Events

Upcoming Events

Emmanuel Lunchtime Concerts
Thursday 17th May - 12.45pm Join us for a lunchtime of Jeanine Thorpe's virtuosity and musical passion. Continue Reading
An Evening With Queen Elizabeth I
Friday 18th May - Holy Trinity Church Ashby de la Zouch 7.30pm. Lesley Smith curator of Tutbury Castle, and notable historian will be appearing as "Queen Elizabeth 1st" Tickets £12.00 to include cheese and wine supper. Contact Carole Timms on 01283 216653 for tickets and further information. Continue Reading
Stile Antico: Tune thy Musicke to thy Hart
Friday 18th May - Oakham School Chapel, 7.45pm, Tickets £10 from 01572 758820, boxoffice@oakham.rutland.sch.uk or Music&More; (Oakham) Continue Reading
“Singing For Fun” Concert
Friday 18th May - St. Paul's Church, Woodhouse Eaves Continue Reading
St. Andrew’s Foxton Annual Clutter Sale
Saturday 19th May - Turney's Barn, North Lane, Foxton, Leicestershire. 9.30am till 12 noon. Car Parking On Site, Refreshments, Home made Cakes, Plants, Toys, Books etc. Contact:- Toni Rice email <> Continue Reading
Worship With a Classical Flavour
Sunday 20th May - St Mary in Charnwood, Nanpantan, Loughborough at 6pm Jeanine Thorpe (violin) & Jeremy Kimber (piano). Continue Reading
Mosaic Concert at Wistow
Friday 25th May - 7:30pm. Tickets £5 (under 16s £2.50). Mosaic perform 'The Music of Life and Love'. The Eight Voices of MOSAIC perform a rich and varied programme of a capella music from Bach to Beatles, Handel to Hoagy, Parry to Porter, Rachmaninov to Noel Coward, Spirituals, Jazz, Pop and more. St Wistan's Parish Church, LE8 0QF. Proceeds in aid of Wistow Church. Continue Reading
Quiet Garden Day in Freeby, nr Melton Mowbray
Saturday 26th May - Organised by Quiet Gardens in Leicestershire: 10am to 4pm. Theme: 'Ground of our being'. A day of silence and peaceful reflection led by Joy Stribblehill. Continue Reading
Fifties Evening Birstall
Saturday 2nd June - The Parish of Birstall & Wanlip are organising an event to Celebrate The Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Birstall Village Hall at 7.30pm. Music provided by The KB Band . Tickets £8 Including Supper. (Children under 10 free). Tel: 2676550 or 2677238 Continue Reading
Coffee Morning - St. Margaret’s Leicester.
Saturday 2nd June - 10 am - 12 noon.Many stalls and raffle. Refreshments available. Admission free Continue Reading
‘60 Glorious Years’ a Celebration in Flowers
Saturday 2nd June - All Saints' Church, Wigston Magna in association with the Wigston & Knighton Floral Society Church open Saturday 10am - 1pm & 4pm to 6pm and Sunday 3rd June 11.30am to 5pm. Bank Holiday Monday and Tuesday 4th & 5th June 10am to 4pm Continue Reading
Queens Diamond Jubilee Event
Saturday 2nd June - From 11am - 4 - 30pm. in the grounds of Knighton Halll, Knighton Rd Leicester by kind permission of the Vice Chancellor Sir Robert Burgess. Continue Reading
Open Gardens in Woodhouse Eaves
Saturday 2nd June - 2:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Saturday 2nd & Sunday 3rd June 2012. Woodhouse Eaves Open Gardens has been running for over 20 years. The event offers the opportunity to visit a wealth of interesting gardens, both large and small. Continue Reading
Open Church at All Saints, Kimcote,
Monday 4th June - Tea/Coffee. Homemade cakes, books and Bric a Brac stalls. Continue Reading
Open Garden and Plant Sale with Afternoon Tea
Saturday 9th June - In the back garden of 57 Swepstone Road, Heather from 2pm until 4pm, Afternoon Tea with homemade cakes, plant sale and garden related raffle. Admission 50p, all proceeds to the Church Flower Festival. Continue Reading
Open Church at St. Leonard’s, Swithland
Saturday 9th and Sunday 10th June - St. Leonard’s Church, Main Street, Swithland for Tea/Coffee and Cakes from 2 p.m. till 4.30 p.m. donations in Aid of Church Funds Continue Reading
Flower Festival Countesthorpe
Saturday 9th June - Saturday 9th to Monday 11th June. St. Bartholomew's Church Foston Nr Countesthorpe. 10.30-5.00pm Sat and Sunday, Monday 10.30- 4pm. Morning Coffee, Cream Teas, Bookstall, White Elephant and other stalls. Sunday Service at 9.15am Songs of Praise. Continue Reading
Lunchtime Recital - St. Margaret’s. Leicester
Thursday 14th June - 1pm - 1.30 pm. Richard Archer - Organ. Admission free - tea and coffee provided. Continue Reading
Groby Open Gardens
Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th June - Groby Village. 14 Gardens will be open throughout the village on Saturday 16th June from 11am - 5.30pm and Sunday 17th June from 12 noon to 5.30pm. £4 per person (accompanied children under 16 free) This gives entry to gardens on both days. Maps and passports from the Parish Church, Markfield Road Refreshments and various stalls. Further details from 0116 222 9133 Continue Reading
St Marys Garden Fete
Saturday 16th June - St Marys Garden Fete, Ashby Folville featuring family dog show, tombola, cake stall, refreshments, arts and crafts and lots of other games and stalls for a fun packed afternoon Continue Reading
Not Many Children, Rona Orme
Thursday 21st June - Your chance to hear Rona Orme, Children's Missioner, Peterborough Diocese, speaking about working with small groups of children in a rural context. Venue: Samworth Centre, Burton Street, Melton Mowbray. Admission free, but donations towards refreshments appreciated. (Coffee and biscuits 7.00pm, talk begins at 7.30pm). Booking through Sue Paterson: tel 01664 813184 or email spaterson@leicester.anglican.org Continue Reading
Festival Orchestral Concert
Friday 22nd June - Oakham School Symphony Orchestra. Oakham School Chapel, 7.45pm, Free tickets required from 01572 758280, boxoffice@oakham.rutland.sch.uk or Music&More; (Oakham) Continue Reading
150th Anniversary Open Afternoon
Saturday 23rd June - 2 pm - 4.30 pm - St. Andrew's, Jarrom Street, Leicester. Explore the Church and newly refurbished Hall, share memories, short talk on Church's history at 3 pm. Light refreshments and then join us for evening prayer at 4.30 pm Continue Reading
Open Church at All Saints , Kimcote
Sunday 1st July - Tea/Coffee. Homemade cakes, books and Bric a Brac stalls Continue Reading
Teas in Church, Tilton on the Hill
Sunday 1st July - The 5 Sundays in July Teas in Church at St.Peters Church, Tilton on the Hill LE7 9LG. Tea/coffee cakes, cream teas. Disabled access. Time 3 - 5pm. Continue Reading
Coffee Morning - St. Margaret’s Leicester
Saturday 7th July - in the Churchyard (weather permitting) 11 am - 3 pm Sideshows and stalls, Raffle and Barbecue. Admission free. Continue Reading
Leicester Chorale Concert
Saturday 7th July - at St. Paul's Church, Woodhouse Eaves. Leicestershire Chorale is well established as one of the leading chamber choirs in the East Midlands. Continue Reading
Annual Fair in Heather
Saturday 14th July - St John the Baptist Church, Heather - 2pm until 4pm. Annual Teddy Bear Parachute Jump from Church Tower with Strawberry Tea and a Craft Fair. Continue Reading
Open Church at St. Leonard’s, Swithland
Saturday 14th and Sunday 15th July - St. Leonard’s Church, Main Street, Swithland for Tea/Coffee and Cakes from 2 p.m. till 4.30 p.m. donations in Aid of Church Funds Continue Reading
Coffee Morning - St. Margaret’s, Leicester
Saturday 4th August - 9 am - 12 noon. Many stalls and raffle. Refreshments available. Admission free Continue Reading
Open Church at All Saints , Kimcote
Sunday 5th August - Tea/Coffee. Homemade cakes, books and Bric a Brac stalls. Continue Reading
Lunchtime Recital - St. Margaret’s, Leicester
Thursday 9th August - 1pm - 1.30 pm Ian Imlay - Organ. Admission free - tea and coffee provided Continue Reading
Open Church at St. Leonard’s, Swithland
Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th August - St. Leonard’s Church, Main Street, Swithland for Tea/Coffee and Cakes from 2 p.m. till 4.30 p.m. donations in Aid of Church Funds Continue Reading
Open Church at All Saints , Kimcote
Sunday 2nd September - Tea/Coffee. Homemade cakes, books and Bric a Brac stalls Continue Reading
Open Church at St. Leonard’s, Swithland
Saturday 8th and Sunday 9th September - St. Leonard’s Church, Main Street, Swithland for Tea/Coffee and Cakes from 2 p.m. till 4.30 p.m. donations in Aid of Church Funds Continue Reading
Back to Church Sunday 2012
Sunday 30th September 2012 - Keep the date for this year's Back to Church Sunday. More details to come nearer the time. Continue Reading
Ex Cathedra with His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts
Thursday 18th October - Ex Cathedra with His Majestys Sagbutts & Cornetts - Splendours from the Dode's Chapel - Music Giovanni Gabrielli. St James the Greater, London Road, Leicester. 7.30pm For tickets please see our website www.stjamesthegreater.org.uk or call 0116 254 2111 Mon-Fri am's. Continue Reading
Hope Against Cancer
Sunday 4th November - 4.00pm Leicester Cathedral. A performance of Fauré’s ‘Requiem’ with choir and soloists directed by Dr. Christopher Johns. No tickets but retiring collection in aid of Hope Against Cancer. ALL WELCOME! Continue Reading
St James Cantata Choir with Musica da Camera
Saturday 10th November - Mozart Requiem and Coronation Mass. St James the Greater, London Road, Leicester. 7.30pm For tickets please see our website www.stjamesthegreater.org.uk or call 0116 254 2111 Mon-Fri am's. Continue Reading
Knighton Christmas Bazaar
Saturday 17th November - St. Mary Magdalen Church Knighton Christmas Bazaar Parish Centre, Church Lane, Leicester. LE2 3WG 11 am to 3pm Continue Reading
Israel In Egypt with the Leicester Bach Choir
Saturday 24th November - St James the Greater, London Road, Leicester. 7.30pm For tickets please see our website www.stjamesthegreater.org.uk or call 0116 254 2111 Mon-Fri am's. Continue Reading

Past Events

An Evening with Sir Mark Tully
Wednesday 16th May - Talk and book signing on INDIA, THE ROAD AHEAD at All Saint's Church Pickwell commencing at 7.00pm. Mark Tully was born in India and has spent most of his working life there reporting on event for the BBC. He will be talking and answering questions on India today and the prospects for its future. Tickets are available from PCC members and 01664454231 at £12 adults, £5 children which includes buffet supper. Continue Reading
Pray for Schools event at Samworth Academy
Tuesday 15th May - Calling ANYONE who is involved or who would like to be in local schools across Leicester and Leicestershire. John Fryer (Primary Concern) and Karen Hodges (Scripture Union) are hosting an evening of prayer for all local schools, as part of the National Pray for Schools initiative at St Christophers' Church, Samworth Academy. Continue Reading
Choral Evensong to Celebrate the Diamond Jubilee
Sunday 13th May - St Cuthbert's, Great Glen, at 6.30pm in celebration of the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. Continue Reading
Coffee Morning & Table Top Sale
Saturday 12th May - 10 am - 2 pm St Paul's & St Augustine's Worship Centre Kirby Road Off Fosse Road Central Leicester Coffee Morning in aid of Christian Aid Table Top for Worship Centre funds Lots of stalls including Plants, Homemade, Tombola, Books, Clothes etc Teas/Coffees and Lunches Free Admission Everyone Welcome Further Info - Dave 07800746121 Continue Reading
Spring Fair, Thurnby
Saturday 12th May - St. Luke's Church Thurnby are holding a Spring Fair in the Thurnby Memorial Hall 10am - 3pm Continue Reading
Open Church at St. Leonard’s, Swithland
Saturday 12th and Sunday 13th May - St. Leonard’s Church, Main Street, Swithland for Tea/Coffee and Cakes from 2 p.m. till 4.30 p.m. donations in Aid of Church Funds Continue Reading
Kegworth Flower Festival
Friday 11th May - Our them this year is 'Think of a Number'. The Festival will be open 10 - 6 from Friday 11 May until Monday 14 may. There is a concert on Saturday 12 May featuring Shepshed Singers and Kegworth Players. Refreshments will be available all weekend and a plant stall will be held nearby. Continue Reading
Oakham School Summer Concert
Friday 11th May - Oakham School Chapel, 7.45pm, Free tickets required from 01572 758820, boxoffice@oakham.rutland.sch.uk or Music&More; (Oakham) Continue Reading
St Andrew’s Church Kegworth Flower Festival
Thursday 10th May - 'Think of a number' Church open daily Thursday - Monday 10am - 6pm Refreshments available. Concert Sat 12 7.30pm, Shepshed Singers and Kegworth Players. Continue Reading
Lunchtime Recital St. Margaret’s, Leicester
Thursday 10th May - 1pm - 1.30 pm. Phillip Herbert - Organ, Admission free - tea and coffee provided. Continue Reading
‘All our Yesterdays’ Church Open Day
Monday 7th May - St Michael and All Angels Church Thurmaston 10am - 4:30pm. Exhibition by Thurmaston Heritage Group Continue Reading
May Fayre St Guthlac’s
Monday 7th May - St Guthlac's Church and Memorial Hall and grounds Holbrook Rd, Knighton, Leicester. 10.30-3pm. A fun packed day for the community to celebrate our first 100 years as a community church in Knighton. Crowning of the May Queen, Jazz band, Hog roast, refreshments, stalls and attractions, Kids Corner (games and crafts). Entrance free. Indoors if wet. All welcome! Continue Reading
Plant and Cake sale Twyford
Monday 7th May - Plants, home made cakes, pickles and preserves on sale outside St Andrew's Church, Twyford from 10am - 12md. Tea/ coffee available. Proceeds in aid ofchurch funds. S Johnon (PC secretary) 01664 840454 Continue Reading
Cossington Secret Gardens
Sunday 6th May - Open on 6th and 7th May, 2012 from 11.00am to 5.00pm both days. Admission is £3.50 with children free. 15-20 gardens Continue Reading
Open Church St Peters Church Claybrooke Parva
Sunday 6th May - 2.30pm to 4.30pm. Tea and cake available. Why not visit with a walk or cycle ride. Ivy Hall, Church Warden 01455 282843. Continue Reading
Coffee Morning - St. Margaret’s, Leicester
Saturday 5th May - Coffee Morning to raise money for CHRISTIAN AID. 10 am - 12 noon. Many stalls, including raffle and refreshments. Admission free. All welcome Continue Reading
Flower Festival and Village Exhibition, Stoney Stanton
Saturday 5th - Monday 7th May - Celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee at St.Michael's Church, Stoney Stanton, a Jubilee Flower Festival with a Village Exhibition in the nearby Village Community Hall. Celebratory Concert in the church at 7.30pm on Saturday 5th, to be given by chamber choir 'Accord'. Continue Reading
Music in Buckminster
Saturday 5th May - At 7.30pm St. John's Buckminster NG33 5RT will be playing host to the Radcliffe on Trent Male Voice Choir who will be presenting a concert of music drawn from their vast repertoire of pieces spanning a period of 400 years. Continue Reading
Dadlington Flower Festival
Saturday 5th - Monday 7th May - Church open 12noon-5pm on Sat 5th/Sun 6th/ Bank Holiday Mon 7th May, Festival Songs of Praise Sunday 2nd May 6:30pm. Continue Reading
Kings Norton and Gaulby open church and teas
Saturday 5th May - To visit both Kings Norton and Gaulby Churches is a pleasant afternoon stroll in the Leicestershire countryside. Both churches are open on Saturdays starting on May 5th to August 18th. Continue Reading
Concert by the LYRA Voice Ensemble
Friday 4th May - St Michael & All Angels, Eastwell, 7.00 for 7.30 pm. A welcome return visit by the LYRA Voice Ensemble, graduates of the St Petersburg Conservatoire, singing Russian Orthodox and Folk Music in our mediaeval country church. Tickets £12 (including a glass of wine and buffet), available from jennybarnes04@btinternet.com, tel 01949 861256. Continue Reading
Trichy Tales 2012
Thursday 3rd May - St Philip’s Church hall, Evington Road, Leicester, LE2 1HN. 7pm. Share an Indian meal and hear various stories,e.g. Valparai Girl’s Hostel renovation project and ‘March for Land’ 100,000 people campaign across India. Continue Reading
84th Annual Bluebell Service
Sunday 29th April - 3pm at the Great Pit in Swithland Woods Continue Reading
New Monasticism….......
Saturday 28th April - A study day to explore New Monasticism as a form of small missional community with Ian Mobsby and the MOOT Community at St Martins House 10am -3.30pm Continue Reading
Loughborough Ladies Choir Cancelled
Saturday 28th April - Please note that this event has unfortunately been cancelled St. Botolph's Church, Shepshed are hosting an evening with Loughborough Ladies Choir at 7.30pm. Donations are invited upon Exit. Please Bring A Friend! Continue Reading
Burma - the country and the people
Saturday 28th April - Afternoon event at Christchurch in Clarendon Park Road, Leicester starting 1pm with a bring and share lunch. Talk by George and Mar Mar Wilson about their 2011 visit and Burmese crafts from Beryl Lee of the Karenni Student Development Programme. Continue Reading
Ian Imlay & David Hughes
Saturday 28th April - St Dionysius Church, Market Harborough commencing 7.30pm. The Friends of St Dionysius are hosting an evening of Music, Dialogue and Verse with the hilariously funny duo of Ian Imlay & David Hughes. Tickets £8 and £6. Further details from Val Fairbrother on 01858 434085. Continue Reading
Springwatch in St. Mary’s church
Saturday 28th April - 2-4pm Springwatch in St. Mary’s church, Lutterworth. A chance to discover the flora and fauna in the church yard, get creative with crafts and enjoy homemade cake and tea. Something for everyone! Tickets £2.50 per person (maximum £10 per family) from Gillian Gamble on 0754 7045 583. Continue Reading
New Monasticism study day
Saturday 28th April - A study day to explore New Monasticism as a form of small missional community. 10am - 3.30pm at St Martins House Continue Reading
Concert ‘Ancient and Modern’, Tugby
Friday 27th April - St Thomas Becket Church Tugby LE7 9WD at 7.00pm. Concert in the church to celebrate the refurbishment of the organ. Full and varied programme. Tickets £10 to include drinks and 'nibbles' during the interval. Contact Philip Baughan 0116 2598402. Continue Reading
Chamber Choir Out and About
Friday 27th April - Morcott Church. Tickets £10 only available from 01572 747381 or alisonejohnson@aol.com Continue Reading
St. George’s Day service
Monday 23rd April - Service at St Mary de Castro Leicester to celebrate St George's day at 7.30 p.m.. All welcome, with a special invitation to the Gild of Freemen and Prayer Book Society members. (Barbara Samson, 01530 22383). Continue Reading
St George Day Festival Sung Eucharist
Monday 23rd April - St Mary de Castro. 7.30pm Blessing and Distribution of Roses to all present, Procession of Roses and Sung Eucharist. Light refrehments after theservice. Continue Reading
Big Band Out and About
Sunday 22nd April - Oakham School Big Band step it out in Hambleton in their usual scintillating style. 7pm, St Andrew’s Church, Hambleton Tickets £10 only available from 01572 723576 or miranda@goboomail.com Continue Reading
Haydn’s Nelson Mass and Handel’s The King Shall Rejoice
Saturday 21st April - 7.30pm at Emmanuel Church, Loughborough. This will be a super performance by Charnwood Choral Society, with the Charnwood Orchestra, of these favourite works. Continue Reading
Mothers Union Deanery Fayre & Table Top Sale
Saturday 21st April - St Paul's & St Augustine's Worship Centre. 10 am - 2 pm. Lots of stalls - including Tombola, Homemade and Gifts, Teas/Coffees and Lunches, Free Admission, Everyone Welcome! Continue Reading
An English Celebration
Saturday 21st April - Broomleys Choral Society presents an evening of English Music at Christ Church, London Road, Coalville at 7.30pm. A selection of English Folk Songs and works by Edward Elgar and Andrew Goff. Tickets £7.00 available from Mrs. M. Simpson on 01530 450217 or any society member. Continue Reading
St Mary’s Lutterworth Flower Festival
Friday 20th - Monday 23rd April - The weekend of 20/23rd April will see a flower festival in St Mary’s church, Lutterworth. Over 18 displays in the church will reflect key events in the history of the church and the town, from John Wycliffe & Sir Frank Whittle to medieval music and the history of Lutterworth Cricket Club. Continue Reading
The Sixteen with Harry Christophers
Thursday 19th April - The Sixteen with Harry Christophers - The Earth Resounds - Music by Franco-Flemish Renaissance composers St James the Greater, London Road, Leicester. 7.30pm For tickets please see our website www.stjamesthegreater.org.uk or call 0116 254 2111 Mon-Fri am's. Continue Reading
A Quiet Day In Eastertide At Offa House
Monday 16th April - The Fellowship of Contemplative Prayer offer a day of silent listening to the Word of God at Offa House (near Leamington Spa) on from 9.30am to 3.15pm Continue Reading
The Friends of St. Edmund Hall
Sunday 15th April - St. Andrew's Church Old Church Street Aylestone LE2 8ND. 3.30pm. Admission £6. Includes tea & cake. A musical celebration led by Nick Race Continue Reading
Lambing service at All Saints Long Whatton
Sunday 15th April - Come and join the congregation and Bishop Christopher at All Saints Church, Long Whatton, for our lambing service at 4pm. Real lambs from our village's organic farm will be there! Continue Reading
Cream Teas And Home Made Preserves
Sunday 15th April - St Peters Church Claybrooke Parva 2.30pm till 4.30pm Continue Reading
Crafts Fayre and Mini Market
Saturday 14th April - St Peters Church, Copt Oak. Copt Oak Memorial Hall 10 - 1pm. £7 per table, £10 per trestle table Continue Reading
Coffee Morning & Table Top Sale
Saturday 14th April - St Paul's & St Augustine's Worship Centre, Kirby Road, Leicester. Coffee Morning in aid of The Leprosy Mission and Table Top Sale for Church funds. 10am - 2pm Continue Reading
Book Sale St Stephens, Leicester
Saturday 14th April - book sale,famous authors,wide range of subjects.St Stephens Church hall,corner of east park road/saint saviours road,leicester. 11am til 3pm. Continue Reading
Lunchtime Recital. St. Margaret’s, Leicester
Thursday 12th April - 1 pm - 1.30 pm. Paul Bricher - Organ, Admission free - tea and coffee provided Continue Reading
Open Day
Bank Holiday Monday 9th April - St Peter's Church, Witherley 11am to 3pm Come and view our Easter flower displays Continue Reading
All Saints Dunton Bassett open church
Sunday 8th April - All Saints Church Dunton Bassett will open for Easter Flowers ‘In memory of Loved Ones’. Easter Sunday – 2pm – 5pm and Easter Monday – 2pm – 5pm. Refreshments available as usual Continue Reading
St. Margaret’s Leicester. Easter Day services
Sunday 8th April - St. Margaret's Leicester. Easter Day services. 8am Eucharist (said). This service is followed by breakfast 11am Eucharist Continue Reading
Floral Open Days with Exhibition of Crafts
Sunday 8th April - Blaby All Saints' Church invite you on Easter Sunday and Monday to their Floral Open Days with an Exibition of Crafts. Continue Reading
Messiah at Rothley
Good Friday 6th April - Rothley Parish Church choir sings Handel's Messiah Part II to lead the service on Good Friday evening, 7.30 pm. All welcome Continue Reading
Poetry Vigil
Thursday 5th April - St Peter's Church, Market Bosworth 7pm. Journey through The Passion from the perspective of Dostoyevsky, Elliot, Milton, Wilde, Wordsworth and peers in our Poetry Vigil ending with the Stripping of the Sanctuary. Entrance: Suggested donation £3.00. All proceeds to Christian Aid and FareShare. Continue Reading
Children’s Easter Activity Afternoon
Wednesday 4th April - A fun afternoon of crafts, games and refreshments, all with an Easter theme. For children aged 4-11, 2-4.30pm at St. Theodore's Church, Rushey Mead. Enquiries/ bookings ring Kath 2695655. Continue Reading
Stainer’s Crucifixion, Letchworth
Sunday 1st April - Palm Sunday at 6.00pm at St Anne's Church, Letchworth Road Leicester. The Tudor Choir with St Anne's Choir will sing Stainer's Crucifixion, directed by Judy Dodd, Organist Geoffrey Clarke. Continue Reading
Easter Fayre
Saturday 31st March - All Saints Church Hall, Thorpe Acre, Loughborough from 10.30 to 2 pm raising funds for Christian work among children in remote Nepali villages. Continue Reading
Easter ‘Come As You Are’
Saturday 31st March - An Easter-themed activity morning for children aged 4-11 at Christ Church hall, Thurnby Lodge, 10-11.30 am. Followed by a Family Brunch at 11.30am. For details/ bookings ring Kath 2695655. Continue Reading
Easter Fayre
Saturday 31st March - All Saints, Thorpe Acre from 10.30 to 2 pm to raise funds for Christian work with children in remote hill villages in Nepal. Coffee anytime, home made cakes, jams and chutneys, face painting, games, Fair Trade, treasure hunt, make your own puppet or Easter card, light lunches from 12.00.Bring the family and enjoy! Continue Reading
Spring Craft Fair, Scraptoft
Saturday 31st March - All Saints Church Scraptoft. 10am - 3.30pm. Genuine craft stalls . Event being run by The Friends of All Saints Church Scraptoft and Netherhall. Contact details as above. Continue Reading
Heinrich Schütz St. Matthew’s passion
Saturday 31st March - 7:30pm at St. Margaret's Church Leicester. Evangelist: Christopher Johns. Christ: Johannes Arens. St. Margaret's Early Music Ensemble, Conductor: Motje Wolf. Tickets £10/£5, including a glass of wine. Continue Reading
Christian Aid Soup Lunch
Saturday 31st March - At St Peters Church Claybrooke Parva 12.0pm onwards £3.00 per person. Continue Reading
Daffodil Day
Saturday 31st March - The grounds of the Church of Saint James the Greater at Oaks in Charnwood LE12 9YD will be covered with daffodils, the beautiful little rural church will be open to visitors from 2.30pm to 5.00pm and "Daffodil Teas" will be available in the Hall from 3.00pm until 5.00pm. Come and join us! Continue Reading
Leicester South Salvation Army Band
Saturday 31st March - St. Botolph's Church, Shepshed are hositing an evening with Leicester South Salvation Army Band (Led by Lt. Col. Trevor Davis). The event starts at 7.30pm. Tickets are £5/Person available from the Parish office Continue Reading
Approach Easter 7 Last Words
Thursday 29th March - At St. Stephen's United Reformed Church, De Montfort Street, Leicester beginning at 6.00pm the Knighton String Quartet will perform music by Haydn for the Seven Last Words of Christ from the Cross, together with reflections provided by the ecumenical team of Chaplains to the University of Leicester. Continue Reading
The Crucifixion by Sir John Stainer
Sunday 25th March - All Saints Church, Anstey Lane, Thurcaston. At 3.30 pm, the augmented choir of All Saints Thurcaston, will sing this devotional piece in preparation for Easter. Organ: Ian Imlay, Soloists: John Thawley - Bass and David Hughes - Tenor. Conducted by David Evans. Continue Reading
History Fair at Beaumanor Hall
Sunday 25th March - History Fair at Beaumanor Hall, Woodhouse, LE12 8TX, 10am - 4pm, sponsored by the Leicestershire Archaeological & Historical Society. Continue Reading
Concert by Kingfisher Chorale at St Peter’s Oadby
Saturday 24th March - The Kingfisher Chorale will be performing a concert of works by Ockeghem, Josquin, Moeran, Stamford and Vaughan Williams in St Peter’s Church, Oadby on Saturday 24th March starting at 7:30pm. Tickets: Adults £10, Concessions £8 available from www.kingfisherchorale.org or at the door. Continue Reading
The City Of Leicester Singers concert
Saturday 24th March - St James The Greater Church,London Road, Leicester at7.30pm. Chilcott Requiem and Handel Easter Music from Messiah. Tickets £10(concessions £9 Under 16s free)from choir from www.goleicestershire.com or www.stjamesthegreater.org.uk Continue Reading
Spring Concert by the Shepshed Singers
Saturday 24th March - at Holy Trinity Church, Barrow upon Soar. 7.30pm. Conducted by Andrew Goff. Tickets £7 (£6 concessions) from www.shepshedsingers.org.uk - or at the door Continue Reading
Gentlemen of St John’s Concert
Thursday 22nd March - Leicester’s own Julian Gregory will conduct this concert by Choral Scholars of the world-renowned Choir of St John’s College, Cambridge. 7.30pm Leicester Cathedral. Tickets: £20/£15/£10 Continue Reading
Worship With a Classical Flavour
Sunday 18th March - St Mary in Charnwood, Nanpantan, Loughborough at 6pm. With Matt Lax (trumpet) & Angela Foan (piano) Continue Reading
350th anniversary of the 1662 Book of Common Prayer evensong
Sunday 18th March - Continue Reading
Best of British Music, Poetry, Prose and Drama.
Saturday 17th March - St Mary’s Church Lutterworth will be the venue for ‘The Best of British’ at 7.30pm. Continue Reading
Impossible God - A one-man Passion Play
Saturday 17th March - A play re-enacting the story of the death and resurrection of Jesus, performed by just one actor, is coming to Leicester. Actor, Mark Topping is staging Impossible God at Mayflower Methodist Church, Ethel Road, Leicester, LE5 5ND at 7pm. Continue Reading
Afternoon Tea with Readings and Poems
Friday 17th March - Come and join us for Afternoon Tea with Readings and Poems, starting at 3pm finishing 5pm. at the Parish Centre (opposite the Baker's Arms), Wigston Road, Blaby. Ticket only event - Adults £3.50 and Children £2 Continue Reading
Szepessy String Trio Concert
Saturday 17th March - All Saints, Scraptoft. Following the wonderully entertaining concert given by the Szepessy String Quartet last year, three members who now comprise the Szepessy Trio are coming to All Saints Continue Reading
‘Blue Skies’ charity concert
Saturday 17th March - 7.30pm the Cantamici Choir (music director David Necklen) present ‘Blue Skies’, a spring concert for the ‘Forget-me-Not’ appeal for the Aigburth Methodist Care Home, Oadby at St. Mary Magdalen Church, Brinsmead Road, Knighton, Leicester. Tickets £8. Telephone: 0116 2109396 o r 0116 2706707 or pay on the door. Continue Reading
Fashion Show and Sale by Trafford Knitwear
Saturday 17th March - St Andrew's Church Hall. Old Church Street Aylestone. LE2 8ND. 7.30pm Admission £3. Ex chainstore womens clothing at reduced prices. Everything for sale on the night. Payment by cash or cheque. Contact 0116 2837050 Continue Reading
Evening Talk by John Florance
Thursday 15th March - John has been involved in programming at BBC Radio Leicester for over 30 years and currently presents the Radio Leicester Sunday Breakfast Show. “Why bother with Wagner?” on Thursday 15th March in The Kempe Room, St Martins House, 7 Peacock Lane , Leicester, LE1 5PZ at 7.30pm Continue Reading
Emmanuel Lunchtime Concerts
Thursday 15th March - 1pm. Talented musicians from Loughborough Endowed Schools bring a feast of choral and instrumental music. Chamber groups and soloists will enrich and entertain. Continue Reading
A Presentaton by Mrs. Leanda De Lisle based on her book
Wednesday 14th March - St. Botolph's Church, Shepshed are hosting a presentation by Mrs. Leanda De Lisle. This is based on her book "The Sisters Who Would Be Queen - The Tragedy of Mary, Kathering & Lady Jane Grey". 7.30pm in the Church. Donations are invited upon exit. Continue Reading
Sacred Spaces for Lent in St Mary’s Melton Mowbray
10-17th March - An opportunity to reflect on life's journey with a series of 'sacred spaces' in St Mary's Church, Melton Mowbray. Our journey of life and how Christ experienced the human journey of life is interweaved into 7 spaces around the church. A leaflet to gently guide is available which may aid reflection, challenge our thoughts and perhaps lead into prayer. The spaces are available every day from 10am -4pm and after worship on Sunday. Continue Reading
Exploring Worship and Christian Aid
Saturday 10th March - 10.00am to 1.00pm. Aylestone Baptist Church, Leicester. Want to explore how worship can enhance your understanding and how Christian Aid can enhance your worship? Continue Reading
Galvanise! worship event Lutterworth
Friday 10th March - 7.00 - 10.00pm - GALVANISE! Are you young or young at heart? Come and join us for a FREE Praise & Worship Event at St. Mary's Church, Lutterworth. Live music (featuring songs by Matt Redman, Tim Hughes & Hillsong). For more details or free tickets, contact Vic - slyriting@aol.com or James: 01455 558797. Continue Reading
St.Peter’s Church, Whetstone Murder Mystery
Saturday 10th March - St.Peter’s Church, Whetstone Murder Mystery. 7.30pm St. Peter’s Parish Centre £8. Enjoy a 4 Course meal as the story unfolds. Continue Reading
Bingo Evening
Saturday 10th March - 7:30 pm. Swithland Memorial Hall. Swithland Memorial Hall Committee are holding a Bingo evening. Tickets - £12.50 to include a hot supper Continue Reading
Quiz Night and Fish & Chip Supper
Saturday 10th March - at Holy Apostles Church, Fosse Road South. 7.00pm - 9.30pm. Tickets £7.50 including supper and tea/coffee. Continue Reading
Spring Fayre, St Paul’s & St Augustine’s Worship Centre
Saturday 10th March - Spring Fayre in aid of Worship Centre funds.10 am to 2 pm Continue Reading
Quiet Day at St Margaret’s Church, Leicester
Saturday 10th March - Continue Reading
Who do you say that I am?
Saturday 10th March - "Who do you say that I am?” a queer conversation on identity and faith. Pádraig Ó Tuama leads a workshop exploring the interface of sexuality and spirituality. Saturday 10th March 3.00-5.00pm. St Martins House, 7 Peacock Lane, Leicester, LE1 5PZ £3 (concs £2) Continue Reading
Religious Experience - a comparative approach
Friday 9th March - Professor Paul Badham, Emeritus Professor of Theology and Religious Studies, University of Wales, Trintiy St.David, will present paper "Religious Experience, a comparitive approach" at Christchurch, Clarendon Park Road. Time 7.00pm for 7.30pm. Continue Reading
Muslim-Christian Fundraising Dinner & Auction
Friday 9th March - St Philip's Church Hall, Evington Road, Leicester LE2 1HN, 7.00 pm Tickets £15 from admin@stphilipscentre.co.uk Proceeds to be split between Islamic Relief and the Schieffelin Institute of Health Research and Leprosy Centre. Kathy Morrison will give a short presentation on the work of the Schieffelin Institute, which she has recently visited. Items and promises for the auction are being collected at St Philip's Centre. Continue Reading
Breathe at St Mary in Charnwood
Friday 9th March - We will meet at 3.30pm - 6.00pm. at St. Mary in Charnwood, Nanpantan. Light hearted chat, a read of the daily papers, whilst enjoying tea and cake. The church is always open for quiet reflection and prayer. The wood surrounding St. Mary's is also accessible to sit, ponder and enjoy the view's. Take time out from our busy lives. Everyone will be made most welcome. Check out our website: www.easm.co.uk Continue Reading
Chaplaincy Lecture 2012 University of Leicester
Wednesday 7th March - At the University of Leicester in the Ken Edwards Building Lecture Theatre 3 at 5.30pm Father Timothy Radcliffe OP (Author and Former Master of the Dominican Order) will address the question 'Can Christianity touch the imagination of our contemporaries?' For more information please see the Chaplaincy website at www.le.ac.uk/chaplaincy under special events, or contact us on 0116 285 6493. Continue Reading
Choir Concert by Viva La Musica
Saturday 3rd March - 7pm. St. Paul's Church, Woodhouse Eaves. Viva la Musica is a chamber choir set up in December 2002 by choristers who wanted more of a challenge and the opportunity to entertain in a small group. They all enjoy singing a wide range of repertoire. Many members sing with other local choirs. Viva La Musica were the prize winners of the Leicester Mercury Challenge Bowl at the 2004 Festival of Music and Drama. Continue Reading
Coffee Morning, St Margaret’s, Leicester
Saturday 3rd March - 10 am - 12 noon. The Lord Mayor of Leicester will be in attendance and the monies raised will go to the Lord Mayor's Appeal. Many stalls, including raffle and refreshments. Admission free. All welcome. Continue Reading
Tunesmiths
Saturday 3rd March - A romp through some light music - from the 1900's to the 1980's. Peter Soar - Piano & Organ, St Botolph's Church, Shepshed - 7.30pm Leaving collection for St Botolph's Church & the Bishop's Lent Appeal for Tanzania Continue Reading
Prestwold Classical Music Concert
Friday 2nd March - to be held at Prestwold Hall, Nr Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE12 5SQ at 7pm for 7.30pm featuring Junko Kobayashi (pianist) and Tamara Zivadinovic (soprano) Continue Reading
Provost Derek Hole Keynote Lecture – Faith, Ethics and Society
Wednesday 29th February - “The End of the Peer Show?” Is there a place for Bishops in a modern Parliament? Lecture by Rt. Revd. Tim Stevens, Bishop of Leicester. 6pm, Wednesday 29th February. Hugh Aston Building, De Montfort University. Continue Reading
‘Issues facing farmers today’ talk
Tuesday 28th February - Talk for Fairtrade Fortnight by Anthony Herbert of Whetstone Pastures.. Christchurch, Clarendon Park Road, Leicester. Starts 6pm. There will be exhibitions to see; books, cards and fair trade products available Continue Reading

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