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Saturday 3rd , Sunday 4th & Monday 5th May
At St. Peter’s Church, Church Langton. An Art Exhibition with a
difference. 11:00 am-5:00 pm. Works of art by local artists
inspired by music, as part of next year’s preparation for 250th
anniversary of the first performance of Messiah in the Church.
From Maxine - email:
maxinejohnson.1@btinternet.com
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Saturday 3rd May – Monday 5th May
St. Luke’s Church, Gaddesby, Leicestershire, 10:30 am – 5:00 pm.
“A Festival of Flowers”. The theme is ”Country Life – Yesterday
and Today”. Arrangements on display by local flower clubs and
guest arrangers. Admission £2.00
And on Sunday 4th May afternoon, please join us at St. Luke’s
for “Songs of Praise” at 5.30 pm. |
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Sunday 4th May
At All Saints Church, Thorpe Acre, Loughborough, at 6:30 p.m.
Help and Healing Service, with prayer support. Come and spend
some time with the God, who longs to meet you at the point of
your need. Come and hear how He comes gladly, to all who seek
him, to give help, all kinds of healing and peace. Preacher:
Derek Leaf. |
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Sunday 4th and Monday 5th May 2008
Secret Gardens; Cossington. Cossington village gardens open on
Bank Holiday weekend from 11:30 am – 5:00 pm. Garden passport
costs £3.00 for adults; children admitted free. Car parking is
free. Proceeds are in aid of church repairs. Further
information, please call 07754 892 842.
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Friday 9th May - at St Egelwin's Scalford
7:00pm Service in Church followed by cheese and wine. Our
preacher is Tony Pick and singing is by Ailsa Mooney. Everyone
is welcome to come and celebrate with us. In aid of the St Egs
Church-Community-School Project. Contact:
Sarah@sunnybrook.fsworld.co.uk
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Saturday
10th May
Launch of the Southern Edge Mission Partnership. Come along to
the Samworth Enterprise Academy on Saturday 10th May to
celebrate the launch of the Southern Edge Mission Partnership,
commencing at 2:00 pm and concluding at 4:00 pm with an act of
worship led by the Archdeacon of Leicester. Adults £1; children
free. There will be something for all ages, including a brass
band, The Young People's Choir from St James the Greater, a
Gospel Choir, bouncy castle, face-painting, organised games,
stalls, tombolas and ice cream stall! |
Saturday
10th May
Whitwick Parish Church. at 7:30 pm.
A Sackbut and Cornet Ensemble: “The Minstrel's Gallery” is
giving an evening concert at Whitwick Parish church. Tickets £7
(£5 concessions) including glass of wine or fruit juice.
Tel: 01530 454 011 or pay at the door. In aid of Whitwick Parish
Church Restoration. |
Saturday May 10th 2008
St Mary and All Saints' Church, Stoughton. Stoughton Village
Fete - Free entrance. Commencing at 12.30pm
Silver Band, Lots of interesting stalls & games. Refreshments
available all afternoon.
All proceeds to St Mary and All Saints' Church, Stoughton. |
Saturday 10th May 2008 - 7.30pm
At St. James the Greater Church, London Rd, Leicester LE2 1NA.
The Cecilian Singers in a joint Concert with the North Cotswold
Chamber Choir accompanied by Barry Rose (organ) and Nicola Rose
(piano). ‘Stabat Mater’ by Domenico Scarlatti and ‘Ein deutsches
Requiem’ by Johannes Brahms. Conductor - Jeremy Jackman.
Tickets: £10 Concessions £8 Under 16’s Free. Tickets available
from Lynne Holland Tel: 0115 933 2896 & Bryan Summerfield. Tel:
0116 264 0865 |
Saturday 10th May
The Ultimate Event at Alton Towers. In partnership with
‘Compassion UK’ and ‘Urban Saints’. This really is a BIG day out
at Alton Towers, after experiencing the white-knuckle rides all
day, the experience culminates in a big worship evening with
Christian bands (headlining this year is “Delirious”). Take a
look at website:
http://www.ultimateevents.org.uk/altontowersintro.aspx
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Sunday
11th May
At St. Egelwin's Scalford
3.00pm The Pageant of St Egelwin and Scalford followed by the
burial under the church floor of a time capsule.
4.00pm. Stalls open and Teas available
4.30pm. Tug o War - for Children, Ladies and Gentlemen.
7:30pm.The Kings Arms is open all Day and from 7.30pm they are
hosting a Quiz Night and light supper. In aid of the the St Egs
Church-Community-School Project. Contact:
Sarah@sunnybrook.fsworld.co.uk
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Sunday 11th May 2008
Sponsored “country walk” in aid of LASS – Leicestershire Aids
and HIV Support Service. Length of walk approximately 14 miles,
over gentle but interesting terrain (close to Leicester). If you
would like to find out more about this event, please email Jo
Leadbetter at Church House -
jo.leadbetter@LecCofE.org, or
Jenny Hand at LASS on
jenny@lass.org.uk
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Sunday
11th May
Menphys Sponsored Walk. (Sunday 11th May 2008). For more details
see April edition of News and Views). Peter Coopey.
pete.coopey@gmail.com
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Monday, 12th May and Monday, 2nd June
Friends of Launde Quiet Days: Launde Abbey Quiet Days are held
monthly and are open to everyone. The outline of the day is
usually as follows:- coffee & talk from 10.00 am, a short
service in the Chapel and then lunch. In the afternoon there
will be a second talk, Holy Eucharist followed by tea and cake
at 4.00 pm. Price: £22.00 for ‘Friends of Launde Abbey’ and
£27.00 for others. Please contact Launde Abbey on 01572 717 254,
or e-mail
laundeabbey@leicester.anglican.org
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Wednesday 14th May, 7.30 pm
At St. Cuthbert's Church at Great Glen. The Griffin Singers will
provide us with a programme of light entertainment. The concert
is taking place in the refurbished church so we can proudly make
use of our new servery and toilets! Tickets £7.50 to include a
glass of wine from Carol Neal (0116 259 2988). |
Friday 16th May
St.Leonard's Church, Swithland – at 7:30 pm Organ recital by
Jonathan Gregory. Tickets £7.50 including refreshments,
available in advance from John Roberts, Choirmaster, St.
Leonard's, Swithland, Tel: 01509 890 089. |
Friday
16th May to Monday 19th May 2008
At St. Andrew's Church, Kegworth, Leicestershire. Kegworth
Flower Festival. Theme "Our Favourite Books". Refreshments,
Plant Stall; Prize Draw. Friday and Saturday open 10:00 a.m. -
6:00 p.m. Sunday open 12:00 noon - 6:00 p.m. Monday open 10:00
a.m. - 4:00 p.m. * Also, a Concert on Saturday Evening £5 *
Please ring 01509 672 867 for details. |
Saturday
17th May
At Leicester Cathedral; from 10.30 a.m. – 12.30
p.m. Leicester Cathedral Young Organists Morning with Simon
Headley. Suitable for pianists wanting to try the organ, through
to existing organists of all standards. Friendly guidance on the
Cathedral’s 4manual Harrison and Harrison organ. Further details
from Simon.Headley@LecCofE.org or leave a message on 0116 248
7476.
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Saturday 17th May
At All Saints Parish Church in Loughborough. The Helix Ensemble
presents an exciting concert of varied music from the 17th,
18th, 19th and 20th centuries. Directed by David Murphy. The
concert concludes with Beethoven's 8th Symphony. £10,
concessions £8 and those under 18 years of age £5. Tickets
available on the door, or in advance from 01332 660 593. |
Saturday 17th May
At St Mary's Church, Nanpantan, near Loughborough. Leicester
Cathedral's Community Day. "Weaving Webs". Led by Rev Beryl Wood
- Deputy Warden at Launde Abbey. This event is a day to connect
with God & one another. It is being held from 10am to 4pm. This
is a free event. Please bring your own lunch. Light refreshments
will be provided. To book a place please e-mail
cathedralweb21@ntlworld.com
Or write to: Weaving Webs, Cathedral Centre 21 St Martins East,
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Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th May
Prayer Weekend - on the theme of 'The Lord's Prayer' at The
Ecumenical Church of the Nativity, Cavendish Road, Aylestone
Park. 'Prayer Weekend' on the theme of 'The Lord's Prayer'. The
Church and Schoolrooms will be open on Saturday between 10.00am
and 6.00 pm and on Sunday between 2.00 pm and 3.30pm. Concludes
with two services on Sunday 18 May: All-Age Worship Service at
10.30 am & Songs of Praise at 4.00 pm. Both centred around The
Lord's Prayer. Contact Patricia Ewen:
patricia.ewen@ntlworld.com
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Thursday 22nd May
At the Church of St. James The Greater, Leicester, LE2. On
Thursday, May 22nd 2008 Harry Christophers and The Sixteen, are
coming to St.James the Greater Church. The concert, “Thy Muse
lives on – Treasures of Tudor England”, includes six exciting
and beautiful 16th century works. The concert will be preceded
by an organ recital by Mark Batten and a talk by Harry
Christophers himself. Application forms for tickets (£8-£24) can
be obtained from : The Church Office, St.James the Greater
Church, St.James’s Terrace, Leicester, LE2 1NA; Tel.No: 0116 254
2111 or 0116 232 8774; Mobile: 07703 125 242 (John Sharp).
E-mail:
st.james@leicester.anglican.org
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Saturday
24th May – Monday 26th May
(Bank Holiday weekend) At St. Wistan's Church, Wistow (south of
Wigston, between Kilby and Kibworth Harcourt). St Wistan’s
Flower Festival “For all the Saints”. Open 10:30a.m. – 5:30p.m.
Refreshments available. |
Saturday
24th May 2008
At 7:30 p.m. At St. Wistan's Church, Wistow (south of Wigston,
between Kilby and Kibworth Harcourt). "A joyous and
light-hearted Concert with the Tudor Singers". Tickets £10.00.
For tickets or information, please call the Churchwarden on 0116
259 2000 |
Monday 26th May 2008
THE OAKS SPRING BANK HOLIDAY COUNTRY FAIR. 11.30am until 5.00pm
at Oaks-in-Charnwood, Oaks Road, nr. Whitwick. ‘Something for
all the family’, Entrance £2.00, [concessions £1.00]. FREE
car-parking. Barbecue - Lunches and teas . Charity-, Trade- and
Craft stalls; Vintage vehicles and machinery. Roundabouts and
side-shows. More information from Anne Wightman 01509 502 736.
Proceeds for the parish funds of Shepshed and Oaks-in-Charnwood. |
26th -
30th May 2008
At Launde Abbey. A five-day Individually Guided Retreat: 26th -
30th May, led by Gill Russell and Glenn Martin
An individually Guided Retreat can be a great help in reflecting
on God's action in our lives, considering our present situation
and facing choices to do with the next stage of our journey.
Price: £275.00 including all meals and accommodation. Please
contact Launde Abbey on 01572 717254, or via e-mail
laundeabbey@leicester.anglican.org.
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Saturday 31st May
Jazz at All Saints Church, Long Whatton. Jazz Evening,
Commencing at 7.30pm. New Orleans Jazz Band In Concert, in the
Church. Tickets £7.50 From Betty Cawdell 01509 842 234 or on the
door. All Proceeds For Church Funds. Betty Cawdell -
B.Cawdell@Btinternet.Com
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Saturday 31st May
- Sunday 1st June
At Breedon on the Hill and Tonge. OPEN GARDENS - 11:00 a.m. -
5:00 p.m. Stalls, Barbecue, traditional Teas
Garden Passports £2.50 purchased at the Post Office or in the
Gardens.
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