Weekly Events in Evington

WEEKLY DATES

50+ CLUB
Meets Tuesday mornings (10.00 to 12 noon) for word and number games and Friday afternoons (2.00 to 3,30pm) for Rummikub at Evington Park House. £1.50 per Session. Call in or ring 273 9722.

CHURCH OF GOD, DOWNING DRIVE
Coffee Morning every Friday 10.30 to 12 noon. You can enjoy a coffee and chat in relaxed company.

EVINGTON FRIENDSHIP CLUB
Meet on Mondays from 2.00 – 4.00pm. Evington Park House. Speakers, slides and a trip out to lunch once a month.

BINGO
Every Monday evening at the Youth Club, The Common, Evington. 8.00pm – 9.30pm. Tel: 273 5542.

THE ARK TODDLER GROUP
For 0 – 4 years and carers. Goodwood Evangelical Church, Gamel Road. 9.30 – 11.30am. 75p per session. Tel: 212 6004.

YOGA FOR ALL
At St Chad's Church, 141 Coleman Road every Tuesday 7.30pm – 9.00pm. Beginners welcome – free trial session. Friendly group. Regular ongoing sessions. Tutor: Kanu Gohil. Tel: 210 2514.

ST PHILIP'S INTERFAITH SPORTS
St Philip's Community Hall, Evington Road, LE2 1HN Women's Salsa Aerobics Mondays 5.00pm – 6.00pm. £2 donation. All women invited to come and join us in September. Have fun keeping fit.

JUDGEMEADOW TODDLER GROUP
Meets Tuesdays and Thursday from 10am to 11.45am in the mobile in the grounds of Judgemeadow Community College.

EVINGTON CO-OP LADIES' GROUP
Meeting on Monday nights 7.30pm – 9.00pm. Evington Village Hall. New members welcome. Contact: Mrs J. D. Harris. Tel: 241 4442.

30th August Closed
6th September New Zealand
13th September Life as a Magistrate
20th September Birthday Party
27th September Jam
28th September Birthday Party
4th October Hawaii
12th October Skittles, Rose & Crown
18th October Follow the Road

MEETINGS AT THE VILLAGE HALL
Recorder Group: 1st/3rd Saturday afternoon each month
Calligraphy Group: 2nd/4th Saturday afternoon each month
Yoga: Monday mornings
Tai Chi: Wednesdays early evening
Dancing Classes: Thursday/Friday evening and Saturday morning
Gardening Club: 3rd Tuesday in the month
Evington Hill Ladies' Club: 3rd Wednesday in the month
Flower Club: Last Wednesday in the month
Co-operative Ladies' Club: Monday evening
Art Group: Wednesday morning
Sunday School: Sunday morning
For more details please contact 273 7364.

AUGUST

15 Zany Dog Show in the village of Osgathorpe (LE12 9TA) in aid of Rainbows. 12.30pm - 5pm. www.osgathorpe.org.uk

20 Cycling for Beginners. 10.00am - 12 noon. Cycling for Adult Beginners. 1.00pm - 3.00pm. Tel: 241 6216.

21 Evington Police Beat Surgeries 12.00 - 2pm. In Evington Village (Library if wet).

23 Evington Ward Meeting. Judgemeadow Community College, Marydene Drive. 6.30pm. For more information contact Democratic Services Tel: 229 8809 or 229 8824.

25 Evington Flower Club. Evington Village Hall. 2.15pm. 'Location Location.' Speaker: Sandra Meakin. Tel: 241 3283.

25 Goodwood and Evington TARA (Tenants' and Residents' Association). 7.00pm. Evington Youth Club.

29 Skyride, Leicester. Get out your bike and cycle around Leicester's traffic free roads. See article on page 6.

SEPTEMBER

1 Thursday Group. Evington House. 10.00am - 12 noon. 'Nepal - Beauty and Beast.' For further details contact Alan Penfold on 273 7392.

5 Knighton Park Community Fun Day. 11,00am - 5.00pm. Contact: Gary McMiller. Tel: 229 3638.

5 St Denys Church, Evington. “Creation Service” 11.00am. Led by the Junior Church. Includes a treasure hunt and creation quiz. Followed by Faith Lunch and Junior Church Prize giving in the Village Hall. All welcome.

8 The Leicestershire Antique and History Society. 'Clocks - National Trust.' Judgemeadow Community College. 7.30pm. Further details contact Derek Holloway Tel: 01664 424501.

9 - 12 Heritage Open Days. Lots of buildings opening across the UK for free. See article on page 5.

11 Thurnby and Bushby Village Fête at St Luke's School, Main Street, Thurnby. 12 noon - 4.00pm. Circus skills workshop, stilt walker, Lazy Alligators jazz band, bouncy castle, etc. (In aid of Hope Foundation for Cancer Research and other local charities.)

10 - 18 St Philip's Church, Evington Road. Starting at 7.00pm with an opening reception, there will be an Art Exhibition by Jyoti Sahi. Jyoti is a South Indian artist specializing in cross-cultural themes between Christianity and Indian Spirituality. Tel: 212 0627.

15 Evington Hill Ladies' Club. 'Pop to Uncle. A Pawnbroker's Life.' Speaker: Mr. K.F. Day. Evington Village Hall. 7.30pm. Visitors £1.50. Tel: 212 8779.

17 St Philip's Church, Evington Road. Jyoti Sahi will hold an Art and Spirituality Workshop starting at 10.40am. More details of the exhibition and workshop will be available. Tel: 212 0627.

21 St Denys Men's Forum. Coffee Fellowship at 18 Pendene Road, Clarendon Park. 10.30am. Quarterly Raffle: Wine and Chocolates.

21 Evington Garden Club. Evington Village Hall. 7.15-9.00pm. 'Puddle Paddock.' Speaker: Sue Stephenson. Visitors £1. Tel: 273 6302.

25 St Margaret's Parish Church. Centenary Organ Recital. St Margaret's Way, Leicester. 7.00pm. Light refreshments. Admission free. Retiring collection in aid of the Leicester & District Organists' Association. Tel: Phillip Herbert 01455 635653.

25 Mohsin Clinic of Natural Medicine, 446 East Park Road. Herbal Health Fair. 11.00am - 3.00pm. Free admission. For more information - www.mohsinhealthgroup.co.uk Tel: 273 8614.

26 Mayflower Methodist Church. Thanksgiving and Harvest Festival. 10.30am. Preacher: Rev. Gordon Webb. Harvest dedicated to the homeless with support from Waitrose shoppers on the previous day.

29 Goodwood and Evington TARA (Tenants' and Residents' Association). 7.00pm. Evington Youth Club.

29 Evington Flower Club. Evington Village Hall. 2.15pm. 'Bring Me Sunshine.' Speaker: Jane Fox. Tel: 241 3283.

OCTOBER

1 - 31 Evington Park. Come along and contribute to the 'Big Draw'. Tel: 273 9992.

2 Leicester Operatic Players. Mayflower Methodist Church Hall. 7.30pm. A stage performance. All welcome.

3 Mayflower Methodist Church, Ethel Road and Evington Valley Church are joining together for a service of blessing and thanks for family pets. Bring any pet with a responsible adult or bring a photograph. 10.30am.

7 Thursday Group. Evington House. 10.00am - 12 noon. 'Bats.' For further details contact Alan Penfold on 273 7392.

10 St Denys Day. Patronal Festival. 11.00am. Followed by lunch in the Village Hall. Everyone welcome.

13 The Leicestershire Antique and History Society. '4 Victorian Ladies.' Speaker: Felicity Austin. Judgemeadow Community College. 7.30pm. Further details contact Derek Holloway Tel: 01664 424501.

13 Evington Park. Evington Park Users' Group Meeting. 5.30pm. Evington House. Tel: 273 9992.