Drivetime with Ivan D'Sa 2:00pm - 7:00pm
LEGENDS FOOTBALL MATCH (Charity)
Location:QUORN FOOTBALL CLUB
Leicester City Legends Vs Nottingham Forest Legends are coming out of retirement to support our Local charity Wishes 4 Kids. The event takes place on 18th July 2pm Kick-off.Admission £5 adults and £2 juniors all proceeds go to Wishes 4 Kids. Please come along and support this worthwhile charity, 22 ex football players cant be wrong !!
Lands End to John O'Groats Charity Row (Charity)
On the 29th June a 6 man team will attempt to row the 1097 miles from Lands
End to John O’Groats all in aid of 4 worthy charities. The group mainly made up
of Leicestershire businessmen hope to raise £20,000 for each of the 4 charities
during their 3 week voyage.
Navigating the South West coast from Lands End, the team will head inland at
Sharpness Lock, Bristol. Aiming for Grimsby and the treacherous North Sea, they
will be passing through various towns and cities including Birmingham, Leicester
& Nottingham where they hope to stop for a few hours to meet with the public.
The final leg of the voyage sees them navigate the perilous North Sea where they
will spend 6 days at sea, rowing 24 hours a day in 2 x 3 man teams, to reach
their final destination of John O’Groats on time.
More info:http://www.celebrityrow.co.uk
Flag Of St George (Event)
Location:Uk Release
Time:00:00:00 to 23:55:00
"Flag Of St George" by local Band This England is released today. Recorded for the fans of England supporting their team throughout the world cup, the song is released in time for St Georges Day April 23rd. It's available by download from www.cdbaby.com
Racketball Trial (Sport)
Location:Market Harborough squash club
Market Harborough Squash Club are looking for adults who would be keen to learn to play the game of racketball under the guidance of Joe Green (club coach). All players will receive free coaching to get them started and 1 month’s free off peak membership during March at Market Harborough squash club. Equipment hire for the month will also be free. Racketball is a game similar to squash played with a larger ball and a shorter racket. The game in the UK is played on a squash court with rules similar to that of squash. As the ball tends to bounce higher in racketball than in squash, the game is easier and less physical than squash.. The game is cheap to play, easy to learn and a great workout in a short space of time. It is also a great way of making new friends. Why not start playing the UK`s fastest growing racket sport? To get a free months trial please contact Joe Green on 07957 856866 or e-mail joe@squashstuff.com.
Nazia Bungee Jump! (Charity)
Location:London 02 Arena
Time:07:00:00 to 23:55:00
De Montfort University student Nazia Kassam doing a Bungee Jump @ the London 02 Arena on 17/7/10 at 11am for the Mucopolysaccharide Society/Morquio Disease. Nazia had decided to do this Bungee jump after she heard about the rarity of the condition. Aisha Seedat is 12, from Leicester and is a sufferer of this rare and incurable condition.More details can be found on:
www.justgiving.com/nazia-kassam
Even if you cannot donate Please send messages of support on 07549932815 and 07974287999
Please help raise the awareness of this very rare condition. Thank you
More info:http://www.justgiving.com/nazia-kassam
Summer Flower Photography- LAST FEW PLACES LEFT! (Event)
Location:Barnsdale Gardens, The Avenue, Exton, Oakham, Rutland LE15 8AH
Time:09:30:00 to 16:30:00
Hemant Jariwala offers an introduction to flower photography for both occasional and enthusiast photographers, focusing on the plants that are at their very best in the summer. Effective visual communication skill is the key to successful image making, and Hemant illustrates this with examples from his own portfolio. Then, once you have an understanding of the photographic process of capturing the beauty of botanical plants, you will be able put theory into practice in Barnsdale’s beautiful and varied gardens.
Price £65, including buffet lunch.
Only a few places remain- to book yours, call 01572 813200 or email courses@barnsdalegardens.co.uk
...And if you like the sound of that but can't make it, Hemant will be leading another workshop- 'Garden Photography' on 24 October. Call 01572 813200 or visit www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk for details.
More info:http://www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk
Dadlington Shooting ground (Sport)
Location:CV13 6DH
Time:09:30:00 to 13:30:00
Dadlington clay ground is set in a secluded rural location only a few miles from the Bosworth battle field.
Our aim is to provide you with a realistic sporting rough shoot feel achievable with clay pigeons.
Felt/Fibrewad cartridges Only.
Own Gun and Valid Firearms Certificate required.
More info:http://dadlington-shooting-ground.co.uk
Summer Sundays: Live Music in the Gardens (Live Music)
Location:Barnsdale Gardens, The Avenue, Exton, Oakham Rutland LE15 8AH
Time:11:00:00 to 15:00:00
The second in our season of FREE family events- this Sunday, explore our 38 beautiful gardens to the accompaniment of classical guitarist John Leszczynski.
Garden admission: adult £6, concession £5, child £2, family (up to 5) £15.
Call 01572 813200 or visit www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk for further details.
More info:http://www.barnsdalegardens.co.uk
hard drive festival (Live Music)
Location:the victoria - - whitwick rd coalville - le67 3fa
Time:12:00:00 to 23:55:00
25 original signed and unsigned bands selected from around the uk playing this 2 day event, starts 12 noon both days, cost is £5 each day, actually starts on friday night at 9pm with babylon fire and diabolis which is free admission - camping available
More info:http://www.vicbikerspub.co.uk
Jazz in the Garden (Charity)
Location:Belvoir Lodge
Time:13:00:00 to 16:00:00
Vista is holding a very special Jazz in the Garden afternoon at Belvoir Lodge courtesy of ‘Her Grace’ Dowager Duchess of Rutland. As well as the opportunity to explore the gardens and take a breathtaking view of the Vale of Belvoir, there will be strawberries and cream and live Jazz by Trio ‘A Cool Ensemble’. The event is a great day out for all the family to enjoy and raises vital funds for Vista.
Tickets cost £6 (includes light refreshments)
More info:http://www.vistablind.org.uk
pub and club activities (Charity)
Location:senior citizens centre age concern kings walk earl shilton le9 7nl
Time:14:00:00 to 04:30:00
on tuesday afternoons from 2pm untill 4.30pm the centre will be open for pub and club activities, pool, darts, dominoes, cards, for just £2 to include tea, cofee and a biscuit.
come along meet with friends, start a team, gentlemen this one is for you, ladies also welcome.
Melton Mowbray Town Estate Free Brass Band Concerts 2010 (Musical)
Location:The Bandstand, New Park, Melton Mowbray
Time:14:45:00 to 16:30:00
Free Brass Band Concerts:
06.06.10 Nottingham Concert Band; 20.06 Co-Op Band; 04.07 Croft Silver Band; 11.07 Harborough Band; 01.08 Wigston Band; 08.08 Enderby Band; 22.08 Melton Band; 29.08 Springfield Jazz; 05.09 Kibworth Band.
All concerts are free, seating provided but at a premium, visitors may wish to bring their own. Pavilion kiosk is open serving drinks, ice cream and light refreshments.
Pole Dance Lessons - The Flying Studio (Sport)
Location:Leicester, LE2 7EE
Time:18:00:00 to 21:00:00
Pole dance classes for fitness and Fun! Uncrowded, structured pole dance lessons taught in a purpose built studio.
More info:http://www.flyingstudio.co.uk
