Coalville

... 24 May 2012 Businesses to benefit from successful transport bid

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

Adults & Communities14 September 2011Gala celebrates Leicestershires mining heyday***Photo Opportunity: Miners Gala at Snibston Discovery Museum at 10. 30am on Saturday 17th September***Leicestershire is the place to be this weekend as the countys mining heritage is celebrated at this years annual Miners Gala at Snibston Discovery Museum in Coalville.... 14 Sep 2011 Gala celebrates Leicestershire’s mining heyday

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 & Communities25 August 2011Fun-filled Miners Gala celebrates Leicestershires mining historyCome and celebrate Leicestershire's mining heritage at the Snibston Miners' Gala, a free fun-filled day with something for everyone to enjoy. This traditional community event is being organised by Leicestershire County Council, and this will be the fourth year it has been re-created since the original celebrations ceased in the 1980s.... 25 Aug 2011 Fun-filled Miners’ Gala celebrates Leicestershire’s mining history

Community Services14 August 2009Calling all prize-winning parsnipsGreen-fingered residents growing vegetables which can beet off competition are being sought to take part in a special show at Snibston Discovery Museum. People who grow their own fruit, vegetables or flowers at home or on an allotment are invited to show their potential prize produce at the second Old Leicestershire Miners Horticultural Show, being held at Snibston Miners Gala next month.... 17 Aug 2009 Calling all prize-winning parsnips…

Community Services15 September 2010Parade is a hit as Miners' gala goes down wellSnibston welcomed over 3,500 gala goers on Saturday as it held its annual Miners Gala reminiscent of those from the areas mining heyday. Local residents gathered to see the parade as it marched along Margaret Street and through Coalville, before entering Snibstons Ashby Road gate.... 15 Sep 2010 Parade is a hit as Miners' gala goes down well

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

Community Services 24 December 2008 Meet Cinderella in a Suitcase at Snibston Century Theatre Do you like happy endings? Do you like stories with a twist, full of originality and invention? Get yourself along to Snibston where traditional fun for all the family awaits you as a unique and entertaining puppet pantomime takes to the stage of the Century Theatre. If you are full of Christmas pudding, why not get up and about and visit the amusing Bill Brookman pantomime.... 03 Jan 2009 Meet Cinderella in a Suitcase at Snibston Century Theatre

Community Services 4 March 2009 Country music for y'all at Century Theatre Residents are invited to get their Stetsons out and get ready to 'yee-haa' their way to the Century Theatre in Coalville. A fantastic country music night is being held on Sunday, 22nd March with Gary Perkins and the Breeze Country Music Show.... 06 Mar 2009 Country music for y'all at Century Theatre

Community Services 2 June 2009 A Bunch of Amateurs A Bunch of Amateurs (Cert 15)Friday 5th June 7. 30pm (doors open 7pm)A sleazy Hollywood agent tricks a faded action star, into playing King Lear in an amateur charity production in England in this hilarious comedy, starring Burt Reynolds, Imelda Staunton and Derek Jacobi The evening entertainment includes; a raffle for every FILMS ON FRIDAY NIGHTplus a chance to WIN 2 FREE TICKETS to the show or film of your choice (Winners picked at the end of each month)This is a cosy theatre in a unique venue that brings a special atmosphere to an evening of entertainment.... 02 Jun 2009 A Bunch of Amateurs

Community Services5 August 2009Marley & Me (PG)Friday 7 August, 7. 30pmA family learns important life lessons from their adorable but naughty and neurotic dog.... 05 Aug 2009 Marley & Me (PG)

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