What's On in the Coalville and Ibstock area this weekend

By Coalville Nub News Reporter 6th Jun 2024

There will be a D-Day event at Newmarket in Coalville on Saturday. Photo: North West Leicestershire District Council
There will be a D-Day event at Newmarket in Coalville on Saturday. Photo: North West Leicestershire District Council

This weekend's Coalville events cover a wide range of entertainment and activities - and hopefully there is something for everyone.

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The 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings plays an important part in Coalville over the weekend.

For the younger members of the community, Newmarket in Marlborough Square is marking the occasion on Saturday between 10-4pm.

This is a free event and features a kids' quiz trail, a D-day themed creative kids' club and a children's 1940s style fancy dress competition.

More details are HERE.

Coalville will come to a standstill on Sunday morning as the Whitwick Royal British Legion-organised D-Day 80th Anniversary is held in Memorial Square.

This will be a special occasion alongside the Clock Tower, with people gathering from 9.30am onwards.

More details are HERE.

The D-Day 80th Anniversary Service will be held in Memorial Square on Sunday. Photo: Coalville Nub News

Sunday also sees the Coalville Community Fun Run at Snibston Colliery Park.

Coalville Belvoir Rotary Club have organised the second running of this event.

It provides an opportunity for the community to come together and support local charities and service providers.

This year the charities that are being supported are: Love4Life, Wishes4Kids and Bright Hope.

More details are HERE.

The Century Theatre in Coalville hosts Funhouse Comedy on Saturday night.

Bringing the best in stand-up to the Century, come along for an evening of great gags and plenty of giggles with some of the best comedians in the business:

Justin Moorhouse, James Dowdeswell and Masai Graham are all on the bill.

More details are HERE.

Image: Supplied

     

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