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Everyone with an interest in archaeology is invited to Enderby Library on Wednesday 2nd July at 5:15 till 6:30 when guest speaker Peter Liddle, will give a talk on the treasure find in Southeast Leicestershire and the Roman conquest of Leicester.
This talk is part of a series of talks and IT Workshops for adults at Enderby Library. All are welcome to these informal sessions which will be held once a month on a Wednesday. The sessions are free though donation of 20p is suggested for refreshments. Why not come along to any of the sessions which interest you, or make it a regular appointment? The upcoming sessions are listed below:
Wed 2nd July, 5:15-6:30: Talk – “SouthEast Leicestershire’s treasure & the Roman Conquest of Leicester.”
Wed 6th August, 4-6: IT Workshop: Finding Books online
3rd September, 4-6pm IT workshop: Family History - booking required
17th September, 5:15-6:30 Talk: Topic tbc. Speakers: PCSO Sophie Howard and PC Russ Hawkins
Enderby Library was refurbished last year leaving it a light and comfortable place to visit. The stock has also had an overhaul and new titles are constantly being added.
It is free to use the library and you can borrow up to 12 books at once. As well as books DVDs are now available for hire and there are 9 computers available for use at no cost. The library runs other regular events such as internet tasters and children’s storytimes.
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Stop for the lollipop - it's the law | |
![]() | Highways, Transportation & Waste Management 5 June 2009 Stop for the lollipop - it's the law Photo opportunity Drivers are being reminded that is it the law to stop for a school crossing patrol. New signs with the message Stop for the Lollipop, it s the law will go up around the county in the coming weeks.... 06 Jun 2009 Stop for the lollipop - it's the law |
Farmers fined £14,000 for moving sheep illegally | |
![]() | Community Services 16 June 2009 Farmers fined 14,000 for moving sheep illegally Leicestershire County Council Trading Standards Service has prosecuted two Leicestershire farmers for failing to comply with a prohibition notice previously issued to them about moving their sheep. Thomas Geoffrey Skinner and Joseph David Skinner trading as the Skinner Brothers of Hazeltongue Farm, Holwell, Leicestershire were each fined 7,000 plus costs of 187.... 16 Jun 2009 Farmers fined £14,000 for moving sheep illegally |
Appeal following assault in Melton | |
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Austin powers into town to open new children's centre | |
![]() | 16 June 2009 Austin powers into town to open new children's centre Rugby legend Austin Healey is getting ready to waltz into Melton to open a new children s centre. The Leicester Tigers and England star, also famed for his foxtrot after an appearance on last year s Strictly Come Dancing TV show, will cut the ribbon at Fairmead Children s Centre, in Drummond Walk, on Thursday, June 25.... 18 Jun 2009 Austin powers into town to open new children's centre |








