Events

The final date on her Book Release Tour, Cathi Rae headlines a Poetry Open Mic. She’s launching her latest collection, ‘Writing Elegies For Dead Men I Didn’t Meet’, published by Coalville Community Publishing. Book your spot with the mic by emailing buttonaj65@gmail.com! Please note that this event is for adults only.

“Mr Holmes, they were the footprints of a gigantic hound!” In this original one-man stage adaptation, award-winning actor Jonathan Goodwin plays Sherlock Holmes and a host of other characters. Based on the world-famous novel by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, expect atmospheric drama at its very best with this superb Victorian gothic thriller! Tickets £10 – £15

The Journeymen are a 4 piece band, dedicated to playing the music of Eric Clapton. The Journeymen will take you on a journey through Eric’s extensive 60 Year career, from his humble beginnings with The Yardbirds, into his stint with John Mayall’s Bluesbreakers, continuing with the first Super group, Cream, onto Blind Faith, then Derek and The Dominos and finishing with his solo career. All whilst trying to capture the feel and essence of an Eric Clapton concert! Tickets £10 Tickets are available online or from the Box Office on 01530 278444 (card payments only). Doors open 45 minutes before the start of [...]

Spring is landing in Coalville! Meet the Flower People Live music Make a cress head Children’s games Food, drink & stalls inside Newmarket Bring the family, bring your friends — let’s fill the square with springtime joy! A perfect spring day out for all ages — come and celebrate the season with us!

John & Ingrid Millington are the proprietors of Hillview Hardy Plants, situated near the historic market town of Bridgnorth. They grow and nurture their own nursery grown cottage garden perennials, with a particular interest in Auricula, Primula, and hold national collections of Auricula, Acanthus and Albuca. They will be sharing their tips and hints for growing Auricula and Primulas. Members £2, visitors £4 – includes refreshments. All welcome, please come along!

The Ibstock Safari Exhibition has been created by local groups and organisations, as a sneak peak ahead of July’s safari led by the Palace, Ibstock. Launching on Wednesday 13th May, activities will include the meeting of snakes, talks about the importance of conservation and getting creative with some nature related crafting! Open Monday Saturday 10am until 4pm

Themed around Arts and Culture, there are over 90 walks to choose from for all ages and abilities, exploring the beautiful National Forest. Most walks are free, download the 2026 National Forest Walking Festival Brochure to find out more at National Forest Walking Festival | National Forest

Whether it is a Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast, Morris dancing, children’s crafts, local bands and singers, historical re-enactment or something more unusual… there is always something to entertain the whole family at the Moira Canal Festival. There will be a planned Battle of Britain Memorial Flight flypast, music with an assortment of bands and singers over the weekend. Morris dancing will liven things up, there will be crafty fun and entertainment for the children, live steam, train rides, a variety of stalls and demonstrations, boats, bar and refreshments This will all revolve around the banks of the Ashby Canal [...]

Come along and grab yourself a bargain! A wide range of home grown perennials, annuals, shrubs, vegetables, herbs, fruit, house plants and much much more will be available at great prices! Entrance £1 – includes a hot drink. Homemade Cakes and Bakes available.  

The Ashby BID are very excited to announce that the Ashby Soapbox Derby will be held in the town on Sunday May 17th 2026. This free to spectate family-fun event will prove a great day out, filled with laughs and entertainment. We hope to bring our community together to cheer on local teams as they showcase their weird and wacky creations. Get ready to experience the thrill of a lifetime at the Ashby Soapbox Derby 2026 on Sunday, 17th May 2026! Whether you’re racing to victory, dazzling the crowd with your creativity, or cheering from the side lines, this action-packed event [...]

Bath Grounds, Ashby de la Zouch, Leicestershire 11am until 5pm The aim of the event is to provide a community event for individuals and families in a safe environment. The event will consist of a range of food and drink vendors, live music & children’s rides. The site will be fenced off using 6ft Heras fences. There will be a £2 entry fee charge for all public with under 16’s free.

Them Heavy Souls are a British Blues Rock Revue Show formed by Mark Christian Hawkins one of the UK’s Top Session Guitarists of the last 30 years.  A Gun for hire stepping out of the shadows. Playing music from the Golden Era of British Blues Rock 1966 – 1975 Them Heavy Souls capture the Power and Magick of some of our most iconic Artists – Led Zeppelin/Jimmy Page, Cream/Eric Clapton, Yardbirds/Jeff Beck, Humble Pie/Peter Frampton and Peter Green’s Fleetwood Mac, all delivered with vintage gear delivering a jaw dropping performance every night! Vocal duties are performed by Stage and Screen Actress Lucy Crawford. We [...]