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15/08/2025

Just one week to go until the Home Grown festival comes to Leicester Racecourse. Loads of fantastic local acts are playing this, so if you haven't got your tickets yet, then what are you waiting for?

Click to get yours https://ow.ly/fiBb50WGFgY

15/08/2025

15/08/2025

Coming to Oadby Parade on Saturday 30 August, the Oadby Food Festival returns after a highly successful first year. Totally free and full of great fun for the whole family, it's the perfect way to round out the summer.

15/08/2025

We will be very busy this weekend and visitor numbers are limited!
Make sure to book your tickets online to guarantee entry!
Time Slots do sell out, so make sure to book tickets before arrival to avoid disappointment!

15/08/2025

There's a few we missed in here :)

15/08/2025

Come on down to FIREBUG tonight to see a great selection of local musicians. All are welcome and it’s FREE ENTRY! Doors open at 7:00pm and free entry club night until 4am! Hope to see you there!

15/08/2025

Seeds from trees which survived the atomic bomb in Hiroshima have taken root in in time for the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
Read the story here:
https://ow.ly/7PJF50WEJgo

15/08/2025

Today, 15th August 2025, marks the 80th anniversary of 'Victory over Japan' (VJ Day) and the effective end of World War II. Many people from Leicester and Leicestershire served in the Far East campaigns against Japan and its allies.

In the months following VJ Day, surviving prisoners of war from the Japanese camps came home, including 537 men from the Leicestershire Regiment.

Former Prisoners of War formed their own self-help groups. As survivors died, their relatives formed Children of the Far East Prisoners of War groups (COFEPOW) to honour the soldiers’ memories and campaign for greater recognition of their experiences.

To mark The sacrifices given by Leicester and Leicestershire residents in the Far East, a memorial stone has been laid in Victoria Park. It was funded by a local COFEPOW group.

The photo shows the memorial stone on Peace Walk in Victoria Park, Leicester.

Read more stories about Leicester and Leicestershire soldiers and their experience in the Far East on the Story of Leicester website:

https://storyofleicester.info/VJDay80

15/08/2025

15/08/2025

Today marks 80 years since the end of WWII following the surrender of Japan and the allies naming today VJ Day.
It is important that future generations are educated about these hugely important parts of our history as so many people gave their tomorrow, for our today.

we try to remember and display all areas of WWII with the huge array of living history displays. Our reenactment groups work so hard and we are fortunate to be able to give them a platform to showcase their knowledge and keep teaching others

Book now for 29,30,31st August thevictoryshow.co.uk

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