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Chairman Kevin Millard at the previous ‘Taste the Different’ event.

Find out about the history of Christmas food - with tasters - in Little Bowden

Santa will be slowly working his way around Great Bowden and Lubenham, waving to children and adults alike as he passes.

Santa will be coming to Great Bowden and Lubenham – here are the dates

A new event for the Culture Cafe

Harborough Culture Cafe’s first Sunday Supplement

Celebrating a year of song

New choir celebrates a year of song and fundraising

After the success of the 'Life after Skylark' presentation in March, Roger Cooper returns to present 'A Career in Space Technology' on Wednesday October 18.

Listen to stories from a real life rocket man

Runners are encouraged to wear their most colourful running kit for Everyone Active Tunnel Vision

Everyone Active sponsor popular tunnel runs

The rammage sale is being held on Saturday September 30 at the Catholic Hall at Our Lady of Victories Catholic Church in Fairfield Road, 9am-12pm.

Get yourself a bargain at a rummage sale in Market Harborough this month

Dean pictured (far right) alongside some of his bootcampers before taking on the Skydive bootcamp.

Personal trainer in Harborough shortlisted in National Fitness Awards

The Little Bowden Society will be holding another Fun Quiz Night on Wednesday September 20.

Little Bowden Society will be holding another Fun Quiz Night  – everyone welcome

Walking Festival guides George Keeping and James Carpenter.

Festival of walks returns to Harborough in September

Lubenham (photo courtesy of Lubenham Parish Council)

Intriguing stories behind Lubenham homes
The illustrated presentation, titled 'History of My House', will take place on Tuesday August 8

St Marys Catholic Church in Husbands Bosworth will be celebrating 150 years since the church first opened.

Husbands Bosworth church celebrates 150 years since the church first opened

Wild Canvas Camping

Win a weekend at Wild Canvas camping

Leicester Cathedral Choir will sing at St Peter’s Church in Church Langton (pictured) for a full choral evensong

Leicester Cathedral Choir will sing at St Peter’s Church in Church Langton

The Market Harborough Vegan Market is coming back to the town centre on Sunday June 18.

Market Harborough Vegan Market will be back in town this weekend

The Little Bowden Society next meet is a visit to the Bone Crypt underneath the church of the Holy Trinity Church in Rothwell. Copyright of the rothwellholytrinity.org.uk

Visit the Bone Crypt underneath Holy Trinity Church in Rothwell

Photos from previous Desborough Carnivals

Desborough's carnival and parade returns to the streets this summer

The Weston by Welland and Sutton Bassett Church Fete in Main Street, Sutton Bassett, will run from 2-5pm on May 20.

Church fete to raise much-needed funds will take place near Harborough

The guest speaker will be local Desborough Historian, Mr. Mike Stroud on the topic of Soups to Suspenders, The story of the Symington Brothers. Images copyright of the Leicestershire County Council.

Little Bowden Society May Meeting

Ragnar crowning the King or Queen of the North at Bamburgh Castle, Northumberland (photo: Stuart Boulton)

Bamburgh Castle reveals a Coronation Weekend fit for a King

King Charles III and Camilla

Coronation weekend: Where to celebrate the coronation in and around Harborough

All are welcome to celebrate the King's Coronation with Bower House.

Harborough residents invited to toast the new king over a Coronation cuppa

Other Leicestershire gardens include Burrough Hall in Melton Mowbray.

Three Harborough district gardens will be open to the public

Premier League goalkeeper Asmir Begovic will be coming to Market Harborough to pass on his experience to youngsters.

Premier League goalkeeper is coming to Harborough

Three Choirs and Friends - made up of singers from Albany Singers, Trinity Singers and Valley Voices - will be performing on Saturday April 22, raising money for the local air ambulance.

Three choirs will sing together for special night of songs and music

A website created for doggy dating (photo: Adobe)

Dogs go dating with launch of doggy dating service for beloved pets

Going mad with Coco Pos at Bongo's Bingo

Bongo’s Bingo is the definitive bingo experience

Barry and Alan Whale Project

Having whale of a time with latest fishy project
I could say we’re having a whale of a time making whales in Wales but we can’t because we’re in Scotland! But, no matter where you are, you can download this project and make it any time you like.

Celebrating Valentine's Day is an age old tradition (photo: Adobe)

​The History and the long traditions associated with Valentine’s Day

In Ghana February 14 is National Chocolate Day (photo: Adobe)

Valentine’s Day passion celebrated around globe

Search is on for top paintball villain (photo: Getty Images)

Fire paintballs at the UK’s biggest villain

Our pets still need fresh air and exercise even in winter (photo: Adobe)

Dogs help owners chase away the January blues

Ikos Odisia, Cofru

A great getaway to sunny climes and a restful break

Embracing musical variety (photo: Adobe)

Treat your ears to this variety CD collection

Why not make your New Year resolution to help out as an animal charity volunteer (photo: Adobe)

Make 2023 a year in which you support PDSA

Find your inner racer at the Butlin's race track

Enjoy the Christmas season with Butlin’s festive day visits

Winston Churchill carrying out some brick work at his home in Chartwell, Kent, in 1928 (photo: Getty Images)

Chartwell: Where you get to know the man who is behind the myth

Hallaton Christmas Fair will take place on Saturday December 3 from 10am-4pm at Hallaton Church.

Hallaton Christmas Fair returns this year with a range of gifts on offer

Market Harborough's Carnival Committee has released the first details of the 2023 carnival.

First details of Harborough’s 2023 Carnival released

St Nicholas Church in Market Harborough is holding its Christmas 'three Cs' event this weekend.

Harborough church is holding its Christmas 'three Cs' event this weekend

Foxton’s Christmas Fair will be held on Saturday November 26 in the Robert Monk Hall, Middle Street, LE16 7RH between 11am and 3pm.

A touch of Christmas magic will be coming to Foxton this weekend

The Fleckney Christmas Tree Festival will return this year at St Nicholas Church.

Fleckney Christmas Tree Festival returns this year

War veterans David John Dade (Left) and Ken Sprowles at the launch of the Royal British Legion's Poppy Appeal in central London (photo: Getty Images)

Annual Poppy Appeal is launched across the UK

Mr and Mrs Claus at Lotherton (photo: Lotherton: The Christmas Experience)

Mr & Mrs Claus will return to Yorkshire for festive fun at Lotherton

Many people shop in charity stores today without embarrassment (photo: Adobe)

Brits are no longer embarrassed to charity shop
As finances are squeezed more and more people are turning to charity shops to buy all manner of items.

Desborough's popular Christmas Gala Night is expected to attract up to 2,000 revellers to the town centre on Friday November 25.

Desborough’s Christmas lights switch-on

Disney On Ice presents Discover The Magic (photo: Disney On Ice)

Disney On Ice presents Discover The Magic skating into the UK in 2023

Placebo on tour

Placebo on tour and with new hit album after nearly a decade away

This cake is sure to be a win for any occasion (photo: Baked In)

Get your bake on: limited edition strawberry shortbread cake kit by Baked In

Get crafty this Halloween with these budget-friendly ideas

7 budget-friendly decoration ideas and crafts to try this Halloween

Illuminated sheep art work at Bamburgh with artist Deepa Mann-Kler (photo: Raoul Dixon)

Illuminated sheep arts trail to light up Northumberland this autumn

The new terrace at the Bamburgh Castle Inn (photo: Tracey Bloxham)

Views to drink inn: Unique renovation for landmark Northumberland pub

A whole range of events and activities will be coming up soon in Market Harborough as Harborough Big Green Week (HBGW).

Wide range of events and activities will mark Harborough Big Green Week

Martin Bayfield's Q&A tour

Former rugby union great Martin Bayfield’s Q&A tour

Ridgeway Primary Academy is celebrating its 50th birthday with a school fete on Saturday September 24.

Harborough school will share old memories and memorabilia at a fete to mark its ...