Leisure and culture

• 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

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  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).

• Libraries to offer order and collect service for customers during lockdown

  6 November 2020

  2 minute read

  VISITORS to Leicester’s libraries will still be able to borrow their favourite books during lockdown thanks to an order and collect service which is being introduced.

• Ride On announced as partner in Leicester’s new e-bike scheme

  4 November 2020

  5 minute read

  LEICESTER City Council has announced specialist e-bike hire provider Ride On as its partner in the city’s forthcoming e-bike share scheme.

• Reminder to celebrate safely as festivals approach

  30 October 2020

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE in Leicester are being reminded to celebrate safely this year as a number of festivals approach – particularly given the added challenges presented by coronavirus.

• Views sought on the future of Leicester’s Haymarket Theatre

  22 October 2020

  1 minute read

  PEOPLE are being asked to help shape the future of Leicester’s iconic Haymarket Theatre.

• Be part of Leicester’s virtual Diwali celebrations!

  19 October 2020

  2 minute read

  PEOPLE in Leicester are being invited to be part of the city’s first virtual Diwali Day celebration.