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

Adults & Communities27 March 2012Appeal for classic and vintage vehicles for Snibston festivalDo you have a classic or vintage car or motorcycle which could be exhibited to members of the public?Leicestershire County Council is appealing for owners to come forward who have vehicles which could go on display at the Snibston Transport Festival. The event will be held at the Snibston Discovery Museum in Coalville on Sunday, May 13th between 10am-5pm.... 27 Mar 2012 Appeal for classic and vintage vehicles for Snibston festival

Community Services 8 May 2009 One Big Action Packed Transport Festival Day! For one big day only, Snibston has an action packed Transport Festival on Sunday 17th May, 10am 5pmThe Festival is a perfect fun day out for all the family and transport enthusiasts alike, with planes, trains and automobiles and much much more! Families can enjoy a ride on a military tank in the country park before the kids go crazy on Water Shooting Crazy Cars then enjoy the Giant Disney Car Dome with Bish Bash and Music (a bouncy castle with a difference!) For the thrill seekers, there are Zero Gravity Ball Games or a more relaxing option of a pony ride for the kids. All the excitement of the day should build up an appetite, so why not try your hand at building your own outdoor fire to cook and eat in the great outdoors here at Snibston.... 09 May 2009 One Big Action Packed Transport Festival Day!

Adults & Communities16 April 2012Race ace makes pitstop at transport festivalChildrens TV favourite Roary the Racing Car will make a pit-stop at Snibstons Transport Festival on Sunday, May 13th. The famous red racer and his driver, Big Chris, will make appearances at intervals between 10am and 5pm at the county councils museum in Coalville.... 16 Apr 2012 Race ace makes pitstop at transport festival

Adults & Communities7 July 2011Come along on a tour of historic CoalvilleCome along on a fascinating journey back through Coalvilles industrial past and enjoy a train ride on Snibstons famous colliery railway. The Miners Morning Tour of Historic Coalville is taking place on Thursday 21st July at 10.... 07 Jul 2011 Come along on a tour of historic Coalville

Community Services 11 May 2009 Make Sunday a funday with two top events Make Sunday a funday and visit two top events at County Council attractions around Coalville. Donington Manor House is staging a free Country Capers event, from 11.... 12 May 2009 Make Sunday a funday with two top events

Preparations are going on apace behind the scenes for the 2008 Loughborough Canal and Boat Festival.... 12 Apr 2008 Loughborough Canal Festival Preparation Underway

Start the summer with two days of family fun at Riverside Festival in Leicester. With over 60 activities and performances along Leicester City s riverside over two days there really is something for everyone.... 23 May 2008 Leicester Canal Festival Tomorrow

Residents are urged to go and experience the drama and excitement of a medieval battle at Bosworth Battlefield?s Summer Medieval Festival in August.... 01 Aug 2008 Bosworth Battlefield's Summer Medieval Festival

Yet another damp summer is coming to an end and if the prospect of a rainy bank holiday indoors is enough to make you want to run away to the circus, panic not because help is at hand.... 18 Aug 2008 BANK HOLIDAY FUN AT SNIBSTON

Community Services 24 November 2008 Looking for Christmas gifts with a difference? This Christmas you'll find hundreds of great gift ideas in our museum shops and at special shopping events in the run up to the festive season. Whether you're looking for stocking fillers, or something a bit different, there's lots to choose from! Why not combine a shopping trip with a leisurely stroll around one of the county's museums and maybe finish off with some seasonal refreshments? We're also offering 10% discount on gifts from Snibston Discovery Museum, Bosworth Battlefield, Donington le Heath Manor House and Melton Carnegie Museum - just print off the online voucher at www.... 03 Jan 2009 Looking for Christmas gifts with a difference?

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