Working hard to promote and enhance our town centre and support local businesses
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đ¨ BIG NEWS! đ¨
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To celebrate the 15th Hinckley Motor Show, we're thrilled to announce that an RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) flypast has been approved to take place over Hinckley town centre on Sunday 20th September! âď¸ The BBMF's 2026 fleet includes the iconic Spitfire, Hurricane and Dakota aircraft. The aircraft and flypast are subject to weather and operational conditions, with the confirmed flypast time announced approximately 2 days before the event on the Hinckley BID website and Facebook page. Alongside the flypast, enjoy: 🚗 Over 500 classic cars, replicas, supercars and motorcycles 🎤 Live entertainment at the Bandstand in Argents Mead: ⢠Stanley Opera (10.05amâ10.45am) ⢠Talent Takeover (11.00amâ11.20am) ⢠Take It From The Top (11.30amâ12.30pm) ⢠Baton Rouge House Band (12.45pmâ1.30pm) 🏆Trophy presentations at 2pm 📻 Fosse 107 Radio throughout the day 🎶 Live music at The Clarence Cafe and Bar and Don Fenticas on Regent Street 🛍ď¸ Town centre businesses open throughout the day Join us as we celebrate 15 years of one of Leicestershire's biggest and best free motoring events. It's a day packed with history, entertainment and family fun that you won't want to miss!
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Hinckley BID thanks families for fantastic Bike Spectacular
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Hinckley BID is thanking everyone who attended and took part in its Summer of Fun â Bike Spectacular Families enjoyed a hot and sunny day at Argents Mead, with BMXtras wowing the crowds with dramatic stunt displays throughout the day. Ex-GB team members Tyler Wainwright and Mike Hullock showcased their impressive skills, providing plenty of thrills and excitement for spectators. Active Hinckley encouraged families to get active by bike, with fun colouring activities and balance bikes for younger children. Wellbeing Riders shared information about local cycling opportunities, while The Cycle Shed provided on-the-day bike repairs and maintenance. Choose How You Move was also on hand with information about local cycle routes, distributing maps and highlighting the current free bus fares available for children. Hannah OâDell, BID Events Manager, said: âWeâd like to say a huge thank you to everyone who came along to our Bike Spectacular and helped us round off our Summer of Fun programme. âDespite the heat, families came out in great numbers and it was fantastic to see everyone enjoying the BMX displays and getting involved with all the activities and information on offerâ The Bike Spectacular marks the conclusion of Hinckley BIDâs free Summer of Fun programme, which has provided family entertainment and activities during the school holidays. The next event in Hinckley BIDâs calendar is the 15th Annual Hinckley BID Motor Show on Sunday 20 September. PHOTOGRAPHY CREDIT: EARL SHILTON CAMERA CLUB - hi res images are available on request from hannah@hinckleybid.co.ukÂ
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Learn a Life Skill. Build Confidence. Have Fun!
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Whether you're taking your first splash or looking to improve your technique, our swimming lessons are perfect for adults and children of all ages and abilities. - NO Joining Fee
- Fun, Friendly Lessons
- Learn to Swim with Qualified Instructors
- Build Water Confidence & Essential Life Skills
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Keep Hinckley Tidy!
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All are welcome to join us in our slicks to tidy up the town for an hour on 2nd September. We will meet at 8am at the Bandstand, Argents Mead and then weâll spend an hour cleaning, litter picking, sweeping etc to support the town centre street scene team as well as help set an example to the school children and support the businesses. All help greatly appreciated.Â
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Join Us for Beer, Food, Music, and Dance!
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Hinckley BID Announces the Return of the Octobidfest Beer Festival for its Second Year
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Hinckley BID, in partnership with The Clarence and Baton Rouge, is excited to announce the return of the Octobidfest Beer Festival! Following the success of last yearâs inaugural event, we invite everyone to join us on Saturday October 10th 2026, from 2PM to 10PM along Regent Street, where local bars and hospitality venues will remain open until late. The festival promises a day filled with: - Craft Beers: Sample an impressive line-up of local and international brews.
- Delicious Food: Savour mouth-watering dishes from a variety of vendors.
- Live Music: Enjoy performances from talented local artists, creating a lively atmosphere.
- Dance and Entertainment: Engage in fun activities and dance the night away!
This event is proudly hosted in collaboration with local favourite's including Baton Rouge, Moko, Don Fenticas, Electric Chapel, and other businesses along Regent Street and Hinckley Town Centre. Whether youâre a returning attendee or new to Octobidfest, this yearâs festival promises to be bigger and better than ever! So is it your cowboy boots or your lederhosen's youâll be coming in?! Vendor and Musician Opportunities: We encourage local musicians and street vendors to participate. For slot inquiries, please contact at Info@hinckleybid.co.uk Mark your calendars and gather your friends for another fantastic celebration of community spirit and culture at Octobidfest!
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New Greek shop opens in town.
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Just Like Adonis' Yia Yia makesâŚâŚ.
âŚâŚâŚYia Yiaâs Bakes was born from a simple memory
- Adonis sitting with his Yiayia in her Greek kitchen, watching, learning, and tasting. The name "Yiayia" means grandmother in Greek, and it's her spirit - the warmth, the patience, the pride in every bake â that runs through everything we serve.
Every pastry, every cup of coffee, every quiet moment inside our shop is our way of sharing a little corner of Greece with you. Step inside, slow down, and savour the flavours of the Mediterranean Taste the tradition. Made to share and enjoy. Drop by to the new  Hinckley shop -Â
A little corner of Greece. Address:
97a Castle Street
HinckleyÂ
LE10 1DA Phone: 07749 772673 for more details Opening Hours
Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM
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The Vintage Store opens in the old Inferno Building
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Regent Street gains a Vintage Store & Dress Agency
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THE VINTAGE STORE â NOW OPEN IN HINCKLEY! ⨠Love vintage? Retro? Antiques? Unique furniture? Pre-loved treasures? ⨠Then come and have a look around The Vintage Store in Hinckley! 🛍ď¸ Weâre bringing together a fantastic mix of vintage furniture, home dĂŠcor, antiques, collectables, retro pieces, fashion and much more â with new items arriving regularly. âťď¸ Pre-loved ⢠Unique ⢠Affordable ⢠Sustainable You never know what you might find! â¤ď¸ From a beautiful piece of furniture to that unusual item you didnât even know you were looking for! 📍 The Vintage Store â Hinckley 📞 07775 578339 👉 Come in, have a browse and say hello! 🛍ď¸ New items added every day! Please LIKE, SHARE & FOLLOW our page and tell your friends about our new Vintage Store in Hinckley! Here's the link: https://www.facebook.com/share/1HffekYeZh/?mibextid=wwXIfr
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What's On Guide
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Hinckley Town Centre Events Guide 2026
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Thursday 1st January to Monday 14th December at Hinckley Town Centre.
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Our events guide is packed with all the events offered by Hinckley and Bosworth Borough Council and Hinckley BID which take place in the town centre. For more information, please contact info@hinckleybid.co.uk To view the Events Guide, click on the link below to open in a new page as a flip book.
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Things I Know To Be True
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Tuesday 1st September to Saturday 5th September at Concordia Theatre, Stockwell Head.
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First performed by renowned theatre company Frantic Assembly, this bold, beautiful and emotional play will stay with you long after the curtain falls.
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Hinckley BID's 15th Annual Motor Show 2026
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Sunday 20th September, 10:00am to 3:00pm at Hinckley Town Centre.
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UPDATE: REGISTRATION TO DISPLAY A VEHICLE HAS NOW CLOSED - we have 700 vehicles on display! Vehicles must be registered in advance to enter the display areas. Parking Passes have been sent by email to all approved entries. Our Annual Motor Show is back for 2026 by popular demand! We celebrate the 15th Year of this beloved event by inviting all Classic Vehicles (pre-2000 registration) and particularly vehicles with a historical background as we focus on the History of Motor Vehicles with a prize for the best dressed driver. 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. Enjoy live music and entertainment with Fosse 107 Radio throughout the day, including performances at the Argents Mead Bandstand from: - Stanley Opera
- Talent Takeover
- Take It From The Top
- Baton Rouge House Band
There will also be live music at The Clarence in Market Place, alongside displays and activities from the Police, Fire and Search and Rescue services. And don't forget to explore Hinckley town centre, with shops, cafĂŠs, pubs and restaurants open and ready to welcome visitors throughout the day. New for our 15th Anniversary! We're delighted to announce that an RAF Battle of Britain Memorial Flight (BBMF) flypast has been approved for this year's Hinckley Motor Show. Subject to weather and operational conditions, the flypast will take place over Hinckley town centre on Sunday 20th September at approximately 2.05pm. The aircraft will be either MK V Spitfire AB910 or MK XVI Spitfire TE311, subject to aircraft availability. If you attend one motor show this year, make sure itâs this one! FREE to attend. Please note: Hinckley BID reserves the right to photograph the events they host, and share images online and to third parties. For more information, please email:Â info@hinckleybid.co.uk.
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We Will Rock You
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Tuesday 22nd September to Saturday 26th September at Concordia Theatre, Stockwell Head.
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The show is humorous, irreverent, and packed with Queenâs biggest hits (including Radio Ga Ga, I Want to Break Free, We Are the Champions, and Bohemian Rhapsody), using the songs to drive the story and celebrate the legacy of rock.
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