The sporting community of Blaby District came together at Countesthorpe Leysland Community College to celebrate the ninth annual Blaby District Local Sports Alliance Awards. Sponsored by Everyone Active, the evening honours sporting stars, clubs and volunteers who have reached the top of their chosen sport. Eight winners were honoured and presented with trophies before an…
Swimming pool operator makes a splash at national awards
A local sports and leisure operator has made a splash after taking home one of the industry’s most prestigious aquatic award. Everyone Active, which operates Enderby Leisure and Golf Centre in partnership with Blaby District Council, has been named as Facility Operator of the Year at the 2018 Swim England National Awards. It is the…
Hundreds attend Leicestershire Police’s Intercultural Evening
On Tuesday 13th November, more than 250 guests attended at the force headquarters in Enderby to celebrate Leicestershire Police’s 25th Intercultural Evening. The annual event gives communities access to see what is going on operationally in policing locally across Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. Civic and faith leaders from a wide range of religious backgrounds joined…
Collar a prize for your dog!
Back for its third year, dog-owning residents of the district are being invited to enter a competition to win a hamper for their pooch. Between now and Thursday 13 December, anyone living in Blaby District can take a picture of their dog wearing an illuminated collar, lead or coat out and about on their daily…
‘Making Christmas Special’ for Older People spending Christmas Day in hospital
Older people spending Christmas in one of Leicester. Leicestershire or Rutland’s hospitals will once again receive a gift bag this year, donated by the generous local community. ‘Making Christmas Special’ is a collaborative campaign between Leicester’s Hospitals, Age UK Leicester Shire & Rutland and Leicestershire Partnership NHS Trust (LPT). Every year, there are patients too…