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Pupils parade new kit at Tigers’ match
Pupils from Leicester Grammar School in Great Glen helped launch Leicester Tigers’ new kit.
Morris dancing, music and more at village’s spring fair
Arthingworth is holding its spring fair this Saturday from 1pm to 5pm.
Host of stalls at school table top sale on Saturday
Little Bowden Primary School is hosting a table top sale.
Friends Walk the Walk for breast cancer cause
Friends who grew up in Harborough got together to take part in the London Moonwalk.
All hands to the pump as Scouts demonstrate first aid skills
The Rev Richard Brand was ‘revived’ by 1st Foxton Scouts during a family service held at Lubenham Church.
High quality images feature at open exhibition
Members of the Desborough and Rothwell Photographic Society met to see the results of the 2013 Rushden Open Exhibition on Friday.
Schoolgirl’s work wins Westminster art competition
Artistic Hallaton Primary School pupil Lydia Bell saw her work on display in the Houses of Parliament.
Open gardens boost for church
An open gardens event in Tilton on the Hill raised hundreds of pounds for good causes.
Impressive amount raised by RNLI guild
The Market Harborough Lifeboat Guild held its annual meeting at The Angel Hotel in Harborough recently followed by a lunch where the guest speaker was Jthe Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s fundraising and communications director ames Vaughan.
From fish and chips to Princess Diana
Cynthia Evans spoke about a life spent in the catering industry at a recent meeting of Ullesthorpe WI.
Singles evening to aid Air Ambulance
A Harborough bar is hosting a singles evening in aid of the Derbyshire, Leicestershire and Rutland Air Ambulance next Thursday.
Model railway day at village hall
Model railway enthusiasts are in for a treat at Medbourne Village Hall on Saturday.
Century-old May Queen tradition still going strong in village
Stoke Albany crowned its May Queen in the continuation of a tradition stretching back more than 100 years.
Spoils of village fete to be shared by two parishes
Sutton Bassett hosts its annual fete this Saturday.
Youngsters urged to join knitting challenge
Youngsters from Harborough are being asked to learn the art of knitting and join in with a charity challenge from this month to help raise money for the Cystic Fibrosis Trust.
Friends concert for Launde Abbey
The Friends of Launde Abbey will be presenting ‘Singing for Fun’ in concert at Barkby Church, at 3pm on Sunday.
Divas’ charity coffee morning ahead of fundraising walk
Friends from Kibworth are taking part in a marathon night walk to raise money for Cancer Research.
Intriguing history talk will ring a bell
A talk on the history of Taylor’s Bell Foundry by Robert Bracegirdle is the subject of Great Bowden Historical Society’s next meeting at 7.30pm on Monday.
Lorna’s taking on three tough swims for charity
A Harborough woman is taking on three open water swims in aid of charity this year.
School celebrates first birthday
Pupils from Pitsford Junior Schoo celebrated the first birthday of their £2m school.
Lingerie firm staff take on Tough Mudder challenge video
A hardy team from Desborough lingerie firm Eveden were among those taking on the Tough Mudder assault course.
Flower arranging demonstrations
Floral arrangements will be demonstrated by Richard Twistleton in Lubenham next Thursday.
Take to the saddle for cancer cause
Cyclists will be setting off from the Langton Brewery in Thorpe Langton on Saturday for a fundraiser in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support.
Top camera prize: opticians offer a superb prize
Cameras at the ready – Specsavers in Market Harborough is teaming up with the Mail for a spec-tacular photographic competition.
Health column: Are allergies getting you down?
With the arrival of Spring, finally, many of us are of course delighted, but how many people dread this time of year when pollen levels increase?
Pottery expert visits archaeology group
A pottery expert gave a talk at Great Bowden Heritage and Archaeology group.
Lions’ donation to youth project
A charitable Harborough group presented a youth project with a £200 donation.
Photographic meeting a fitting memorial to Trevor
Scores of photographic prints by the late Trevor Ashby were shown to members of the Desborough and Rothwell Photographic Society at a meeting on Friday.
Cricket big draw and whist results
The following were winners in Bowden Cricket Club’s April 2013 Big Hit Members Draw: £200 No.29 J.Sullivan, £50 No.66 T.Banks and £10 each to No.88 G.Vile, No.13 D.Coleman, No.75 B.Perkins, No.40 R.Osborne and No.12 B.Morris.
Rock Choir founder coming to village
Lubenham WI will welcome Caroline Redman Lusher - singer, musician and composer - at their June 4 meeting.
Gym is thanked for food donations
Harborough’s Jubilee Foodbank has thanked members and staff at Harborough’s branch of Curves Gym for donating their annual food drive.
Tales of life in the catering business
Leire WI were entertained by Graham Johnson who gave a lively talk about his experiences as a caterer.
Walk offers views of Welland Valley
Enjoy fabulous views of the beautiful Welland Valley with the Waendel Walkers Club on Sunday.
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Weather for Harborough
Friday 24 May 2013
Today
Light showers
Temperature: 4 C to 11 C
Wind Speed: 25 mph
Wind direction: North west
Tomorrow
Sunny spells
Temperature: 5 C to 16 C
Wind Speed: 12 mph
Wind direction: North
