Over a dozen residents attended a Parish Council sponsored drop-in event to see demonstrations of defibrillator operation. The event, between 2pm and 4pm on Saturday 17th November, took place in the main hall of the Civic Centre and was the second such event of its type since the public defibrillator was installed on the outside…
New Lubbesthorpe development wins Infrastructure Project of the Year award
New Lubbesthorpe, site of the first Sustainable Urban Extension in Leicestershire, has won Infrastructure Project of the Year at the ProCon Leicestershire awards. The ProCon awards are the county’s biggest celebration of the latest and best developments in Leicestershire. At a ceremony hosted by King Power Stadium, New Lubbesthorpe was recognised for the infrastructure and…
Enderby Town Football Club – appeal for information
An appeal has been launched for information about Enderby Town Football Club. Founded in 1900, the club remained in the local leagues until 1949 whereupon they joined the Leicestershire Senior League. In 1969 they joined the East Midlands Regional League, stepping-up to the Southern League just three years later, where they remained for the rest…
Charity focuses on contact with elderly folk in Enderby
“Contact the Elderly” is a national charity which is aiming to combat loneliness and social isolation by arranging volunteer-led monthly afternoon tea parties, gatherings and outings. Tracy Parr, the charity’s Support Officer for the Midlands, says that there is a Tea Party Group in Enderby but currently host numbers are very low. “We are looking for more…
District celebrates sports stars at annual awards
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…