Fri 31st January, 2020, 4pm to 5pm
The Greatest Showman - Film Screening
Gorse Covert Community Association will be screening The Greatest Showman at the Gorse Covert Community Centre.
FREE ENTRY.
What's On in and around Charnwood
January 2020
February 2020
Fri 7th February, 2020, 7:45pm to 8:45pm
RSPB Talk - Botswana and Beyond by Tony Westaway
This talk replaces the previously advertised one as the speaker is indisposed.
The talk will concentrate on the wildlife of the northern part of Botswana from the Okavango Delta, along the Chobe River finishing up beside the Zambesi with a look at Mosi Oa Tunya (or the Smoke that Thunders) which is better known in the UK as the Victoria Falls.
Tony Westaway enjoys taking wildlife photographs for fun and would describe himself as a keen amateur wildlife watcher and photographer. He has been lucky enough to go on safaris to several African countries and intends taking you up close and personal with some of Africa's best-loved birds and mammals together with some of the less-well known ones.
We get the best speakers and also have one of the best lecture theatres on the Loughborough University campus - tiered padded seats. wheelchair access and a sound system with a hearing loop - it is of more than adequate size for our audience, which gives everybody that bit of extra space.
Tea, coffee and hot chocolate should be available - 70p or 50p if you bring your own mug.
A selection of wild bird food is usually available for sale.
Lecture Theatre U020, Brockington Building, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough.
Price: £3.50 local group members £4.00 non-members, LU student gratis with SU card
Fri 7th February, 2020, 7:45pm to 8:45pm
RSPB Talk - Birdwatching in Italy & The Work of LIPU - Part 2 by David Lingard
This talk has been updated since last time it was presented so it will be quite different even if you have seen the last one few years ago.
Most people would be surprised to think of Italy as a bird watching destination but it's actually very good. The talk will cover some of the birds to be seen and we'll look at the work going on to protect those birds.
David is the volunteer who has been looking after UK LIPU branch since 1998 and he'll tell us all about it. LIPU is the BirdLife partner in Italy and is unusual in having a branch in UK.
We get the best speakers and also have one of the best lecture theatres on the Loughborough University campus - tiered padded seats. wheelchair access and a sound system with a hearing loop - it is of more than adequate size for our audience, which gives everybody that bit of extra space.
Location: Lecture Theatre U020, Brockington Building, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough. There is ample free parking right outside the building.
This is a Loughborough RSPB Group event. For more details please take a look at our website - https://ww2.rspb.org.uk/groups/loughborough/
To find out about the work of the RSPB, their website is - https://www.rspb.org.uk
Tue 11th February, 2020, 11am to 12pm
Winter tree ID walk
Enjoy the beauty of trees and shrubs in winter and learn techniques to help identify them from the Idverde Ranger.
Where: Queens Park
Sat 15th February, 2020, 12pm to 1pm
Yoga for Beginners
Yoga Class for Beginners
Come and Learn Yoga for Beginners. New class starting on 15th Feb 2020
Time 12pm to 1pm
Learn breath techniques, Yoga poses & meditation to improve health.
Improve flexibility, strength, and posture.
Daily yoga practice will help stretch and tone your body muscles. Some of the benefits are:
Improve your fitness
Increase your energy levels (prana, chi)
Reduce stress levels
Improve Breathing
Yoga can bring more energy and reduce negative energy such as sadness, misery etc...
12pm to 1pm - Sat 15th, 22nd, 29th Feb 2020
3 sessions only £15 in Advance / Pay at door only £6 for one session
Venue:
The Arc Community Hub,
22 Knox Road
LOUGHBOROUGH
LE11 2UP
Sat 15 Feb, Sat 22 Feb, Sat 29 Feb 2020
Contact: 07789747834 Call to check latest times or cancellations.
Mon 17th February, 2020, 10:30am to 11:30am
Epilepsy Action Loughborough Coffee & Chat Group Launch.
Are you or someone close to you living with epilepsy?
Do you want to talk to other local people affected by the condition?
Then Join us for The Launch of The Loughborough Coffee & chat Group meeting at The Crafty Fox Pub, 22-23 Market street, Loughborough Beginning at 10:30am - 12:30pm on Monday 17th February & then on on THIRD Monday of each month from 10:30am - 12:30pm.
Come along and meet other people for a chat and a cup of tea or coffee.
For more information please contact Robert 07514 243887 or Will 07770 837970 or email wbutterworth@epilepsy.org.uk
Mon 17th February, 2020, 7:30pm to 8:30pm
True Life Stories: Justice
Real stories by real people, told live in front of the audience.
You will laugh, you will cry, you will be surprised and moved by stories.
Open mic and special guest tellers.
The stories should be 7 minutes long, no notes, no script, just simple good storytelling.
If you have a story that you would like to tell, or you have an idea and need help developing it, please contact us at info@truelifestorytelling.com.
Or simply grab a pint and enjoy listening.
In February we are telling stories about justice!
Free Entry
True Life Stories is a true-life storytelling club in Loughborough that gathers every third Monday in a month at the Organ Grinder pub. It is a fun night where people from the audience tell short personal stories on a set theme.
Location
The Organ Grinder pub
4 Wood Gate
Loughborough
LE11 2TY
Thu 20th February, 2020, 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Emmanuel Church Lunchtime Concert - Capriccio Ensemble Piano Quintet.
The ensemble comprises - Clare Lee and Eleanor Graff-Baker - Violin, Liz Paling - Viola, John Bean - Cello and Jeremy Kimber - Piano.
Their programme will include an arrangement by Liz Paling of the second movement of Rachmaninov's 2nd Piano Concerto. Also Music by Bach.
The concert starts at 12.45 but soup & roll lunch is served from 12.00.
Admission is free but donations are appreciated.
Emmanuel Church, Forest Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3NW
Fri 21st February, 2020, 7pm to 8pm
Exhibition Opening / The Good Life
On Friday 21 February Modern Painters, New Decorators open their doors to a new exhibition about utopia and townships.
About this Event
'The Good Life', Featuring;
Natasha Brzezicki, Pamela Clarkson, Tayler Fisher, Tom Fowkes, Harry Freestone, Josh Jones, Atta Kwami, Kate Robotham & David John Scarborough (Plus more to be announced).
The Good Life is an exhibition about utopia and townships. It is by members of Modern Painters, New Decorators. The exhibition will open on Friday 21 February and run until Saturday 4 April.
The starting points for this exhibition were two Costa Rican sayings. The phrase ‘Pura Vida’ which means the simple life or pure life and the saying ‘if you have a church, a bar, and a football pitch, then you have a town’, which is a simple metaphor for life, and has also been suggested to be the basic elements of each town or community.
Loughborough’s own Student Triangle echoes this triptych of meeting places, including a church (The St. Peter’s Centre) a bar (The Paget Arms) and a football pitch (Cumberland Park). Alongside the Rosebery Medical Centre, these public spaces have changed and shifted purposes and occupiers over the years as the demographic of the area and community has changed – many of these buildings going through states of disrepair and redundancy alongside the University’s emergence and growth.
Taking these ideas as a starting point for a conversation, this exhibition will attempt to ask some of the following questions;
What are the constitute parts of a town?
What does a community need to survive?
How do we gather and organise ourselves on a local level at a time of global discontent and division?
What are the raw materials needed for the good life?
What is utopia? Is it possible?
Is paradise where we come from, or where we’re going?
What is the good life?
ABOUT MODERN PAINTERS, NEW DECORATORS
Modern Painters, New Decorators is an artist-led organisation running a gallery, shop and studios from a shopping centre in Loughborough, East Midlands. We enable artist to re-energise the local by producing free contemporary art exhibitions, artist-produced products and creative membership schemes. We’re known for our collaborative approach to exhibition-making and our unique volunteer development programme. The project was started in 2017 by artists and makers with a connection to the town.
Visit us at Modern Painters, New Decorators, Carillon Court Shopping Centre, Swan Street, Loughborough, LE11 3XA. Find out more at www.mpndprojects.co.uk
March 2020
Sun 1st March, 2020, 2pm to 3pm
Mountsorrel Village Pancake Races
The Mountsorrel Community Team (the team who bring you The REVIVAL) are once again organising the village pancake races,
Come and join us at the Mountsorrel Memorial Centre for some traditional community fun. There are races for all ages, young and old, with races for teams, community groups and individuals.
It’s FREE entry and FREE to take part in the races, with refreshments available.
No need to book, just turn up on the day.
See the event on The Mountsorrel Community Team Facebook page for more information.
Look forward to seeing you there!
Sat 7th March, 2020, 10am to 11am
Family Open Day at RNIB College Loughborough
RNIB College Loughborough will be holding a Family Open Day on Saturday 7 March 2020, 10am - 2pm.
RNIB College Loughborough is a small specialist college based in the heart of the East Midlands, offering daytime and residential services to young people with sight loss and additional disabilities.
Our students have a range of disabilities including sight loss, autism, communication problems, learning difficulties and physical disabilities. Our aim is to help every one of our students prepare for adult life.
Our Family Open Day is a great opportunity to have a look around the College and take part in activities in each of our enterprises. Whether you are thinking about College in a few years' time, or you've already applied to join us next year, everyone is welcome!
You'll also have the opportunity to chat with some of our staff about our Further Education and Social Care programmes.
For more information about the event, and about the College, please visit our website; www.rnibcollege.ac.uk
Alternatively, please contact us on 01509 631 220 or email enquiries@rnibcollege.ac.uk
Fri 13th March, 2020, 7:45pm to 8:45pm
RSPB Talk - There's a Tapir at The Door! The Biking Birder's Green Birding Adventures by Gary Prescott
This talk will take us on a journey which Gary has embraced in his pursuit of birds through green means. "Chris Boardman, Chris Hoy, Jason Kenny, Chris Froome, Laura Trott, Bradley Wiggins .... in 2016 one Gary Prescott attempted to add his name to this long line of illustrious British cycling champions.
At sixty years old, asthmatic and (by his own admission) slightly over-weight, Gary - often simply referred to as the Biking Birder - cut a slightly surprising figure as a potential cycling record holder but what he may have lacked in physical prowess he more than compensated for in sheer will and determination and in 2016 he reached for the stars in attempting to set a new European Green Birding for the most species recorded in one calendar year."
The thought of seeing 300 different birds in a year in the UK is one that many birders dream of. To achieve such by cycling over 7,000 miles from Lands End to Shetland, to see those birds, whilst challenging for the European record is an undertaking few would take on.
In fact this talk tells of a unique quest. Green Birding is a growing, yet vital phenomenon. Whereas most will know of a birders desire to list the birds seen, or maybe be aware of a twitcher's need to travel possibly hundreds of miles to see a lost waif, a bird far away from it's chosen migratory path, a Siberian Accentor or a Franklin's Gull; few will know that there are some birders who pursue birds through Green means.
This talk will take us on a journey which Gary has embraced in his pursuit of birds through green means. "Chris Boardman, Chris Hoy, Jason Kenny, Chris Froome, Laura Trott, Bradley Wiggins .... in 2016 one Gary Prescott attempted to add his name to this long line of illustrious British cycling champions.
At sixty years old, asthmatic and (by his own admission) slightly over-weight, Gary - often simply referred to as the Biking Birder - cut a slightly surprising figure as a potential cycling record holder but what he may have lacked in physical prowess he more than compensated for in sheer will and determination and in 2016 he reached for the stars in attempting to set a new European Green Birding for the most species recorded in one calendar year."
The thought of seeing 300 different birds in a year in the UK is one that many birders dream of. To achieve such by cycling over 7,000 miles from Lands End to Shetland, to see those birds, whilst challenging for the European record is an undertaking few would take on.
In fact this talk tells of a unique quest. Green Birding is a growing, yet vital phenomenon. Whereas most will know of a birders desire to list the birds seen, or maybe be aware of a twitcher's need to travel possibly hundreds of miles to see a lost waif, a bird far away from it's chosen migratory path, a Siberian Accentor or a Franklin's Gull; few will know that there are some birders who pursue birds through Green means.
Price: £3.50 Group Members, £4.00 Non members, Students with SU card gratis.
Location: Lecture Theatre U020, Brockington Building, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough.
For more details including a map of the venue please see our website.
Mon 16th March, 2020, 7:30pm to 8:30pm
True Life Stories: Animals
Real stories by real people, told live in front of the audience.
You will laugh, you will cry, you will be surprised and moved by stories.
Open mic and special guest tellers.
The stories should be 7 minutes long, no notes, no script, just simple good storytelling.
If you have a story that you would like to tell, or you have an idea and need help developing it, please contact us at info@truelifestorytelling.com.
Or simply grab a pint and enjoy listening.
We are looking for 7 min stories about cats, dogs, elephants, tigers, spiders......wonderful animals in your life!
Free entry
Location
The Organ Grinder pub
4 Wood Gate
Loughborough
LE11 2TY
Thu 19th March, 2020, 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Emmanuel Church Lunchtime Concert
This concert will be given by the Loughborough University Music Scholarship Winners.
The 2020 LU Arts Scholarship winners will share their talents as part of their overall contribution to the creative life of the university, helping to raise the profile of the arts within the wider community.
The concert starts at 12.45 but soup & roll lunch is served from 12.00.
Admission is free but donations are appreciated.
Emmanuel Church, Forest Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3NW
April 2020
Fri 3rd April, 2020, 7:30pm to 8:30pm
RSPB Talk - Target: 200 Tweets + AGM
Bruce White, Chairman of the Great Bowden Local Group of LRWT, will give an illustrated talk on his exploits in attempting to record 200 different species of bird in a year.
Bruce is founder member of South Leicestershire U3A in 2000 when he and his wife joined the new Bird Watching group which started to add interest to our walking; he has been running the bird watching group himself since 2002.
Before the talk we will hold our Annual General Meeting - hence the slightly earlier start.
Price: £3.50 local group members £4.00 for non-members, LU student gratis with SU card
Location: Lecture Theatre U020, Brockington Building, Loughborough University, Epinal Way, Loughborough
For more information including a map of the venue, please look at our website.
Sat 4th April, 2020, 1pm to 2pm
Wet felt works of art
Join us to learn the basics of wet felting, one of the oldest fibre arts.
In this half day (3 hours) course you will be introduced to the art of wet felting and have the opportunity to create your own wet felt work of art using processed British Shetland wool in a range of colours.
The course fee includes tuition, materials and refreshments. Courses take place on our beautiful organic farm in our cosy classroom, you may even get to spot a few of the sheep.
Sat 11th April, 2020, 10am to 11am
Drop spindle basics
Start out on your spinning journey with the ancient technique of drop spinning.
Great for beginners who are keen to learn how to convert fibre into yarn.
In this 2 hour course you will be introduced to the art of drop spinning using a simple top whorl drop spindle and prepared wool fibre. You will be walked through the basics of the technique and given lots of time for supported practice. You will be able to take your very own handspun wool away with you.
The course fee includes tuition, materials and refreshments. Courses take place on our beautiful organic farm in our cosy classroom, you may even get to spot a few of the sheep. We will be lambing on the farm during April so there may be a chance to visit the lambing shed and meet some of the new arrivals (wellie boots and a warm coat recommended for this).
Sat 11th April, 2020, 1pm to 2pm
Spring needle felting
We are running our popular needle felting course with a Spring theme. We will be making Spring themed items, although you are, of course, welcome to use the technique to make any items you fancy. Expect to see sheep, flowers and easter eggs.
In this half day (3 hours) course you will be introduced to the art of needle felting and have the opportunity to create your own needle felted works of art using processed British Shetland wool in a range of colours. During the course we run you through the basics with a simple two dimensional project before going up a level to make a three dimensional piece. You will have the opportunity to choose what you would like to make.
If you run short of time the course fee includes a kit to take home, allowing you to finish off your artwork or make another project.
The course fee includes tuition, materials and refreshments. Courses take place on our beautiful organic farm in our cosy classroom, you may even get to spot a few of the sheep. We will be lambing on the farm during April so there may be a chance to visit the lambing shed and meet some of the new arrivals (wellie boots and a warm coat recommended for this).
Thu 16th April, 2020, 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Emmanuel Church Lunchtime Concert - Tala Tarang - Rhythm Waves
Eleanor Turner - Harp, Mendi Singh - Tabla Tarang.
Tala Tarang employ a special chemistry, through a subtle yin-yang of two halves creating a whole.
Their repertoire includes original music, folk tunes, classic pop, Bollywood, Western Classical and World music; it is a truly unique sound experience.
The concert starts at 12.45 but soup and roll lunch is served from 12.00.
Admission is free but donations are appreciated.
Emmanuel Church, Forest Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3NW
Thu 16th April, 2020, 12:45pm to 1:45pm
Emmanuel Church Lunchtime Concert - Tala Tarang - Rhythm Waves
Eleanor Turner - Harp, Mendi Singh - Tabla Tarang.
Tala Tarang employ a special chemistry, through a subtle yin-yang of two halves creating a whole.
Their repertoire includes original music, folk tunes, classic pop, Bollywood, Western Classical and World music; it is a truly unique sound experience.
The concert starts at 12.45 but soup and roll lunch is served from 12.00.
Admission is free but donations are appreciated.
Emmanuel Church, Forest Road, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 3NW
Mon 20th April, 2020, 7:30pm to 8:30pm
True Life Stories: Food
Real stories by real people, told live in front of the audience.
You will laugh, you will cry, you will be surprised and moved by stories.
Open mic and special guest tellers.
The stories should be 7 minutes long, no notes, no script, just simple good storytelling.
If you have a story that you would like to tell, or you have an idea and need help developing it, please contact us at info@truelifestorytelling.com.
Or simply grab a pint and enjoy listening.
What is your favourite food? Do you love to cook? Are you afraid to try new things? Tell us your stories about food!
Free Entry
Location
The Organ Grinder pub
4 Wood Gate
Loughborough
LE11 2TY
May 2020
Sat 2nd May, 2020, 1pm to 2pm
Meet the bees
A half day experience for the bee fan who would like to know more.
We start off with a talk on some of the basic aspects of bee keeping; including the bees in the hive, the jobs they do and an introduction to the equipment used.
An opportunity to look inside a hive will follow as we suit up (bee suits provided) and head out to the apiary to carry out a hive inspection.
This experience is a great choice for anyone who has ever thought about keeping bees but would like an opportunity to get a little hands on before diving in.
Bee suits and gloves will be provided, however, you will need to bring wellies (recommended) or sturdy shoes and socks you can tuck the bee suit into.
Fri 15th May, 2020, 7:45pm to 8:45pm
RSPB Talk - Costa Rica and Borneo by Dave Robinson
This talk will focus on the Natural History of several areas in the Tropics, with particular emphasis on the birdlife of Costa Rica and Borneo. Some mammals, insects and plants will also feature - particularly those with interesting or unusual lifestyles.
Dave spent his career as a Research Chemist in the Pharmaceutical Industry. From a very early age he has been fascinated by all aspects of the natural world - with a particular passion for birds. Retirement has allowed him to dedicate more time to wildlife activities - including related overseas travel, voluntary work with the Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust and general wildlife surveying and recording. He is a keen amateur photographer, but is not a fan of using heavy and unwieldy cameras! With his particular interest in visiting tropical areas, this talk will focus on the birds and general natural history of Costa Rica and Borneo.
Price: £3.50 local group members £4.00 for non-members, LU student gratis with SU card. Pay at the door.
Location: Lecture Theatre U020, Brockington Building, Loughborough University. Epinal Way, Loughborough.
For more information including a map of th venue please take a look at our website.
Mon 18th May, 2020, 7:30pm to 8:30pm
True Life Stories: 9 to 5
Real stories by real people, told live in front of the audience.
You will laugh, you will cry, you will be surprised and moved by stories.
Open mic and special guest tellers.
The stories should be 7 minutes long, no notes, no script, just simple good storytelling.
If you have a story that you would like to tell, or you have an idea and need help developing it, please contact us at info@truelifestorytelling.com.
Or simply grab a pint and enjoy listening.
Work, commute, cubicle, colleagues, office.... we are looking for stories about 9 to 5 experience!
Free Entry!
Location
The Organ Grinder pub
4 Wood Gate
Loughborough
LE11 2TY
Sat 23rd May, 2020, 1pm to 2pm
Meet the bees
A half day experience for the bee fan who would like to know more.
We start off with a talk on some of the basic aspects of bee keeping; including the bees in the hive, the jobs they do and an introduction to the equipment used.
An opportunity to look inside a hive will follow as we suit up (bee suits provided) and head out to the apiary to carry out a hive inspection.
This experience is a great choice for anyone who has ever thought about keeping bees but would like an opportunity to get a little hands on before diving in.
Bee suits and gloves will be provided, however, you will need to bring wellies (recommended) or sturdy shoes and socks you can tuck the bee suit into.
June 2020
Mon 15th June, 2020, 7:30pm to 8:30pm
True Life Stories: Travelling
Real stories by real people, told live in front of the audience.
You will laugh, you will cry, you will be surprised and moved by stories.
Open mic and special guest tellers.
The stories should be 7 minutes long, no notes, no script, just simple good storytelling.
If you have a story that you would like to tell, or you have an idea and need help developing it, please contact us at info@truelifestorytelling.com.
Or simply grab a pint and enjoy listening.
End of this season of true-life storytelling brings us stories about travelling. Great ideas for summer holiday!
Free Entry!
Location
The Organ Grinder pub
4 Wood Gate
Loughborough
LE11 2TY
July 2020
Sat 18th July, 2020, 1pm to 2pm
Beekeeping for beginners
A full day experience for those who are considering bee keeping or would like to know more about the fascinating world of honey bees.
The day will begin in the classroom where you will be introduced to the background of bee keeping, types of bee and their role, hive types, equipment used, clothing etc. There will be an opportunity to practise your skills on our virtual hive as you learn about hive inspections.
Later in the day we will head out to the apiary where you will have a chance to carry out a real hive inspection, in pairs, with guidance from our beekeeping team.
We will finish up back in the classroom with a cup of tea and a chance to ask any questions you may have thought of.
This experience is a great choice for anyone who has ever thought about keeping bees but would like to learn some of the basics and background before buying their first hive. It would also suit those who just have a general interest in bees and their care.