Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Bulletin, autumn 2025 (edition 99)

Kids snap to it at family festival

The ever-popular Snap Dragon Children and Families Festival returned to Argents Mead during the first week of August, delighting local families with three vibrant, fun-filled days of activities and entertainment.

The festival started on Monday with a musical mash up range of themed activities, Tuesday saw Active Hinckley & Bosworth host Let’s Get Moving and Wednesday, National Play Day was all about the importance of play.
 
Each day, children enjoyed playing in a giant sand pit, arts and crafts by the United Reformed Church, role play activities, garden games, local radio station Fosse 107 put on a fun Snappy disco, and children and families enjoyed a range of different demonstrations from drumming by BeatFeet, kickboxing by Spartans Kickboxing Academy and John Potter’s Knight School.

For children and families who had sensory requirements there was a calm corner, offering a relaxing atmosphere and sensory aids.

There was the traditional mascot tug of war competition featuring Filbert the Fox, musical performances from the Lee Academy of Dance and Drama, Grays Drama Academy also performed with the opportunity to meet and greet their real-life princesses and Tom the Tale Teller spun his tales of myth, magic and adventure.

Plus, for the first time Hinckley BID hosted a fancy dress swap shop, which was so successful the initiative continued throughout the summer at the Britannia Centre.

Deputy Leader Cllr Mark Bools said: “It was wonderful to see so many smiling faces at Snap Dragon this year. A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us, from Leicestershire Fire and Rescue, Hinckley Police to Leicestershire Pickleball plus the many others. We hope everyone had an amazing time and created some unforgettable memories.

“A big thank you to the organisers who made this event such a success. The weather was mixed, but that didn't stop the fun. We’re already looking forward to bringing the magic back next year.”

Feast serves up a great weekend

Feast Hinckley made a vibrant return to Argents Mead on 2 and 3 August, bringing together over 50 food and drink vendors offering a delicious mix of national and international flavours.

Visitors were treated to live performances from Okapi, Julie Sings, Richie Phillips, and the Central Midlands Rock Choir, creating a lively atmosphere throughout the weekend. Families enjoyed a 120-foot inflatable assault course, a sandpit for younger children, and a variety of fun activities across the park. Local radio station Fosse 107 kept the energy high with music and entertainment.

Cllr Mark Bools, Deputy Leader of the Borough Council, said: “We were delighted to welcome back Feast Hinckley for its most successful year yet. Thousands of visitors enjoyed fantastic food, music, and family fun. We’re already looking forward to next year’s event!”

To see more highlights and stay updated, follow Feast Hinckley on Facebook.

Save the Date: Festive Feast and Craft Market returns on Sunday 14 December - mark your calendar!

What's on

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: 1-1:45pm. Cost: £4.50 (adults) £1 (children and students). Tickets available at the door. E: phillip.worely@virginmedia.com or 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 1-4pm. Cost: 20p per entry into the town show. E: 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: 1-3pm. Cost: free. Tel. 01455 255856

Sunday 7 
Burbage Common Open Day. Burbage Common. Time: 10:30am-4:30pm. Cost: admission is free, there may be small charges for activities.

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. Cost: Free. Time: 2-4pm. E: 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-2002. Part of Heritage Open Days. Cost: free. Time: 9am-5pm, Monday - Friday. Look out for additional evening and weekend viewings on social media @atkinsbuilding. E: info@atkinsbuilding.co.uk

VE and VJ 80th Anniversary Exhibition. Atkins Gallery, Atkins Building, Hinckley. A collaboration exhibition with Hinckley & District Museum. Cost: free. Time: 9am-5pm, Monday - Friday. Look out for additional evening and weekend viewings on social media @atkinsbuilding Cost: free. E: info@atkinsbuilding.co.uk

Wednesday 10
St. John’s Church, 351 Coventry Road, Hinckley LE10 0NF. Alpha Course - have you ever wondered who God is? Alpha is an opportunity to connect with others over questions of life and Christian faith, running for 10 weeks. Free to attend. Starting Wednesday 10 September, every Wednesday until Wednesday 3 December. Share a meal, watch a video and then discuss its content together. Tel. 01455 611497 or E: alpha@stjohnshinckley.org

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 - 5pm Cost: free. Tel. 01455 255755.

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 7.30-8.15pm, £5, bring a dance partner. Contact: 07811 632779 / 01455 840052 or E: dandeatkins@yahoo.co.uk

Saturday 13
Atkins Heritage Tour. Tour starts at Hinckley & District Museum. Historic Hinckley buildings walking tour. These buildings all have a connection to the notable Atkins hosiery family. Part of Heritage Open Days 2025. Cost: free. Contact: To book on this tour E: info@atkinsbuilding.co.uk

Fish & Chip Special. Shackerstone Station. Enjoy the nation’s favourite dish whilst riding through Leicestershire’s countryside. Choice of fish and chips, sausage and chips or vegan pie and chips. It also includes an ice cream dessert. Ticket is also valid for all day travel prior to the fish and chips evening special. Time: 5:30-9:30pm (train departs station at 5:45pm). Cost: adults (£30), concessions (£25). Contact (battlefieldline.co.uk), or Tel. 01827 880754

Saturday 13 and Sunday 14
Heritage Weekend at St. Peter’s Church, Thornton. LE10 1AA. Grade 1 listed historical church with a wealth of history; Historic Thornton Exhibition with fascinating insights into the history of our village; old maps of Thornton (1794-1919); chat with local amateur historian; part of national ‘heritage open days’; cake stall with home-baked cakes (Saturday only).  Unfortunately, access to the church is by steps and there is currently no wheelchair access - (but we are working on it). Free entry, refreshments for sale. Time: Saturday (10am-6pm) and Sunday (1-4:30pm).

Sunday 14 
Battle of Britian Memorial Service. War Memorial in Argent’s Mead, Hinckley. Reprising the annual memorial service, thanks to 198 Hinckley Air Cadets and partners. Everyone is welcome to gather around. Time: service to be held at 11:50am. Cost: free

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. Ticket is also valid for all day travel prior to, and after the Ploughman's train departure. Time: 12:15-2:30pm (Train departing at 12:30pm from Shackerstone Station). Cost: Adult (£30), Concessions (£25). Contact (battlefieldline.co.uk) or Tel. 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: 3-5pm. Cost: free. E: friendsofhollycroft@gmail.com

Thursday 18 
Hinckley & District Museum event. Hinckley Great Meeting Chapel, Baines Lane. Medieval Medicine with guest speaker, Eddie Smallwood. Time: 7:30-9:30pm. Cost: £1 for Friends of Hinckley & District Museum / non-members £5 at the door. E: hinckleymuseum@hotmail.co.uk 

Saturday 20 and Sunday 21
Bosworth Link’s Archeological Weekend. Congerstone village. 20 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, all equipment, plus tea on the Sunday. For information call 07974205584 or E: 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: 1-3pm. Cost: free. Tel. 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-4pm. Cost: free. E: info@hinckleybid.co.uk or Tel. 01455 698494.

Sunday Band Concert. Hollycroft Park, Hinckley. Sunday Band Concert, featuring Enderby Wind Band at the bandstand. Time: 3-5pm. Cost: free. E: 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 7.30-8.15pm, £5, bring a dance partner. Contact: 07811 632779 / 01455 840052 or 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. To download an entry form and for more information visit: Market Bosworth Festival (bosworthfestival.co.uk). E: info@bosworthfestival.co.uk 

October 

Wednesday 1 
SMARTS (St. Marys Lunchtime Concerts. St Mary’s Church, Church Walk, Hinckley LE10 1DW. Roy Birch (Baritone) and Ian Orr (Piano). Roy's musical education began as a chorister at Leicester Cathedral and then he studied at London's Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Ian was born in Leicester. After organ lessons with Frederic Allt, he studied at the Royal College of Music. Their programme of light classical music includes songs by Roger Quilter, Charles Stanford, Hubert Parry and Peter Warlock, together with some piano solos. Time: 1-1:45pm. Cost: admission on the door £4.50 (adults) and £1 (students and children). E: phillip.worley@ virginmedia.com or Tel. 01455 846215.

Saturday 4 
Barn Dance. Dixie Grammar School, Station Road, Market Bosworth, CV13 0LE. Market Bosworth Festival presents a Barn Dance. Dance the night away to the energetic & toe tapping music of Cats Whiskers. These experienced musicians will keep you on the dance floor and teach you the steps. Time: 7:30-10:30pm. Cost: £15 per ticket, includes a hog roast or a veggie alternative. Tickets are available online at Market Bosworth Festival (bosworthfestival.co.uk) E: info@bosworthfestival.co.uk

Sunday 5
All Age Harvest Service. Holy Trinity Church, Cleveland Road, Hinckley, LE10 0AJ. Time: 10am. Cost: Free. Tel. 01455 442750. 

Harvest Service at St John’s Church, 351 Coventry Road, Hinckley LE10 0NF. Time: 10:30-11:30am. Cost: free. E: admin@stjohnhinckley.org 

Monday 6 October to Friday 7 November 
Underwater Photographer of the Year. Atkins Gallery at Atkins Building. Underwater Photographer of the Year is an annual competition, based in the UK, that celebrates photography beneath the surface of the ocean, lakes, rivers and even swimming pools, and attracts entries from all around the world. The 2024 collection including the winning images will be on display with activities for children in the half term. Time: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Look out for additional evening and weekend openings on social media @AtkinsBuilding. Free to attend. E: info@atkinsbuilding.co.uk or Tel. 01455 247070.

Friday 10 
Hinckley Rock n Roll. 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 at 7:30pm, music played until 11pm. Cost: Admission £5 per person. Optional jive lesson 7:30-8:15pm, an additional £5. Tel. 07811 632779 or 01455 840052 or E: dandeatkins@yahoo.co.uk 

Saturday 11 
Hinckley Choral Union. St Peter’s Catholic Church, Leicester Rd, Hinckley LE10 1LW. Come and sing Haydn’s Creation. Cost: £25 including light refreshments and music hire. Time: 9am-4.30pm. E: hcuchoir@gmail.com or Tel. 07946 324263.

Saturday 11 
Hinckley BID & the Clarence’s Oktoberfest Beer Festival. Regent Street, Hinckley. Celebrate Hinckley Town Centre’s buzzing atmosphere along Regent Street with beer, food, music, and dance. In association with Batton Rouge, Moko & Don Fenticas. Time: 2-10pm. Cost: free to attend. Contact (hinckleybid.co.uk)

Thursday 16 
Hinckley & District Museum talk event. Hinckley Great Meeting Chapel, Baines Lane. Food and feasting in Medieval Tudor England given by Nick Marshall. Time: 7:30-9:30pm. Cost: Friends of Hinckley & District Museum £1 / Non-Members £5. E: hinckleymuseum@hotmail.co.uk 

Saturday 18 to Friday 31
Hinckley BID’s Halloween Treasure Hunt. Location TBC. A treasure hunt for all the family. Just follow the clues located on shop windows around the town centre to find the hidden treasure. Hundreds of pounds worth of prizes to be won. Cost: free. Contact (hinckleybid.co.uk)

Saturday 25 
MCC’s Hinckley Model Railway Show 2025. St. Peter’s R.C, Church Hall, Leicester Road, Hinckley, LE10 1LS. 20 layouts and four trade stands. Refreshments are available. Large car park and accessible venue. Time: 10am-4pm. Cost: £5 for adults (cash only). Free for children with a paying adult. Tel. 01455 240943.

Halloween Disco for Under 12s. Jubilee Hall, Barwell, LE9 8AF. Time: 5pm to 8pm. Cost: Free. E: clerk@barwell-pc.gov.uk 

Spooktacular Saturday organised by the Borough Council. Britannia Shopping Centre, Hinckley. Varying free activities for children and families. Time: 10am-3pm, free to attend. Tel. 01455 255856 or contact Cultural Services: Cultural Services contact form Check social media nearer the time.

Friday 31
Hinckley Rock n Roll. 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 at 7:30pm, music played until 11pm. Cost: Admission £5 per person. Optional jive lesson 7:30-8:15pm, an additional £5. Tel. 07811 632779 or 01455 840052, E: dandeatkins@yahoo.co.uk

Light Party. St. John’s Church, 351 Coventry Road, Hinckley, LE10 0NF. Games and activities for younger children. Time: 4:30-6pm. Cost: free. E: admin@stjohnshinckley.org 

The Beacon Church. St Francis Centre, Tudor Road, Hinckley, LE10 0EQ. Hot chocolate and sweets, family friendly. Time: 5pm. Cost: free. E: hello@thebeaconhinckley.org 

November 

Wednesday 5 
SMARTS (St. Marys Lunchtime Concerts. St Mary’s Church, Church Walk, Hinckley LE10 1DW. Sax Trilogy. Verity Morris (alto sax), Anne Mortimer (tenor sax) and Tracey Foster-Joy (baritone sax). Sax Trilogy is a group of experienced players with a wide repertoire ranging from classical, pop, Latin, rock to jazz. Their programme will include Summertime by George Gershwin and many other fantastic melodies for everyone to enjoy. Time: 1-1:45pm. Cost: Admission on the door £4.50 (adults) and £1 (students and children). E: phillip.worley@virginmedia.com or Tel. 01455 846215.

Sunday 9 
Remembrance Sunday. Parade and Cenotaph on Church Lane, Barwell. The parade is to start at from Bryon Street through to Top Town onto Church Lane. Time: 10:30am. Cost: free. E: clerk@barwell-pc.gov.uk

Remembrance Sunday. Argent’s Mead War Memorial. Parade starts to form at Mount Rd Hospital at 10:15am. Service begins at 11am in Memorial Gardens. Tel. 01455 255856 or contact Cultural Services: Cultural Services contact form

Memorial Service for those recently bereaved. Holy Trinity Church, Cleveland Road, Hinckley, LE10 0AJ. Time: 3:30pm. Cost: free. Tel. 01455 442750.

Friday 14 
Hinckley Rock n Roll. 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 at 7:30pm, music played until 11pm. Cost: Admission £5 per person. Optional jive lesson 7:30-8:15pm, an additional £5. Tel. 07811 632779 or 01455 840052, E: dandeatkins@yahoo.co.uk 

Thursday 20
Hinckley & District Museum talk event. Hinckley Great Meeting Chapel, Baines Lane. Medieval Medicine, talk given by Eddie Smallwood. Time: 7:30-9:30pm. Cost: Friends of Hinckley & District Museum £1 / Non-Members £5. E: hinckleymuseum@hotmail.co.uk

Friday 21 and Saturday 22 
Hinckley’s Christmas Light Switch-on & Tin Hat Fair. Market Place, Hinckley. Music, food, stalls and rides to celebrate the beginning of the festive season in Hinckley town centre. Time: 4-8pm (Friday), 12-10pm (Saturday). Free. Tel. 01455 255856 or contact Cultural Services: Cultural Services contact form Check social media nearer the time.

Friday 21 to Monday 5 January
Lights in the Mead. Argent’s Mead, Hinckley. A dazzling display of festive, twinkling lights draped around the paths and gardens at Argent’s Mead. Cost: free. Time: 4-10pm. Tel. 01455 255856 or contact Cultural Services: Cultural Services contact form  Check social media nearer the time.

Friday 21 
Comedy Night with Bosworth Jesters. Dixie Grammar School, Station Road, Market Bosworth CV13 0LE.
Enjoy another adult comedy night with three comedians and a compère, licensed bar and cabaret seating. Time: 8-10:30pm (doors open at 7pm). Cost: £15 per ticket. Tickets are available online at Market Bosworth Festival (bosworthfestival.co.uk) E: info@bosworthfestival.co.uk

Saturday 22
Christmas Gift Fair. Atkins Gallery at Atkins Building. An annual Christmas shopping event with local businesses, artists and crafters. Festive treats are available from the onsite Hansom Café. All exhibitors’ enquiries to info@atkinsbuilding.co.uk Please note no third parties have been appointed to manage exhibitors. Time: 10am-4pm. Cost: Free to attend. E: info@atkinsbuilding.co.uk or Tel. 01455 247070. Check social media nearer the time.

Christmas Craft Fayre. Thornton Community Centre, LE67 1AH. Well-established craft fayre as well as the usual cake, tombola and raffle stalls. There will be beautiful and unusual items for sale from the many craft stalls for those unique gifts! There will be games for the children, and the cafe will serve snacks and drinks. Father Christmas will be arriving with a sack full of goodies, hopefully by mini-steam engine travelling through the village. Time: 10am-2pm. Cost: 50p with no charge for accompanied children aged 14 and under.

Thursday 27
Christmas Tree Festival, St Mary’s Church, Hinckley
6.30pm to Saturday 6 December, 1pm. 
Events and entertainment throughout the weekend. More information (stmaryshinckley.co.uk)

Friday 28 
Hinckley Rock n Roll. 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 at 7:30pm, music played until 11pm. Cost: Admission £5 per person. Optional jive lesson 7:30-8:15pm, an additional £5. Tel. 07811 632779 or 01455 840052, E: dandeatkins@yahoo.co.uk 

Saturday 29
Christmas Light Switch-on. High Street, Barwell. Time: 6pm-8pm. Cost: free. E: clerk@barwell-pc.gov.uk

December

Monday 1 to Friday 2 January
Open thinking partnership school exhibition. Atkins Gallery at Atkins Building. An exhibition of pupils’ artworks and sensory creations from the Multi Academy Trust consisting of Dorothy Goodman School, Cleveland House and the Dorothy Goodman Satellite bases and the Fusion Academy. Time: Monday to Friday 9am-5pm. Cost: free. E: info@atkinsbuilding.co.uk or Tel. 01455 247070

Wednesday 3
Christmas Car Light Trail. Top of Castle Street. Drive through the town centre to admire the festive lights. Time: 6-8pm. Cost: free. Tel. 01455 255856 or contact Cultural Services: Cultural Services contact form

SMARTS (St. Marys Lunchtime Concerts. St Mary’s Church, Church Walk, Hinckley LE10 1DW. The Hinckley School (music students). The music students will present a varied programme of instrumental, choral and vocal solos in the classical, popular and musical theatre genres, together with some seasonal music. Time: 1-1:45pm. Cost: Admission on the door £4.50 (adults) and £1 (students and children). E: phillip.worley@virginmedia.com or Tel. 01455 846215.

Wednesday 3 December - Salt Mine Pantomime. St. John’s Church, 351 Coventry Road, Hinckley LE10 0NF. Time: 6:30pm. Cost: £8 (adults) / £4 (children). E: admin@stjohnshinckley.org

Friday 5
Equinox Saxophone Ensemble. St. Peter’s Church, Market Bosworth, CV13 0LG. These nine exceptional musicians cover the whole range of saxophone voices from Sopranino to Bass, playing music of all genres to delight and entertain you with their virtuosity. Time: 7:30pm. Cost: Tickets are available online at Market Bosworth Festival (bosworthfestival.co.uk). The cost of this concert is subsidised by Market Bosworth Festival - check website for ticket price and final details. E: info@bosworthfestival.co.uk

Sunday 7 
All age Christmas Nativity Service. Holy Trinity Church, Cleveland Road, Hinckley, LE10 0AJ. Time: 10am. Cost: free. Tel. 01455 442750.

Friday 12 
Hinckley Rock n Roll. 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 at 7:30pm, music played until 11pm. Cost: Admission £5 per person. Optional jive lesson 7:30-8:15pm, an additional £5. Tel. 07811 632779 or 01455 840052. E: dandeatkins@yahoo.co.uk 

Carols around the tree. Market Place, Hinckley. The Borough Council and Churches Together invite you to wrap up warm and join in the spirit of Christmas by singing well-known carols around the town centre Christmas tree. Time: 4:15-5pm. Cost: Free. Tel. 01455 255856 or E: contact Cultural Services: Cultural Services contact form

Salt Mine Pantomime. St. John’s Church, 351 Coventry Road, Hinckley LE10 0NF. Time: 6:30pm. Cost: £8 (adults) / £4 (children). E: admin@stjohnshinckley.org 

Sunday 14
Festive Feast and Crafts Market. Castle Street/Market Place Hinckley. Enjoy a range of street food stalls, warm mulled wine and crafts stalls whilst enjoying live Christmas music and entertainment in front of the town centre Christmas tree. Time: 10am-4pm. Tel. 01455 255856 or contact Cultural Services: Cultural Services contact form Check social media nearer the time.

Carols by Candlelight. Holy Trinity Church, Cleveland Road, Hinckley, LE10 0AJ. Time: 7pm. Cost: free. Tel. 01455 442750.

Dick Whittington presented by Chaplin’s Pantos. The Parish Hall, Park Street, Market Bosworth, CV13 0LG. A full, fun, interactive pantomime to suit ages from three years upwards. Time: 2:30pm. Cost: £10 for adults, £5 for children available at Market Bosworth Festival (bosworthfestival.co.uk). Ticket prices subsided by the festival. E: info@bosworthfestival.co.uk

Friday 19 
Hinckley Choral Union’s Christmas Concert. St Peter’s Church, Leicester Road, Hinckley, LE10 1LW. Time: 7:30pm. E: hcuchoir@gmail.com or Tel. 07946 324263. 

Sunday 21 
St. John’s Church, 351 Coventry Road, Hinckley LE10 0NF. Coffee, cakes and carols. Time: 7pm. Cost: free. E: admin@stjohnshinckley.org

Wednesday 24
All age Christingle service. Holy Trinity Church, Cleveland Road, Hinckley, LE10 0AJ. Time: 1st service, 3pm and 2nd service 5pm. Cost: free. Tel. 01455 442750.

Midnight Communion. Holy Trinity Church, Cleveland Road, Hinckley, LE10 0AJ. Time: 11pm. Cost: free. Tel. 01455 442750.

Family Nativity at St. John’s Church, Hinckley, 351 Coventry Road, LE10 0NF. Time: 3-4pm. Cost: free. E: admin@stjohnshinckley.org

Midnight Mass. St. John’s Church, 351 Coventry Road, Hinckley, LE10 0NF. Time: 11:30pm. Cost: free. E: admin@stjohnshinckley.org 

The Beacon Church, St Franis Centre, Tudor Road, Hinckley, LE10 0EQ. Family Christmas coffee, cakes and crafts. Time: 12-2pm. Cost: free. E: hello@thebeaconhinckley.org 

Thursday 25 
Christmas Celebration. Holy Trinity Church, Cleveland Road, Hinckley, LE10 0AJ. Time: 10am. Cost: free. Tel. 01455 442750.

Christmas family service. St. John’s Church, 351 Coventry Road, Hinckley, LE10 0NF. Time: 9:30-10:15pm. Cost: free. E: admin@stjohnshinckley.org

Additional information

Hinckley & District Museum, 30 Lower Bond Street, Hinckley
Museum, garden and tearoom are open this season until Monday 27 October. Open Saturdays and Mondays. Time: 10am-3:30pm. Admission: adults £4, children £1 (under fives free). E: hinckleymuseum@hotmail.co.uk

Burbage Gardening Club
We are 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. Why not come along to a meeting and see for yourself or for more information visit Burbage Gardening Club (bgclub.uk) use our contact us page or email info@bgclub.uk

The George Ward Centre, Church Lane, Barwell LE9 8DG
There's something for everyone at The George Ward Centre, including:

• 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 pregnant 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. 

The centre is a registered charity. For more information Tel. 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 E: davidfell@gmail.com 

The Crescent - Cineworld, Crescent, Station Road, Hinckley, LE10 1AW.
Cineworld Hinckley is proud to offer inclusive and affordable screenings for all ages and needs. Whether you're introducing kids to cinema, seeking a sensory-friendly environment, or enjoying a social outing in later life - there’s something for everyone.

• Autism screenings – First Sunday of each month. Enjoy a relaxed, sensory-friendly experience with lower sound, dimmed lights, no ads or trailers, and the freedom to move or make noise
• Movies 4 Juniors – Every weekend and school holiday. Family favourites from just £3.99 per ticket. Adults must be accompanied by children
• Cinesenior – Wednesdays (excluding school holidays). Over 60s can enjoy a film, free hot drinks, and biscuits for just £4.50
• For more information, follow Cineworld Hinckley on social media or visit Cineworld Hinckley (cineworld.co.uk)

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 the second Sunday of each month at 2.30pm at the Mary Forryan Centre LE10 1LW. There are also other activities available throughout the borough and surrounding areas:

• 'Get Active' held on Tuesdays at 2.30pm at the St. Francis Centre LE10 0EQ
• 'Carers Group' on the third Tuesday each month at 2.30pm at the St. Francis Centre LE10 0EQ
• 'Movement to Music' on Fridays at 2.15pm at Elmesthorpe Village Hall LE9 7SP, followed by 'Singing for Fun' at 4pm
• 'Indoor Bowling' at Barwell Bowls Club LE9 8FQ on the 4th Wednesday each month at 11.30am
• 'Parkinson's Exercise and Social', a new activity at Sport in Desford LE9 9JU. 2.30 - 4.00pm
• Parkinson's Drop-in at Gates Garden Centre Cafe, Stapleton LE9 8JE on the 3rd Monday from 2'00 - 4.00pm. Contact Janet Kavanagh on 07932 615233 for any queries

Regular ‘Friends of Hollycroft Park’ activities at Hollycroft Park, Hinckley
Community Café is open on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 10am to 12:30pm until December 2025. Volunteer gardening is on the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 12pm and closes in November 2025. More information (hollycroftpark.wordpress.com) or E: friendsofhollycroft@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, contact the Borough Council’s Cultural Services Department on Tel. 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 – 11:30am
• Lunch Club Social (Booking required). Wednesdays 10am – 1pm
• Community Café. Serving hot and cold food. Thursdays 10am – 2pm

Tel. 01455 617185 or look at their Facebook page.

C.A.R.S (Cancer Active Recovery Support) Hinckley, Hope Community Church, Deveron Way, Hinckley, LE10 0XD. 
At C.A.R.S., we’re dedicated to supporting people living with cancer and their families across Leicester, Leicestershire, and Rutland. 

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 first Monday of every month. For further information E: info@recoverysupport.org.uk or call Tel. 0300 365 1440. 

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: Tel. 01455 890026
• E: enquiries@pathwayscomputerclub.uk
• Website (pathwayscomputerclub.uk)

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

• Mondays: Shaun’s Space 11am-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, 12:30-2pm. Two-course meal, hot drink and entertainment for £7. All are welcome. Tel. 01455 890026 to book a place (by noon on Mondays)
• Wednesdays: Friendly Brunch, 11am-1pm. Free breakfast cobs and hot drinks. A safe space to relax and chat
• Thursdays: Art for the Heart & Soul- 1:30-3:30pm. Art, mindfulness and faith for all abilities. Five weeks for £25. Payable in advance

E: pathways@hinckleybaptist.com or Tel. 01455 890026 for more information

Last updated: 29/08/2025 17:53