Snibston Fireworks Sparktacular Snibston Discovery Museum, Ashby Rd, Coalville, LE67 3LN

Snibston Fireworks Sparktacular

Snibston Discovery Museum, Ashby Rd, Coalville, LE67 3LN

Time: Saturday, November 2, 2013. 5.30pm to 9pm

Brief description of event: An explosive choreographed Fireworks Spectacular show with the annual lighting of the bonfire. The evening starts off at 5.30 pm with free admission to the museum galleries, including; the brilliant Treasure Exhibition. Children's rides, hot food and refreshments will be on offer all evening

Admission price: NA

Website link: https://www.facebook.com/events/595353467177633

Firearms amnesty, Leicestershire Police, Loughborough, Hinckley, Syston, Market Harborough, Melton, Oakham, Braunstone, Coalville, Mansfield House, Keyham Lane, Spinney Hill, Beaumont Leys, Wigston

Firearms amnesty – September 21 to October 6 2013

Police ask public to hand in unwanted firearms

Leicestershire Police is holding a two week long firearms amnesty to appeal for the surrender of unlawfully held and unwanted firearms and ammunition.

It is believed that a number of firearms are held by people in innocence and ignorance of their illegality. They could be in the home, but overlooked or forgotten, or someone could have come into possession of one through the death of a relative, for example.

To avoid these weapons getting into the wrong hands, and to provide members of the community with a safe place to dispose of any firearms they are unlawfully, or lawfully, in possession of, an amnesty is being held from Saturday 21 September until Sunday 6 October.

During that period, those surrendering firearms will not face prosecution for the illegal possession and they also have the opportunity to remain anonymous.

Chief Inspector Chris Brown of Leicestershire Police’s Operational Support Department said: “Fortunately gun crime within Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland is statistically low, which is a result of continued efforts from the Force. However, there was one death by firearm this year, which is extremely unusual for the city and county, but this is one death too many. We want as many weapons off the street as possible and would encourage people to hand them in.

“In addition to the amnesty, we continually work hard to educate young people about firearms and the dangers that come with them, to ensure that gun crime doesn’t become a problem for Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland.”

Police officers regularly go into schools to present a hard hitting video called ‘Split Second’ to raise awareness. It features local officers and depicts young people getting involved with firearms and imitation firearms.

Anyone handing in a firearm during the amnesty is advised to check the opening times of the police stationand then phone ahead before leaving home. They will then be advised on how to best transport the weapon responsibly from home to the police station.



The main collecting local policing units are:

• Loughborough
• Hinckley
• Syston
• Market Harborough
• Melton
• Oakham
• Braunstone
• Coalville
• Mansfield House
• Keyham Lane
• Spinney Hill
• Beaumont Leys
• Wigston

For further information and advice, people can contact the front desk at their local policing unit on 101.


Public always Happy to Assist the Police

Police Stations throughout Leicestershire and Rutland No Flags at Half Mast

A photograph taken in 2011 showing the costly expense of 

flying a flag outside Oakham Police Station

Police Stations throughout Leicestershire and Rutland

would probably have liked to show their respects for 

the tragic loss of  PCs Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes, 

whose funerals are today and tomorrow.

By simply lowering their flags. this simply

mark of respect has been denied

FLAGPOLES were  torn down from Leicestershire Constabulary 

police stations in a bizarre bid to save money, one year ago.

It is claimed A portable mast is moved between stations for special occasions.

I can't imagine what that costs? Does the Chief Constable carry it in the boot of his patrol car?

Former officers called the cost-cutting scheme by Leicestershire Police “a sad sign of the times”.

Poles have been taken down in Market Harborough, Coalville, Loughborough, Oakham and Leicester.

I learnt the budget at Oakham Police station is so tight, the outgoing Inspector was not permitted to take his mug to Loughborough and the reminder of his service is placed in the hands of visitors who require a cup of tea, which I understand is still free if required by visitors.

Thringstone Village Walk, Thringstone, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67, UK

Thringstone Village Walk,

Sunday 4th September 2011 10.30am

The Green
Thringstone,
Coalville,
Leicestershire
LE67, UK

Walk to Cademan and Swannymote woods.

Learn the history of the de Lisle family

Contact: Nita Pearson  01530 223 434

nita.pearson@ntlworld.com

Bagworth Community Centre, Station Road, Bagworth Annual Show, Bagworth, Coalville, Leicestershire

Bagworth Community Centre,
Station Road,
Bagworth Annual Show,
Bagworth,
Coalville, Leicestershire

Saturday 27th August 2011 2.00pm - 5.00pm


Garden, Craft and Produce Show in the
Community Centre - 15 trophies awarded;
all exhibitors welcome.

Various stalls on the surrounding grounds

Contact: Rosemary Smith 01530230347

rosemarychiswell@hotmail.co.uk

Friends of Thringstone House,Thringstone, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67, UK

Friends of Thringstone House Meeting,
First Thursday of each month 6.45pm
Thringstone House Community Centre,
The Green,
Thringstone,
Coalville,
Leicestershire,
LE67,
UK

Environmental and history group engaged in
working in the local village and woodlands to
improve the appearance of the village and
promote its history.

Contact: 01530 223434

Thringstone Village Walk, Thringstone, Coalville, Leicestershire LE67

Thringstone Village Walk, Thringstone, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67

The Green Thringstone

Sunday 7th August 2011 10.30am

Take a walk to Grace Dieu Priory and learn
about Charnwood Forest Canal and Bluebell
Railway.

Contact: Nita Pearson 01530 223434

nita.pearson@ntlworld.com

Heather Scarecrow Festival, Heather, Coalville, Leicestershire

Heather Scarecrow Festival,

31st July - 7th August 2011

Heather,
Coalville,
Leicestershire

Scarecrows on show throughout the whole village.

Heather Music Festival, The Crown, Queens Head, Main Street, Heather, Coalville, Leicestershire

Heather Music Festival,

Friday 29th - Sunday 31st July 2011

The Crown and the Queens Head,
Main Street,
Heather,
Coalville,
Leicestershire.

also St Johns Football Club

Contact: 01530 837267

Walking The Pubs of Thringstone Coalville and Coleorton

The Green, Thingstone, Leicestershire,

Sunday 19th June 10.30 am

Walk along public footpaths to find the hidden gems of
north west Leicestershire, and try a drink on one of the
three pubs en route.

Contact Pam Clayfield 01530 223434