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  The first Go Skate Day was held at St Margaret`s Pastures Skate Park on 21st June 2026, sponsored by Graff HQ, Magictoast and AEL (Alex Electrical LTD) the event gave Skateboarders, Scooter Riders and BMX Riders a chance to use the skate-park, compete in competitions to win prizes supplied by the sponsors. The event welcomed riders of all abilities and ages with plenty going on throughout the skate-park and food to keep the energy up provided by a BBQ. The organisers aim for the event to become a yearly gathering and judging by the success of this initial meeting this is highly likely.

 

  Based on a 1930.s great western railway the David Clarke railway recreates the golden age of steam in miniature with radio controlled engines and a accurate realistic signalling system . Located origionaly in a factory drawing office in Mountsorrel and created in the 1970`s by the late David Clarke the railway is now situated at the Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation at Ulverscroft Grange and is free to visit (ring ahead to check opening times). The railway is run by a dedicated group of volunteers and was recently (2025) saved from closure by the Shuttlewood Clarke Foundation and welcomes donations to maintain David Clarkes Legacy for future generations.  

  Down by the riverside, there’s all sorts going on at Leicester’s riverside festival , in the heart of the city, a weekend bursting with music, food, arts, family fun, and vibrant waterside activity. Starting at Bede Park , where a Ferris wheel turns, giving riders a fun overview of the festival site, and along the mile-long straight. A right turn along the western boulevard past some balloons sees a busy street lined with traders and filled with visitors enjoying the atmosphere. We pass dancers heading to one of multiple performance stages and stalls offering GIANT SAUSAGES . Action on the water next as the ever-popular Dragon Boats line up to race under the bridges to the beat of a drum. In Castle Gardens , we meet performers from the House of Circus running a circus skills workshop for people of all ages. Nearby, a beautiful dress covered in flowers celebrates a bloom theme. Back to the riverside, and we see Paddle Plus offering the chance to 'have a go' in various wa...

  Created by acclaimed artist Shiraaz Ali with Inspirate Shine Your Light is a large scale mural that has transformed Leicester`s Belgrave Road , celebrating Diwali Festival celebrations that are held along the famous Golden Mile each year, the mural features artwork depicting traditional symbolism and uses contemporary street art techniques, reflecting heritage and the areas modern identity. The mural captures the heritage of the Light-Switch On which first took place in 1983 over 40 years ago and features a mother and daughter representing the passing of the festival from one generation to another, Two tigers also feature to symbolise the community's strength, power and protection, the lotus flower symbolises resilience, growth and inner peace and the large 'Shine Your Light' is a reminder to people to share their unique gifts with the world.

  A look at the street art and graffiti under the arches of Stanford Viaduct just outside Loughborough , the urban elements contrasting with the surrounding countryside and grand arches. After exploring the various colourful designs, we see perhaps the biggest contrast as past collides with present, and the Flying Scotsman steam locomotive makes its stately way across the viaduct, completing a tranquil scene of the river and a paddle-boarder, mixing time periods like a lord of time .