Ashby Life 01530 417739

Salsa Lessons every Sunday in Moira

Sun . 9. Sep. 2007 / 18:00 - 20:15

Come and join our friendly group and meet new friends whilst learning a new dance 'salsa' we hold lessons every Sunday at Moira Village Hall, Ashby Rd, Moira, DE12 6DP starting at 6pm for more details phone Kate on 01530 414042 or email me on kate.judge1@btinternet.com or visit the website, and look forward to seeing you all soon.www.salsaspeople.com

Shackerstone Family Festival, Sat 6th and Sun 7th Sept

Sat . 6. Sep. 2008 / 10:00 - 17:30

Signposted from the A511, A444 and A447. Camel racing, duck herding sheepdogs, motorcycle stunt show, trains, coracles, donkey rides and boat rides to the real ale and beer festival. www.shackerstonefestival.co.uk

Card Making & Scrapbooking Event

Sat . 6. Sep. 2008 / 11:00 - 15:00

Organised by Charlottes Smiles. 11am to 3pm at Swannington Village Hall. Tickets £5 Adult, £2.50 Children, no experience required, all welcome. Contact Angela on 07766 707804.

Ashby YFC Charity Ploughing Match

Sun . 7. Sep. 2008 / 09:30 - 14:15

On the A511 Ashby Bypass. From 9.30 to 2pm with vintage, classic and modern tractors. Entry by donation to the Leicestershire, Derbyshire & Rutland Air Ambulance. For further info. call 01530 415548.

Ashby Camera Club - Landscape and Mood

Wed . 10. Sep. 2008 / 20:00 -

A print lecture by Irene Froy. Smisby Village Hall, 7.15pm. All welcome, free entrance. Tel 01283 226488 for information

Ashby Wine Circle

Wed . 10. Sep. 2008 / 19:30 -

Greek Extravaganza of food and wine, presented by Heather. At St Helens Cottage, Lower Church St, 7.30pm. Contact 01530 224030.

Creative Patchwork

Thurs . 11. Sep. 2008 / 09:30 - 11:30

6 week course at The Cottage, St Helens, 9.30am to 11.30. Tutor Mary Lander. For details please call Mary on 01530 413434

Ashby Statutes 12th to 17th September

Fri . 12. Sep. 2008 / -

All the fun of the fair in Market Street and Brook Street.

Flower Festival 13th to 15th September

Sat . 13. Sep. 2008 / -

In St Peter’s Church, Swepstone. Open 10.30 to 6pm Sat and Mon, and 11.30 to 6pm Sunday, with a Harvest Festival Service being held at 10.30. Home made refreshments in the Church Hall with Stalls, Tombola and Attic Sale on the Saturday. For further information call 01530 271565

Fun Fair Model Show

Fri . 13. Sep. 2008 / 10:00 - 17:00

At Ashby Social Club, North Street, sponsored by Pat Collins Funfairs and the F.A.G.B. Open 10am to 5pm, free admission.

Craft and Antique Fair

Sat . 13. Sep. 2008 / 11:00 - 16:30

At Ulverscroft Manor, Priory Lane, Ulverscroft, Nr Markfield. LE67 9PH. 11am to 4pm. Quality craft and antique stalls, refreshments. Admission £2, all profits to Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation. For more information call 01530 244914. www.shuttlewood-clarke.org

Ashby Camera Club - Practical Evening

Mon . 17. Sep. 2008 / 19:30 -

Macro (close up) Photography. Bring your camera and something to photograph. Smisby Village Hall, 7.15pm. All welcome, free entrance. Tel 01283 226488 for information

Ashby Farmers Market

Sat . 20. Sep. 2008 / 09:00 - 15:30

At Manor House School, South St, 9am to 2pm. Bringing you the finest foods from the region and specialist stalls.

Ashby Camera Club

Wed . 24. Sep. 2008 / 19:15 -

Members only competition, everyone welcome to see our work. Smisby Village Hall, 7.15pm. All welcome, free entrance.

Macmillan Coffee Morning

Fri . 26. Sep. 2008 / 10:30 - 12:00

At La Zouch Restaurant, Kilwardby Street, 10am to 12noon. Cake Stall and Raffle, organised by Ashby Friends of Macmillan

Home-Start Anniversary Ball & Casino

Sat . 27. Sep. 2008 / -

At Hilton Hotel, East Midlands Airport. Join us for an evening of fine dining and entertainment, whilst supporting a local charity. Tickets £35 pp, inc. £5 of casino chips. Tel 01530 812327

Harvest Services

Sat . 28. Sep. 2008 / -

At Ashby Congregational Church, Kilwardby Street. 10.30am all age worship, 6pm informal service of reflection. Further details 01283 763892