Working hard to promote and enhance our town centre and support local businesses
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Some Soapbox Team Spaces Still Available
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Hinckley BID's 11th Annual Soap Box Derby - Sunday, 26th June 2022
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Although 28 Teams from around the UK have already entered, there is still time to build your own soapbox 'gravity racer' and be in with a chance to claim one of the superb trophies that will be awarded on race day.
Junior and Senior racers welcome! Full details available in the Soapbox feature below, along with the Race Entry Pack.
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Welcome to New Businesses
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Great to see the new businesses appearing monthly. The most recent arrivals to open their doors are:
For details of all our town centre businesses, please click on the directory link below.
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There's still time to enter!
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Hinckley BID's Soap Box Derby 2022
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Castle Street - Sunday, 26th June 2022
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Our 11th annual Soap Box Derby takes place in June and it really is a spectacular event! For a flavour of what to expect, please take a look at our 2018 event video created for us by Charles Wren for YouTube.
There are limited team spaces still available in this year's derby, so if you would like to be in with chance of winning one of our very impressive trophies, please complete our online entry NOW!!
Full details, along with rules and regulations can be found in our Entry Pack below and also on our website.
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Loyalty Card Prize Draw Winners
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Congratulations to the recent lucky winners in our monthly Loyalty Card prize draw who will each receive a £50 gift voucher for a town centre BID member business of their choice:
Katy Jones of Stoney Stanton was April's winner and will be enjoying a meal at Carter's Lounge with her gift voucher.
This month's winner is Sarah Hewitt of Barwell who has chosen a gift voucher for the new Mexican restaurant on Regent Street, Benito's!
Enjoy!
All Loyalty Card holders are entered in the monthly draw, so if you would like to be in with a chance, please sign up for our FREE BID Loyalty Card via the tab below.
The great news is you will also be able to access over 50 special offers from selected town centre businesses with your card. A complete list of the current Loyalty Card Offers can be found here.
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BID Classic Vehicle Evening Meets
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Third Thursdays - May, June, July & August
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Our popular Classic Vehicle Summer Evening Meets will commence next week. These are informal events where exhibitors are welcome to come along and no pre-registration is necessary. We welcome classic vehicles (pre-2000) and vehicles of extra special interest. This category will be determined by the head marshal on the day.
Please see the attached poster for all the dates, and below:
- 19th May
- 16th June
- 21st July
- 18th August
Exhibitors are welcome from 5pm via Station Road onto Market Place where they will be directed to parking by a marshal.
This is a FREE event for exhibitors and spectators.
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Get Creative with MCC Hobby Centre
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Amazing New Store NOW OPEN
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MCC Hobby Centre is now open on Castle Street and offers something for all the family, whatever the age or ability.
Best of all, there are friendly, experienced staff on hand to domonstrate products and offer advice should you need it. For younger visitors, there is a fantastic craft and play table which is really great fun.
For further details and a list of some exciting demonstrations and workshops that are planned, please click on the link below.
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TKT Cheerleading in Florida
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Hinckley Cheerleaders compete in World Championships
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Well done to our local Cheerleading troupe who put in fantastic performances at the recent World Cheerleading Championships in Florida, USA!
They achieved some great results in a hugely competitive arena and their hard work and dedication is most definitely paying off. Well done to all!
You can read the full story on our website via the link below.
TKT Cheerleading is based in George Street and offers a whole range of cheerleading classes for all abilities, as well as cheerleading themed parties and toddler 'stay and play' sessions.
For details on how to get involved, please contact Tracey Tomkins at tktcheer@gmail.com.
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Save a Life Series
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Hinckley Leisure Centre is running an excellent range of one hour life saving courses throughout the year.
Individual courses cover the following areas:
- Save a Baby's Life
- Save a Child's Life
- Save an Adult's Life
- Save a Life AED (automated external defibrillator)
There is a charge of £10 per person, per course (CPR, Choking and Drowning Prevention covered).
If you would like to register to attend or would like further information, please contact Ken Roke at Hinckley Leisure Centre via email at kenroke@pfpleisure.org.
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The Queen's Platinum Jubilee Celebrations
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Thursday, 2nd to Sunday, 5th June
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To celebrate The Queen's Platinum Jubilee, Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council has planned a range of events to mark the occasion.
- Thursday, 2nd June - Proms in the Park, Hollycroft Park - Gates open at 5pm for 6pm start
- Thursday, 2nd June - Beacon Lighting, Argents Mead - 9.15pm to 10pm
- Friday, 3rd June - Music in the Mead, Argents Mead - 1pm to 3pm
- Saturday, 4th June - Music in the Mead, Argents Mead - 1pm to 3pm
- Sunday, 5th June - Street Party Day - Everyone welcome to enjoy their own big Jubilee lunch in one of the town centre parks.
Print version of the Jubilee events poster is attached.
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Hinckley Toolbox for Great Value
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If you have any DIY need, Hinckley Toolbox is the store to visit!
Selling virtually every tool and consumable needed in the home, workshop or garden at very competitive prices – you will also find everything from a feather duster through to a stepladder or dustbin.
There are thousands of products on display and the staff are very knowledgeable and will offer friendly advice if you are unsure of what you need.
Please drop in on your next visit to town. You won't be disappointed.
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Hinckley Market Welcomes Entrepreneurs
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Opportunities are currently available for new traders on Hinckley Market.
If you would like to try this out, it is possible to trade on a casual basis on the market and pay a daily rate to stand. Stalls on a Monday are available at just £11.75.
Young entrepreneurs are welcome too, so why not come along and test out your business ideas and sales skills!
Please get in touch with the Markets Manager on 07966 201305.
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Hinckley Museum Events
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Hinckley Museum is now OPEN and welcoming visitors.
There are some wonderful events scheduled and we are delighted to attach a poster of all of the upcoming May and June 2022 events that will be taking place.
Full details and booking arrangements can be found on the Museum website via the link below.
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Local Police Newsletter - May 2022
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We are pleased to attach the latest newsletter from our local police team.
In addition, they have asked if we can alert you to a current threat in relation to use of cash point/ATM machines.
On 8th May, a scam device was found on an ATM in Hinckley Town Centre. The device was designed to make the user believe that their money had not been dispensed. Fortunately the person using the ATM noticed the device and called the Police.
The scam device was approximately 8 to 10 inches long, grey in colour matching the colour of the ATM and was fitted close to where the money is usually dispensed from.
If you believe that the ATM you are using has been tampered with and the bank is open, please make the bank aware immediately. If the bank is not open please contact the Police on 101.
Here are some handy tips to help avoid ATM fraud:
- Always carefully cover your PIN from hidden cameras or prying eyes whenever you use your card
- Do not keep a written record of your PIN
- Never tell anyone else your PIN or allow anyone to use your card
- Don’t choose a PIN that someone could easily guess, like your date of birth
- Store the 24 hour emergency contact number for all of your cards in your mobile phone or anywhere that’s easy to access
- If your card is not returned to you by an ATM after use or the money not issued to you, call your card issuer immediately. If possible whilst at, or near, the machine
- If you happen to notice anything unusual or suspicious about an ATM, do not use it and report it to the bank or cash machine operator
- Check your statements regularly, if you spot anything suspicious, report it to your bank straight away
- When using an ATM, make sure that look out for people close by who may be trying to distract you in order to steal your card or pin
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What's On Guide
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There are some excellent events taking place in Hinckley over the coming weeks. Save a date and make sure you don't miss out!
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