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Love trees and the environment?
12th November 2019
Love trees and the environment? There aren’t many industries planting trees these days, but the paper industry plants and grows far more than it consumes. As the most recycled product in the world paper remains one of the more environmentally friendly products due to its ability to be recycled...
Smile for the camera! LOROS photo competition is open for entries
7th February 2020
Do you love taking photos? Are you a dab hand with a DSLR or skilled with your smartphone? LOROS Hospice is launching a photo competition and is inviting you to submit your images! Gary Dale, Retail Manager at LOROS, said: “We’re looking for pictures that show the best of Leicester,...
Market Harborough author Tamsin Winter shortlisted for Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2020
6th February 2020
Market Harborough writer Tamsin Winter has been shortlisted for the Waterstones Children’s Book Prize 2020, widely regarded as one of the most prestigious accolades for children’s books in the UK. Announced today, Thursday 6th February, Winter is nominated in the Older Fiction category for...
Snap up your LOROS Twilight Walk ticket for just a tenner until 3rd February
29th January 2020
Disco divas and glam rockers wanting to participate in LOROS Hospice’s Twilight Walk are snapping up places quick to take advantage of the bargain early bird rate which ends on Monday 3rd February. The annual event, which was a sell-out last year, is themed as Through the Decades, in celebration...
Leicester Marathon back with a bang following last year’s cancellation
29th January 2020
The Leicester Marathon is back for 2020 and it’s bigger and better than ever with entries open. The Run Leicester Festival, which encompasses a Marathon, Half Marathon and Relay race, is taking place on Sunday 11th October and organisers are promising a host of exciting new features. This...
The popular physical activity game Beat the Street is coming back to Blaby District!
10th January 2020
Beat the Street, the innovative physical activity game that took Blaby District by storm last year is set to return to the district from 26th February to 8th April. More than 10,000 people across the district took part and together walked, cycled, ran and scooted 93,000 miles over the six-week game...
NEW & OPEN TODAY!! Kip McGrath Leicester West End
8th January 2020
The new Kip McGrath Education Centre at Kirby Road, Leicester opens TODAY! Kip McGrath has been the leader in remediation tuition for over 40 years, focusing on the foundations of English, reading, spelling, comprehension and maths. They provide individualised learning programmes for primary and...
Phoenix swaps cinema tickets for donations to help the homeless this Christmas
6th December 2019
Phoenix cinema is giving away tickets to their annual charity screening of the Christmas classic It’s a Wonderful Life on Friday 13th December in return for donations to Leicester charity Action Homeless. Donations can be anything from toiletries to non-perishable foods (pasta, tinned goods)...
Leicestershire Primary School Admissions
2nd December 2019
Parents and carers of children turning five from September 2020 can start to apply for a school place from 1st June 2019, and should note that the process closes 15th January 2020. You must apply for a school place through the home Local Authority that you live in, and the best way to apply if you live...
Beat the winter bugs!
2nd December 2019
Here are some simple steps to help your family stay well, and avoid spreading infection to others this winter. To minimise the spread of coughs, colds and the winter sickness bug Norovirus, children should to wash their hands regularly with soap and warm water, especially after using the toilet and...
Wear A Funky Scarf Day 24th January 2020
2nd December 2019
Charity Link works throughout Leicester, Leicestershire, Rutland and Northamptonshire to support local people in hardship and crisis. They provide emergency support such as food and grants for utilities and also provide essential items to improve quality of life, including clothing (including winter...
The perfect Christmas gift - muddy knees and time together
25th November 2019
Struggling to find a unique family gift this Christmas? Why not give the kids an unforgettable experience - a weekend of freedom in the fresh air, outdoors fun and essential family time together? Stanford Hall in Lutterworth is hosting its first ever Elderflower Fields family festival from 29th to...
Tigers launch multi-sport programme for schools
19th November 2019
Leicester Tigers have kicked off a new multi-sport initiative for schools across Leicester and Leicestershire to get involved with in 2020. Tiger Sports is open to youngsters from reception and Key Stage One age groups right through to college encouraging students to be active, be healthy and...
The countdown to The Spark Festival has begun!
18th November 2019
Family Festival Fun The Spark Festival 2020 The countdown to The Spark Festival has begun. Get ready for a week of unforgettable festival fun for children aged 0 to 13 and their families from Monday 10th to Sunday 16th February. See extraordinary theatre, music and dance shows in the city and...
Touring East Midlands Libraries
12th November 2019
Touring November 2019: Graeae Theatre Company and The Spark Arts for Children presents The Iron Man Ted Hughes' classic modern-day fable of a giant Iron robot and the fearless courage of a young boy named Hogarth is a beautiful tale about friendship, understanding and tolerance. This new...
Phoenix celebrates its 10th birthday with a weekend of £2 films
4th November 2019
To celebrate their 10th birthday in Leicester’s Cultural Quarter, Phoenix is screening thirteen films from the past decade with all tickets £2 each. Voted for by customers and Phoenix staff, Leicester’s favourite films from the past 10 years will screen across Friday 15th –...
Bodie Hodges Foundation Santa Fun Run
15th October 2019
THIS ISN’T JUST ANY SANTA FUN RUN on Sunday 15th December, the Bodie Hodges Foundation are putting on an all-inclusive wheelchair friendly route fun run for all the family to enjoy at the one and only Leicester Racecourse. And that’s not all! There will be a Christmas village, Christmas...
Foremarke Hall, Repton Preparatory School
15th October 2019
Foremarke Hall, Repton Preparatory School, is a Co – Educational day and boarding school in Derbyshire. Children can join Foremarke’s Lower Prep in the term that they become three years old. Lower Prep is a lively, vibrant learning environment, where lessons are taught in and outside...
Have fun and stay safe this fireworks season
15th October 2019
With Bonfire Night and Diwali Celebrations just around the corner, make sure your kids are aware of the safety issues around fireworks. Lots of guidance is available on the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents (ROSPA) website, including the full firework code www.rospa.com. Children must...
Leicester-Shire Music Education Hub
15th October 2019
Are really excited to be able to offer new singing opportunities for young singers. Research has proved that singing promotes a general sense of wellbeing, enhances learning retention, language development, listening skills and concentration but most importantly It’s fun!!! All groups are led...
Come and join all the fun at Frenzy Youth Theatre!
15th October 2019
Frenzy Youth Theatre is a dynamic theatre company with the emphasis on imagination and the power of play. Their classes allow youngsters to explore creatively in a non-competitive environment whilst having lots of fun! All lesson plans are written by a qualified Drama Teacher and they have Frenzy...
Take One Giant Leap into space - themed fun in Leicester this half term!
15th October 2019
From 11 – 20 October there will be a selection of intergalactic activities for all the family to enjoy. The BRICKLIVE OUTER SPACE Trail will bring 15 amazing models made entirely of bricks to venues around the city centre. See reconstructions of the rockets that took us to the moon and stand...
Trick or Treat!
15th October 2019
Three Tips for a frighteningly fun Halloween… without breaking the bank! Whether it’s trick or treating, carving pumpkins, apple bobbing or lighting a bonfire, Halloween season can quickly become an expensive time of year for families. Following America’s lead, Halloween in the...
Anti-Bullying Week with… Andy Day
15th October 2019
Andy Day is set to hit our screens in March 2020 with his new CBBC show Andy and the Band, but the children’s TV star is also busy playing a leading part in Anti-Bullying Week. We tracked down the frontman of Andy and the Odd Socks to find out why tackling bullying is close to his heart. When...
Sing! Dance! Act!
11th October 2019
Primary Times explores how the performing arts benefits our children, and how parents can get involved at home The performing arts are a fantastic way to help children to develop their creative skills. There are no wrong answers, and everyone is actively encouraged to explore new and alternatives...
Spooky Half Term Bike Trail in aid of Sue Ryder
9th October 2019
Come along and cycle the spooky bike trail between our Whitwell and Normanton stores. Pick up a trail leaflet from store and start the hunt for clues and collect your prize at the end! A family friendly cycle route starting from either store. Bike hire available at Whitwell and Normanton from October...
FAMILY LIFE WITH A DIFFERENCE AT MILLER HOMES
2nd October 2019
FAMILY LIFE WITH A DIFFERENCE AT MILLER HOMES Miller Homes is no stranger to creating warm, welcoming family-friendly communities and its latest developments in the highly sought-after village of Kibworth, are no exception. Featuring a stunning selection of two to five-bedroom homes, those...
YOUR ROAD TO SUCCESS STARTS HERE!
23rd September 2019
A new centre offering maths and English tuition aimed at ages 5-15 has opened in Rothley. The First Class Learning programme is aligned with the National Curriculum and encourages enjoyment in learning. Centre Manager Debbie Wolfe-Kinch said 'Our aim is for every child to have the confidence to...
Physical activity starts at home!
19th September 2019
by Teresa Hames, Director of https://coach-unlimited.co.uk After a long summer, spent away from work and predominantly with my children it has occurred to me that I need a rest. Not a rest from them (although that would be welcome) but a physical rest. For 8 weeks I have taken part in almost every...
The biggest and best free family event is back! LOROS Big Day Out
5th September 2019
LOROS is holding its annual free, family fun day, the Big Day Out, on Saturday 5th October and there will be something to entertain everyone. The day-long event promises to be bigger and better with more games and entertainment than ever before. Outdoor games include a bouncy castle, inflatable...
Bigger and better sandpit to provide fun all year long
16th July 2019
Children can enjoy the fun of the ‘beach’, all year round, with the introduction of a newly extended and enhanced sandpit in Welland Park. Harborough District Council officially opened the sandpit in Welland Park in Market Harborough on Saturday (13 July 2019) in time for the school...
Roadshow for deaf young people arrives in Leicestershire
10th July 2019
Deaf young people in Leicestershire have spent a day trying out flashing doorbells and vibrating alarm clocks as they learnt about all aspects of deafness. The event, held on Tuesday 9 July, was organised by the National Deaf Children’s Society as part of its Roadshow, an eight ton purple...
Goodbye and thank you Judith!
24th June 2019
Primary Times celebrates the life and works of Judith Kerr OBE, author and illustrator of The Tiger Who Came to Tea “A brilliantly talented artist and storyteller who gave the world an extraordinary body of work” – a sentiment shared by Judith Kerr’s publisher and echoed with...
Music in the Park 8th June 2019
21st May 2019
Bring your own picnic and enjoy a wonderful evening listening to two fantastic bands, the high-energy 'Ska-aManga' band and the award-winning 'Kibworth Brass Band'. The evening finishes with a fabulous fireworks display in front of Wistow Hall. All ages welcome. The concert is raising...
Get your teeth into National Smile Month!
21st May 2019
This year’s National Smile Month starts on 13 May, and our public health (school) nurses are inviting you as parents and carers to make a pledge that will encourage kids to develop good dental health habits. For example, you could pledge to: Take your child to see the dentist every six...
