Harborough

Environment & Transport17 May 2012Get on board with new bus guides Updated bus guides have been produced to help county residents plan their journeys. The leaflets, produced by Leicestershire County Council, contain the latest details on bus frequencies, stops and routes and are available now either by request , online at www.... 17 May 2012 Get on board with new bus guides

Counties' officers use state of the art technology to prevent crimePCSOs Michelle Wright and Lee Rocket helping a shopper register his phoneThe police in Leicestershire are using the latest state of the art technology to tackle thieves and people involved in handling stolen goods. Officers across the Counties Basic Command Unit are using two new pieces of equipment called Apollo and Hermes which link directly to Immoblise UK; the free national property register.... 16 May 2012 Counties' officers use state of the art technology to prevent crime

Environment & Transport14 May 2012Still chance to sign up for cycle courses Theres still time to sign up for free adult cycle courses being held across the county this summer. Leicestershire County Councils courses are filling up fast, but there are still spaces on sessions being held in Coalville, Loughborough, Melton and Ashby-de-la-Zouch over the next couple of months.... 14 May 2012 Still chance to sign up for cycle courses

Environment & Transport10 May 2012How did "WEEE" do? ***List of schools that took part at the end of the release***Nearly 12 tonnes of old and broken small electrical items were collected by county school children in a special recycling initiative. The initiative, known as an Eco Day, was organised by Leicestershire County Council, Sims Recycling Solutions and DHL Envirosolutions.... 10 May 2012 How did "WEEE" do?

Police appeal following collision on Cranoe RoadOfficers from Leicestershire Polices serious collision investigation unit are appealing for witnesses following a collision on Cranoe Road, near to the junction with Harborough Road. The incident took place at around 7.... 04 May 2012 Police appeal following collision on Cranoe Road

Community Services19 November 2010Life in a Roman VillaVisitors to Harborough Museum will be invited to step back in time and sample what life was like in a Roman villa on Saturday 20 November. Staff will be showcasing the finer aspects of life 2000 years ago including the music, food and art which Romano-Britons enjoyed.... 22 Nov 2010 Life in a Roman Villa

Community Services6 April 2011Photos, shadows and springtime fun at Harborough Museum There's plenty to do this springtime at Harborough Museum, with activities for children and exhibitions for all in April. Younger visitors and their families can create their own self-portrait to take home using shadows and silhouettes on Saturday 9th April.... 06 Apr 2011 Photos, shadows and springtime fun at Harborough Museum

Community Services15 March 2011Stretch and Bounce at Harborough MuseumFamilies can put a spring in their step this weekend when Harborough Museum hosts Stretch and Bounce in association with The Harboro Rubber Company. On Saturday 19th March there will be an opportunity to help construct a rubber sculpture, make a rubber band propelled tank model and explore the properties and characteristics of rubber in a fun and educational way.... 15 Mar 2011 Stretch and Bounce at Harborough Museum

Community Services13 January 2011Button up for winter!On Saturday 15th January at Harborough Museum you can help keep out the winter chill!Be inspired by the Symington corset collection, and in particular the famous Liberty Bodice. This garment was invented in 1908 by the marketing director of R&WH Symington, Fred Cox.... 13 Jan 2011 Button up for winter!

Community Services1 November 2010The Romans, and your museum, need you!Could you battle hordes of barbarians for the glory of Rome? Would you look good in a tunic and sandals? And could you interest others in the life and times of a Roman soldier? The legionnaires of Rome were the greatest troops in the world 2000 years ago, and Harborough Museum is giving visitors the chance to find out more about them, and perhaps even sign up to become one themselves, at its free Roman Soldier Boot Camp event on Saturday November 6th between 11am and 4pm. Roman soldier Flavinus will invite visitors to try on replica armour, handle the everyday equipment of a Roman recruit and see what he carried in his marching pack.... 02 Nov 2010 The Romans, and your museum, need you!

Community Services15 September 2010Revolting Roman beauty secrets revealed!- Photo Opportunity -Crocodile dung, urine, white lead and rabbit blood - these were just some of the revolting and dangerous ingredients used as make-up by our ancestors 2000 years ago!Fashion conscious visitors to Harborough Museum will have the chance to be made-up in the style of our Iron Age and Roman ancestors and find out more about some of these disgusting forms of make-up. The event is taking place at the museum on Saturday 25 September between 11am and 4pm.... 15 Sep 2010 Revolting Roman beauty secrets revealed!

Community Services6 October 2010Face to Face with the Hallaton TreasureA local artist who was inspired to create paintings based on the Hallaton Treasure Hoard will be showcasing his arwork alongside the treasure itself at Harborough Museum from Wednesday 13 October. Derek Brittan, a member of the Harborough Artists Cluster, was moved to create this exhibition, Hallaton Re-discovered in Art, following a visit to the museums Hallaton Treasure Gallery earlier this year, where he was impressed by the images found on the ancient Celtic coins.... 06 Oct 2010 Face to Face with the Hallaton Treasure

Community Services6 October 2010Face to Face with the Hallaton TreasureA local artist who was inspired to create paintings based on the Hallaton Treasure Hoard will be showcasing his arwork alongside the treasure itself at Harborough Museum from Wednesday 13 October. Derek Brittan, a member of the Harborough Artists Cluster, was moved to create this exhibition, Hallaton Re-discovered in Art, following a visit to the museums Hallaton Treasure Gallery earlier this year, where he was impressed by the images found on the ancient Celtic coins.... 27 Oct 2010 Face to Face with the Hallaton Treasure

Community Services1 November 2010The Romans, and your museum, need you!Could you battle hordes of barbarians for the glory of Rome? Would you look good in a tunic and sandals? And could you interest others in the life and times of a Roman soldier? The legionnaires of Rome were the greatest troops in the world 2000 years ago, and Harborough Museum is giving visitors the chance to find out more about them, and perhaps even sign up to become one themselves, at its free Roman Soldier Boot Camp event on Saturday November 6th between 11am and 4pm. Roman soldier Flavinus will invite visitors to try on replica armour, handle the everyday equipment of a Roman recruit and see what he carried in his marching pack.... 02 Nov 2010 The Romans, and your museum, need you!

Community Services18 November 2010Mystery Shopper Credits Harborough Museum!Leicestershires award winning Harborough Museum has yet another achievement under its belt, Accreditation to Visit Englands Visitor Attraction Quality Assurance Scheme. The nationally recognised standard is awarded after a visit by a mystery shopper, and requires the attraction to show an ongoing commitment to improving customer service.... 22 Nov 2010 Mystery Shopper Credits Harborough Museum!

Multi agency forum test explosion exercise at Leicester RacecourseMembers from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Local Resilience Forum (LRF) have today (Wednesday October 27, 2010) been involved in a pre-planned exercise to test how emergency services would cope with a major incident. At 10.... 27 Oct 2010 Multi agency forum test explosion exercise at Leicester Racecourse

Community Services22 December 2010New discoveries emerge from 2,000 year old Hallaton Helmet!Painstaking work on an ornate Roman cavalry parade helmet found at Hallaton, Leicestershire is revealing intriguing images that have been hidden for 2,000 years. The helmet is also giving archaeologists a fascinating insight into how these prestige objects were made.... 22 Dec 2010 New discoveries emerge from 2,000 year old Hallaton Helmet!

Environment & Transport18 July 2011'Wood' you like a 'WIMBY'?Leicestershire residents are being encouraged to sign up to a scheme that last year saw 3,720 trees planted in the county. People are once again invited to take part in the WIMBY (Woodland in my Backyard) initiative and help make the county leafier.... 18 Jul 2011 'Wood' you like a 'WIMBY'?

29 December 2010Council bags innovative flood defences Innovative self-inflating sandbags designed to seal doors and protect homes during a flood, are being offered to Leicestershire householders. The County Council is one of the first in the country to make the sand-less, gel-filled devices available to residents.... 29 Dec 2010 Council bags innovative flood defences

Two distraction burglaries in South LeicestershireOfficers from the South area are appealing for public help following two distraction burglaries in Market Harborough and Sharnford. The first incident took place at about 8.... 03 Nov 2010 Two distraction burglaries in South Leicestershire

Man receives injury to knee after assault in Market Harborough pubPolice are appealing for the publics help in locating a man they believe may be a significant witness to an assault. The incident happened at about 1am on Saturday March 31 at the Kings Head pub in Church Street, Market Harborough when a 22-year-old man received an injury to his leg after he was assaulted.... 27 Apr 2012 Man receives injury to knee after assault in Market Harborough pub

Environment & Transport1 May 2012Heaps of advice on compostingHeaps of advice will be available to people who want to find out more about composting. Next week (May 6 12) is Compost Awareness Week and Leicestershire Waste Partnership, which is made up of the county, district and borough councils, will be holding a series of road shows so people can find out more.... 01 May 2012 Heaps of advice on composting

Police appeal following collision on Cranoe RoadOfficers from Leicestershire Polices serious collision investigation unit are appealing for witnesses following a collision on Cranoe Road, near to the junction with Harborough Road. The incident took place at around 7.... 04 May 2012 Police appeal following collision on Cranoe Road

Children & Young People's Service3 May 2012Online clips break down clinic barriersA team of young filmmakers has created a series of short online films to raise awareness of contraceptive services in communities. The group uploaded clips onto You Tube showing where the clinics are located and to help make visits less daunting for young people.... 03 May 2012 Online clips break down clinic barriers

Environment & Transport10 May 2012How did "WEEE" do? ***List of schools that took part at the end of the release***Nearly 12 tonnes of old and broken small electrical items were collected by county school children in a special recycling initiative. The initiative, known as an Eco Day, was organised by Leicestershire County Council, Sims Recycling Solutions and DHL Envirosolutions.... 10 May 2012 How did "WEEE" do?

Multi agency forum test explosion exercise at Leicester RacecourseMembers from Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland Local Resilience Forum (LRF) have today (Wednesday October 27, 2010) been involved in a pre-planned exercise to test how emergency services would cope with a major incident. At 10.... 27 Oct 2010 Multi agency forum test explosion exercise at Leicester Racecourse

Community Services22 December 2010New discoveries emerge from 2,000 year old Hallaton Helmet!Painstaking work on an ornate Roman cavalry parade helmet found at Hallaton, Leicestershire is revealing intriguing images that have been hidden for 2,000 years. The helmet is also giving archaeologists a fascinating insight into how these prestige objects were made.... 22 Dec 2010 New discoveries emerge from 2,000 year old Hallaton Helmet!

Environment & Transport18 July 2011'Wood' you like a 'WIMBY'?Leicestershire residents are being encouraged to sign up to a scheme that last year saw 3,720 trees planted in the county. People are once again invited to take part in the WIMBY (Woodland in my Backyard) initiative and help make the county leafier.... 18 Jul 2011 'Wood' you like a 'WIMBY'?

29 December 2010Council bags innovative flood defences Innovative self-inflating sandbags designed to seal doors and protect homes during a flood, are being offered to Leicestershire householders. The County Council is one of the first in the country to make the sand-less, gel-filled devices available to residents.... 29 Dec 2010 Council bags innovative flood defences

Two distraction burglaries in South LeicestershireOfficers from the South area are appealing for public help following two distraction burglaries in Market Harborough and Sharnford. The first incident took place at about 8.... 03 Nov 2010 Two distraction burglaries in South Leicestershire