Working hard to promote and enhance our town centre and support local businesses
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FREE School Holiday Entertainment is back!
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Welcome to our July 2025 issue! It's time to talk Summer!! The sun is shining and school holidays will soon be upon us. With that in mind, we know you will be delighted to hear about our FREE events to help keep your little ones entertained. On four Wednesdays through the holidays, we have some fantastic family fun lined up. Each of the days will have its own individual theme, so you get to enjoy something different at every one: Wednesdays - 11am to 3pm - 23 July - Seaside Fun (Market Place) - 30 July - Emergency Services Day (The Crescent) - 13 August - Bike Spectacular (Argents Mead) - 20 August - Allstars Show (Argents Mead) Don't miss out! Save these important dates.
For details of all events, please visit the Events page on our website.
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Welcome to New Businesses
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Love Local - Shop Locally
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A big welcome to new business owner, Angela, who has just opened her lovely salon. - Blossom Brow Beauty, 1 New Buildings
There is a comprehensive list of services available: Beauty, Nails, Brows, Lashes, Facials, Waxing.
Throughout July there is a special introductory discount of 10% on all pre-booked treatments.
Please follow the link and get in touch to book an appointment.
Hinckley town centre has a host of fabulous independent and national retailers waiting to serve you, and a vibrant and diverse range of food, drink and entertainment venues eager to welcome you, daytime and evening. For a complete directory of all of our town centre businesses, please click on the link below. Alternatively, check out our individual directories in the following categories: Thank you for Loving Local, Shopping Locally and Supporting Local Businesses! As a Business Improvement District (BID) we are here to support and promote our member businesses in Hinckley town centre. We have been elected by the businesses to do just that, and it is their levy payments that fund our work and all of the events we host throughout the year (Soapbox Derby, Summer of Fun days, Annual Motor Show and many more).
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New and Current Loyalty Card Offers
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There are currently 50 Loyalty Card offers available from various town centre businesses. Please watch out for the sign above on shop windows or doors to easily identify those with offers. A complete list is available via the link below. This month, we are delighted to add a further two: - Wildwood, The Crescent - £7.95 for any classic pizza (collection only)
- Triumph Factory Visitor Experience - Associate BID member, Triumph, is pleased to offer our loyalty card holders 10% discount when making a group booking for 10 or more on their factory tour.
Please check the Terms and Conditions associated with each individual offer as they vary from business to business.
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Loyalty Card Prize Draw Winner - July
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Each month we enter all loyalty card holders into our FREE prize draw to win a £30 gift voucher for a BID member business of their choice. Congratulations to Nicola Hussey Jones of Burbage who is the lucky winner this month, with card number 9941. Online application for the card takes just a few minutes and a virtual card can be downloaded to your smartphone 'wallet' immediately. Please follow the link below to apply.
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Soapbox Derby 2025 - The Results!
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23 fearless teams raced on Sunday, 29 June at our 14th annual Soapbox Derby to the delight of a very enthusiastic crowd! If you were one of the thousands of spectators to attend this spectacular event, we hope you thoroughly enjoyed it. Thank you for your support. All of the teams battled it out over three timed runs to win the coveted trophies in the junior and senior categories. Full story and all results are linked in the feature below, along with a great selection of photographs taken on the day.
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Hinckley BID is Celebrating Success
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We are pleased to share our recent success in being named 'Community Development Non-Profit Organization of the Year for 2025' by Prestige Awards. BID Manager, Helen Crouch, attended the Prestige awards ceremony in June 2025 to collect our trophy! Full story can be found via the link below.
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Our Classic Vehicle Evening Meet Dates - FREE entry
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Please share details with any classic vehicle enthusiasts you know! Our first Meet of the year took place on 19th June and the beautiful weather encouraged a fantastic turnout of vehicles and spectators. If you missed it, there are still two dates to go before our BIG motor show on Sunday, 21st September 2025. Between 5.00pm and 8.00pm - Access via Station Road/Market Place. (Please note: No admission before 5.00pm)
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Prestige Award for Johnsons and The Lingerie Company
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We are delighted to announce that Johnsons and The Lingerie Company has been awarded 'Best Lingerie Retailer 2025' by Prestige Awards. The awards panel presented this based on customer service, product availability, sustainability, and consistency in performance. Congratulations to Gayner and team. You'll soon have to move to bigger premises to accommodate your impressive collection of trophies! Full story via the link below.
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Hinckley & Rugby Building Society
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Here for you, and here to stay!
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Hinckley & Rugby Building Society has asked us to assure you that they are committed to you and your community, and are going nowhere! The society recognises that, for many people, their local branch is a lifeline. It’s where you can talk to real people about your savings: friendly and knowledgeable staff who you know and trust. They remind us that, as we live in an ever-more digital world, the risk of falling victim to a financial scam can increase. So, it’s good to know that the safe, reliable, face-to-face service they provide will continue to be available. CEO Barry Carter says: “We are 100% committed to our branch network and to meeting the needs of all our members. Please visit the branch in Castle Street if you have any queries. Or, for details of savings accounts and more, visit the website via the link below. Hinckley & Rugby Building Society - Proud to serve local people.
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The Lawns - 25 Years of Prime Business Space
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The Lawns Business Centre is marking a very special 25-year anniversary in 2025. Owner, John Brightmore, has kindly taken time out to provide a potted history of this lovely building, since he first acquired it 25 years ago. Full story is available on our website via the link below.
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Concordia September Shows
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Some productions are now available for booking
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Concordia Theatre has a host of shows lined up for later this year and some are now available to book. Avoid disappointment and secure your ticket early! Full booking details can be found on the theatre website via the link below.
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Vision Express is looking good
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Our town centre Vision Express store has just undergone a major refurbishment and refit. Following the grand re-opening in June, manager, Sonny, invites you to come along and experience the fantastic service and upgraded interior for yourself. Please drop by to secure an appointment or to discuss any queries you may have.
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HBBC Survey - Local Government Reorganisation
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North City South - the case for three unitary councils
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On the question of devolution, HBBC invites borough residents to have their say on the future of local councils in Leicester, Leicestershire and Rutland. The survey closes on 20 July 2025. For full details and to take part in the survey, please follow the link below.
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What's On Guide
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Keep scrolling for details of some great upcoming events in Hinckley town centre.
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Hinckley & District Museum, Garden and Tearoom
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Saturday 19th April to Monday 27th October at 30 Lower Bond Street.
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OPEN in 2025 from Easter Saturday, 19th April, to Monday 27th October, on Saturdays and Mondays (including Bank Holiday Mondays), Times: 10am to 4pm (last admission 3.30pm). Admission:
Adults £4 / Children 5+ £1 (Summer event days £2)
Free to Friends of the Museum on production of a 2025 membership card
Minimum charge for group visits by prior arrangement is £30.00 This iconic building is managed and staffed entirely by volunteers, and is operated by Hinckley and District Museum which is a registered charity (no. 1015922). The museum cottages are the most complete example of half-timbered buildings remaining in Hinckley and date from the seventeenth century, being originally built as a farmhouse. They are of box-frame construction with a tie-beam roof, with brick infill panels of the late 1700s which replaced the original wattle and daub. By the nineteenth century there were three cottages, and these were bought by Colonel Clive Atkins in 1919 and restored and altered to their present appearance between 1927-8. The Hinckley and District Museum has been housed in the cottages since 1996. Contact for all events and public open days: hinckleymuseum@hotmail.co.uk
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Year of Fun EVENTS GUIDE
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Wednesday 30th April to Monday 22nd December at Hinckley Town Centre.
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Our Year of Fun EVENTS GUIDE is a complete listing of all of the town centre events which are free to attend and provided by Hinckley BID and Hinckley & Bosworth Borough Council for 2025. Physical copies are available to collect from The Atkins Building, Hinckley Library and at the Support Sofa in the Britannia Shopping Centre.
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Music in the Mead
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Saturday 5th July, 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Argents Mead.
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Jazzology - The Big Band! Come and enjoy the sounds of jazz from a band with more than ten players, hence the name!
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Open Exhibition - The Art of Music
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Monday 14th July to Friday 8th August at Atkins Gallery, Lower Bond Street.
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The Atkins Gallery annual Open Exhibition returns for 2025 with the theme The Art of Music. An exhibition showcasing artists' response to The Art of Music and local history, music, and stories past and present. Atkins Gallery is open Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm - and look out for additional evenings and weekend viewings. FREE entry.
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Hinckley BID's Classic Vehicles Meet
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Thursday 17th July, 5:00pm to 8:00pm at Market Place.
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The second of Hinckley BID's Classic Vehicle Meets of 2025. Anyone with a classic vehicle of any kind who would like to pop along would be most welcome. Entrance will be from Station Road. Free to visit and enter! 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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Hinckley BID's Summer of Fun - Seaside Fun
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Wednesday 23rd July, 11:00am to 3:00pm at Britannia Shopping Centre.
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IMPORTANT UPDATE - Seaside Fun has been relocated inside the Britannia Centre. Children of all ages will have the opportunity to make a Seaside model to take home using eco-friendly materials. There will also be traditional Punch & Judy shows at 11am, 12pm, 1pm & 2pm. All FREE of charge!! 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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Music in the Mead
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Saturday 26th July, 1:00pm to 3:00pm at Argents Mead.
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Dean Thomas - Local king of swing and jazz, performing popular covers from the various eras at the bandstand in Argents Mead.
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Hinckley BID's Summer of Fun - Emergency Services Day
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Wednesday 30th July, 11:00am to 3:00pm at The Crescent.
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Come along and meet the Police and Fire Service, alongside other emergency services teams too. FREE of charge! 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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HBBC's Feast Hinckley
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Saturday 2nd August to Sunday 3rd August at Argents Mead.
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Your free entry food festival will feature around 45 street food vendors catering for all, along with live music and family fun.
Between 10am to 5pm on both days.
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HBBC's Snap Dragon Children's Festival
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Monday 4th August to Wednesday 6th August at Argents Mead.
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Organised by HBBC, three fun-filled days of activities for all the family. The event is free to attend, though there may be a small charge for some activities. Here’s what to expect on the three days: - Monday 4 August: Musical Mash-up - Tuesday 5 August: Let's Get Moving - Wednesday 6 August: National Play Day Join us from 11am to 3pm each day. There will be local traders and entertainment over the course of the three-day event.
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Wishing everyone a great summer! We look forward to seeing you in town soon...
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