Loughborough Echo

Calendar puts park in the frame all for good causes

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BRADGATE Park and Bradgate Rotary Club have collaborat­ed with local Leicesters­hire photograph­ers to create a stunning calendar which is on sale this month.

The calendar features 12 breathtaki­ng photograph­s of the historic country park’s wildlife, renowned deer, and its surroundin­g charming countrysid­e.

Many Leicesters­hire charities and communitie­s, which Bradgate Rotary Club supports, have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic and this project is an important step in raising charitable funds which will contribute to supporting the most vulnerable groups in our county.

Nick Rushton, Chair of Bradgate Park Trust, said: “Many people have pulled together to make this calendar possible. It’s a great opportunit­y to celebrate the beauty of Bradgate, give back to the local community and invest in the park’s future.”

In addition to helping support

LOROS and Leicesters­hire Children’s Holidays in 2020 and Baby Basics and Heartwize in 2021, the sale of this calendar will go towards caring for Bradgate Park and ensuring it will always be an important landmark of natural beauty and historic value.

Director of Bradgate Park, James Dymond, said: “The pictures that the local photograph­ers have taken show Bradgate Park at its finest. This calendar is an exciting collaborat­ion and a great way to be able to see the park in all seasons, from the comfort of your own home.”

The images feature the iconic deer, Old John Tower and many more staples of the park with its picturesqu­e landscape. Brian Rigby, longstandi­ng Bradgate Rotary Club Member, said: “We want to help Leicesters­hire charities rebuild and ensure they have the resources to empower and improve their services for those who need it most, especially in these uncertain times.

That’s why we’ve partnered with Bradgate Park to showcase the beautiful place it is and raise money at the same time.”

The calendars are the first to launch in a wider range of gifts and keepsakes, including Christmas cards, which will be available later this year.

The Bradgate Calendar 2022 is on sale now at www. bradgatepa­rk. org/ bradgate-calendars for £6 (+£1 p&p) or visitors can purchase copies at Bradgate Park’s Tea rooms or Visitor Centre.

Many people have pulled together to make this calendar possible. It’s a great opportunit­y to celebrate the beauty of Bradgate

 ?? ?? Wet feet again at Brdgate Park. Picture: Dave Cappella
Wet feet again at Brdgate Park. Picture: Dave Cappella
 ?? ?? The Deer at Bradgate Park in Leicesters­hire at the start of the rutting season. Picture: Alex Hannam
The Deer at Bradgate Park in Leicesters­hire at the start of the rutting season. Picture: Alex Hannam

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