Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Bulletin, summer and autumn 2024 (edition 95)

What's on 

September 

Tuesday 3 to Saturday 7
NTP Drama presents, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time. Concordia Theare, Stockwell Head, Hinckley. Adapted from the best-selling novel by Mark Haddon. Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: £14. Concessions, £12.40. All seats £14 on Saturday. 

Wednesday 4
SMARTS Lunchtime Concert with Acer Clarinet Trio. St. Mary’s Church, Church Walk, Hinckley. Time: 1pm to 1.45pm. Tickets: Adults £4.50, children and students £1. Contact Philip Worley by emailing philip.worley@virginmedia.com or calling 01455 846215. 

Friday 6 to Friday 20
Leicestershire & Rutland Family History Society Anniversary exhibition. The Atkins Building, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley. Leicestershire & Rutland Family History Society is celebrating their 50-year anniversary in 2024 by hosting an exhibition in Atkins Gallery. Opening times: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Friday 6 to Friday 20
Atkins Building, Then and Now. The Atkins Building, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley. An exhibition documenting the journey of Atkins Building, from the Victorian hosiery factory to the creative business centre it is today. Opening times: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.

Saturday 7
Music in the Mead, Little Boy Blue. Argents Mead Hinckley. An acoustic duo performing rock ‘n’ roll, soul and pop classics. Time: 1pm to 3pm. 

Saturday 7 to Sunday 15
Heritage Open Days. A celebration of Hinckley’s heritage with Hinckley & District Museum, The Atkins Building and others opening their doors to the public. For more information about what's on visit Heritage Open Days(heritageopendays.org.uk) 

Saturday 7
Atkins Heritage Tour, part of Heritage Open Days. Historic Hinckley buildings walking tour, that all have a connection to the notable Atkins hosiery family. Time: 10am to 12pm. To book a free place on this three-building tour, email info@atkinsbuilding.co.uk

Sunday 8
Re-scheduled Burbage Common Open Day, Burbage Common Road. A day full of fun is to be had by all the family at the annual Burbage Common Open Day. Time: 10.30am to 4.30pm. Admission is free but there may be a small charge for some activities. 

Sunday 8
Band on the Grass. Kirkby Road Park, Barwell. Time: 2pm to 4pm. 

Sunday 8
Celebration Guided Walk. Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre & Country Park, Sutton Cheney. Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre with a longer and more detailed guided walk around the local area. Time: 9.30am to 3pm. Tickets: Adults £25, concessions £20. 

Tuesday 10
Macmillian Coffee Morning. Hinckley Methodist Church. Coffee, cakes and various stalls. Time: 10am to 12pm. 

Thursday 12
Learn, Laugh, Live U3A Open Day. The Atkins Building, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley. Hinckley U3A are holding an open day. Come along to find out about all the U3A’s activities. Time: 1pm to 4pm. 

Friday 13 and Friday 27
Hinckley Rock n Roll Club, Jive Nights. Wykin & District Social Club, Frederick Avenue, Hinckley. A night of Rock ‘n’ Roll music, Jive, Bop and Stroll dancing.  Time: 7.30pm to 11pm. Tickets: £5. Optional Jive lesson 7.30pm to 8.15pm, £5 per person, bring a dance partner. For more, call 07811 632779 or 01455 840052, or email: dandeatkins@yahoo.co.uk  

Saturday 14
Music in the Mead, Okapi. Argents Mead, Hinckley. A five-piece collective blending influences from funk, psychedelia Afrobeat and the UK’s current jazz scene. Time: 1pm to 3pm. 

Sunday 15
Hinckley BID’s 13th Annual Motor Show. Hinckley Town Centre and Argents Mead. For classic vehicles and vehicles of special interest from all over the Midlands and beyond. Free to exhibit and attend. Time: 10am to 4pm. More information, visit Hinckley BID (hinckleybid.co.uk)

Tuesday 17 to Saturday 21
HCA Fund Raising, The Wedding Singer. Concordia Theare, Stockwell Head, Hinckley. Tickets: £17. Book online at Concordia Theatre (concordiatheatre.co.uk) or by calling 01455 615005 or 01455 613345.
 
Monday 19
The people and events that defined Hinckley in the Civil War, talk by Tony Yorke. Hinckley Great Meeting Chapel, Baines Lane, Hinckley. Admission £1 to Friends of Hinckley District Museum or £5 to non-members on the door. 
 
Thursday 26 to Saturday 28
Rochelle the Dance School, Concordia Theare, Stockwell Head, Hinckley. Hats Off! A 70-year celebration. Tickets go on sale to members 22 June; public tickets go on sale 29 June. 
 
Monday 30 to Friday 25 October
Quentin Blake: Book Covers. Atkins Gallery. The Atkins Building, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley. Quentin Blake’s career illustrating books began over 60 years ago with his covers for paperback fiction. Opening times: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. 

October
Tuesday 1 to Thursday 31
Hinckley BID’s Halloween Treasure Hunt. Hinckley Town Centre. Fun and free treasure hunt for all the family, just follow the clues. Hundreds of pounds worth of prizes to be won. 

Wednesday 2
SMARTS Lunchtime Concert with Michelle Norton, soprano and accompanist. St. Mary’s Church, Church Walk, Hinckley. Time: 1pm to 1.45pm. Tickets: Adults £4.50, children and students £1. Contact Philip Worley at philip.worley@virginmedia.com or call 01455 846215. 

Sunday 6.
All-age Harvest Service. Holy Trinity Church, Hinckley. Join us for a celebration of God’s generosity in all of life. All welcome. Time: 10am. 

Monday 7 to Saturday 12
Tinhatters present Little Women, the Broadway Musical. Concordia Theatre, Stockwell Head, Hinckley. A classic story for all the family. Tickets: £16. Book online at Concordia Theatre (concordiatheatre.co.uk) or call 01455 615005 or 01455 613345.

Friday 11 and Friday 25 
Hinckley Rock n Roll Club, Jive Nights. Wykin & District Social Club, Frederick Avenue, Hinckley. A night of Rock ‘n’ Roll music, Jive, Bop and Stroll dancing. Time: 7.30pm to 11pm. Tickets: £5. Optional Jive lesson 7.30pm to 8.15pm, £5 per person, bring a dance partner. Call 07811 632779 or 01455 840052, or email: dandeatkins@yahoo.co.uk 

Thursday 17
It’s your funeral: the traditions, history and stories of English funerals, a talk by Eddie Smallwood. Hinckley Great Meeting Chapel, Baines Lane, Hinckley. Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: £1 to Friends of Hinckley & District Museum, visitors £5. 

Wednesday 23 to Saturday 26
BADS present Blithe Spirit. Concordia Theatre, Stockwell Head, Hinckley. A tug-of-love comedy with a difference. Tickets: £13. Book online at Concordia Theatre (concordiatheatre.co.uk) or call 01455 615005/01455 613345.

Saturday 26
Spooktacular Saturday. Britannia Shopping Centre, Castle Street, Hinckley. Come along and enjoy pumpkin bowling, creepy crafts and the best dressed competition, all to a spooky soundtrack from Fosse 107. Time: 10am to 3pm. Free to attend. 

November
Saturday 2 and Sunday 3
NTPD Studio present Hypnosis. Concordia Theatre, Stockwell Head, Hinckley. A play by David Tristram. Tickets: £10. Book online at Concordia Theatre (concordiatheatre.co.uk) or call 01455 615005/01455 613345.

Monday 4 to Friday 15
Painting Icons, inside the art of Brett Jones. The Atkins Building, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley. A solo art exhibition by Brett Jones, a 3D generalist, art director and artist with over 20 years in the film, TV and games design industry. Opening times: Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm. 

Tuesday 5 to Saturday 16
AOS present Annie. Concordia Theatre, Stockwell Head, Hinckley. The classic tale of the orphan Annie who charms everyone’s hearts. Tickets go on sale to the public on August 24. Book online at Concordia Theatre (concordiatheatre.co.uk) or call 01455 615005/01455 613345.

Wednesday 6
SMARTS Lunchtime Concert with LE8 Five Brass Quintet. St. Mary’s Church, Church Walk, Hinckley. Time: 1pm to 1.45pm. Tickets: Adults £4.50, children and students £1. Contact Philip Worley at philip.worley@virginmedia.com or call 01455 846215. 

Friday 8 and Friday 29
Hinckley Rock n Roll Club, Jive Nights. Wykin & District Social Club, Frederick Avenue, Hinckley. Time: 7.30pm to 11pm. Tickets: £5. Optional Jive lesson 7.30pm to 8.15pm, £5 per person, bring a dance partner. Call 07811 632779 or 01455 840052, or email: dandeatkins@yahoo.co.uk  

Sunday 10
Remembrance Sunday. Hinckley Town Centre and Argents Mead. The annual Remembrance Sunday parade and service. A service will take place at Hinckley War Memorial, Memorial Gardens, Argents Mead, starting at 10.55am. We respectfully ask that you arrive by 10.45am. The first parade will leave Mount Road Hospital Car park at about 10.35am, with a second parade following the service.

Sunday 10
Memorial service to loved ones. Holy Trinity Church, Hinckley. A reflective service for those who have been bereaved followed by refreshments. All welcome. Time: 3.30pm. 

Saturday 16
Macmillian Coffee Morning. Hinckley Methodist Church. Coffee, cakes and various stalls. Time: 10am to 12pm.

Sunday 17
Christmas Fair. Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre & Country Park, Sutton Cheney. Discover a range of artisan boutique style homeware items and handmade craft stalls. Time: 10am to 4pm. 

Wednesday 20 to Saturday 23
Shelby Academy presents Applause. Concordia Theatre, Stockwell Head, Hinckley. Tickets go on sale to the public on August 24. Book online at Concordia Theatre (concordiatheatre.co.uk) or call 01455 615005, or 01455 613345.

Thursday 21
Life in Late Roman Britain, a talk by Nick Marshall. Hinckley Great Meeting Chapel, Baines Lane, Hinckley. Time: 7.30pm. Tickets: £1 to Friends of Hinckley & District Museum, visitors £5. 

Friday 22
Bosworth Jesters Comedy Night, Dixie Grammer School, Station Road, Market Bosworth. Featuring three comedians and a compere. Recommended for ages 18+. Doors open at 7pm for an 8pm start. Tickets are £15 in advance or £17.50 on the door. To book, visit Bosworth festival events (bosworthfestival.co.uk)

Friday 22 to Saturday 23
Hinckley Christmas Lights Switch-on and the Tin Hat Fair. Hinckley Town Centre. Live entertainment will start at 4pm on Friday in Market Place with a range of food vendors, market stalls and street entertainment, followed by the light switch on at 6.30pm. The Tin Hat Fair will be on Regent Street on Friday 22nd November, from 4pm to 10pm, and on Saturday 23rd of November, from 12pm to 10pm.  

Saturday 23
Christmas Gift Fair. The Atkins Building, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley. Our annual Christmas shopping event with local businesses, artists and crafters. Entry to the Christmas Gift Fair is free with festive treats available from the onsite Hansom Café. Time: 10am to 4pm. 

Friday 29
Earl Shilton Christmas Light Switch-on. Wood Street, Earl Shilton. Time: 5.30pm to 9pm.

Friday 29 to Sunday 1 December 
Christmas Tree Festival and Christmas Market. St Martin’s Church, Desford. Refreshments, brass band, children's activities and Santa! Time: 10am to 6pm. Market stalls will be available Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 6pm. For more details visit St Martins Desford (stmartinsdesford.org.uk)

December

Sunday 1
Advent Reflection Service. Holy Trinity Church, Hinckley. A chance to reflect at the start of Advent Season for the coming of Jesus. All welcome. Time: 6pm.  

Monday 2
Carols on the Green. Church Green, St Martin’s Church, Desford. Time: 6pm. For more details visit St Martins Desford (stmartinsdesford.org.uk)

Tuesday 3 to Saturday 6
NTPD presents ‘Allo, ‘Allo’ by Jeremy Lloyd and David Croft. Concordia Theatre, Stockwell Head, Hinckley. Based on the hugely popular British television series. Tickets: £14. Concessions: £12.50. Tickets go on sale to the public on October 19. Book online at Concordia Theatre (concordiatheatre.co.uk) or call 01455 615005/01455 613345.

Wednesday 4
SMARTS Lunchtime Concert with music students from The Hinckley School. St. Mary’s Church, Church Walk, Hinckley. Time: 1pm to 1.45pm. Tickets: Adults £4.50, children and students £1. Contact Philip Worley at philip.worley@virginmedia.com or call 01455 846215. 

Wednesday 4
Christmas Light Car Trail. Castle Street, Hinckley. Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council invites local disabled and elderly care home residents to come into Hinckley to see the Christmas lights. Upper Castle Street will be open to traffic from 6pm to 8pm. All are welcome to drive at your leisure to view Christmas lights and exit onto Regent Street. 

Saturday 7
Candlelight Concert with Artume String Quartet. St Peter’s Church, Market Bosworth. A Christmas themed concert, classical music and carols. Time: 7pm. Tickets: Adults £15, children £10. 

Sunday 8
All-age Nativity Service. Holy Trinity Church, Hinckley. Come along and take part in the Christmas Story, no preparation required. All welcome. Time: 10am. 

Sunday 8
Ballet Theatre UK present The Nutcracker. Concordia Theatre, Stockwell Head, Hinckley. Experience the enchantment of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece. Tickets go on public sale October 19. Book online at Concordia Theatre (concordiatheatre.co.uk) or call 01455 615005/01455 613345.

Sunday 8
Hinckley BID’s Festive Family Fun Run. Hinckley Town Centre. Join us in Market Place at 10.45am for a warm-up with our resident Healthy Elf, fun run starts at 11am.  All age groups and abilities welcome. Please wear festive fancy dress, or your Christmas jumper! There will be medals for everyone sporting a festive theme. £50 voucher awarded to the best costume, with two lucky runners-up each receiving a voucher for £25. We welcome well-behaved dogs on leads in fancy dress too! Time: 10.45am to 12.30pm. 

Friday 13
Carols Around the Tree. Market Place, Hinckley. Wrap up warm and join in the spirit of Christmas by singing well-known carols as Churches Together and Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council invite you to Hinckley Carols around the tree. Time: 4.15pm to 5pm. 

Friday 13
Hinckley Rock n Roll Club, Jive Nights. Wykin & District Social Club, Frederick Avenue, Hinckley. A night of Rock ‘n’ Roll music, Jive, Bop and Stroll dancing. With top DJs playing the best music. Time: 7.30pm to 11pm. Tickets: £5. Optional Jive lesson 7.30pm to 8.15pm, £5 per person, bring a dance partner. Call 07811 632779/01455 840052, or email: dandeatkins@yahoo.co.uk

Saturday 14
Open Day. Concordia Theatre, Stockwell Head, Hinckley. Concordia Theatre are hosting an open day to attract new volunteers. For more information, please contact Judy Peatfield, Theatre Publicity Officer: publicity@concoridatheatre.co.uk or judy.peatfield@concoridatheatre.co.uk

Sunday 15
Festive Feast and Crafts Market. Market Place, Hinckley Town Centre. 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 to 4pm. 

Sunday 15
Family Friendly Theatre. The Parish Hall, Park Street, Market Bosworth. Time: 3pm. For further details visit: Bosworth festival events (bosworthfestival.co.uk)

Sunday 15
Carols by Candlelight. Holy Trinity Church. A traditional service of readings and carols. All welcome. Time: 7pm. 

Saturday 21 to Monday 23
Hinckley BID’s Christmas Surprise. Visit Hinckley BID (hinckleybid.co.uk) for full details nearer the time. Themed concert, classical music and carols. Time: 7pm. Tickets: Adults £15, children £10. 

Additional information:

Botcheston Social and Film Night
Botcheston, Village Hall, Main Street, Botcheston, LE9 9FQ 
Second Tuesday of the month. Check website for films: (bvhall.co.uk) www.bvhall.co.uk, £5 including tea/coffee. Licensed bar, new cinema quality surround sound.
 
Green Towers, Richmond Park, Hinckley
Summer club will be running Monday to Friday 5 August to 23 August 9am to 12pm.The cost will be £1.50 for members and £3 for non-members. We hope to receive the HAF funding again to offer free places to those eligible for free school meals. We provide breakfast and lunch and have various activities going on. Booking now open, see our Facebook page or call 01455 230468.

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 7:30-7.45pm at Burbage Constitutional Club, 64 Church Street, Burbage, LE10 2DE and welcome new members. Why not come along to a meeting or to find out more visit BG club (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: Mums 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.)

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. 

A hall is available for hire for children's parties, for reasonable prices.

The centre is a registered charity. For more information, call 01455 847410 or find the centre online and on Facebook and Twitter.

Regular ‘Friends of Hollycroft Park’ activities at Hollycroft Park, Hinckley: Community Café on the first and third Wednesday of every month from 10am to 1pm. Volunteer gardening on the first Saturday of every month from 10am to 12pm (during the season). For more information about Friends of Hollycroft Park, visit Hollycroft Park (hollycroftpark.wordpress.com) or email 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 morning. Families and carers are also welcome. If you would like any more information, please contact Hinckley & Bosworth’s Cultural Services Department by calling 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 – 12pm.
• Lunch Club Social (booking required). Wednesdays 10am – 1pm.
• Friendship Café. Serving hot and cold food. Thursdays 10am – 12pm

Call 01455 617185 for more information. 
 
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: by calling 01455 890026, emailing enquiries@pathwayscomputerclub.uk, or visiting Pathways Computer Club (pathwayscomputerclub.uk)

Last updated: 09/07/2024 18:33