Arts & Leisure
Trevonne perform at Royal Albert Hall
SEVENTY young dancers from Trevonne Stage School in Melton enjoyed the thrill of a lifetime when they performed at the iconic Royal Albert Hall in London.
Craft fair champions local shopping
A SPRING craft fair which encourages people to buy locally raised £160 for Whissendine Rainbows and Brownies.
Your Spring Bank Holiday events round-up
IF it’s the Spring Bank Holiday it must be Glastonbudget Music Festival at Turnpost Farm, Wymeswold, which has been on an upward curve since its launch in 2005.
Keep a look out for nesting birds
DESPITE the late start to spring, I’ve suddenly started to notice more and more nature around. The bird breeding season is finally underway, migrants have returned from their winters away and pond wildlife is growing fast, writes Kate Humble.
Rare sighting gets birders twitching
MY advice last month – to always take your binoculars to Melton Country Park – was borne out again recently as was the truism that the great thing about birdwatching is that you never know what you’re going to see, writes Richard Cragg.
New name to mark festival’s 10th year
A REGIONAL food and drink festival is being renamed and rebranded to help it celebrate its 10th birthday this year.
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Nissan and West Thames college launch clay modelling apprenticeship
Sign up now for the Big Bake
KEEN home bakers young and old are being invited to register for the Big Bake competition which forms a major part of Melton Country Fair on Sunday, July 7, in the town parks.
Publisher on track to return to growth
THE Melton Times’ publisher Johnston Press has reported its first increase in operating profit for nearly seven years in spite of the challenging economic environment.
Tractor road run
A VINTAGE tractor road run will be taking place through the Vale of Belvoir on Saturday leaving Harby at 1pm for a rally at Hickling Canal Basin from 2.30pm to 4pm before returning.
Organisers prepare for big new event
PREPARATIONS are almost complete for an exciting new Spring bank holiday event aimed at filling the void left by Melton Show.
Must-view traditional three bed semi
THIS traditional 1930s three bedroom semi-detached home in The Crescent is situated within a popular residential location within walking distance of the town centre.
More driving, less fill-ups
UK customers can now order one of the world’s most fuel-efficient family cars: the new Golf BlueMotion.
Challenge involves a run and a quiz
A NEW sporting event started in Melton this week combining athletic ability with brain power.
Curtain goes up on open air season
THE curtain is about to go up on Stamford Shakespeare Company’s 2013 open air season at Tolethorpe Hall in Rutland (just off the A1).
Dress like a Duchess in aid of Rainbows
PEOPLE in Melton are being invited to dress like a Duchess and support Rainbow’s Hospice for Children and Young People. Emma, the Duchess of Rutland, has donated three exquisite outfits to Rainbows to sell in its three shops across the region, including the Melton shop in Sherrard Street.
100 Club launched to help children’s charity
A 100 Plus Club is being launched by the Friends of Romy to support the work of the Romaney Fugill Memorial Fund, Melton’s children’s charity.
Gig Guide May 16-19: Open up your ears to Melton’s live music scene
‘IS this the real life? Is this just fantasy? Caught in a landslide, no escape from reality’. As Queen sang ‘Open your Eyes’, or better still open your ears! There’s quality free entertainment all weekend so please support it, writes Pete Wilkinson.
Quiz boosts the Lions’ funds
AN impressive £550 was raised by Melton Lions Club at their annual quiz night.
Ballet is a cinematic success
THE resounding success of a live broadcast of a ballet from Russia has convinced the owners of The Regal Cinema, Melton, to book a whole series of cultural treats.
Awards for leisure centre staff
THREE members of staff at Melton’s Waterfield Leisure Centre are celebrating after being recognised in a company awards scheme.
Tickets for Knipfest music festival go on sale
TICKETS have gone on sale for the Knipfest charity music festival on Sunday, June 29, at Belvoir Cricket Club, Knipton (5pm-midnight).
Show coup for town theatre
MELTON Theatre has snapped up a prestigious booking which will see That’ll Be The Day at the venue in the autumn.
Ayckbourn treat
PERFORMING arts students and theatre lovers in Melton are being invited to see De Montfort University’s theatre society present Alan Ayckbourn’s A Chorus of Disapproval on Saturday, May 18 (7.30pm), at Holy Trinity Church, Turner Street, Leicester (sat nav LE1 6WY).
Alfa MiTo Live unveiled
ALFA Romeo has launched the Alfa MiTo Live, a new limited edition of 250, that combines safety and technology with a passion for music.
Over 55s flat for sale
SADDLERS Court is a purpose-built development for the over 55s located close to the town centre.
Vale tourism boost is hoped from castle event
TOURISM and the local economy in the Vale of Belvoir could get a huge boost as thousands of caravanners prepare to descend on Belvoir Castle for a major four-day event this month.
Great Dalby Cricket Club on look out for new members
THE Melton Times is turning the spotlight on sports and leisure clubs across the borough.
Fiat launches limited edition Punto Jet Black
Fiat has just announced the introduction of a striking new limited edition version of its popular Punto supermini, the Punto Jet Black.
Apurba is the ‘prince’ of curry houses
THIS was a tough assignment. And an easy one, too. Like the vast majority of the British population, hubby and I are rather partial to a good curry, writes Rachel Dorsett.
Join us to help take the arts in Melton forward
IT’S a great pleasure to bring you this new monthly column which is a place for the arts in all their various and exciting forms, from A to Zumba!
Miss B’s wins two top Tea Guild awards in row
CHAMPAGNE afternoon teas could add even more fizz to Melton’s award-winning Miss B’s Tea Rooms which is celebrating its latest sparkling success.
Archive open day at museum
MELTON Carnegie Museum will be throwing the doors to its Community Archive wide open tomorrow from 2pm to 8pm.
Music cafe bar opens its doors
A NEW music cafe bar has opened in Melton adding to the town’s growing cafe culture and vibrant music scene.
A quacking family day!
IT will be an unusual mixture of ducks, Tigers and a Spitfire at this Sunday’s Wymeswold Duck Races.
Royal visit will mark 100 year milestone
PRINCESS Anne is to visit a village dairy today to help mark its centenary year.
Gig Guide May 9-11: Noel’s Arms launch new acoustic night
‘Freedom, well that’s just some people talking. Your prison is walking through this world all alone,’ said The Eagles in Desperado. Don’t be alone, make friends with music and find a live band - or six - this weekend, writes Pete Wilkinson.
Celebrating local history month
MAY is Local and Community History Month the aim of which is to increase awareness of local history, promote history in general and encourage all members of the community to participate, writes Anne King.
Fun, sun, food and more brings thousands out to play
THE great outdoors, high quality arts and crafts and a major new event in the Vale of Belvoir saw thousands of people enjoy the bank holiday sunshine across the borough.
See top quartet
TOP percussionist Rob Farrer from Hoby (Divine Comedy, Joby Talbot) will be bringing Christian Forshaw and The Sanctuary Ensemble (Classic FM, BBC Radio 3 and Radio 3) home to All Saints Church in the village for a concert this Saturday (7.30pm).
Concert for Bob
A MEMORIAL concert to celebrate the life of well-known and highly respected Melton musician Bob Taylor will be held at the RAFA Club in Asfordby Road, Melton, on Saturday at 7.45pm.
Memorial concert for Bob Taylor
THE Royal Air Forces Association is inviting all members to a memorial concert to celebrate the life of well-known and highly respected Melton musician Bob Taylor.
Tickets on sale for musicals
JOIN Troy, Gabriella and the students of East High as Brooksby Melton College students present Disney High School Musical On Stage at Melton Theatre on May 23 and 24 (7pm). Tickets cost £7/£5.
Ragdale raises the bar with new room
THE Beauty Express, opened in March, is a unique one-stop space offering the latest in quick fix glamour writes Natalie Webb.
Free lifestyle club to launch
FAMILIES in Melton are being invited to join a free programme where they can get hands-on in the kitchen together and look forward to a healthier future.
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Wednesday 22 May 2013
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