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  The 1st Newbold Verdon Scout troop hold their annual gala bringing the village together for a day of fun and games. We begin with the Ibstock Scout band leading a parade through the village ending at the Primary school on Dragon Lane . We see the band entering the showground next to a steam roller before they are dismissed and the scout leader opens the gala. Next we see the there and back railway giving rides followed by fun with inflatables and Sumo suits . Nearby (but not too close !) there`s axe throwing and we see the steam roller from earlier letting off steam. Next up the Dogs (and owners) of the village take part in a Fun Dog Show with prizes for various categories being presented by Local MP Dr Luke Evans (CON). A Classic car show line up includes various cars including a soft top Morris Minor and Scooter with a herd of alpacas watching the events unfold around them. Back to the showground and the horticultural tent sees competition for longest carrot and mos...

  The Distinguished Gentleman’s Ride through Newbold Verdon as part of the DGR event which sees vintage bikes and riders "Ride Dapper" in their best suits etc worldwide to raise funds for research into Prostate Cancer and raise awareness of men`s mental health issues . The ride was founded in Sydney Australia by Mark Hawwa in 2012 and is celebrating 15 years of Riding Dapper in 2026 and as of this film has raised $60M USD, with 500k plus riders taking part in 121 countries worldwide. The event proudly supports Movember and is Sponsored by Triumph motorcycles . To find out more and to donate please visit. www.gentlemansride.com 

  A look at the first Christmas Tree Festival at The Church of St James in Newbold Verdon featuring trees by various groups and businesses in the village. We begin with a candle flickering and pan up to see the church full of small Christmas trees. As we walk up the main aisle illuminated by the red festive glow of the heaters the trees line either side. Focusing in on some of the trees we see a brown one by The Strand Hairdressers . Either side of the alter, adorned with candles, are two larger traditional trees. Back to the smaller trees and we see a tree decorated by the villages answer to the Syston Knitting Banksy the Nutty Knitters which features various knitted characters. We then take a look at a tree by the village tearoom Liberteas a popular hub of the community. A unique "tree" by the 1st Newbold Verdon Scouts featuring various badges and a neckerchief at the top and a tree by the Little Mustard Seeds group close the film but many other trees can be seen ...

As part of the " Newbold Remembers " Remembrance Sunday commemorations the Girlguiding groups in the village created a beautiful display at The Church Of St James in the village using the base of plastic bottles painted red and mounted on green sticks, recycling and helping the village to mark an important date at the same time.  

    A look at some of the highlights of the Newbold Verdon Halloween Trail as the village prepares for spooky season, with 49 houses decorated and armed with maps priced at £2 in aid of Rainbows Hospice , visitors where tasked with finding Barry The Bat and his crypt crew at various locations around the village. One all the crew have been found the maps and hunt sheets are submitted and prizes awarded. Happy Halloween .

  For the Spooktacular season of October this #Halloween themed postbox topper has manifested itself atop a postbox in the Leicestershire village of Newbold Verdon, No one is quite sure who, How or What put it there but it's drawing visitors from the land of the living to see it`s fun display of two trick or treaters dressed in costume ready to spook the residents of the village. Look out for a spooky visitor from beyond who`s also made a ghoulish trip to see the topper. Newbold Verdon Halloween Trail takes place for three nights from 31st October 2025 in aid of Rainbows Hospice.  

  The annual 1st Newbold Verdon Scout Gala takes place in the village this year celebrating a very special 70 years of Scouting in the village. We start the film as a steam roller makes its way toward the event at the primary school before a parade lead by a marching band arrives including a very special car, a Rolls Royce which was presented at a Jamboree in 1929 to mark 21 years of Scouting to Baden Powell who was honoured with a number of gifts including a Baronetcy by King George V, BP took the title of Lord Baden Powell of Gilwell, other gifts included a set of Braces and from the 50.000 Scouts of the World attending, a very special gift of a Rolls Royce Car and a touring Caravan. We follow the band and parade through the village and arrive at the gala itself on the playing field at the primary school. The gala is officially declared open and the fun begins, first up is the there and back miniature railway before we see a chance to try out more active pursuits like rock climb...

There`s a seaside rendezvous going on in Newbold Verdon with beach themed postbox topper featuring a lady relaxing on the beach with a big bottle of Bubbly under a yellow parasol. The Newbold Knitseys have created a summertime scene with a lady enjoying a naughty bottle of bubbly fizz whilst sat on the beach with her yellow umbrella keeping the heat of the summer sun at bay.  

  The Sportster Sickness motorcycle group run their annual "The Big One" ride out through the village of Newbold Verdon in Leicestershire. Hundreds of Harley Davidson bikes take part in one of the biggest meet ups in the country this being it`s 10th anniversary. The route taking in several Leicestershire villages includes Desford, Newbold Verdon and others and ends at the Mallory Park Race Circuit. The unmistakable sound of the engines is heard as the enter the village and pass the Jubilee Pub and continue on past the Liberteas coffeehouse waved on and cheered by villagers as they sound their horns and wave.

In the village of Newbold Verdon a postbox topper featuring a family having a picnic on VE Day has been created to mark the 80th Anniversary of the historic day victory was declared in Europe and the war was officially over. The family are seen enjoying all types of knitted delights from cakes to sandwiches and rolls, the two children hold union flags and two larger flags frame the scene at the back behind the parents dressed in 1940's attire.

In Newbold Verdon a new postbox topper has appeared on the main street through the village, created by the Newbold Knitsys it celebrates 70 years of scouting in the village and features a Scout leader, a tent, two scouts from 1st Newbold Verdon troop and a roaring campfire. The tent canopy also features genuine scout badges from various campsites.

Created by the Girl Guiding groups of Newbold Verdon the Christmas Yarnbomb is back in the village and this year features a showstopping edition. The Newbold Verdon Rainbow, Brownies and Girl Guides their leaders and friends have once again bought festive cheer to the village of Newbold Verdon with a Festive Christmas Yarnbomb. The display opposite the Library features pompoms, wreaths, and all manner of festive creations strung between and wrapped around the trees on a village green space, But this years show stopper piece is Santas sleigh and reindeer attached to the fence at the back of the display, featuring all the reindeer and Rudolph guiding the way at the front it adds a spectacular centrepiece to the yarnbomb.