what’s on Wednesday 17th June 2015 Lynda’s annual Coffee morning & Rummage sale at 3 Manor Road, Heather between 10.00am and 12.30pm. Stalls: Books, Cakes, Raffle, DVDs, CDs, 50/50 Draw, Tombola, Good Jumble, White Elephant & Refreshments. Also, Jigsaw puzzles, Crafts, Hand crafted cards, Jewellery and much more. Donations for any stall can be left with Lynda at 3 Manor Road, (tel 260016) or with Hazel at 14 Cotsmore Close. All items gratefully received. All proceeds go to Heather Parish Church. Saturday 20th June 2015 Ivanhoe Way Challenge Wishes 4 Kids supporters Richard and Angela Bebbington are pleased to announce applications for the 7th annual Ivanhoe Way Challenge are now open. The challenge, to walk the 37 mile Ivanhoe Way route within 15 hours, takes place on Saturday 20th June 2015. Since the event was launched over 280 people have completed the challenge, raising over 35,000 for Leicestershire Charity, Wishes 4 Kids. We are pleased to announce the Ivanhoe Way Half Challenge will also take place on the same day. The 18 mile route will follow the same route from Stanton Under Bardon. With the Full Challenge starting at 4am, from Ashby De La Zouch, the route passes Staunton Harold Reservoir, through the rocky outcrops of Charnwood Forest, out to Bagworth, and back along the route of the Ashby Canal, via Shackerstone. Once back in Ashby there will be a well earned meal and drink waiting for the walkers at The Ivanhoe Club. Entry £22. For more information call 07752259489 or go to the website at www.ivanhoechallenge. co.uk. Saturday 20th June 2015 Summer Fair St Michael’s Summer Fair is planned for Saturday 20th June in the lovely grounds of Ravenstone Court (Village Institute if wet) Refreshments will be available. Everyone Welcome. Proceeds for church funds. 2.30pm 4.00pm. Free Admission. Saturday 20th June 2015 Open Gardens Osgathorpe Amble around our OPEN GARDENS offering pleasure and interest for all. Shop in our MARKET PLACE for great quality local produce direct from local food and drink specialists. Follow our ART & CRAFT trail around the village, plus visit the exhibition & sale and working artists. Enjoy our fun KIDS ACTIVITIES including duck racing and human fruit machine. FOOD & DRINK includes BBQ, spuds, bar, real ale, cream teas and cake stall. Plus
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scarecrows, garden model railways and more!. Venue: The village of Osgathorpe is situated in between Ashby de la Zouch and Loughborough. 5 miles East of the A42 Junction 13 and 5 miles West of the M1 Junction 23. Osgathorpe is just off the A512 (Ashby to Loughborough Road) or the B5324 (Rempstone Road). For Sat Nav s, use postcode LE12 9SZ. 12.00pm to 5.00pm. Admission-Charges: £3.50 pp (under 16’s FREE) Saturday 27th June 2015 Proms in the Park Proms style event featuring Coalville Male Voice Choir, Ibstock Brick Brass Band and the well known Ockbrook Big Band, Food and drink available. FREE EVENT. Bring a chair or blanket to sit on. Contact Angela Bexton for more information 01530454603. Venue: Coalville Park, London Road, Coalville. 6.30pm to 9.30pm. Sunday 28th June 2015 Picnic in the Park Bring your family and friends to this fantastic FREE event at Coalville Park, where you can enjoy live entertainment supported by Hermitage FM, food court, children’s area, youth zone, stalls, wibbly wobbly cycle track, and the WW1 themed tent and much more. Free parking in town centre car parks. Contact Angela Bexton on 01530454603 for more information. Venue: Coalville Park, London Road, Coalville. 12.00pm to 5.30pm Saturday 4th July 2015 Ashby Castle Lawn Tennis Club Charity & Open Day – Summer Fete stalls open 11am to 5pm at the tennis club opposite Ashby Castle featuring cakes, strawberries & cream, pimms, crafts, children’s activities, nail bar & face painting, tombola, BBQ & bar, with a 24hr tennis marathon (starting Friday 8pm) junior multi sports, play tennis for free 2-4pm, test your speed of serve, take the longest rally challenge, or enjoy refreshments on the balcony in a picturesque spot. For more details contact Alex on 07931 412238. Saturday 4th July 2015 Ashby Open Gardens Ashby-de-la-Zouch Open Gardens, Leicestershire Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th July 2015 11.00am to 6.00pm. Come and visit at least 15 beautiful yet different gardens in Ashby de la Zouch. See a vast array of stunning and unusual plants in glorious locations. There are different gardens opening on each day so please check our website for information. Scrumptious cakes available. Proceeds to Midlands Air Ambulance and Hospice Hope. Plant
sales: Various gardens selling a huge range of plants, from the popular to the exotic. Cost: £3.00 adults, under 16 free - covers all gardens for both days. How to get event passports: Passports available on the day from any garden, or check website for list of places to purchase beforehand. Further information: http:// www.ashbyopengardens.co.uk Sunday 5th July 2015 Vineyard Painting Experience Day Artists of all abilities are invited to join us for a day of ‘en plein air’ painting in a lovely setting with a wealth of subject matter to draw/paint - gardens & woodland, 16th Century hunting lodge, farm machinery, horses etc. The day includes refreshments, tour of vineyard with wine tasting, painting at leisure, afternoon tea and a complimentary bottle of wine. Cost: £25. For more details email vickybenton@hotmail.com or phone 07876 276873 Sunday 5th July 2015 Swannington Open Gardens A charity event in the village of Swannington. Come along and find lots of pleasant surprises: at least 10 private gardens will be open,along with Hough Windmill, the WI garden, the school, St. George s Church, a nature walk and an art exhibition in the village hall. Refreshments available. Held in aid of LOROS, Maggie’s Centre Nottingham (serving the East Midlands) and village organisations / projects. Venue: Swannington Village Hall, Main Street, Swannington LE67 8QL. Admission £4 for a passport to all venues. Children free. 11.00am to 6.00pm. For more details call 01530 811418 Sunday 26th July 2015 Jim’s Tractor Run & Family Fun Day A fantastic Family Fun Day with lots of interest for all ages. Grand Tractor run through Ashby at 11am which then goes onward to Blackfordby, returning to the Bath Grounds approx. 11.45am. Lots of interesting vehicles to look at, archery, crafts, stalls, chess club, children’s rides, Punch n Judy, music and entertainment hosted by Hermitage FM, food and drink. New this year - Fun Dog Show - 14 categories from Waggiest tail to Best Fancy Dress. Free event entry with donations to Hospice Hope. Dog show, small charge applies. Organised by Ashby Town Council. Tel: 01530 416961. It’s free to have your event details published in the What’s On section. Either email us with your details to info@whatsaround.co.uk or fill out our on-line event form at www. whatsaround.co.uk. Space permitting we’ll get your event noticed.
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