Leisure and culture

• Get involved with World Book Night

  21 April 2021

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER’S libraries are backing World Book Night on 23 April with a free book giveaway and online discussion.

• Outdoor seating grants to help local hospitality businesses

  19 April 2021

  2 minute read

  CAFES and restaurants in Leicester can apply for grants of up to £4,000 from the city council to buy outdoor furniture.

• People asked to share their wildlife photos with Leicester Museum & Art Gallery

  19 April 2021

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE in Leicester and beyond are being invited to submit their photographs of the natural world for a new digital exhibition at the Leicester Museum & Art Gallery.

• Leicester’s e-bike share opens to all city residents

  13 April 2021

  3 minute read

  LEICESTER’S innovative new electric bike share scheme is opening up to all city residents on Wednesday 14 April.

• Reading Friends will connect those who may be feeling isolated

  23 February 2021

  1 minute read

  A NEW service being launched by Leicester Libraries and the Reading Agency is helping people to keep in touch during the lockdown.

• Prestigious award for Leicester Museum and Art Gallery

  4 February 2021

  2 minute read

  Leicester Museum and Art Gallery has become one of only five museums in the UK to win an award for welcoming people who arrive in the city seeking refuge.

• Free storytelling over Zoom from Leicester Libraries

  28 January 2021

  1 minute read

  LEICESTER Libraries are offering free, live online storytelling sessions to mark National Storytelling Week (30 Jan-6 Feb).

• One month left for people to give their views on city’s museums

  18 January 2021

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE wanting to give their views on Leicester’s museums and how they have engaged during the Covid-19 pandemic have one month left to make their voices heard.

• Santa spotted in city as Leicester’s Christmas lights are turned on

  20 November 2020

  1 minute read

  LEICESTER’S magnificent Christmas lights have been switched on, illuminating the city centre with thousands of white lights and colourful decorations

• New heritage panels mark 80th anniversary of Leicester’s ‘Blitz Night’

  19 November 2020

  3 minute read

  TWO new heritage information panels recounting the events of Leicester’s ‘Blitz Night’ have been installed in the city.

• City’s Christmas tree will be a symbol of hope this winter

  11 November 2020

  2 minute read

  LEICESTER’S giant Christmas tree will be a symbol of hope for the city this winter, as the whole country locks down to stop the spread of coronavirus.

• Finishing touches for city’s virtual Diwali celebrations

  11 November 2020

  2 minute read

  THE FINAL preparations are being made for Leicester’s first ever virtual Diwali Day event, which people will be able to enjoy at home on Saturday (14 November).