Coalville

Adults & Communities8 February 2012Pants and politics on offer at historic theatre venueA look back at three hundred years of underwear, and a screening of Oscar winning movie Milk combine for a special event at Snibston Discovery Museums Century Theatre. The evening, which is part of Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Trans (LGBT) History Month includes a private viewing of the Support and Seduction underwear exhibition, including an introduction from the curator.... 08 Feb 2012 ‘Pants and politics’ on offer at historic theatre venue

Adults & Communities7 February 2012Discover A Brief History of Mens Underwear at SnibstonA talk on an intimate and unusual subject can be heard at Snibston Discovery Museum on Saturday. Entitled A Brief History of Mens Underwear it is part of a series of Meet the Expert Talks in the Fashion Gallery at Snibston.... 07 Feb 2012 Discover ‘A Brief History of Men’s Underwear’ at Snibston

Cabinet Office3 February 2012Transport funding bid consideredLeicestershire County Council is preparing to submit a bid for 4. 5m to improve sustainable transport in and around Loughborough and Coalville.... 03 Feb 2012 Transport funding bid considered

Adults & Communities3 February 2012New names for care homesNine county council care homes will have new names when they transfer to Leicestershire County Care Ltd in the next few weeks. The transfer will save the council 1 million per year, while retaining places for existing residents, safeguarding the jobs of existing staff and enabling improvements such as en-suite facilities.... 03 Feb 2012 New names for care homes

Adults & Communities31 January 2012Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double billThe Century Theatres spring 2012 programme leaps into action with an exciting double bill of contemporary dance presented by regional dance agency Dance4. The event on Wednesday February 8th marks the theatres first programme of professional dance and heralds a new partnership between the theatre and Dance4.... 31 Jan 2012 Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double bill

Community Services28 October 2010Exhibition captures 50 years of Leicestershire's natureA new exhibition that captures over 50 years of nature in Leicestershire will be on display at Leicestershire County Councils Snibston Discovery Museum in Coalville. The display marks the work of the Loughborough Naturalists Club a club formed in 1960 by a small group of people with an interest in wildlife.... 28 Oct 2010 Exhibition captures 50 years of Leicestershire's nature

Community Services7 March 2011Students showcase inspiring art exhibition at Snibston*** Photo Opportunity Students from a Leicestershire college are showcasing some of their finest pieces of artwork at Leicestershire County Councils Snibston Discovery Museum. The display will be launched at a special event on Friday 11th March at 7pm when the students will show their work to their families and invited guests.... 07 Mar 2011 Students showcase inspiring art exhibition at Snibston

Community Services27 September 2010Wild, Wonderful and Free!Snibston Discovery Museum is hosting one of the most prestigious annual exhibitions in the country. The Wildlife Photographer of the Year Exhibition, on tour from the Natural History Museum, is now open in Coalville until the end of October.... 27 Sep 2010 Wild, Wonderful and Free!

Community Services16 October 2009Make this October half term one to remember at Snibston!Families can keep the kids entertained for free at Snibston Discovery Museum this October half term thanks to a fantastic offer. Special vouchers are available to use during the week entitling up to three children free entry into the museum when accompanied by one adult paying the full 6.... 16 Oct 2009 Make this October half term one to remember at Snibston!

Community Services27 September 2010Artistic locals' work on display at SnibstonLocal artists water colour paintings and other works will be on display at Snibston Discovery Museums free-to-view gallery throughout October. The Ibstock Art Club is presenting its 4th Annual Art Exhibition at Snibstons Mezzanine Gallery from the 2nd October until 29th October 2010, which includes artwork from talented artists across North West Leicestershire created over the last year.... 27 Sep 2010 Artistic locals' work on display at Snibston

Snibston is preparing its Community Gallery space for the return of the annual exhibition from King Edward VII Science & Sport Specialist College in Coalville. ... 17 Apr 2008 CREATIVE COLLEGE STUDENTS RETURN TO SNIBSTON

A very popular new display of calligraphy has opened at Donington le Heath Manor House. The display is of work by Leicestershire Society of Calligraphers.... 18 Apr 2008 Calligraphy Exhibition

Community Services 12 November 2008 A Tale of Two Cities Exhibition at Snibston Discover the unique Italian charm and character of Florence and Venice through Mike Burton s exhibition of Digital Art Prints at Snibston from the 10 to the 28 November Mike Burton has been travelling in Italy for over 20 years. In recent times he has turned his attention to the wealth of detail that gives cities such as Florence and Venice their unique charm and character.... 31 Dec 2008 A Tale of Two Cities Exhibition at Snibston

Community Services 12 March 2009 Create, inspire & celebrate at Snibston Community Gallery Snibston s Community Gallery will be hosting an exhibition of post-16 art, graphics, textiles, photography and 3D design by students of King Edward VII Sports and Science College, Coalville from 20 March to 20 April. The focus of the exhibition is a celebration of the achievements of the college s year 13 students from the various disciplines of Art & Design studied at King Edward VII College.... 13 Mar 2009 Create, inspire & celebrate at Snibston Community Gallery

Community Services 26 May 2009 Could you be a volunteer guide? A chance for people to get involved with a special temporary exhibition is on offer at Snibston in Coalville. If you would like to become a volunteer guide for the exhibition, entitled Anne Frank +You, then now s your chance.... 28 May 2009 Could you be a volunteer guide?

Vehicle damaged in CoalvillePolice are appealing for witnesses after a car parked outside an address on Bridge Road in Coalville was damaged. The incident happened sometime between 1am and 8.... 30 Nov 2009 Vehicle damaged in Coalville

Snibston is appealing for memorabilia to contribute to its miners gala event in September. The gala, a traditional-style celebration of mining life, will feature some of the attractions that made a miners gala the highlight of the mining community s year, including a horticultural competition and a display of memorabilia.... 07 Aug 2008 Plea for photographs for miners' gala

Leading Leicestershire figures are pulling together to offer vital support to the people of Sichuan in China.... 14 May 2008 China Earthquake

Chief Executive's 3 March 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting Coalville residents can keep their finger on the pulse of local issues at an interactive meeting. At Coalville Community Forum next week, people can hear from NHS County and Rutland who will be outlining their plans for the coming year and talking about changes to community health.... 02 Apr 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 21 April 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance - photo opportunity - A new campaign is highlighting that by the time a baby is potty trained, they could have used 6,000 nappies. By turning away from disposables and making the change to real nappies, not only will people reduce the amount of waste going to landfill but they could also save up to 700.... 23 Apr 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance

Dog stolen from kennel in CoalvillePolice are appealing for information about the current whereabouts of a stolen dog that was taken from his home in Coalville last week. The incident happened sometime between 7.... 24 Jan 2012 Dog stolen from kennel in Coalville

Burglary at a house in Bridge Road, Coalville this morning (Monday January 30)Officers investigating a burglary during the early hours of this morning (Monday January 30) are appealing for public help. The incident took place at about 2.... 30 Jan 2012 Burglary at a house in Bridge Road, Coalville this morning (Monday January 30)

Adults & Communities3 February 2012New names for care homesNine county council care homes will have new names when they transfer to Leicestershire County Care Ltd in the next few weeks. The transfer will save the council 1 million per year, while retaining places for existing residents, safeguarding the jobs of existing staff and enabling improvements such as en-suite facilities.... 03 Feb 2012 New names for care homes

Adults & Communities31 January 2012Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double billThe Century Theatres spring 2012 programme leaps into action with an exciting double bill of contemporary dance presented by regional dance agency Dance4. The event on Wednesday February 8th marks the theatres first programme of professional dance and heralds a new partnership between the theatre and Dance4.... 31 Jan 2012 Spring in the step of The Century Theatre with dance double bill

Cabinet Office3 February 2012Transport funding bid consideredLeicestershire County Council is preparing to submit a bid for 4. 5m to improve sustainable transport in and around Loughborough and Coalville.... 03 Feb 2012 Transport funding bid considered

Vehicle damaged in CoalvillePolice are appealing for witnesses after a car parked outside an address on Bridge Road in Coalville was damaged. The incident happened sometime between 1am and 8.... 30 Nov 2009 Vehicle damaged in Coalville

Snibston is appealing for memorabilia to contribute to its miners gala event in September. The gala, a traditional-style celebration of mining life, will feature some of the attractions that made a miners gala the highlight of the mining community s year, including a horticultural competition and a display of memorabilia.... 07 Aug 2008 Plea for photographs for miners' gala

Leading Leicestershire figures are pulling together to offer vital support to the people of Sichuan in China.... 14 May 2008 China Earthquake

Chief Executive's 3 March 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting Coalville residents can keep their finger on the pulse of local issues at an interactive meeting. At Coalville Community Forum next week, people can hear from NHS County and Rutland who will be outlining their plans for the coming year and talking about changes to community health.... 02 Apr 2009 Keep up-to-date at Coalville meeting

Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 21 April 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance - photo opportunity - A new campaign is highlighting that by the time a baby is potty trained, they could have used 6,000 nappies. By turning away from disposables and making the change to real nappies, not only will people reduce the amount of waste going to landfill but they could also save up to 700.... 23 Apr 2009 Give nappies a 'real' chance