What's On in the Coalville and Ibstock area this weekend
This weekend's Coalville events cover a wide range of entertainment and activities - and hopefully, there is something for everyone.
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There is plenty going on at the 1620s House in Donington le Heath this week.
On Saturday and Sunday, the visitor attraction near Coalville hosts the Team Falchion Medieval Group – Living History Weekend
Team Falchion is an enthusiastic group of 14th-century living history and battlefield re-enactors portraying life from the 14th century, based around the households of Sir Nicholas de Cantilupe, 3rd Baron of Greasley and Ilkeston, and Sir John Aston of Heywood.
They will be camped at the 1620s House and Garden for a fun-filled Living History weekend this May half-term!
See knights engaged in armoured combat, learn about life during the medieval period, and witness authentic crafts.
There will be plenty of hands-on activities for everyone to enjoy – a perfect day out for the whole family!
More details are HERE.
Also running at the 1620s House until the beginning of June, is Digby's Designs Hunt.
Held on Thursday to Sundays only, Mr Digby is researching the history of the local area and wants your help!
Search the grounds for 10 famous family crests linked to Leicestershire to finish Mr Digby's research.
More details are HERE.
As if that was not enough from the 1620s House, it will also be holding a Fairy Foraging day on Tuesday for youngsters.
The kingdom's fairy dust has all gone missing and our fairy in training desperately needs to find the ingredients to make some more.
Help the fairy find the ingredients she needs to complete the spell to make more fairy dust. The ingredients are hidden behind magical fairy doors that can be found around the site.
Then, head inside with the fairy and her friends to complete some fairy-tastic crafts!
Recommended ages 3-9, Children must be accompanied by an adult guardian at all times.
More details are HERE.
The Central Bar and Venue in Ibstock has two shows on this weekend.
On Friday, there is a tribute to Frankie Valli with Stephen James.
Stephen and his stunning Frankie Valli tribute show spans three decades of music, the show features all of the hits of Frankie Valli both as a solo performer and as part of The Four Seasons, including: Sherry, Big Girls Don't Cry, Walk Like A Man, Ragdoll, Lets Hang On, Working My Way Back To You Bye Bye Baby, The Sun Aint Gonna Shine Anymore, Silence Is Golden, Beggin', Cant Take My Eyes Off You, My Eyes Adored You, Who Loves You (pretty baby), December 63 (Oh What A Night), Grease (Is The Word) and many more…
Stephen is talented and the nearest thing to Frankie Valli as you are ever likely to hear, re-creating that trademark falsetto and accent with absolute perfection, along with slick moves, he simply oozes charisma.
More details are HERE.
On Saturday, the Central has a reggae-themed night.
The venue is bringing you an evening of the hottest reggae hits around with The Core Reggae band.
More details are HERE.
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