Working hard to promote and enhance our town centre and support local businesses
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October has landed with a bit of a splash, so avoid the showers as best you can and come join us for a host of events and activities to keep the family entertained during this spooky season! You'll find a comprehensive town centre Events Listing here. Our FREE Halloween Treasure Hunt trail will be in full swing between 19th to 31st October and we have hundreds of pounds worth of prizes to give away, all of which have been donated by town centre businesses. Huge thanks to Birdie Bunker Mini Golf, Concordia Theatre, Fodder & Chisit Deli, Holiday Lounge, Pane & Gusto at The Clarence, Stockwells Coffee House & Bar, Tarro Lounge and Yesterward Sweets for their generousity. We are also grateful to Hinckley & Rugby Building Society, Holiday Lounge and Poundstretcher who have kindly sponsored this event. For full details of how to take part in the Treasure Hunt, just click on the poster image above.
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New Business Arrivals & Moves
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We are delighted to welcome two new businesses: - Harem Lounge, 80 Castle Street
After an extensive refurb, Harem Lounge is now open and serving a range of delicious food with a big Turkish influence. Open between 8.00am and 11.00pm daily, you will have an opportunity to enjoy a breakfast, lunch or dinner menu.
- Blooming Lovely Chocolate Shop, 8 The Borough - Opening Monday, 14/10/24
A chocolate lovers dream! This new shop will open (next door to Blooming Lovely Florist) on Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays (10am to 4pm).
- Otto Grill & Mezze, The Crescent - Coming Soon
Additionally, we have had a couple of business moves this month. Just in case you've missed them: - shoezone has vacated the premises on Castle Street and can now be found in their swish new store at The Crescent.
- Mortgage Advice Bureau has relocated to lovely new offices at 17 Station Road. Click here to get in touch.
To search for a business by 'category', please select from the list below. 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 Ivette Alexandrova-Azmanova, winner of a £50 town centre gift voucher in our monthly prize draw! Holders of our FREE Loyalty Card enjoy a variety of special offers when they present it at town centre businesses displaying a 'Loyalty Card Accepted Here' sign. Details of the amazing current offers can be found here. Please click on the link below to register if you would like us to send you a free card in the post. Completing an online application takes just two minutes! All card holders are entered in our Monthly Prize Draw to win a £50 gift voucher for a town centre BID business of their choice.
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Holiday Lounge 5% Off to Loyalty Card Holders
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on Selected Winter 2025 Holidays
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Holiday Lounge is currently offering BID Loyalty Card holders a 5% discount on Winter 2025 breaks to Tenerife and Cyprus. Full details are on the poster above, but if you would like to discuss the details, please get in touch with the friendly team at Holiday Lounge on 01455 233935 or visit the store at 8 Station Road.
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Cineworld Hinckley is set to stay
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We could not be happier that Cineworld will remain open in Hinckley. Read the full story here. This is a fantastic family entertainment venue and one we hope can be enjoyed for many years to come. Now showing Joker: Folie A Deux. Click here to book your ticket. There are a range of offers available via the Cineworld website. Have you heard about CineSeniors? These are weekly screenings for the over 60s at just £4.50 a ticket. Make sure to tell your over 60 friends and family!
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Concordia Theatre News
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Full Schedule to April 2025
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Concordia Theatre has a fresh new marketing image, but the same incredible standard of performances lined up between now and April 2025. We can enjoy everything from the hilarious Monty Python's Spamalot to Ballet Theatre UK showcase productions, right on our door step. Do you have any time to spare? Concordia would welcome some new volunteers for its Spotlight Bar and also the Front of House Teams. Full training will be given. If you are interested, please email: judy.peatfield@concordiatheatre.co.uk for further information. Check out the incredible variety of shows via the link below.
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Halloween Shop Window Competition
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Throughout October we are encouraging shops and businesses to take part in our Best Dressed Halloween Window Competition. The talent and creativity in previous years has been astounding and we don't think this year will disappoint! Make sure to keep your eyes peeled for some dramatic and innovative window dressing, ranging from spooky to cute, and just about everything in between. For regular updates on new entries as they appear, please follow our Hinckley BID Facebook page. We would love to have your help in shortlisting the most eye-catching entries. Last years winner was Swagbox - Home & Gifts (image above). Definitely one to watch!
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Ten2 Pop-Up Tapas Night
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Friday, 25th October - 7.30pm
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Limited places are available for this pop-up tapas evening at the lovely Art Cafe at Ten2. Choose three dishes from a wonderful variety of ten, at £17.50 per head. Please pre-book, and choose your food selection prior to the night (and advise of any allergies too). To book, please call Art Cafe and Ten2 Gallery on 01455 636339 or email roseallinson102@gmail.com
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Too soon to talk Christmas?
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Join our Shop Local Christmas Challenge
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Our town centre shops and businesses are grateful for the continued support of local residents and visitors, week-in and week-out. As we approach the festive season, Hinckley BID is launching our 'Shop Local this Christmas' campaign. Our challenge, as you put your Christmas gift list together, is to earmark as many of those as possible to be sourced from local suppliers. Let's make a concerted effort to help local businesses grow and prosper, rather than boosting the profits of remote online retailers that don't contribute to our community. Keep your money where your heart is! There are over 400 businesses in our town centre, so you will not be short on choice. A gift voucher is always a great idea, so some options to consider are: fashion, homeware, jewellery, and specialist gifting retailers. Plus, of course, meals out, cinema or theatre shows, beauty or well-being experiences. What's not to like! Just some of the obvious benefits of shopping locally are: - Keeping money in our local economy
- Local businesses offer personal service
- It helps to maintain the local character of our town
- It is better for the environment
Please get behind our 'Shop Local this Christmas' campaign.
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What's On Guide
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Just some of the upcoming events that you can look forward to...
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Hinckley BID's Halloween Shop Window Competition
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Tuesday 1st October to Thursday 31st October, 9:00am to 5:00pm at 76 CASTLE STREET.
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Hinckley Town Centre is transformed this October into a Spooktacular feast for the eyes!
Hinckley BID member businesses have been invited to enter our Halloween Shop Window competition, so the town centre is looking very spooky! Images of all the entries will be shared on our Facebook and Instagram, so make sure to 'follow' us and you'll be able to vote for your favourite window.
Alongside this, and our Halloween Treasure Hunt runs until 31st October.
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The Tinhatters presents 'Little Women' The Broadway Musical
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Monday 7th October to Saturday 12th October at Concordia Theatre, Stockwell Head.
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Based on Louisa May Alcott’s life, Little Women follows the adventures of the four March sisters – traditional Meg, wild Jo, timid Beth and romantic Amy, and their beloved Marmee at home in Concord, Massachusetts, while their father is away serving in the Civil War. Perfect for all of the family! Book tickets online here.
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Atkins Exhibition: Quentin Blake - Book Covers
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Tuesday 8th October to Friday 25th October, 9:00am to 5:00pm at The Atkins Building, Lower Bond Street.
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This exhibition features 60 of Blake’s book covers from the 1960s to the present: from mid-century Penguin paperbacks to finely-crafted special editions and family-friendly poetry books. First editions are shown alongside reproductions of original artwork from Blake’s archive that show how he combines typography, dynamic layouts and his unique way of drawing to create playful designs.
Quentin Blake: Book Covers is a touring exhibition from Quentin Blake Centre for Illustration.
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Hinckley BID's Halloween Treasure Trail
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Saturday 19th October to Thursday 31st October at Hinckley Town Centre.
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This FUN & FREE trail will lead participants to discover some of the newest venues in town. Simply pick up a clue guide in Poundstretcher (in the Britannia Centre) and follow the clues to FIND THE NAMES of eleven town centre businesses. There is a FREE small treat* for every child to successfully complete the hunt when they submit their entry form to The Birdie Bunker (in the Britannia Centre). Also, children to successfully complete the trail will be entered into a Treasure Prize Draw to WIN hundreds of pounds worth of prizes which have been generously donated by town centre businesses. *one treat for each child to successfully complete the trail, subject to availability. 10 TOP PRIZES up for grabs include: £100 voucher for The Holiday Lounge £75 voucher for The Concordia Theatre 4 Panto tickets for the opening night at The Concordia Theatre A round of mini golf at The Birdie Bunker for a family of 4 Halloween Family Hamper from Fodder & Chisit Deli Halloween Sweet Bouquet from Yesterware Sweets A family pizza making evening at Pane & Gusto in The Clarence £30 voucher for Tarro Lounge £25 voucher for Stockwells Coffee House & Bar 1 FREE Month Membership at Snap Fitness and a large tub of Celebrations Chocolates!
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Blithe Spirit
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Wednesday 23rd October to Saturday 26th October at Concordia Theatre, Stockwell Head.
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A theatre-lovers’ favourite ever since it was written, Blithe Spirit is a tug-of-love comedy with a difference. Book tickets online here.
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Hinckley Model Railway Show 2024
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Saturday 26th October, 10:00am to 4:00pm at St Peter's RC Church Hall, Leicester Road.
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18 Layouts and 3 Trade Stands
Refreshments Available
Large Car Park and Disabled Friendly Venue
Admission: £5 (cash only) Children FREE with a paying adult
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HBBC's Spooktacular Saturday
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Saturday 26th October, 10:00am to 3:00pm at Britannia Centre, Castle Street.
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Enjoy FREE activities, including pumpkin bowling, creepy crafts, face painting stencils and a themed stilt-walker! Everyone attending in Halloween fancy dress will receive a medal (subject to availability) and a best-dressed competition will take place at 12pm, with trophies to be won.
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Hypnosis by David Tristram
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Saturday 2nd November at Concordia Theatre, Stockwell Head.
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A David Tristram comedy described as a mesmerising thriller. The great Gordo is a stage hypnotist in the twilight of his career and chooses a mild mannered policeman as his next stooge. It’s only then that the mind games begin… Book tickets online here.
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Annie the Musical
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Tuesday 5th November to Saturday 16th November at Concordia Theatre, Stockwell Head.
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Based on the popular comic strip by Harold Gray, Annie has become a world-wide phenomenon and was the winner of seven Tony Awards including Best Musical. This is the perfect family-friendly musical. Book tickets online here.
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