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Leicester’s International Street Art Festival
BRING THE PAINT IS BACK FOR 2024

20-26 May

 

The award winning Bring the Paint International Street Art Festival was established in 2017.

This immersive event played host to an array of activities including live artworks, skateboarding, breakdancing, BMX, live music and exhibitions.

Artists from all over the world came together to showcase an impressive wealth of talent which has gone on to serve as inspiration for further artistic activities within the city of Leicester. A platform of creative collaboration on a monumental scale Bring the Paint delivered beyond expectations.

Bring The Paint will be returning to Leicester in 2024 with an enhanced programme of activities to showcase a diverse and thriving arts scene.

 

https://www.bringthepaint.co.uk/

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Paint to Pixel VR Showcase
Family Friendly

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16 March - 11 May 2024
12:00 - 14:00
Free Event

Event Description
Immerse Yourself in Graffiti Art: Paint to Pixel VR Showcase!

Paint to Pixel VR Showcase
Go beyond the projectors and delve into the artwork with Paint to Pixel on VR
Headsets! Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of graffiti and street art and join MBD
for an exciting virtual reality showcase at Leicester Museum and Art Gallery.


VR Sessions at 12pm - 2pm on the following dates:

Saturday 16th March
Saturday 30th March
Saturday 13th April
Saturday 27th April
Saturday 11th May

Embark on a virtual journey through Graff Central Station. Hop on a train and journey
through five different galleries, exploring themes from the roots of graffiti in 1970s
New York to the modern explosion of Street Art in popular culture and urban festivals.

Free, drop-in event. Suitable for age 8+
Please note, availability may be limited, so we recommend arriving early to secure
your spot.

Don't miss out on the chance to try Paint to Pixel VR at Leicester Museum
& Art Gallery and immerse yourself in the captivating world of graffiti art and street
art!

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Heritage Bus Rally & Railcar Weekend Saturday 18th May & Sunday 19th May 2024.
In conjunction with Leicester Transport Heritage Trust
Join us at the historic Quorn & Woodhouse station yard, where entry is absolutely FREE! And get ready for a nostalgic weekend as we celebrate the charm of vintage buses and railcars.
Due to popular demand, this year's events spans two exciting days!
Step into a world of vintage charm at the Heritage Bus Rally and Railcar Weekend – where admission is free, but the memories are priceless.
Free Bus Rides
Enjoy FREE bus rides on a variety of urban and rural routes (including to and from Loughborough Midland (EMR) and nearby Loughborough Central (GCR) stations).
Enhanced Train Services
Mountsorrel branch trains will be running frequently. A total of 35 train departures from Quorn & Woodhouse station each day.
Travel Across All Stations
Day Runabout fares allow you to travel on any train for the day.
Short-hop train fares also available, enabling you to travel between Quorn & Woodhouse and Loughborough Central or between Quorn & Woodhouse and Mountsorrel Halt one way by free heritage bus and one way by steam or diesel DMU train
Transport Sales Stands
Explore a variety of transportation-themed sales stands located both inside the marquee and throughout the station yard at Quorn.
Large Bus Display Area
Experience an impressive showcase of buses at our in our large display area
Transportation Available...
There are numerous transportation options available to facilitate your travel to and from the event.
Travel by GCR Trains
Travel by GCR steam or diesel trains from any of our stations. Rail tickets must be bought
Travel by Heritage Bus
From Loughborough Midland (EMR) station to the event at Quorn & Woodhouse Station at 0945, 1005, 1025 and then frequently throughout the day. Last bus back from Quorn at 1700.
Saturday 18th May 2024. A free LTHT bus will depart Stoneygate Tram depot at 08.55am and will also pick up at Gravel Street (bus stop BD) near St Margaret's bus station 09.15am
Return service from GCR Quorn & Woodhouse station event will depart 4.40pm dropping off at Gravel Street, Leicester (bus stop BD) and then to Stoneygate Tram depot.
Sunday 19th May 2024. The free bus will depart Stoneygate Tram depot at 08.55am and will also pick up at Gravel Street, Leicester (bus stop BD) near St Margaret's bus station 09.15am
Return service from GCR Quorn & Woodhouse station event, will depart 4.40pm dropping off at Gravel Street (bus stop BD) and then to Stoneygate Tram depot.
Car Parking (£5) in field adajcent to Quorn & Woodhouse GCR station and at Loughborough Midland mainline station (£5 all day) also Loughborough town centre car parks.
EVENT PROGRAMMES AVAILABLE...
Entry is free but enhance your experience with a £4 programme and support future events and the LTHT. Packed with essential timetables, it ensures you make the most of every moment. Get yours on the day from all GCR station booking offices and stands in the station yard. By purchasing a programme you’ll be supporting the event. Show your appreciation for our heritage by purchasing a programme and contributing to the success of the Heritage Bus Rally and Railcar Weekend.
https://www.gcrailway.co.uk/
https://ltht.org.uk/

 

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https://www.leicestermercury.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink/half-price-tickets-sale-brand-9295189

 

Leicester Food Festival poster

 

Half price tickets for a new food festival in Leicester are now on sale. The Leicester Food Festival is to be held in Abbey Park this summer over two days.

The event will bring together local food, independent makers, street food vendors, local brewers, bakeries, distillers and more, organisers said. There’ll also be a “bespoke artisan food & makers tent” with more than 100 market stalls inside.

The tent, set up by Midlands Makers, has been called a “brilliant opportunity for any small business to showcase their items,” by Visit Leicester. There is also plans for a “programme of brilliant local bands,” an interactive story tent from Leicester based children’s publishers Sweet Cherry Publishing, a children’s craft tent, plus many other activities for children over the weekend.

 

The festival has also teamed up with the local Billy Bates Fun Fair for the weekend, where all tickets for the festival will give you free entry into the fair via a designated walkway. Representatives from Leicester City in the Community and Leicester Riders will also be attending to “engage and energise our local community with some fun activities,” organisers said.

For the grown ups, you’ll be able to indulge in wine and cheese tasting, as well as enrolling into ‘Gin School’ with masterclasses able over the weekend. There’ll also be entertainment from Coldplay and Ed Sheeran tributes.

A spokesperson for the festival said: “We‘ve got loads of great producers, food and drink businesses, cafes and restaurants here in Leicestershire and want to really shout about them.

“Our main aim is to highlight and build Leicestershire’s food and drink reputation and really put us on the map. Leicester Food Festival is very much a natural extension of this ethos.”

Early bird tickets for the event which is set to be held on Saturday, August 10, and Sunday August 11, can be purchased for £5 for children and £7.50 for adults. The festival will run from 11am-9pm on the Saturday and 11am-6pm on the Sunday.

Tickets can be bought at the Leicester Food Festival website.

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We’re proud to announce that Sykes Lane is the first (and currently only) inland bathing water location in England to be awarded the Blue Flag and Seaside Award, as well as being a Green Flag awarded site. 💚💙
These awards from environmental charity Keep Britain Tidy
recognise both excellent water quality, biodiversity and green space for the community that bring people together and provides opportunities for a healthier lifestyle.
And this wouldn’t be possible without the care, passion and hard work of our entire team and volunteers who work throughout the year to keep our park thriving all year round.👏
Mark your calendars 📅 Sykes Lane will be open for bathing from next Saturday the 25th May.
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3 minutes ago, Dr The Singh said:

All Sikh Temples/Gurdwaray offer free hot food.

I went to a 999 call at the temple at the Gypsy Lane/Catherine Street junction (forgive me I can't remember the name). The call was dealt with on scene with no transport required. We were offered, and accepted, food from the people there. Exceptional and very much appreciated. 

 

We were told that, as you say, it's what they all do, regardless of your beliefs. :appl:

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With just over a week until Leicester Riverside Festival we're delighted to announce this year's Main Stage line up, fantastic local talent at one of Leicester's biggest free festivals!
With thanks to our main stage sponsor JTH Concerts and Live Events Limited
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On 24/05/2024 at 14:32, davieG said:
 
 
With just over a week until Leicester Riverside Festival we're delighted to announce this year's Main Stage line up, fantastic local talent at one of Leicester's biggest free festivals!
With thanks to our main stage sponsor JTH Concerts and Live Events Limited

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