February

2012

10th February 2012 [Friday]
Countesthorpe and Foston Heritage Group talk
7.30 p.m. - Countesthorpe Village Hall

An illustrated talk by Ian Retson on, ‘The work of the Woodland Trust’ All welcome. Non-members £3
 

22nd February 2012 [Wednesday]
Ash Wednesday Service
7.30pm - St Andrew's Church

Holy Communion with Ashing
 

25th February 2012 [Saturday]
Make your own green roof
9:30am-5pm - Brocks Hill Environment Centre, Oadby

Come and find out about green roofs and how they can help promote diversity, save building energy and give you a lovely view! Garden sheds, outhouses, barns, garage roofs even small roof extensions are all ideal locations for green roofs. Learn from the UK experts Dusty Gedge and John Little and take home your own mini green roof. Booking essential. Cost: £50 individuals. £70 organisations/companies. Contact kaysnowdon@yahoo.co.uk or phonoe 07913630291
 

29th February 2012 [Wednesday]
Lent Course
7.30pm - St Andrew's Church

Start of Lent Course entitled A PILGRIMAGE IN PRAYER FOR LENT. Dates of course: Wednesdays 29 February, 7, 14, 21 and 28 March Contact Nos: Vicar 0116 278 4442. Office 0116 277 8643.
 

March

2012

2nd March 2012 [Friday]
Women's World Day of Prayer
10.30am - St Andrew's Church

Annual Day of Prayer for the women of all churches. Theme this year: LET JUSTICE PREVAIL. Prayers prepared by the women of Malaysia. Everyone welcome.
 

3rd March 2012 [Saturday]
Active Arts Art Exhibition
1pm-5pm - Countesthorpe College

The annual Art Exhibition will attract artists from all over the County exhibiting some 300 works. The Exhibition will open on Saturday at 1pm and on Sunday at 10.30 Open to all. See www.activearts.org.uk for details
 

4th March 2012 [Sunday]
Active Arts Arts Exhibition
10.30-4pm - Countesthorpe College

The annual Art Exhibition will attract artists from all over the County exhibiting some 300 works. The Exhibition will open on Saturday at 1pm and on Sunday at 10.30 Open to all. See www.activearts.org.uk for details
 

16th March 2012 [Friday]
Countesthorpe and Foston Heritage Group talk
7.30 p.m. - Countesthorpe Village Hall

An illustrated talk by Glenn Foard on ‘'Bosworth Field and the origins of firepower' All welcome. Non-members £3
 

18th March 2012 [Sunday]
Active Arts Much Ado about Wenlock
7pm - Countesthorpe College Theatre

The Vamos Theatre Company tell the story of the first 'Olympain Games held in Much Wenlock in 1850. Come and see the butchers wife practise her hammer throwing with an unplucked pheasant! Lots of fun. Tickets from Glebe Gardens or Active Arts
 

30th March 2012 [Friday]
Active Arts Big Band Concert
7pm - Countesthorpe College Theatre

Leicestershire Arts in Education run a variety of bands and orchestras and we are delighted to see the return of the big band section. The younger band will entertain you for the first half of the evening followed by the senior band in the second half. Come along and be impressed by the talent, commitment and sheer class of these young people. Tickets £6.00 and £5.00 for conc. Glebe Gardens 2771570 using all the usual credit/debit cards. or Countesthorpe College 2771555
 

April

2012

1st April 2012 [Sunday]
Palm Sunday
9.00am and 11.00am - St Andrew's Church

Palm Sunday services
 

5th April 2012 [Thursday]
Maundy Thursday service
7.30pm - St Andrew's Church

Maundy Thursday Holy Communion with Foot-washing
 

6th April 2012 [Friday]
Good Friday
2.00pm and 7.30pm - St Andrew's Church

Good Friday 2.00-3.00pm AN HOUR AT THE CROSS 7.30pm Reflection - VOICES AROUND THE CROSS
 

8th April 2012 [Sunday]
EASTER DAY Services
6.00am, 9.00am and 11.00am - St Andrew's Church

Easter Day. 6.00am SUNRISE SERVICE, followed by breakfast in The Cornerstone. 9.00am EASTER HOLY COMMUNION. 11.00am EASTER CELEBRATION FOR ALL AGES.
 

May

2012

20th May 2012 [Sunday]
Active Arts Turned out nice Again
2pm - Countesthorpe Village Hall

Little Pixie Productions. One for the little people aged 3 and upwards. Horace and Harold, Ruby and Granny, Deckchairs and Candy Floss, Songs and Slapstick. Sounds like fun! “A Gloriously charming family show.” Children £4:00 accompanied adult £1:00 Tickets are available from Glebe Garden Centre using all the usual credit cards on 0116 277 1570 or Active Arts