What's On in the Coalville, Whitwick and Ibstock area this weekend
By Graham Hill
14th Aug 2024 | Local News
This weekend's Coalville events cover a wide range of entertainment and activities - and hopefully, there is something for everyone.
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Woodstock in Whitwick returns on Saturday with a superb, all-day line up at the Man Within Compass - Rag and Mop.
Along with talented local musicians, the event has international acts from Seattle, Texas, Kentucky and Canada.
It is being held at The Man Within Compass - just £3 for an amazing line up.
The aim is to raise as much money as possible in a year for local groups and to create community events for the village to enjoy.
More details are HERE.
Sunday sees the Ibstock Country Fair - with Dave's Tractor Run being held beforehand.
Coalville Belvoir Rotary Club are hosting the Tractor Run for the third year running - as well as raising funds for AGE UK.
The Tractor Run will begin in Heather and follow a route through Ibstock, Ravenstone, Coalville, Hugglescote and Ellistown, then finishing up at Ibstock Country Fair.
More details are HERE.
It is movie night at the Century Theatre in Coalville - with Back to Black showing on Friday night.
This is a behind-the-scenes glimpse into Amy Winehouse's early rise to fame, and the release of her groundbreaking album, Back to Black.
It stars Marisa Abela, Eddie Marsan, Jack O'Connell and Lesley Manville.
More details are HERE.
Still at the Century Theatre, Monday night sees the Ashby Road venue hosting the Coalville Voices Choir.
The choir will be taking to the stage to perform a bright and uplifting collection of summer-themed arrangements.
From beautiful ballads to more up-tempo styles from a range of exciting musical genres, the choir are accompanied by musical director Gladstone Wilson (Royal Conservatoire) and supported by choir leader Ebony Clark (Black Voices).
Expect a stunning evening of spine-tingling harmonies and rousing arrangements getting you in the mood for a sizzling summer of love.
More details are HERE.
The Bosworth Medieval Festival returns this weekend.
The two-day event – which attracts thousands of visitors, re-enactors and traders from across the UK and beyond – will take place on Saturday August 17 and Sunday August 18 at the Leicestershire County Council-run Bosworth Battlefield Heritage Centre.
It features battle re-enactments by the Wars of the Roses Federation – including a 20-minute re-creation of the Battle of Bosworth on both afternoons with hundreds of re-enactors at the family-friendly event close to Coalville.
There will also be large living history encampments to explore, archery, cannon fire demonstrations, medieval falconry demonstrations, musicians, Knight School, a storyteller, guided tours, author talks, hands-on games and competitions for children, as well as entry to the award-winning exhibition.
More details are HERE.
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