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• Join in a summer of fun at Leicester Libraries

  28 June 2024

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER Libraries are getting ready to launch their annual reading challenge, with free fun activities on offer over the long summer holidays.

• Neighbourhood resurfacing works to take place

  27 June 2024

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  A PROGRAMME of repairing and resurfacing streets in neighbourhoods across Leicester is due to continue next month.

• Museum event will showcase pupils’ healthy mealbarrows

  24 June 2024

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  EVERYONE is invited to admire the efforts of schoolchildren who have been growing their own grub at an event at Abbey Pumping Station next month.

• Flag raising to mark start of Armed Forces Week in Leicester

  21 June 2024

  1 minute read

  THE FLAG of the Armed Forces will be raised in Leicester’s Town Hall Square on Monday (24 June) to mark the start of Armed Forces Week.

• Enjoy Heritage Sundays with a guided tour of Leicester landmarks

  21 June 2024

  1 minute read

  THERE’S a chance to explore some of Leicester’s most popular historic buildings next week, with the return of Heritage Sundays.

• SEND transport consultation to take place after the election

  19 June 2024

  1 minute read

  A NEW consultation on proposals to end school transport funding for young people aged 16 and over who have special educational needs and disability (SEND), will now take place after the school summer holidays.

• Schools take part in Clean Air Day

  19 June 2024

  1 minute read

  PUPILS and staff from schools in Leicester are taking part in Clean Air Day.

• Free taster sessions on offer for adult learners

  18 June 2024

  2 minute read

  FREE taster sessions for adult learners will be on offer at an open day later this month.

• Sign up now for holiday scheme for children on free school meals

  17 June 2024

  2 minute read

  CHILDREN and young people in Leicester who receive benefits-related free school meals are being invited to sign up for a programme of free summer activities before the deadline on Sunday 30 June.

• New exhibition showcases creativity of refugees

  13 June 2024

  1 minute read

  A STUNNING dress that embodies ideas of friendship and welcome is the focal point of a new exhibition at Leicester Museum & Art Gallery.

• Council and charities join forces to highlight Eid Festival

  12 June 2024

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  THE city council is working with local Muslim charities, Leicester Community Assist (LCA) and Eid Prayer and Festival (EPF) to put on this year’s Eid-al-Adha prayer festival, which will take place on Victoria Park for the 10th year running.

• Museum marks landmark anniversary with family fun day

  11 June 2024

  1 minute read

  LEICESTER Museum & Art Gallery is inviting families to join its 175th anniversary celebrations on Sunday (16 June).