Events set to continue with Coronation market in town
ANOTHER busy programme of events in Charnwood began with a popular vegan market which took place in March and the return of Pinders Circus over the Easter bank holiday weekend.
Many of the events for 2023 are being organised by Charnwood Borough Council.
The town centre also hosts three markets every week which have a range of products on sale.
There is a retail market which takes place on Thursdays and Saturdays and a vintage market on Fridays.
Chris Grace, head of economic development and regeneration at the council, said: “Our events are already proving popular in Loughborough town centre and the Market Place. There is so much for people to get excited about this year.
“Events are put on for residents to enjoy and to help attract visitors into Charnwood. Visitors spend in our local businesses which is essential to support our town centres.
“We have a brilliant range of events from specialist markets through to the historic Loughborough Fair.
“The recent HSBC fire in Loughborough has caused some disruption, but the town centre is very much open for business. We encourage people to pop along and show their support for businesses and market.
“There is lots for people to do in the town, including a visit to Loughborough Town Hall which has reopened following the fire at the neighbouring HSBC building.”
Lisa Brown, manager of Love Loughborough which also stages some events said: “We are really looking forward to all the events in Loughborough this year and I am pleased we’re off to great start.
“Our aim is to drive footfall and make sure people enjoy being in the town centre. The fire was distressing but fortunately no-one was hurt and we must all now work together to make sure Loughborough is a key destination for people.”
The Market Place will be host to the Love Loughborough Bike and Trike Meet on Sunday. People can admire a range of modern and classic, bikes, scooters and mopeds plus there will be live music during the day.
Loughborough Market will be holding a special, themed market to celebrate the Coronation of King Charles III on Saturday, May 6.
In the summer, the town’s war memorial, the Carillon Tower, will be marking its 100th anniversary with an event on Saturday, July 22.
The year will be rounded off once again by Loughborough Fair and the Christmas lights switch-on.
One of the best places to stay up to date with what’s on locally is the Discover Charnwood website. All events are listed, and the community can add their own by visiting their website: www. discovercharnwood. co. uk/ events.
The events taking place in Loughborough this year are:
April 23 – Loughborough Bike Meet. Loughborough town centre.
May 6-8 - Coronation Weekend. May 14 - Ceramics Market in Loughborough
May 21 - Vegan Market in Loughborough
May 21 – Dog Show, Southfields Park June 18 – Loughborough Car Show, town centre
June 24 - Armed Forces Day in the town centre.
June 25 - Funtopia Inflatables. Southfields Park.
July 16 – Loughborough Car Meet, the town centre
July 22 - Carillon Centenary, Queen’s Park.
August 20 – Loughborough Car Meet, Loughborough town centre
September 24 – Loughborough Bike Meet, town centre
October 22 - Vegan Market in Loughborough
October 2023 - Diwali Lights Switch-On in Loughborough town centre
November 8-11 - Loughborough Fair
November 12 - Remembrance Parade and Service in Queen’s Park and Loughborough town centre
November 25 - Peter Pan pantomime opens at Loughborough Town Hall
November 26 – Loughborough’s Christmas lights Switch-on
December 3 - Santa Run in Loughborough town centre.
To keep up to date with all the latest news and information on events held in Charnwood, sign up for the council’s email alerts:
charnwood. gov. uk/email_alerts and follow the Council’s social media pages: @CharnwoodBC