Working hard to promote and enhance our town centre and support local businesses
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An important date for your diary...
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Soapbox Derby is back!
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Our 12th Annual Soapbox Derby is promising to be another spectacular day of fun and excitement for all the family in Hinckley town centre.
This year we have a fantastic line-up of over 30 soapbox teams who will be pushing their hand crafted, fine-tuned machines to the absolute limits. Safety is paramount, so each soapbox will undergo a scrutineering check to ensure they are fit to race.
Some teams will be representing local businesses, others are new or returning soapbox enthusiasts who just love the challenge, and that element of danger that is synonymous with soapbox racing. Their mission is to travel from the top to the bottom of Castle Street in the fastest possible time, whilst either navigating a chicane or taking a 'jump' obstacle, without losing control!!
Racing starts at 11.00am prompt and, best of all, it is totally FREE to spectators. This is a hugely popular event on our annual calendar and we recommend getting into town early to find a good vantage point. There will be lots of cafes and retailers open on the day for your enjoyment.
**Church Walk car park will be closed as it is within the event area**
Remember, Council owned car parks are FREE on Sundays.
Full Soapbox Derby details can be found on our website.
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Welcome to New Businesses
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Lots more vacant units are currently 'under offer' too
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BID Loyalty Card - New Offers
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Two further businesses are making great offers to holders of our Hinckley BID Loyalty Card.
- Elle K Hair Design, 12 Stockwell Head
Thinking of a style change? Be quick!
Throughout June and July 2023, receive an incredible 20% off your first Colour & Cut with Senior Stylist, Chelsey. (Ts & Cs apply).
- Bikaneri Bar & Restaurant, The Crescent, Lancaster Road
Enjoy 10% off your food bill at Bikaneri between Sunday to Thursday weekly. (Ts & Cs apply).
Watch out for other participating businesses which all display our 'Loyalty Card Accepted Here' sticker.
The Loyalty Card is FREE, so if you don't have one already, why not apply below. Sign-up takes less than a minute!
For a complete list of our current Loyalty Card Offers, please click here.
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Another £50 Prize Winner in our Monthly Draw
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Huge congratulations this month go to Balakrishna Shetty of Hinckley, holder of loyalty card number 10148.
Balakrishna will be receiving a £50 gift voucher to spend in a town centre business of her choice!
All card holders are entered in our monthly prize draw and a winner is then drawn at random.
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FREE Summer of Fun Events 2023
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During school holidays - 10.30am to 3.30pm
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Wow! Look what we've got in store to help keep the little ones entertained during the school holidays. That's Wednesdays taken care of!
- 19th July: Pirate Themed Crafts, Jolly Roger Balloons and Swashbuckling Fun - Market Place
- 26th July: The Little Land Train - Market Place
- 2nd to 4th August (Wed-Fri 11am-3pm): HBBC's Snap Dragon Children & Family Festival (BID Sand Zone) - Argents Mead (a small charge may apply for some activities at this HBBC event)
- 9th August: Dr Zoolittle - Outside Jaspers, Castle Street
- 16th August: Pete's Suitcase Circus - Market Place
- 23rd August: Crazy Gold for All Ages - The Crescent
Remember to save the dates and share the details with all your friends and family, far and wide. Everyone is welcome to come along and enjoy these popular and fun activities.
All of our events are FREE to attend, and made possible through the support of town centre businesses.
Full events details can be found on our website via the link below, or download the print version of our poster attached.
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Classic Vehicle Evening Meets
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Thursdays - 20th July & 17th August
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The first of our Summer casual evening vehicle meets got off to a great start on 15th June with an incredible turnout of exhibitors - around 150 in total. The weather was glorious and the town was buzzing with families and enthusiasts who came along to enjoy the fantastic vehicles on display.
There are still two further dates to look forward to before our big annual Motorshow on Sunday, 17th September 2023.
- Thursday, 20th July - 5.00pm to 8.30pm
- Thursday, 17th August - 5.00pm to 8.30pm
These are FREE events to exhibitors and spectators alike and there is no need to pre-register. Just turn up on the evening. Access is no earlier than 5.00pm from Station Road into Market Place.
(As the market stalls will need to be set up for the Friday market, we kindly ask all exhibitors to remove their vehicles from Castle Street at 8.30pm latest).
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Looking for a Local Job?
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If you are currently seeking employment, or maybe considering a change, we recommend a visit to the 'Jobs' page on our website where you will find lots of local opportunities. Just click on the link below for full details.
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Ten2 Art Cafe - Celebrating 20 Wonderful Years!
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20% Discount for all customers for 20 days
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Owners, Linda and Rose, at the Ten2 are proudly celebrating twenty successful years in business in their beautiful, bright space that is the Art Cafe. Whatever the occasion, there is always tea and delicious cake on offer, along with a great selection of tasty lunches and snacks.
To mark their 20-year anniversary, they would like to reward existing and new customers with a wonderful offer of 20% Discount at the Cafe over 20 days (ending on 13th July). Just drop by the Art Cafe to make a purchase and to collect your '20% Off' card.
Further details can be found on our website via the link below.
The Ten2 Summer Open Art Exhibition details and class schedule can be found on the Ten2 Gallery website.
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Another Hinckley Success Story
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Antoinette Designs - Celebrating 50 Successful Years
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Celebrating 50 years of dedication from a highly talented, creative and internationally recognised award-winning footwear designer – another Hinckley success…
Many people within the Borough of Hinckley may not have heard of Antoinette Designs, but are likely to recognise the name of its founder - Rosemary Wright BEM. At some time over the past 50 years, their feet (and those of most of the people within the UK) are likely to have reflected both style and comfort when wearing shoes which her company has designed and probably patented!
For much of the 50 years since founding Antoinette Designs, Rosemary and her Team have traded from their Studios on Leicester Road, Hinckley and have travelled the world by invitation to clients factories, carrying out Design, Pattern and Technical Constructional Contracts involving all aspects of shoes, their design and their patents. Rated extremely highly by many well known international footwear brands including Skechers USA , Doc Martens, Playboy USA, Mothercare, BHS, Next plc, La Filanto Italy, Hush Puppies Ltd, M&S, British Shoe Corporation, Rocket Dog USA, and even by appointment to Royal children, Rosemary also formed a company in the USA. As soon as shoes were sold into the USA it was necessary by USA law to have on the ’Patents and Intellectual Property registration’ the name of the actual creator or designer. This is why the name R.W. Wright is the named creator on so many famous footwear Patents and IP registrations worldwide. She has since appeared as an ’expert witness’ in many legal cases, including in the Royal Courts of Justice.
People within Hinckley may know Rosemary better from her interest in the Town with her unremunerated work as a Director of HTCP BID, Chair of Hinckley and District Chamber of Trade, as Chairman of the JCC Foundation Trust and as President of the Hinckley Leicester Road Football Club.
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Bikaneri Indian Restaurant - Special
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Tuesday & Wednesday Special Offer
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Bikaneri Bar & Restaurant is located at The Crescent and serves delicious, authentic North Indian cuisine.
For a limited time only, you will have an opportunity to dine in at a special price of just £14.99 per person, for a very tasty three course meal.
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'Junk Couture' from NWSLC Helps Support Local Charity
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Well done indeed to some very creative first-year fashion students at North Warwickshire South Leicestershire College's Hinckley Campus.
They worked on a special project to upcycle donated clothing from local charity Emmaus Leicestershire & Rutland. The project culminated in a fashion show based around 'junk couture' which showcased the talent of all those involved. The charity benefited too through a donation from the students for all of the items used.
Well done to all those involved. What a great opportunity for collaboration.
The complete media release can be read on the attached .pdf.
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Leicestershire Trading Standards Newsletter
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We are pleased to attach a copy of the most recent edition of Leicestershire Trading Standards Newsletter.
It includes a wide range of features about current scams and potential frauds that we might encounter at any time. It certainly makes interesting reading and helps to keep us all informed of the likely threats.
Stay safe and stay alert!
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What's On Guide
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Our Summer events are in full swing and there is lots to get excited about. Take a look at what we have in store over the coming months.
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