Community and living news

Get involved in Torch Relay Community Village!

Olympic 2012 torch

Published on Tuesday 8th May 2012

Communities throughout the Harborough district will get to welcome the Olympic Torch as it travels through the district on Monday 2 July 2012 as part of the Olympic Torch Relay.

Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal comes to Harborough!

Heston Blumenthal

Published on Tuesday 17th April 2012

Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal arrived in Market Harborough on Thursday (April 19) to put biscuits to the test, by dunking them in mugs of tea!

Council meets with market traders to discuss redevelopments plans

Photo of outside of market hall, Market Harborough

Published on Friday 24th February 2012

Harborough District Council chief executive, Anna Graves, has met with representatives of the market traders to discuss the possible relocation of the market from Market Hall.

Sign up for popular fun run – and get half off!

logo for 2010 Sport Relief

Published on Thursday 1st December 2011

It’s time to step up for the hugely popular Market Harborough Sport Relief mile and – until next week – there’s a chance to enter for half price!

Come and support heroes!

Royal Anglians

Published on Monday 19th September 2011

The Royal Anglian Regiment will march through the district in October with bayonets fixed, colours flying and band playing.

Race for Life run raises funds

Published on Wednesday 10th August 2011

A group of women, all linked to children’s services in the district, have helped raise more than £1,400 for charity.

Carol service sees young helping old

Image of decorated Christmas tree

Published on Monday 6th December 2010

A children’s carol service is taking place, with an appearance from Santa Claus – but instead of giving out presents, he’ll be receiving them!

Two minutes silence - November 11

Poppy field

Published on Wednesday 10th November 2010

Staff at Harborough District Council will be observing the two minutes silence on Thursday, 11th November, 2010 in memory of those who died, or have suffered as a result of war.

‘First Contact’ for those in need

Check list

Published on Tuesday 23rd February 2010

The lives of potentially vulnerable older people are set to be improved thanks to a new pilot scheme, which uses a 'checklist' filled in by visitors, to assess any needs residents might have.

TalkBack

Image of front page of TalkBack, winter 2009 edition

Published on Wednesday 25th November 2009

TalkBack - Winter 2009 - The district-wide residents newsletter published by Harborough District Council

‘Spotlight’ on young people

Published on Monday 19th October 2009

A special event, called Spotlight, has been organised by young people - for young people - to promote school councils. Organisers Harborough Youth Council hope local schools will get involved.

Older people’s issues discussed over tea!

Published on Wednesday 23rd September 2009

A new forum is being held to help older residents in the district raise issues affecting them. The Older People’s Forum, takes place at the Settling Rooms TODAY (Thursday, September 24) from 11am.

Community safety under the spotlight

Published on Tuesday 15th September 2009

A special event has been held to look at ways to develop the Community Safety Partnership. Around 50 representatives from different organisations, linked to community safety, attended the event.

TalkBack

newsletter published by Harborough District Council

Published on Monday 17th August 2009

TalkBack - Summer 2009. The district-wide residents' newsletter published by Harborough District Council, features the latest council news and a competition to win leisure centre membership.