Category: Charity

A Macmillan Coffee Morning is to take place on Saturday 26 September between 10am-2pm at Mowsley Village Hall, Main Street Mowsley, Lutterworth LE17 6NT. There will be a cake stall, tombola, hand- crafted wooden items, 3D printed items, hand-painted cards and prints, bring and buy, raffle and games. 

Jane Lacey’s annual charity day raised over £2,280 in two hours. Hundreds of people turned up for tea/coffee, cake and a chat. £1,580 was taken at the event whilst £535 has been paid via the JustGiving page plus £123.75 gift aid. There is still time to give to this great cause. Jane says she will do it all again next year!

St Peter’s, in Church Langton will be hosting a show with not one but four leading West End musical stage stars! They will be singing songs from the musicals, classical pieces and all-time popular favorites. This show is brought to the Langtons by The Village People and Encore Entertainment. They are back by popular demand, putting together a brand-new show to thrill the audience with high class entertainment which is not to be missed. 

Sunday Afternoon Concerts on the last Sunday of June, July, August and September 2 - 2.45pm in St. Peter's: 28 June Richard Rogers Songbook. 26 July Familiar Folk Songs. 30 August TBC. 27 September MOSAIC a Capella Group.

Trustees have had a busy few months looking after the Foxton village hall. We were fortunate to receive a Ward Improvement Grant, which enabled us to buy ten new smaller tables for the hall and a much-needed new noticeboard for the outside of the building.

First Aid Saves Lives

Charities and community groups in Leicestershire are being offered help from National Grid Electricity Distribution (NGED) to create or improve green spaces that can be enjoyed by local communities.

The Medbourne Classic, a classic car show, is set to attract around 200-250 classic cars and 2,000 visitors. It is on Saturday 27 June, and raise funds for the RAF Benevolent Fund, The Royal Anglian Regiment Charity, Pancreatic Cancer UK and LOROS. It takes place at the Medbourne Sports and Social Club, Hallaton Road, Medbourne, and is one of only three officially recognised Armed Forces Day events in Leicestershire. The Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Leicester will open the event. 

It’s that time of year again!!

Our annual Charity Golf Day this year is Friday 7 August at Market Harborough Golf Club.

As promised, more details on our event in June to celebrate the King’s birthday and Fathers’ Day. The Kings Head, Smeeton are hosting a Summer Shindig in aid of GEMS Charity on Sunday 21 June starting at 1pm. It is shaping up to be a fantastic event with a BBQ, Music, Tombola, Plant Sale, Raffle and more.

Kibworth Community Library celebrates its tenth anniversary this month, a milestone that speaks to the determination, generosity, and community spirit that have kept it alive.

The Sound of The Kibworth Band from 50 years ago

Market Harborough Building Society has committed £1 million to local good causes in the past three years, with funding already delivered and further investment in its Charitable Foundation to support future impact.

It is noted that LOROS are one of four beneficiaries along with the Royal Air Force Benevolent Fund, Royal Anglian Regiment Charity and Pancreatic Cancer UK of an Armed Force Day extravaganza which will take place on Saturday 27 June at Hallaton Road, Medbourne, LE 16 8DR from 10am onwards.