Supporting good causes across the District of Blaby and raising nearly £30,000, the Love Blaby Lottery, set up by Blaby District Council, is celebrating its first anniversary. In its first year, 45 good causes have signed up, including Leicester & Leicestershire Animal Aid, Countesthorpe Judo Club and Whetstone Good Neighbour Scheme. The draw takes place…
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Motorway Action Group celebrate: “After 16 years – WE DID IT”
As a shining example of what can be done when community groups pull together and (more importantly) persevere against seemingly insurmountable odds, the Motorway Action Group for Enderby and Narborough is justifiably celebrating achieving its objectives. “We won our fight for a reasonable quality of life”. The group was formed to “improve the quality of…
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…
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…