The Bradgate Park Calendar has been a resounding success over the past seven years, raising over £40,000 for The Park and other local charities. This collaborative, proudly brought to you by Bradgate Rotary Club and Bradgate Park, showcases the Park’s splendour while giving back to the community we hold dear. One of the highlights of […]
Events
Headway Charity Fundraising Ball 2023
In September, Headway held their Annual fundraising Ball, attended by Trustees, Sponsor’s, staff and patients. In attendance were Nelsons, Shoosmiths, Affinity Law, The Big Difference, Academy for Dementia Research, Tracey Mather Wealth Management and Headway Derby. We at Soar Valley life were delighted to also receive an invitation to cover the event. Set at the […]
Cancer survivors and doctors cycle 340-mile round trip
…raising over £45,000 for local charity. On the evening of Tuesday 17th September, cyclists on Hope Against Cancer’s 2,500 Furlongs Cycle Challenge returned to Leicester after a 340-mile trip around the north of England. Starting and finishing at Leicester Racecourse, the route took in the Yorkshire Moors as cyclists passed through some of England’s most […]
The Dollies Skate To Austria
Last weekend a Leicester roller derby team skated over 1000km in 6 hours to raise funds for league costs such as equipment, coaching and long haul travel. Instead of their usual training session, the Leicestershire Dolly Rockit Rollers took on the challenge to skate as many laps of New College’s 1km cycle track in Leicester. […]
Charity offering free trips to Loughborough children
Long-running county charity keen to offer more free trips to Loughborough children who need them In the last five years, 205 children from Loughborough have enjoyed trips arranged by the charity which has always served the whole county A free adventure holiday by the sea awaits 42 children this summer, thanks to county charity Leicester […]
Christ Church, Mountsorrel 175th Celebration
Gifted by Miss Sarah Brinton and built in the mid-19th Century, Christ Church in Mountsorrel held its first ever service on 21st July 1844. Since that time, the Church has provided support for generations of parishioners whilst standing proudly overlooking “The Green”. To mark this 175th Anniversary, a week of Mission both in and for the community […]
Onion Therapy Book Launch
Over 100 guests attended the launch of Paula Reed’s book, “Onion Therapy” on 5th May at Mountsorrel Memorial Centre. Â The book was also co-written by Soar Valley Life’s Editor and Writers’ Coach, Steve Johns. Onion Therapy is the story of Paula’s life, looking for answers to the biggest health issues of our modern age. For […]
Festival of Archaeology
Discover your local heritage with the Festival of Leicestershire and Rutland Archaeology. Saturday 29th June – Sunday 28th July, 2019 This summer, help celebrate the rich and fascinating heritage of our two counties. Explore the archaeology of your local area, watch experts at work and experience the excitement of archaeology with have-a-go events. On Saturday […]
2,500 Furlongs Cycle Challenge
To raise funds for cancer research charity. Leicester cancer research charity, Hope Against Cancer, is organising a cycle challenge to raise funds to continue to support its vital, life-saving local research. The challenge, which covers around 300 miles, will begin at Leicester Racecourse and take in several other famous racecourses around the country, including Nottingham, […]
