Events

Based on the 1982 novella Rita Hayworth and The Shawshank Redemption, the play examines desperation, injustice, friendship and hope behind the claustrophobic bars of a maximum-security facility. The 1994 feature film, regularly voted Britain’s favourite ever movie, starred Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman and was nominated for seven Academy Awards. Tickets £16

The Donington Historic Festival descends on Donington Park for three days of world-class historic motorsport from classic race cars spanning ten decades. Visitors can also enjoy a host of other attractions, including track demos from the Williams-BMW FW22 F1 car, super touring car track demos, supercar and car club parades and displays, children’s entertainment and even brass band performances at this enormously popular, family-friendly event.

Join the fun of the Fair – big rides, small rides, fast rides, slow rides... everything you would expect from a Fair! Entertainment for all the family! Open daily weekdays 5pm-8pm Saturday and Bank Holiday Monday 4 May 11am - 8.30pm Sunday 3 May 12pm-7pm Sunday 10 May 12pm-5pm

One of our most popular events returns as we host the top plant nurseries which are sure to have something special for every garden. There will be a fabulous line-up of specialist nurseries coming along to make it a special trip out for all garden lovers. So, whether it’s bee-friendly perennials, shrubs, plants for shade, trees, variegated or foliage plants you are sure to find something to create a blooming brilliant garden!   £2 per person. Pre-booking is Advised. Please see below for important information regarding this event. Tickets and Admission: Your pre-booked ticket is for entrance to the Fair only. [...]

With live music, food and drink stalls, and fun for the whole family!

Swannington Heritage Trust’s annual free to enter traditional May Day celebration will be held at Hough Mill, St. Georges Hill, Swannington LE67 8QU on Monday 4th May from 11am to 3pm. There will be fabulous live entertainment from our local band Calling Time, the Roots Community Choir and the Bare Bones Morris Dancers – everyone can join in with the maypole dancing. There will also be refreshments, games and face painting.

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