Working hard to promote and enhance our town centre and support local businesses
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Welcome to our March edition of BID Buzz! Spring is finally here! As we look forward to more sunshine, we are pleased to share updates about all that is happening in the town centre over the coming months.
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Welcome to New Businesses
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New eatery, Be Sweet, has recently opened and owner, Andrie, looks forward to welcoming you: Be Sweet, 67 Castle Street
Get ready to enjoy some delicious sweet and savoury treats at Hinckley's most recently opened take-away. There is a huge variety of pancake, pie and doughnut options to choose from! Open 7 days a week - 12 noon to 7.00pm
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Announcing our latest Loyalty Card Prize Draw Winner!
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Congratulations to Daniel Price of Hinckley, who is this month's winner of a £30 town centre gift voucher with card number 12976. All card holders have access to special 'loyalty' offers at 50 town centre shops, restaurants and other businesses displaying our 'Loyalty Card Accepted Here' sign. If you would like to take a look at our current Loyalty Card offers, please click HERE. Should you only wish to see offers in certain categories, please visit our website and click 'Loyalty Card' to reveal a drop-down of the various categories. To access all of these great offers, you just need to apply for your FREE BID loyalty card which can be downloaded to a smartphone 'wallet' in a couple of minutes. Please follow the link below to apply.
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'Live Windows' are Coming to Hinckley Town Centre
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Saturday 15th March from 9:30am to 11:30am
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Get ready for an exciting cultural experience as we present our first ever 'Live Windows' showcase! FREE to attend, you will be entertained by this unique event as shop windows throughout Hinckley town centre are transformed into vibrant stages, showcasing a variety of live performances. Visitors will be treated to a delightful array of talent as artists bring the streets of Hinckley to life - from music to acting and everything in between, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Attendees are encouraged to pick up a free map from the Britannia Shopping Cente on the day, which will guide them through the town, highlighting the various performance locations. Please join us for a morning of creativity and community spirit in the heart of Hinckley. Don’t miss this opportunity to support local talent and experience the charm of our town in a whole new light! Huge thanks to the students and teachers at NWSLC’s Hinckley campus and Grays Drama Academy for their support. Maps will be available on the day to collect from the Britannia Shopping Centre and also available to download from our website.
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Mother's Day Celebration Offers
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Thinking of treating your Mum, or someone special in your life, then there are some delicious options to choose from! There are just some of the local eateries pulling out all the stops to help us make Mother's Day extra special: - Epicurean Lounge: Celebrate your Mother/Motherly figure on Sunday, 30th March by treating them to Afternoon Cheese! Pre-booking essential!
- Prezzo: The gift of delicious Italian food! Join us at Prezzo Hinckley on Sunday, the 30th March, the perfect treat to let mums know how proud we are of them! If you book and arrive by 11.30am (sharp!) on the day, all adults in your party will also receive a complimentary glass of Prosecco. All mums will receive a special gifts, just for them… £10 off their next visit and a free glass of Prosecco.
- Moko: On Mother’s Day, tuck into delicious brunch dishes, pancakes, stacks and lunch dishes, or indulge in one of the delicious Afternoon Tea Platters. Book early! Complimentary Glass of Fizz or Hot Drink for each mother joining
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Other food, drink and entertainment venues can be found listed here. If you are not a foodie, then there are fabulous gifting and beauty treat options available too. Just click the link below for a complete Hinckley town centre business directory. If you need any information about a town centre business or service, please contact Hinckley BID at info@hinckleybid.co.uk.
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Year of Fun 2025
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Watch out for full details of our Easter event, including our popular town centre treasure hunt trail, details of which will be available soon on our Facebook page and website. Additionally, dates are now confirmed for our Classic Vehicle Evening Meets as follows: - Thursdays: 19th June, 17th July and 21st August 2025
Please share these with any classic car enthusiasts you know. Further event dates and details will be announced soon.
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Celebrating Ten2 Gallery, Art Studio and Cafe
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'The Face Behind the Counter'
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We were delighted to sit down recently with Rose and Linda from The Art Studio, Ten2 Gallery and Art Cafe and have a chat about their delightful business. Established way back in 1989, it servers up a variety of excellent creative classes alongside some really top-notch food. They have a great reputation for quality and service in all they deliver. The full story is available to read on our website via the link below. If you are a town centre BID member business and would like to share your story, then please get in touch with us at info@hinckleybid.co.uk.
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Shoezone - Up to £10 Off
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Offer on selected styles - subject to change, so hurry!
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Currently, Shoezone at The Crescent is offering up to £10 off selected styles! The offer is available on a range of selected styles. Due to price changes, styles on promotion are subject to change at any time. Make sure to pop along very soon so you don't miss out!
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Penny Price Aromatherapy
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Penny Price Aromatherapy is a small, local family business that is committed to providing excellent quality products for health and well-being. They have recently joined us as an associate member and we are very pleased to welcome them. If you would like to source locally produced, quality aromatherapy products, please visit their website via the link below.
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What's On Guide
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Just some of the great events that are happening in our town centre over the coming months.
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Beginnings - An Exhibition of the work of Sally Zelenczuk
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Saturday 8th February to Saturday 29th March at Ten2 Gallery & Art Cafe, 102 Castle Street.
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Sally Zelenczuk, was an talented artist who departed this world far to soon. As part of her family's in-memorium fundraising efforts, they have arranged an exhibition of Sally's art at Ten22 Gallery and Art Café, in aid of Adrenocorical Cancer Support UK. If you would like to attend either the private viewing on the 7th February, or the wider exhibition from 8th February to 29th March, you would be very welcome.
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Listen While You Lunch - Medical Detection Dogs
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Friday 14th March, 12:00pm to 1:00pm at Hinckley Library, Lancaster Road.
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Come along to hear about these amazing dogs, trained to detect illnesses such as cancer, Parkinson's disease, malaria and even Covid-19, using their incredible sense of smell. They are revolutionising the way diseases are diagnosed, leading to quicker, less invasive, and more cost-effective treatment. The event is limited to 20 tickets so please book early to avoid disappointment. Price: £3 for library members or £4.50 for non-library members. The ticket price includes tea/coffee, and you are welcome to bring your lunch along with you. Joining the library is quick and FREE, so it's a great opportunity to become a member and enjoy all the benefits. Tickets are available now from the library, but pre-booking is essential. You can visit the library during staffed hours or call 0116 305 2500 to secure your spot.
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Hinckley BID's Live Windows
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Saturday 15th March, 9:30am to 11:30am at Hinckley Town Centre.
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NEW for 2025! Get ready for an exciting cultural experience as Hinckley BID proudly presents the “Live Windows” event on Saturday 15th March from 9:30am to 11:30am. The event is FREE of charge and families will be entertained by this unique event as windows transform throughout Hinckley town centre into vibrant stages showcasing a variety of live performances. Visitors will be treated to a delightful array of talent as artists bring the streets of Hinckley to life. From music to acting and everything in between, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Attendees are encouraged to pick up a map, which will guide them through the town and highlight the various performance locations. Join us for a morning of creativity and community spirit in the heart of Hinckley. Don’t miss this opportunity to support local talent and experience the charm of our town in a whole new light! Thanks to the students and teachers at NWSLC’s Hinckley campus and Grays Drama Academy. Maps will be available on the day to collect from the Britannia Shopping Centre and available to download from this page. Please note Hinckley BID reserves the right to photograph they events they provide and share images online and to third parties. For more information, please email: info@hinckleybid.co.uk.
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East Midlands Model Show 2025
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Sunday 6th April, 10:00am to 4:00pm at Hinckley Leisure Centre, Argents Mead.
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Calling all model enthusiasts! Come along and enjoy one of the best one-day model shows in the country. Trade and Club Displays - Refreshments Available - Disabled Access Entry: £5.00 Adults / £3.00 Child & Concessions
£10.00 Family Ticket (Cash Only on the Door)
Info: www.eastmidsmodelclub.co.uk
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