Bullockers raddle up for tour

TRADITIONAL folk musicians and dancers Hinckley Bullockers will be setting off on their 32nd annual plough tour on Saturday January 6.

Starting from Sharnford, where they will kit up and raddle (redden) their faces, the musical troupe will perform their first dance of the day there just after 9.30am before heading for The Red Lion in Sapcote for a

Agents say: “The Blue Lion is a lovely countryside community pub built in the late 18th century and situated in the pretty and affluent village of Thrussington.

“This is a unique opportunity as this is the first time in 30 years the Blue Lion has become available.

“The trading area is split between a lounge/dining area and a public bar, both have room for circa 20 covers. The bar is the heart of the pub but the food is served in the comfortable lounge. The décor is traditional with a warm and friendly atmosphere. There is a catering kitchen which has recently been re- dance at 11am.

At around 11.40am a dance outside the house of the late Brian Mason on Leicester Road will be dedicated to the former Bullockers trombonist who died in October 2016.

At 12.15pm there will be dancing - and the promise of mulled wine - at Willowmead on Stanton Road,

Agents say: “The landlords are delighted to offer for let this fantastic 1930s community pub business situated just outside Leicester city centre and within the popular residential Western Park.

“The Sir Charles Napier is a well-established and friendly community pub, which has been decorated to a good standard, ensuring it remains traditional throughout.

“The pub is popular for hosting regular live music and entertainment at the weekends.

“The landlord is looking for either an experienced publican or a new starter in the industry who can develop the food offering from the currently unused trade kitchen.” Initial investment: £7,850 Rent: £7,500 with another dance scheduled for 1.15pm at The Bull’s Head in Stoney Stanton where the troupe will stop for lunch.

More dancing is planned at The Star at 3.30pm and at The Blue Bell at 4pm.

After that, it’s back to The Red Lion in Sapcote for an inside session of music and song.