition celebrates the everyday factory worker at work and play from the Atkin’s Building’s factory days with objects, photos and stories from 1960s to 2002. Part of Heritage Open Days. Free to attend. Time: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Look out for additional evening and weekend viewings on social media @atkinsbuilding Email: info@atkinsbuilding.co.uk

VE AND VJ 80th Anniversary Exhibition. Atkins Gallery, Atkins Building, Hinckley. A collaboration exhibition with Hinckley & District Museum with the aim of highlighting local connections to the two celebrations of VE and VJ day on their 80th anniversary. Free to attend. Time: 9am to 5pm, Monday to Friday. Look out for additional evening and weekend viewings on social media @atkinsbuilding Email: info@atkinsbuilding.co.uk

Friday 12 to Sunday 21 

Heritage Weekends. Hinckley Town Centre. History enthusiasts and families are once again invited to a series of Heritage Open Days across the borough this September. With open days provided by the Atkins Building, Hinckley & District Museum and there will be medieval activities on offer in Argent’s Mead on Saturday 13 September for all to have a go. Time: 10am to 5pm. Free to attend. Telephone: 01455 255755. Follow the council’s social media for further information. 

Friday 12  

Hinckley Rock 'n' Roll Club, Jive Nights. Wykin & District Social Club, Frederick Avenue, Hinckley LE10 0EX. It's a night of Rock 'n' Roll music, Jive, Bop and Stroll dancing. With top DJs playing the best music. Time: Doors open 7:30pm, music played until 11pm. Cost: Admission is £5 per person. Optional Jive lesson 7:30 to 8:15pm, £5, bring a dance partner. Contact: 07811 632779 or 01455 840052 or email: dandeatkins@yahoo.co.uk 

Saturday 13 

Atkins Heritage Tour. Tour starts at Hinckley & District Museum. Historic Hinckley buildings walking tour. These building all have a connection to the notable Atkins hosiery family. Part of Heritage Open Days 2025. Free to attend. To book on this tour, email: info@atkinsbuilding.co.uk  

Fish and Chip Special. Shackerstone Station. Enjoy the nation’s favourite dish whilst riding through Leicestershire’s countryside. Choice of Fish, sausage, vegan pie and chips, includes ice cream dessert. Drinks are sold separately. Tickets are also valid for all day travel prior to the evening special. Time: 5:30 to 9:30pm (train departs station at 5:45pm). Cost: Adults (£30), Concessions (£25). Further information and book (battlefieldline.co.uk) or telephone: 01827 880754.

Sunday 14  

Ploughman's Luncheon Train. Shackerstone Station. A hearty ploughman's lunch served on board our heritage coaches whilst rolling through the Leicestershire countryside. Vegan option now available, includes complimentary drink (some exceptions apply). Ticket is also valid for all day travel prior to, and after the Ploughman's train departure. Time: 12:15 to 2:30pm (train departing at 12:30pm from Shackerstone Station). Cost: Adult (£30), concessions (£25). Concession rate applies for children (aged three to 15), seniors (65+) and registered carers (evidence required). Further information and book (battlefieldline.co.uk) or telephone: 01827 880754.
 
Sunday Band Concert. Hollycroft Park, Hinckley. JCC Alumni is playing at the bandstand as part of the Friends of Hollycroft park Sunday Band concerts. Time: 3 to 5pm. Free to attend. Contact: friendsofhollycroft@gmail.com  

Saturday 20 and Sunday 21

Bosworth Link’s Archeological Weekend. Congerstone village. Twenty archeological test pits will be excavated this year, and this is your last opportunity to take part in this fascinating project. All ages are welcome, however under 18’s must be accompanied by an adult. Full training will be provided as will all equipment, plus tea on the Sunday. Contact Gemma Tallis on 07974205584 or email: gemma@marketbosworthsociety.com 

Saturday 20 

Music in the Mead. Argent’s Mead, Hinckley. To round off the Music in the Mead season, local band 'Take It From the Top' will be performing their favourites under the bandstand. Time: 1 to 3pm. Cost: Free to attend. Telephone: 01455 255856. 

Sunday 21 

Hinckley BID’s 14th Annual Motor Show. Hinckley Town Centre. All Classic Vehicles (pre-2000 registration) and Vehicles of Special Interest are welcome. Over 800 owners from all over the Midlands and beyond filled Hinckley Town Centre and Argents Mead at the show last year. Look forward to a festival atmosphere with live music and entertainment for children, making it a fantastic day out for all the family. Many of the town’s cafes, bars and shops will be open for your enjoyment too. Time: 10am to 4pm. Free to attend. Email: info@hinckleybid.co.uk or telephone: 01455 698494.

Sunday Band Concert. Hollycroft Park, Hinckley. Sunday Band Concert, organised by Friends of Hollycroft Park and featuring Enderby Wind Band at the bandstand. Time: 3 to 5pm. Free to attend. Email: friendsofhollycroft@gmail.com

Friday 26 

Hinckley Rock 'n' Roll Club, Jive Nights. Wykin & District Social Club, Frederick Avenue, Hinckley LE10 0EX. It's a night of Rock 'n' Roll music, Jive, Bop and Stroll dancing. With top DJs playing the best music. Time: Doors open 7:30pm, music played until 11pm. Cost: Admission is £5 per person. Optional Jive lesson 7:30 to 8:15pm, £5, bring a dance partner. Contact: 07811 632779 or 01455 840052 or email: dandeatkins@yahoo.co.uk 

Saturday 27 & Sunday 28  

Open Art Exhibition. Dixie Grammar School, Station Road, Market Bosworth, CV13 0LE. Celebrating local artistic talent with a musically accompanied exhibition in the Dixie Hall. Visit the website to download an entry form and for more information on event timings and prices (bosworthfestival.co.uk) or email: info@bosworthfestival.co.uk 

Additional information

Hinckley & District Museum, 30 Lower Bond Street, Hinckley.  

Museum, garden and tearoom are open until Monday 27 October. Open Saturdays and Mondays. Time: 10am to 3:30pm. Admission: Adults: £4, children: £1 (under fives free). Summer school holiday event days: Children: £2. Email: hinckleymuseum@hotmail.co.uk   

Burbage Gardening Club 

A friendly group of gardening enthusiasts based in Burbage Leicestershire who meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7:30pm for 7:45pm at Burbage Constitutional Club, 64 Church Street, Burbage, LE10 2DE and welcome new members. All welcome, for more information on Burbage Gardening Club (bgclub.uk) or email: info@bgclub.uk   

The George Ward Centre, Barwell

• Mondays: Yoga/Weight Class (10am), Table Tennis (3:45pm), Yoga (6:30pm), Clubbercise (6:15pm, 7:15pm) 
• Tuesdays: AFC Barwell (5pm), Slimming World (5pm), Tai Chi (7pm) 
• Wednesdays: Mum's and Tots (9am), Slimming World (9am), Pilates (6:30pm), Yoga (6:30pm), Clubbercise (7:15pm) 
• Thursdays: Steady Steps (10am), Table Tennis (7pm), Speaker's Club (fortnightly, 7pm) 

Why not pop into the centre's cafe for a cuppa and a chat? We have a range of reasonably priced hot and cold drinks and snacks. 

The George Ward Centre's ‘Tots Time play group’ runs weekly on Wednesdays. Time: 9am to 11am. Cost: £2 adults, 50p per child, which includes unlimited tea, coffee and juice, biscuits, pastries, and fruit. There are lots of toys for your little ones to play with from birth upwards and clothes and toy giveaways. We encourage expectant mums to come along, as we do dads and the wider family.  

Our Hall is available for hire for children's parties, for reasonable prices. 

Call us or pop in for details.  

For more information, telephone: 01455 847410 or find the Centre online and on Facebook and X (Twitter). 

Hinckley Probus, All Pals (and Gals) Together 

It is difficult in these stressful times to unwind and just enjoy life in the company of friends with the same tastes and opinions. Hinckley Probus meets on the first Monday of every month at 10:30am to talk about shared and local interest, there is the opportunity to stay for lunch after. Meetings take place at the Barwell Indoor Bowling Club, 90 Kirby Road, Barwell, LE9 8FQ.  

Contact David Fell on 07927 630600 or email: davidfell@gmail.com

Hinckley & District Parkinson’s Group 

The Hinckley Group in support of people with Parkinson’s Disease, their families and carers. Some of those who attend have been newly diagnosed while others have had the condition for many years. It is a useful way of sharing information and support.  

The monthly meetings continue throughout the summer on the second Sunday of every month at 2:30pm. At the Mary Forryan Centre, LE10 1LW. Other activities include: 

• ‘Get Active’ held on Tuesdays at 2:30pm at the St. Francis Centre, LE10 0EQ
• ‘Movement to Music’ held on Fridays at 2:15pm at Elmesthorpe Village Hall LE9 7SP
• ‘Singing for Fun’ held on Fridays at 4pm at Elmesthorpe Village Hall LE9 7SP

Carers Group on the third Tuesday of every month at 2:30pm at St Francis Centre, LE10 0EQ. 

Indoor Bowling at Barwell Bowls Club on the fourth Wednesday of each month.  

Parkinson’s Drop-in Cafe at Gates Garden Centre, Stapleton, LE9 8JE on the third Monday of every month from 2 to 4pm.  

Contact Janet Kavanagh on 07932 615233 for any queries. 

Regular ‘Friends of Hollycroft Park’ activities at Hollycroft Park, Hinckley 

Community Café is open the first and third Wednesday of every month from 10am to 1pm, from Wednesday 1 February and runs all year. Volunteer gardening closes in November and reopens on the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 12pm from April each year. For more information about Friends of Hollycroft Park (hollycroftpark.wordpress.com) or email: friendsofhollycroftpark@gmail.com

Veterans Coffee Morning, The Green Rooms  

Are you a former armed forces veteran? Would you like to meet fellow vets in the area? If the answer is yes, then please join us every second Wednesday of the month at the Green Rooms Masonic Hall on St Mary’s Road, Hinckley. Come and have a natter, accompanied by tea, coffee, biscuits and cakes with the occasional special guest, entertainment, alongside a raffle. The coffee morning runs from 10am to 12pm, offering advice and support throughout the duration of the morning. Your families and carers are also welcome. If you would like any more information, please contact Hinckley & Bosworth’s Cultural Services Department on Telephone: 01455 255856. 

St Francis Community Centre, Tudor Road, Hinckley, LE10 0EQ 

Weekly group meetings take place at the centre which include:

• Free Coffee morning with light bites and free Wi-Fi. Tuesdays 9:30am to 12pm
• Lunch Club Social (Booking required). Wednesdays 10am to 1pm
• Friendship Café. Serving hot and cold food. Thursdays 10am to 12pm 

Telephone: 01455 617185 for more information.

C.A.R.S (Cancer Active Recovery Support), Hinckley, Hope Community Church, Deveron Way, Hinckley, LE10 0XD.  

At C.A.R.S., we are dedicated to supporting people living with cancer and their families across the county. Our friendly monthly hubs offer a welcoming space where you can drop in to connect with others, access trusted information and take part in activities designed to support your well-being. 

Join us on the 1st Monday of every month, 10am to 12pm. 

Pathways Computer Club Hinckley Baptist Church's Community Centre, Baptist Walk, Hinckley LE10 1PR.  

Teaching is on a one-to-one basis. Subjects covered in lessons include ancestry and family tree, photo editing, slide-show production, Microsoft Office (Word/Excel/PowerPoint) and file management, or if there is anything you wish to learn within IT we’ll be able to accommodate. You can bring your own laptop or tablet or use the desktop computers provided. The Pathways Café serves a range of refreshments before and after the lesson. Cost: £41 per term (approximately 10 lessons) Every Thursday 9am to 10am; 10:30am to 11:30am; 12pm to 1pm. Booking is essential. Contact Pathways via the website (pathwayscomputerclub.uk) or telephone: 01455 890026 or by email enquiries@pathwayscomputerclub.uk

Pathways at Hinckley Baptist Church, Baptist Walk, Hinckley, LE10 1PR 

• Mondays: Shaun’s Space, 11am to 1pm, free including hot and cold drinks. Selection of cold food and board games. Come and spend time in a safe place
• Tuesdays: Cornerstone Lunch Club, 12:30 to 2pm. Two-course meal, hot drink and entertainment for £7. All are welcome. Telephone: 01455 890026 to book a place (by noon on Mondays)
• Wednesdays: Friendly Brunch 11am to 1pm. Free breakfast cobs and hot drinks. A safe space to relax and chat

Email pathways@hinckleybaptist.com or telephone: 01455 890026.  

Last updated: 19/06/2025 16:21