October 2016

HALLOWEEN FAMILY DISCO

This event was held on Saturday the 29th of February 2016 at 7.30pm. It was hosted at the Thorpe Astley Community Centre, off Lakin Drive.

A spooky evening enjoyed by the whole family! Plenty of games, activities and dancing!

Photographs from the Halloween disco event in October 2016. Image shows Halloween decorations.
Photographs from the Halloween disco event in October 2016. Image shows kids enjoying the disco.
Photographs from the Halloween disco event in October 2016. Image shows Halloween decorations.
Photographs from the Halloween disco event in October 2016. Image shows Halloween decorations.

 

LEICESTER VICTORIAN LEGENDS

This event was held on Saturday the 29th of October 2016 at 7.30pm. It was hosted at the Braunstone Civic Centre.

An evening of songs written and performed by local musician, folk singer and song writer Steve Cartwright.

Photographs from the Victorian Legends event in October 2016. Image shows various displays on Victorian legends.
Photographs from the Victorian Legends event in October 2016. Image shows a seated audience.
Photographs from the Victorian Legends event in October 2016. Image shows various displays on Victorian legends.
Photographs from the Victorian Legends event in October 2016. Image shows various displays on Victorian legends.

DIWALI CELEBRATION

This event was held on Saturday the 22nd of October 2016 at 7.30pm. It was hosted at the Braunstone Civic Centre.

Yet another great night at our annual Diwali Celebration, many thank to The Sharmilee for the excellent food!

Photographs from the Diwali event in October 2016. Image shows a group of Asian dancers.
Photographs from the Diwali event in October 2016. Image shows a group of Asian dancers.
Photographs from the Diwali event in October 2016. Image shows a group of Asian dancers.
Photographs from the Diwali event in October 2016. Image shows a group of Asian dancers.

A NIGHT AT THE MOVIES

This event was held on Saturday the 15th of October 2016 at 7.30pm. It was hosted at the Braunstone Civic Centre.

Many Thanks to the Ratby Co-operative Senior Band for an evening of music from stage and screen.

Photographs from the Night at the Movies event in October 2016. Image shows an orchestra.
Photographs from the Night at the Movies event in October 2016. Image shows a seated crowd watching an orchestra.
Photographs from the Night at the Movies event in October 2016. Image shows a crowd watching an orchestra.
Photographs from the Night at the Movies event in October 2016. Image shows a crowd watching an orchestra.

APPLE DAY

This event was held on Saturday the 15th of October 2016 at 7.30pm. It was hosted at the Braunstone Civic Centre.

Despite the last minute relocation to the Civic Centre due to bad weather a great day was enjoyed by all at our Apple Day!

Events included - Apple Crushing, Apple Sampling, Apple Produce Competition, Falconry Display, Morris Dancing and much more!

Photographs from the Apple day event in October 2016. Image shows various ciders.
Photographs from the Apple day event in October 2016. Image shows apples being crushed.
Photographs from the Apple day event in October 2016. Image shows various jams and preserves.
Photographs from the Apple day event in October 2016. Image shows Morris dancers.

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    Leicester,
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