Coalville

Environment & Transport17 May 2012Get on board with new bus guides Updated bus guides have been produced to help county residents plan their journeys. The leaflets, produced by Leicestershire County Council, contain the latest details on bus frequencies, stops and routes and are available now either by request , online at www.... 17 May 2012 Get on board with new bus guides

Environment & Transport14 May 2012Still chance to sign up for cycle courses Theres still time to sign up for free adult cycle courses being held across the county this summer. Leicestershire County Councils courses are filling up fast, but there are still spaces on sessions being held in Coalville, Loughborough, Melton and Ashby-de-la-Zouch over the next couple of months.... 14 May 2012 Still chance to sign up for cycle courses

Environment & Transport10 May 2012How did "WEEE" do? ***List of schools that took part at the end of the release***Nearly 12 tonnes of old and broken small electrical items were collected by county school children in a special recycling initiative. The initiative, known as an Eco Day, was organised by Leicestershire County Council, Sims Recycling Solutions and DHL Envirosolutions.... 10 May 2012 How did "WEEE" do?

Children & Young People's Service3 May 2012Online clips break down clinic barriersA team of young filmmakers has created a series of short online films to raise awareness of contraceptive services in communities. The group uploaded clips onto You Tube showing where the clinics are located and to help make visits less daunting for young people.... 03 May 2012 Online clips break down clinic barriers

Appeal after robbery at a supermarket in CoalvilleDetectives from the county are appealing for public help after a robbery at a supermarket in Coalville. The incident took place at about 10pm on Friday April 20 at the Co-op store in Meadow Lane when two men entered the premises and forced staff to open the safe and tills.... 02 May 2012 Appeal after robbery at a supermarket in Coalville

Community Services30 September 2009Ibstock Art ExhibitionSnibston Discovery Museum is once again supporting a local community group by exhibiting artists work in its Community Gallery. The Ibstock Art Club is presenting its 3rd Annual Art Exhibition atSnibston until 29th October 2009.... 30 Sep 2009 Ibstock Art Exhibition

Community Services30 September 2009Snibston Welcomes Junior Historians Snibston Discovery Museum is showcasing artistic interpretations of Coalvilles history by young local historians. Year 5 children from Coalvilles Broom Leys Primary School are displaying their own illustrations at the museum as part of their local history project.... 30 Sep 2009 Snibston Welcomes Junior Historians

Community Services24 November 2009What Great Guys!Snibston Discovery Museum would like to thank 1st Thringstone Scout Group, Cubs and Beavers for the donation of their 2009 guy!The effigy, handmade by the youngsters in their weekly meets, was handed over earlier this month ahead of the annual fireworks display. David Granger, Akela (Leader) of 1st Thringstone Scout Group, said: We are delighted Snibston used our guy on their bonfire - the cubs and beavers worked very hard to produce it.... 26 Nov 2009 What Great Guys!

Community Services7 October 2009Miners Mornings Talks at SnibstonSnibston Discovery Museum is set to launch a series of Miners Mornings, a range of mining-themed talks from a variety of experts. The sessions, starting on Thursday 15th October with Landscape Evidence for Coal Mining in North West Leicestershire by Denis Baker, will be held regularly on the third Thursday of each month, from 10.... 07 Oct 2009 Miners’ Mornings Talks 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

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

Mining Lives and Wives, a special day of free events at Snibston, will show what family life was really like in a mining community.... 15 May 2008 Snibston Mining Lives and Wives

Community Services28 August 2009Snibston celebrates two millionth customerSnibston Discovery Museum has welcomed its two millionth visitor, just 17 years after it opened. The Fletcher family from Lutterworth gained their place in Snibstons history when they visited the County Councils award-winning, Coalville-based attraction yesterday (Wednesday).... 28 Aug 2009 Snibston celebrates two millionth customer

Community Services4 September 2009Miners Gala Returns to SnibstonSnibston is opening its doors for a second annual Miners Gala on Saturday 12th September, 10am 5pm. This year, it will begin with a parade featuring local school children, a marching brass band, and a former Coal Queen.... 04 Sep 2009 Miners Gala Returns to Snibston

Community Services4 September 2009Snibston remembers Cabbage and Custard daysSnibston is playing host to a celebratory exhibition featuring displays, images and stories from 100 years of Coalvilles King Edward VII Grammar School. The free exhibition starts tomorrow (Friday) and marks the on-going relationship between the County Council's multi-award-winning visitor attraction Snibston and the local community.... 04 Sep 2009 Snibston remembers ‘Cabbage and Custard days’

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

Motorcyclist involved in a serious collision in CoalvilleOfficers from Leicestershire Polices serious collision investigation unit are appealing for witnesses after a serious collision in Coalville. The collision occurred at about 7.... 30 Apr 2012 Motorcyclist involved in a serious collision in Coalville

Children & Young People's Service3 May 2012Online clips break down clinic barriersA team of young filmmakers has created a series of short online films to raise awareness of contraceptive services in communities. The group uploaded clips onto You Tube showing where the clinics are located and to help make visits less daunting for young people.... 03 May 2012 Online clips break down clinic barriers

Children & Young People's Service27 April 2012Youngsters tuck into self-styled school food*** Photo opportunity ***Young masterchefs from Coalville will be tucking into a new range of tasty school lunches which they've helped to create. Pupils from Broom Leys School tested their tastebuds and culinary skills by playing a major role in planning Leicestershire County Council's new primary school menu, which launches across the county on Monday (30th April).... 27 Apr 2012 Youngsters tuck into self-styled school food

Appeal after robbery at a supermarket in CoalvilleDetectives from the county are appealing for public help after a robbery at a supermarket in Coalville. The incident took place at about 10pm on Friday April 20 at the Co-op store in Meadow Lane when two men entered the premises and forced staff to open the safe and tills.... 02 May 2012 Appeal after robbery at a supermarket in Coalville

Environment & Transport10 May 2012How did "WEEE" do? ***List of schools that took part at the end of the release***Nearly 12 tonnes of old and broken small electrical items were collected by county school children in a special recycling initiative. The initiative, known as an Eco Day, was organised by Leicestershire County Council, Sims Recycling Solutions and DHL Envirosolutions.... 10 May 2012 How did "WEEE" do?

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