Information on Loughborough
News Index
2010
Mar 2010Feb 2010
Jan 2010
2009
Dec 2009Nov 2009
Oct 2009
Sep 2009
Aug 2009
Jul 2009
Jun 2009
May 2009
Apr 2009
Mar 2009
Feb 2009
Jan 2009
2008
Dec 2008Nov 2008
Oct 2008
Sep 2008
Aug 2008
Jul 2008
Jun 2008
May 2008
Apr 2008
Mar 2008
Feb 2008
Jan 2008
2007
Dec 2007Nov 2007
Oct 2007
Sep 2007
Aug 2007
Jul 2007
Jun 2007
May 2007
Walking on air for Leicestershire Festival
Posted on 22/09/09
Community Services
Walking takes to the airwaves this Saturday when a radio programme about the county’s premier footpath is broadcast to coincide with Leicestershire Walking Week.
Radio Leicester presenter and keen walker Chris Baxter will present an hour long documentary about the Leicestershire Round, a 100 mile route that circuits the county which he walked earlier this year. It broadcasts on Saturday, 26 September from 11am until noon.
The programme includes highlights from the walk, previously aired on his afternoon show, and also features an interview about how the ’Round’ route came to be created.
Mr Baxter said: "As a long distance path, it compares favourably to any I've done! We're very lucky in Leicestershire, it's Britain's best-kept secret!"
The ‘Round’ runs between some of Leicestershire’s most scenic and historic places like Bradgate Park, Burrough Hill, Foxton Locks and Bosworth Battlefield. It was devised by the Leicestershire Footpath Association to celebrate its centenary in 1987 and is maintained by the County Council.
Ernie White, the council’s Cabinet Member for Countryside Services who is planning to walk the Round for charity next year, presented Mr Baxter with the official badge for anyone who completes the whole 100 miles.
He said: "Leicestershire is an excellent county for walking – there’s no better way to explore the gorgeous countryside, beautiful wildlife and historic features in our landscape. I'd really recommend the Leicestershire Round, to savour a wide range of attractive landscapes."
Leicestershire Walking Week runs from 19th-27th September and features 78 guided and country walks around the city and county. For more information see www.leics.gov.uk/walkingweek
Latest Loughborough News
Libraries become more dyslexia-friendly |
|---|
Created: Friday 19th of March 2010 05:30:01 PM  Community Services19 March 2010Libraries become more dyslexia-friendlyLibraries across Leicestershire have signed up to a new set of guidelines designed to make them more dyslexia-friendly. Over the next few months, staff are being trained to ensure they understand the basic issues facing people with dyslexia.... Read More: Libraries become more dyslexia-friendly |
Serving police officer dies following a collision in Leicestershire |
Created: Friday 19th of March 2010 04:20:02 PM  Serving police officer dies following a collision in LeicestershirePC Phil TomaszewskiA serving police officer has died following a collision in the parish of Eaton, near Ab Kettleby, Leicestershire. The collision occurred at about 1.... Read More: Serving police officer dies following a collision in Leicestershire |
Celebrated poet and writer visits the University of Leicester |
Created: Friday 19th of March 2010 03:03:35 PM  Bernardine Evaristo, acclaimed author of Blonde Roots and The Emperor s Babe, to speak at a free public event on Friday 26 March.... Read More: Celebrated poet and writer visits the University of Leicester |
Donated furniture boosts good causes |
Created: Friday 19th of March 2010 03:03:34 PM Good causes have received a boost thanks to donations of office furniture from Charnwood Borough Council. Items such as desks, filing cabinets and chairs are being distributed to good causes through Giving World Online, a scheme run by Leicester based charity Konnect9. ... Read More: Donated furniture boosts good causes |
Action packed week boosts community |
Created: Friday 19th of March 2010 03:03:33 PM Around 10 tonnes of rubbish were collected, a buggy fit walk was held and health checks took place as part of a community action week in Mountsorrel. Organisations including Charnwood Borough Council, Leicestershire Police and Voluntary Action Charnwood worked with local residents to organise the busy week which aimed to improve the environment and boost residents fitness and wellbeing. ... Read More: Action packed week boosts community |
Related Loughborough News
Celebrities back walking festival |
|---|
Created: Wednesday 2nd of September 2009 04:14:02 PM Community Services2 September 2009Celebrities back walking festival Leicestershire celebrities are backing the countys walking festival, by revealing their favourite places. A total of 79 walks have been organised during the week commencing September 19, to celebrate Leicestershires 3,000 kilometre network of footpaths (1,864 miles), which are maintained by the county council.... Read More: Celebrities back walking festival |
Guided walk showcases old Charnwood, the new National Forest and brand new footpath |
Created: Friday 18th of September 2009 04:14:03 PM Community Services18 September 2009Guided walk showcases old Charnwood, the new National Forest and brand new footpathA scenic footpath only recently opened to the public features in a guided walk exploring the traditional Charnwood countryside and the new National Forest woodland. Peter Williams, Head of Leicestershire County Council’s Environmental Management Group, is leading the walk on Saturday, September 26.... Read More: Guided walk showcases old Charnwood, the new National Forest and brand new footpath |
Put your best feet forward for walking week |
Created: Tuesday 25th of August 2009 06:14:05 PM Community Services25 August 2009Put your best feet forward for walking week People are being invited to explore Leicestershires countryside during the countys walking week, which starts on September 19. A total of 79 walks have been organised, including sessions for dog walkers, parents with pushchairs and people interested in ghosts, history, wildlife or pubs.... Read More: Put your best feet forward for walking week |
Walk yourself fit with a week of events |
Created: Monday 14th of September 2009 06:14:04 PM Community Services14 September 2009Walk yourself fit with a week of eventsHealth experts are encouraging people to get fit by taking part in the countys walking week, which starts on Saturday (September 19 2009). A total of 79 walks have been organised by the County Council, including sessions for dog walkers, parents with pushchairs and people interested in ghosts, history, wildlife or pubs.... Read More: Walk yourself fit with a week of events |
Step forward for 2010 Walking Week |
Created: Friday 26th of February 2010 06:30:01 AM 17 February 2010Step forward for 2010 Walking WeekPeople can look forward to getting healthy, having some fun and meeting new people by stepping out at the next Leicestershire Walking Week. After a successful first year dates for 2010 are confirmed as 4th - 12th September.... Read More: Step forward for 2010 Walking Week |
Most Read Loughborough News (today)
Graffiti Workshops in Loughborough and Charnwood |
|---|
Created: Friday 18th of July 2008 11:00:00 AM  A SERIES of free graffiti workshops could help creative youngsters avoid a brush with the law. Charnwood Community Safety Partnership, of which Charnwood Borough Council is a partner, is staging the six-week programme of graffiti workshops in three neighbourhoods to give 11 to 16-year-olds an alternative means of expression rather than daubing slogans and images on buildings throughout the Borough.... |
Mini moto campaign in Loughborough is a crushing success. |
Created: Wednesday 2nd of July 2008 03:31:00 PM  14 motorbikes and mini-motos have been crushed after they were confiscated by police in Loughborough during a crack down on young people who drive dangerously and inconsiderately on roads, parks and public places.... Read More: Mini moto campaign in Loughborough is a crushing success. |
Radical plans to personalise social care in Leicestershire |
Created: Tuesday 22nd of July 2008 04:45:00 PM  Radical changes to social care in Leicestershire will be outlined at a meeting next week. The County Council wants to personalise its social care and will update the Cabinet on the plans next Tuesday (29th July).... Read More: Radical plans to personalise social care in Leicestershire |
Lollipop sisters not just doing it for themselves |
Created: Friday 4th of April 2008 05:29:00 PM  Helping children to get to school safely is a family affair for two sisters who are urging others to come forward and become a School Crossing Patrol.... Read More: Lollipop sisters not just doing it for themselves |
Boost for domestic violence work in Charnwood and North West |
Created: Monday 8th of September 2008 11:14:00 AM  A new role has been created in Charnwood and North West Leicestershire to ensure that victims of domestic violence are safe and receiving support. ... Read More: Boost for domestic violence work in Charnwood and North West |
Most Read Loughborough News (this month)
Loughborough Astra Zeneca Closure |
|---|
Created: Tuesday 2nd of March 2010 04:03:15 PM  Charnwood Borough Council has today learned that the Astra Zeneca has decided to close its facility in Loughborough by the end of 2011. The announcement is a huge blow and a major loss of employment in the Borough and in Loughborough in particular. ... Read More: Loughborough Astra Zeneca Closure |
Action group to meet regarding Astra Zeneca announcement |
Created: Wednesday 3rd of March 2010 11:03:57 AM An action group consisting of local organisations is to meet on Friday to discuss yesterday s (Tue) announcement by Astra Zeneca. Charnwood Borough Council has organised the urgent meeting after the pharmaceutical firm announced it will close its operation in the town by the end of next year. This will mean a loss of nearly 1,200 jobs. ... Read More: Action group to meet regarding Astra Zeneca announcement |
Appeal following incident at Loughborough University |
Created: Friday 26th of February 2010 08:10:01 PM  Appeal following incident at Loughborough UniversityPolice are appealing for witnesses following the report of a serious sexual assault in Loughborough. The incident is alleged to have happened sometime between 1.... Read More: Appeal following incident at Loughborough University |
Thirteen people arrested in 'Bling' crackdown |
Created: Wednesday 24th of February 2010 10:20:01 PM  Thirteen people arrested in 'Bling' crackdownThirteen people have been arrested in the first phase of a Force-wide operation to crackdown on criminals living lavish lifestyles from the proceeds of crime. The ‘Too Much Bling? Give us a Ring’ campaign was launched on February 10, 2010, encouraging members of the public to call Crimestoppers anonymously to let police know of any people who may be living beyond their means from drug money or ill gotten gains.... |
EASTER ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES |
Created: Wednesday 24th of February 2010 04:02:23 PM Charnwood Borough Council s Easter Activity Programme for 0 16 year olds kicks into action on Monday 29th March until 5th April. ... Read More: EASTER ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES |