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Welcome to our December edition of BID Buzz, your Hinckley Town Centre monthly news update. Christmas is just around the corner, so from the Business Improvement District (BID) and all town centre businesses, we wish you a Very Merry Christmas and joy throughout the festive season. Thank you for your loyalty to local businesses during this busy period, and throughout the year. The town centre is Christmas ready - shop windows are looking beautifully festive and the Christmas lights add some extra special sparkle. Make sure to take a walk through Argents Mead to experience 'Lights in the Mead', a festive light trail which is quite magical (4pm to 10pm daily until 6th January 2025). Whatever you may have on your Christmas list, we are confident you will be able to find everything locally. Just click on the festive image above to find a complete A-Z directory of all our town centre businesses. With a wide variety of independent shops, our town centre strikes a great balance of unique gifting and services, alongside some of the best national retailers in the country. If you're struggling to find the perfect gift, then maybe a gift voucher for a local business is just what you need! Choose from Shops & Boutiques, Health & Beauty or Food, Drink and Entertainment. What could be better than some New Year shopping, pampering or dining, for that special someone in your life... For those working to a tight budget, our charity shops offer excellent value for money and a variety of new and used goods that would be sure to bring delight on Christmas morning.
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FREE Christmas Parking
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Some good news for shoppers! Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council is offering FREE parking in their town centre car parks on Saturdays in the run up to Christmas. Details are shown on the poster above. Another great reason to 'shop local' this Christmas! Just a reminder too that parking is FREE in council run car parks in the town centre every Sunday of the year, and also after 3pm on Saturdays in: St Mary's car park, off Station Road, LE10 1EQ Church Walk car park, Church Walk, LE10 1DW - Lower Bond Street car park, Lower Bond Street, Hinckley, LE10 1QU
- Trinity Lane East car park, Rugby Road, Hinckley, LE10 0QA
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Welcome to New Businesses
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A festive welcome to the following new business: - Otto Meze Grill, The Crescent, 28 Station Road - 07516 580549
New lunch and dinner venue offering Turkish cuisine. Eat in or choose a pick-up/delivery option here.
To search for any business by 'category', please visit our website and select the 'Shops & Services' tab where you will be able to choose from the following: If you have any questions relating to town centre businesses or events, please contact us on 01455 698494 or email info@hinckleybid.co.uk
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Loyalty Card Prize Draw Winner
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Congratulations to Robert Coulson of Hinckley, this month's winner of a £50 town centre gift voucher. Holders of our FREE loyalty card are entered in a monthly prize draw. If you would like to receive a card, please complete the quick sign-up via the link below.
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NEW Loyalty Card Offers
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With over 50 businesses in the town centre currently making special offers to Hinckley BID loyalty card holders, it makes a lot of sense to have one. Oh, have we mentioned that it's FREE! A new offer has just landed from The Secret Garden Wellness Space for 10% discount on all treatments and private hire (T&Cs apply). Prezzo Italian Restaurant at The Crescent has just extended its offer over the Christmas period. BID loyalty card holders will receive a whopping 25% discount on their total food and drinks bill, and cocktails are all 2 for 1! Just in time for the festive celebrations.
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Cineworld Hinckley - Christmas Season
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This December, relive classic festive movies including Elf, Love Actually, Home Alone, and many more on the big screen! Is Die Hard a Christmas movie? You decide. Get into the festive mood and book your Cineworld tickets now for just £5 each (plus 95p booking fee). Your line-up is as follows: Your line-up: - Polar Express (20th Anniversary) - December 4
- Gremlins (40th Anniversary) - December 6
- The Grinch (2000) - December 8
- It's A Wonderful Life - December 9
- Love Actually - December 13
- Home Alone & Home Alone 2 Double Bill - December 14
- The Santa Clause (30th Anniversary) - December 15
- The Nightmare Before Christmas - December 16
- The Muppet Christmas Carol - December 19
- Die Hard - December 23
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Prezzo - Online Offer from 9/12/24 for a limited time
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50% discount on Gift Cards
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AMENDED OFFER!! Prezzo has apologised that the original offer quoted was incorrect and is not available. The amended offer is as follows: The local Prezzo team has asked us to share details of a huge 20% discount offer on purchases of their digital gift cards. The offer will only be available online (not in store), from 9th December 2024 for a limited time. This is a fantastic opportunity if you plan on treating your nearest and dearest to a delicious Italian meal sometime soon. Check out Prezzo's website from 9th December or check back on our BID Facebook page for a link after 9th December, once the offer is live. Prezzo's T&Cs apply. Please check the details on the website. Click to book your table!
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Concordia Theatre - Open Day
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Saturday, 14th December - 10.00am to 4.00pm
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The doors of the Concordia will be thrown open on Saturday 14th December giving an opportunity to see how the theatre works behind the scenes. You can find out about technical areas such as lighting and sound, hear what is involved in volunteering in the Front of House and Spotlight Bar areas and chat with the workshop team who will be around to show how some of the fantastic sets are constructed in-house.
It is also the day when the theatre will publicly be launching the very exciting Project 2030 plans outlining a five-year initiative aimed at upgrading the Theatre’s facilities for future generations. Central to this project is the refurbishment and modernisation of the auditorium, with additional improvements planned across the complex to enhance the theatre experience for all visitors. Plans will be on display when members of the team will be happy to discuss any questions you may have.
Make a note of the date – everyone welcome - Coffee lounge and bar will be open for refreshments all day. A copy of Concordia's latest Newsletter is attached below which provides a great insight to everything that's happening at your local theatre.
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TUI Christmas Competition
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T&Cs apply - No purchase necessary
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Your local TUI store is asking, where in the world would you and your little ones like to go? The TUI elves would love to know. Simply pop into your Hinckley TUI store until 24th December, pick up a postcard and jot down you and your family's dream destination. Then drop it in the special post box which will make its way to the cheeky TUI elves. Be sure to scan the QR code whilst in store to be in with the chance of bagging one of three TUI Gift Cards*. You never know, the TUI elves might just put in a good word with Santa for you! Good luck! *T&Cs apply. No purchase necessary. Ask in store for details.
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Fancy a 'Cuppa with a Copper'?
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Britannia Shopping Centre - Friday, 6th December 2024
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Over the next few months, a member of our local Police beat team will be available for a cuppa and a chat at Britannia Centre. Dates are confirmed as follows: - Friday, 6th December 2024
- Thursday, 2nd January 2025
- Wednesday, 5th February 2025
Whatever your local policing questions, they will be pleased to see you and provide some answers.
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What's On Guide
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Hinckley town centre is bursting with festive events to keep you and the family entertained throughout the coming weeks.
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Hinckley BID's Best Dressed Christmas Window Competition
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Sunday 1st December to Wednesday 18th December, 12:00am to 11:59pm at Hinckley Town Centre.
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Our Best Dressed Christmas Shop Window competition is back for 2024!
If you are a town center BID member business and would like to enter the competition, simply submit your photographs to info@hinckleybid.co.uk for us to share on social media. Alternatively, please let us know when your window is ready to reveal and we will come by and take some photographs ourselves.
Winners will be announced on Thursday, 19th December! There will be chocolates for the winning business and certificates for the runners up.
Good luck everyone...
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Hinckley & Bosworth at 50 - 1974 to 2024
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Monday 2nd December to Monday 6th January at Atkins Gallery, Lower Bond Street.
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A free exhibition of photos, memories and rarely seen items telling the story of how life has changed in Hinckley and Bosworth over the last 50 years. This special one off exhibition will fascinate anyone who has lived, worked or visited Hinckley and Bosworth since it became a borough under local government reorganisation in 1974.
Opening Times: Monday to Friday 09:00-17:00 excluding Christmas/New Year Bank Holidays
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Christmas Lights Car Trail
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Wednesday 4th December, 6:00pm to 8:00pm at Hinckley Town Centre, Castle Street.
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Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council and Hinckley United Reformed Church invite local disabled and elderly residents to come into Hinckley to see the Christmas lights. Upper Castle Street will be opened to traffic from 6pm to 8pm. Anyone is welcome to come and drive at your leisure to view the Christmas lights and then exit onto Regent Street.
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Salvation Army and MIND Brass Quartet
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Saturday 7th December, 10:30am to 12:00pm at Market Place.
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Shoppers and visitors can enjoy festive music from the Salvation Army and MIND Brass Quartet on 7, 14, 21 December 10.30am to 12 noon and 1pm to 2.30pm in the Market Place.
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Jazz Brunch - The Clarence & Pane E Gusto
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Sunday 8th December, 12:30pm to 3:00pm at The Clarence Bar, 5 Market Place.
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Let the Music Speak with Jazzitalia Quartet & Singer Italian sharing platters and nibbles, including complimentary drink on arrival. £35 per person (Bookings/Deposits required). Upgrade to a cocktail on arrival at £40 per person.
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Ballet Theatre UK - The Nutcracker
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Sunday 8th December, 2:00pm to 5:00pm at Concordia Theatre, Stockwell Head.
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Two performances 2.00 p.m. and 7.00 p.m. Experience the enchantment of Tchaikovsky’s masterpiece, The Nutcracker. Brought to life with lavish costumes and glittering sets by Ballet Theatre UK. Join Clara and her heroic Nutcracker Prince as they encounter wondrous snowflakes, delightful dancing dolls, waltzing flowers, a magnificent Christmas tree that seemingly touches the heavens and, of course, the magical Sugar Plum Fairy. Tchaikovsky’s hauntingly beautiful musical score intertwines with stunning choreography, creating a spell binding atmosphere of fantasy and illusion. Ballet Theatre UK’s opulent new production aims to surpass your expectations and breathe new life into this traditional tale, it’s the perfect festive treat for all the family. Book Tickets on Concordia Theatre website.
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Carols Around the Tree
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Friday 13th December, 4:00pm to 5:00pm at Market Place.
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Starts at 4.15pm. Wrap up warm and come and join in the spirit of Christmas by singing well known carols around the town centre Christmas tree. In partnership with Churches Together.
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Concordia Theatre Open Day
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Saturday 14th December, 10:00am to 4:00pm at Concordia Theatre, Stockwell Head.
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Join Concordia Theatre for a behind-the-scenes look at the theatre, with hands-on experiences and refreshments at our Theatre Bar & Coffee Lounge. Discover the magic and consider volunteering!
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Salvation Army and MIND Brass Quartet
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Saturday 14th December, 10:30am to 12:00pm at Market Place.
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Shoppers and visitors can enjoy festive music from the Salvation Army and MIND Brass Quartet on 7, 14, 21 December 10.30am to 12 noon and 1pm to 2.30pm in the Market Place.
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Festive Feast and Crafts Market
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Sunday 15th December, 10:00am to 5:00pm at Market Place.
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Your Festive Feast and Crafts Market returns to Market Place in Hinckley. Enjoy a range of street food stalls, warm mulled wine and crafts stalls whilst enjoying live Christmas music and entertainment in front of the town centre Christmas tree. See our Feast Hinckley Facebook page for all of the latest details
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Birdie Bunker's Santa's Grotto
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Friday 20th December to Tuesday 24th December at Britannia Shopping Centre, Castle Street.
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Come along to meet Santa at the Birdie Bunker during the following times in December: - Friday 20th 3pm to 6pm
- Saturday, 21st 10am to 4pm
- Sunday, 22nd 10am to 4pm
- Monday, 23rd 10am to 4pm
- Tuesday, 24th 10am to 2pm
Quiet Hour (no music and calm lighting) between 10am and 11am on 22nd December. Pre-booking required at Birdie Bunker. Price: £4.50 including gift and cookie, or £9 to add festive themed mini golf too.
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Live Festive Music at Britannia Shopping Centre
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Saturday 21st December, 10:30am to 2:30pm at Britannia Shopping Centre, Castle Street.
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Students and teachers from NWSLC Hinckley campus will be getting us in the Christmas spirit with live festive music throughout the day. We are delighted to be collaborating with such a talented group of performers and thoroughly recommend you stop by to hear them for yourself! A variety of bands will play at the following times: 10:30 – 10:50 – 1st band 11:10 – 11:30 – 2nd band 11:45 – 12:05 – 3rd band 12:40 – 13:00 – 4th Band 13:15 – 13:45 – 5th band Plus, don't forget to visit SANTA'S GROTTO at The Birdie Bunker ! UPDATE: NWSLC's teacher's choir will now perform in the BRITANNIA CENTRE at 12 noon too. Photography credit: James Percival Photography
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Salvation Army and MIND Brass Quartet
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Saturday 21st December, 10:30am to 12:00pm at Market Place.
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Shoppers and visitors can enjoy festive music from the Salvation Army and MIND Brass Quartet on 7, 14, 21 December 10.30am to 12 noon and 1pm to 2.30pm in the Market Place.
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