Working hard to promote and enhance our town centre and support local businesses
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Hinckley BID's 13th Annual Motor Show - Sunday, 15th September 2024
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Welcome to the September edition of BID Buzz, providing insight on everything that's happening in your town centre. We have an exciting month ahead as we welcome the return of our hugely popular Annual Hinckley BID Motor Show, now in its 13th year (click on the image above for full event details). With over 700 entries already confirmed, it promises to be another spectacular show! Thanks to support from town centre businesses and sponsorship from TMS Volvo Hinckley it is FREE to exhibit a vehicle at the Motor Show and FREE ENTRY to all spectators. We are guaranteed an incredible array of vehicles with everything from sleek sports cars and motorcycles, to steam rollers and tractors, and just about everything in between. But, it's not all about the vehicles either! Come along to enjoy a great family day out with live music and entertainment for the children. Many of our excellent cafes, bars and restaurants will be open for your enjoyment, alongside a host of retail outlets. Registration has now closed to exhibitors for the show, but as a spectator, rest assured, you will not be disappointed! We look forward to seeing you on the day and introducing you to Hinckley in full Motor Show mode!
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Welcome to New Businesses
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Recently, we welcomed three new businesses to the town centre: - The Kitchen & Bedroom Warehouse, 9 Regent Street
Stop by to browse a fantastic range of quality fitted kitchen and bedroom furniture. This is a well established business that has just relocated to the town centre. Michael would be delighted to work with you and help to create your dream home.
- Play Bar, 9 Waterloo Road
Step into a world of fun and games at this stylish bar where cocktails, street food, and good music come together under one roof.
- Phone Doctor, 67 Castle Street
Offering repair and tech support on all of your mobile telephone or tablet devices, alongside a range of quality accessories.
A complete A-Z town centre business directory is linked below for your convenience. To search for a 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 Grace Potts, 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 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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New Loyalty Card Offers added
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There are currently offers at 48 town centre businesses when you present a Hinckley BID Loyalty Card. The following offers have recently been added: Terms and Conditions apply on all offers, so please check the details shown on the business link or speak to a member of staff when placing your order.
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Johnsons awarded Lingerie Retailer of the Year 2024
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Another well deserved accolade for a Hinckley retail favourite! Congratulations to Gayner at Johnsons on recently being crowned Lingerie Retailer of the Year 2024 - Midlands. Please click on the link below to read the full feature on our website.
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The Hansom Cafe New Menu
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Tucked away in the Atkins Building, the mixed use creative arts and business centre on Lower Bond Street, you will find the fabulous Hansom Cafe. Make sure to add it to your list of fantastic town centre eateries to try. It is family friendly and offers quality meals and snacks to order and delicious homemade cakes too. Throughout the year, you can enjoy the many and varied exhibitions that take place at the Atkins Gallery, but on warmer days, outdoor terrace seating is also available. A delightful new menu has just been introduced with cooked breakfast served until 11.30am. The cafe opens between 9.00am to 3.00pm Monday to Friday.
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Introducing Yorkshire Pudding Burger Night
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Yorkies are not just for Sundays!
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Not to be missed! Join The Greyhound Pub team on New Buildings as they bring Yorkshire Pudding Burger Night to Hinckely. The date is Friday, 20th September 2024, between 5.00pm to 10.00pm. BOOK NOW on 01455 697575 or via The Greyhound Facebook page. Also coming up is the Accumulator Charity Pub Quiz on Wednesday, 9th September at 8.00pm and the Big Band Charity Night on Saturday, 14th September at 9.00pm. Full details on The Greyhound Facebook page. Everyone welcome!
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Autumn range now in at Pretty Stories
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Amy and the team at Pretty Stories have been dressing women for over 20 years and helping us to look and feel our best. Autumn stock has now arrived so drop by this lovely boutique in Hansom Court soon to discover a fabulous range of styles, with something to suit everyone. Pretty Stories also operate an online shop via the link below.
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What's On Guide
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As we wave summer off, we still have lots to look forward to on our busy town centre events schedule.
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Heritage Open Day at Hinckley & District Museum
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Saturday 14th September, 10:00am to 4:00pm at Hinckley and District Museum, 30 Lower Bond Street.
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One of four OPEN DAYS taking place at the Museum (7th, 8th and 14th, 15th September 2024).
Come along to find out about our interesting local heritage.
Everyone welcome.
Admission FREE
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Hinckley BID's 13th Annual Motor Show
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Sunday 15th September, 10:00am to 4:00pm at Town Centre.
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SORRY, PRE-REGISTRATION FOR THE SHOW HAS NOW CLOSED. Due to the high number of entries received to date, we have closed pre-registration to the show. If you would like to enter your vehicle on the day, please arrive between 9.30am-10.00am (via Station Road, LE10 1AW) and our marshalls will do their best to find space for qualifying classic vehicles and vehicles of special interest. Our Annual Motor Show is back for 2024 by popular demand! All Classic Vehicles (pre-2000 registration) and Vehicles of Special Interest are welcome. Over 800 owners from all over the Midlands and beyond filled Hinckley Town Centre and Argents Mead at our show last year to show off their beautiful and carefully restored machines to a crowd of several thousand. You can look forward to a festival atmosphere with live music and entertainment for children, making it a fantastic day out for all the family. Many of the town’s fabulous cafes, bars and shops will be open for your enjoyment too. If you attend one motor show this year, make sure it’s this one! FREE to exhibit and FREE to attend.
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Heritage Open Day at Hinckley & District Museum
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Sunday 15th September, 2:00pm to 5:00pm at Hinckley and District Museum, 30 Lower Bond Street.
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One of four OPEN DAYS taking place at the Museum (7th, 9th and 14th, 15th September 2024).
Come along to find out about our interesting local heritage.
Everyone welcome.
Admission FREE
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Museum Talk: The People and Events that defined Hinckley in the Civil War
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Thursday 19th September, 7:30pm to 9:00pm at Hinckley Great Meeting Chapel, Baines Lane.
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A talk by Tony Yorke.
Everyone welcome!
Admission: £1 for Friends of Hinckley & District Museum. All other visitors £5.
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Wigston & District Male Voice Choir and guest guitar/vocal soloist Steve Allen
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Saturday 28th September, 7:30pm to 9:00pm at Hinckley United Reformed Church, The Borough.
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A fundraising concert with proceeds for the museum's Building Appeal Fund.
Everyone welcome!
Admission: Tickets £10 each.
Available from Hinckley & District Museum on Open Days, and at the door on the night.
Please Contact hinckleymuseum@hotmail.co.uk for more details and to pre-book tickets.
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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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