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Diwali is one of the most important and prestigious festivals in Leicester’s cultural calendar. It is a central attraction of our festival programme and continues to grow annually.

It is with great pride that we host one of the largest Diwali celebrations outside of India. As one of the most culturally diverse cities in the country, Diwali allows people from many cultures in Leicester to be together in friendship. It also serves as a wonderful time for family and friends to celebrate.

We would like to express our gratitude to all of those who work tirelessly to ensure that Diwali is such a success, particularly the Leicester Hindu Festival Council, along with Curve, the Diwali Advisory Panel, local ward councillors and all of the city council departments involved.

It again gives us huge pleasure to join in these great celebrations and wish you all a very happy and peaceful Diwali.

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The condition imposed on him was that only those Rajas that could hold onto the Guru’s robe would be set free. Guru Hargobind Ji had a special robe made with 52 khalia (tapers) so that each of the Rajas could walk Diwali in Leicester free with him. He was then given the name ‘Bandhi Chhorr’, the deliverer of prisoners. Leicester‘s celebration of Diwali is one of following Rama and Hanuman’s victory over the biggest outside of India. Whether it’s the demon King Ravana and rescue of Sita In India, Sikhs celebrate by lighting candles to enjoy dance, fireworks, food or fashion - from his evil clutches. and divas (clay lamps) in houses and on the come and celebrate Diwali with us! Sarowar – the scared water which surrounds Each day leading up to Diwali has a different the Golden Temple, Amritsar. Sikhs in The festival kicks off with our famous lights meaning and these also vary between regions Leicester celebrate in Gurdwaras (temples). switch-on on Sunday 28 October and or communities. culminates with a glorious fireworks display and entertainment on Diwali Day Wednesday The first day marks the start of Diwali. It is 7 November. We also have a fantastic dedicated to the worship of the Goddess selection of events taking place around the Lakshmi who provides prosperity. city during the fortnight and we welcome you to join us in Leicester. On the second, there is a focus on abolishing evil and the Goddess Kali is worshipped. What is Diwali? Diwali is an ancient festival celebrated by On the third, Diwali day, clay lamps (called divas) and candles are lit in temples and Hindus, Sikhs and Jains all over the world. It represents the universal messages of houses, and fireworks are let off, giving People seek blessings at Diwali from Lakshmi, good over evil, of truth over falsehood and Diwali its name of Festival of Lights. People the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and of light shining in the dark of the year. It is also clean and decorate their homes with Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles. traditionally a time for exchanging gifts, Rangoli (traditional colourful folk patterns), For Jains, followers of one of India’s friendship, peace, and goodwill to all. buy new clothes, and give each other gifts For Sikhs, Diwali celebrates the release of most ancient religions, Diwali marks the and sweets. the sixth guru, Guru Hargobind Ji, and 52 anniversary of the attainment of Moksha, For Hindus, Diwali represents the start of the Hindu Rajas (kings) from imprisonment. the final liberation of the soul from the cycle On the fourth, it is the start of the New Year New Year. It honours the victory of good over Guru Hargobind Ji was held for 40 days at the of death and rebirth, by Lord Mahavir. On (Nutan Varsh) and businesses traditionally evil, and brightness over darkness. Gwalior Fortress along with the Rajas, who this day, Jains celebrate this permanent open new accounts. had been deprived of their kingdoms and happiness of the soul and remember Lord It also marks the start of winter. Diwali were badly treated. When the time came for Mahavir’s last sermon, which was given on The fifth day is important to Hindus as it honours Lord Rama and his wife Sita the Guru’s release, he refused to leave unless Diwali day, before his soul left his body and celebrates the relationship between brothers returning to their kingdom of Ayodhya, the Rajas were also set free. was liberated. and sisters.

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Celebrations This year Leicester’s Wheel of Light returns. The big wheel will be located on Belgrave Diwali Lights Switch On Road from 26 October until 11 November. Sunday 28 October 3pm – 9pm Belgrave Road main stage from 5.30pm Cossington Street Recreation Ground stage programme from 4pm

Diwali Day The Diwali Village on Cossington Street Wednesday 7 November 3pm – 9pm Recreation Ground will feature a full stage Cossington Street Recreation Ground stage programme showcasing local talent, programme from 6pm children’s fun-fair rides and stalls including food and concessions running from 3pm to This year, Leicester’s world famous Diwali 9pm. celebrations promise to be more spectacular and dazzling than ever, with the return On Diwali Day, the Diwali Village will again of the Diwali Village on Cossington Street be on Cossington Street Recreation ground Recreation Ground and an aerial firework Leicester Hindu Festival Council, Leicester along with a full stage programme of display above Belgrave Road. City Council and supported by Curve. The entertainment, presented by the Leicester stage programme for Diwali Switch On will Hindu Festival Council. Everyone will be welcomed to join in run 5.30pm - 8pm on Belgrave Road with the festivities which will begin with the the lights turned on at 7.30pm followed by Fireworks have always been a traditional illumination of the Diwali lights along the fireworks, which this year can be viewed part of Diwali celebrations and on Diwali Day Belgrave Road, on Leicester’s ‘Golden Mile’, from Belgrave Road. The Golden Mile will be the fireworks can be viewed from Belgrave on Sunday 28 October. Up to 40,000 people bathed in light throughout the festive period Road and the surrounding area. Leicester’s will watch the lights switch on, which follows until Diwali Day, when the celebrations Diwali display is created and choreographed a vibrant programme of music and dance on continue with the stage on Cossington Street by local company Bright Spark Fireworks Ltd the Belgrave Road stage presented by the Recreation Ground. who have embraced traditional elements

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Museum of the Moon Museum of the Moon Events at Belgrave Sunday 28 October – Wednesday 7 November Neighbourhood Centre Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre Rangoli Exhibition - Under the Moonlight! Opening Sunday 28 October 4pm – 9pm Sunday 28 October & Wednesday 7 November Other viewing times are Tuesday 30 – Tuesday 4pm – 8.30pm 6 November from 4pm – 8pm (excluding Inspired by the moon, reflections and Sunday 4 November) and Wednesday 7 stillness the award winning team behind the November 3pm – 9pm annual Diwali Rangoli exhibitions present a mixture of breathtakingly modern and As part of this year’s Diwali Leicester traditional Rangoli styles, themed around celebrations an art installation featuring water and nature, presented under a life size a 7 metre diameter model of the Moon, by installation of the moon. Be inspired by this Luke Jerram, will be placed in Belgrave once forgotten folk art as artists transform it Neighbourhood Centre. in to a visually stunning exhibition. Free drop in event. Suitable for all ages. The Museum of the Moon features 120dpi detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface. Diwali Moon Family Day At an approximate scale of 1:500,000, each Saturday 3 November centimetre of the internally lit spherical 11am – 3pm sculpture represents 5km of the moon’s Enjoy an unbelievably close up view of the surface. Museum of the Moon and share in a range of inspiring, informative and creative Since its debut in August 2016, the Museum activities. Workshop demos on the Moon of the Moon has been presented in a number and Meteorites, including the chance to of different ways both indoors and outdoors. hold space rocks from the National Space As it travels from place to place, it gathers Centre plus storytelling and crafts from an ongoing collection of personal responses, Neighbourhood Services. Free family drop in. stories and mythologies, as well as highlighting the latest Moon science Diwali Moon Family Meditation Sunday 4 November Space will also be made available for personal 12noon – 3pm reflection and prayers. T: 0116 222 1004 A chance to experience harmony and wellbeing from the peace of space as a family under the Museum of the Moon installation through guided meditation and yoga. Free family event. Booking essential.

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Sunday 28 October the brim with fashion, jewellery, arts, Diwali Lights Switch On 5.30pm – 9pm crafts, henna and community information Main stage 5.30pm – 8pm as well as children’s funfair, freebies and Belgrave Road giveaways. Plus don’t miss the huge variety of tantalising traditional Indian snacks, Diwali Village 3pm – 9pm delicious curries and drinks from across the Stage 3pm – 8.30pm Indian subcontinent. Take part in the circus Cossington Street Recreation Ground skills workshop from 3pm – 4.30pm and experience the magnificent light and fire Celebrate Diwali Leicester with the show, Lantern Glow at 7pm and 8.30pm. illumination of the Diwali lights along Belgrave Road featuring a traditional The Diwali community stage will dazzle you music and dance programme on the main with dances and music to get you in the party stage, Diwali Village, annual Mela Rangoli mood. Watch dancers, singers and artists exhibition, Museum of the Moon at Belgrave from across the region showcase their talents Neighbourhood Centre and firework finale. along with performances from local schools, The highlight of the main stage at 7pm will dance academies and performing art groups. see dancers from across the city coming together to create a brand new dance Take a ride on Leicester’s Wheel of Light, performance set on the streets of Mumbai. lighting up the streets at night with its Inspired by Curve’s recent work in Mumbai 110-foot illuminous Ferris wheel providing a and featuring choreography by Leicester’s birds-eye view of the spectacular lights along internationally acclaimed dance sensation Belgrave Road. Aakash Odedra and Curve Dance Associate Melanie Knott, the performance combines And finally the Diwali Light Switch On would new contemporary dance and a flavour of not be the same without the spectacular Bollywood, featuring the hit Shakalaka Baby aerial firework display which can be seen from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Bombay Dreams. above Leicester’s Golden Mile and the surrounding area from 7.30pm. Visit the famous Diwali Village in Cossington Street Recreation Ground, open from 3pm – 9pm. The Village will be packed to

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Diwali Day The Golden Mile will be bathed in light throughout the festive period until Diwali Day, when the celebrations Wednesday 7 November continue at Cossington Street Recreation Ground 3pm – 9pm, stage programme from 6pm with entertainment, children’s funfair, food and craft Cossington Street Recreation Ground stalls. There will also be an aerial firework display W: visitleicester.info over Belgrave Road and the surrounding area.

Portrait Rangoli by Milan Arvind Kumar: Mela Rangoli exhibition 2017 Lighting up Limekiln Lock Diwali cultural show consisting of Indian Wednesday 7 November folk dancing and semi classical dance Rangoli: An Art Form by family members. Generally, this practice 6pm – 9pm performances by children and young people. is showcased during occasions such as Limekiln Lock, off Abbey Park Road, LE1 3WA You can also learn some dance moves and Rangoli is an art form, originating in the festivals, auspicious occasions, marriage W: canalrivertrust.org.uk join in some Bollywood dance. Indian subcontinent, in which patterns celebrations and other similar milestones Experience your local waterway in a new are created on the floor or the ground and gatherings. light as Limekiln Lock is transformed with Igniting Minds and Illuminating Hearts using materials such as coloured rice, dry illuminations. Come along to our stall at the Saturday 10 November flour, coloured sand or flower petals. It is Rangoli designs can be simple geometric switch on event on Sunday 28 October at 6pm – 8pm usually made during Diwali, festivals and shapes, deity impressions or flower and Cossington Recreation Ground to make your Harmony House, 122 Ross Walk celebrations in the Indian subcontinent. petal shapes (appropriate for the given own boat, then visit the canal on Diwali Day T: 0116 216 8430 Designs are passed from one generation to celebrations), but they can also be very to see it afloat. Speaker: Sister Jayanti, European Director of the next, keeping both the art form and the elaborate designs crafted by individuals or the Brahma Kumaris and NGO Representative tradition alive. numerous people together. The traditional Cultural Variety Show to the United Nations, Geneva. base material is usually dry powdered rice or Saturday 10 November The Festival of Lights celebrates the return The purpose of Rangoli is decoration, and dry flour, to which sindoor (vermilion), haldi 3pm – 4pm to a time of happiness and harmony. It is it is thought to bring good luck. Design (turmeric) and other natural colours can be New Walk Museum and Art Gallery symbolic of the light that shines within all depictions may also vary as they reflect added. Other more modern materials now T: 0116 225 4900 of us. Join us for an evening of experience, traditions, folklore, and practices that are include coloured sand and stone, flowers and Bring the family down to see a vibrant entertainment and enlightenment. unique to each area. It is traditionally done petals. 40mmx135mm 2.qxp_Layout 1 04/09/2018 14:12 Page 1

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Golden Mile Leicester’s famous Golden Mile is just a 10-15 minute walk from the Clock Tower. Along the Belgrave and Melton Roads, The Golden Mile has one of the largest concentrations of Indian clothes and gold jewellery shops (which give the area its name) in the country.

Be dazzled by the fantastic hue of colours and fashion trends and take a break from your shopping in one of the many restaurants and eateries (see the food pages) along the mile. The Golden Mile is also the focus of our Diwali celebrations which attract people from all over the world.

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Highcross toys at Just…The Fair Trade Shop or perhaps High Street, Humberstone Gate and The Highcross centre is the heartbeat of the treat yourself with handmade chocolates at Gallowtree Gate city’s shopping scene attracting thousands of Cocoa Amore, The Lanes has plenty to offer. In the High Street area, you can relax and shoppers, from high-end retailers from John With cafés galore along Loseby Lane spilling unwind at the Cosy Club, refresh in the Lewis, Jo Malone and Reiss to the popular out onto its pavements and The Globe pub 15th century Wygston’s House, dine in favourites such as Topshop, Next and Zara. serving fine ales since 1720, it’s the perfect the beautifully restored, elegant Victorian Be it Mango, Debenhams, River Island, USC place to refresh too! city pub King Richard III or admire the and Superdry there’s something for all styles neo-classical décor of Café Bruxelles. Enjoy and tastes. Take a break at one of the large Market Street a wide range of shops include Jellyrolls number of cafés and restaurants offering Explore one of Leicester’s historic streets, kidswear, Amabis, selling unique jewellery everything from spicy Caribbean at Turtle browse for your new ride at Future Cycles, and gifts and Wellgosh offering premium Bay to Italian chic at Carluccio’s. fashions at Fat Face and the finest jewellery contemporary clothing. at Tarratt’s including Rolex, Chanel and Highcross is easily accessible through its Longines. Take time out to enjoy fresh and Gallowtree Gate is home to major high street main entrances on High Street, or directly locally sourced produce at The Detox Shack, chains, including Boots, Marks & Spencer, from the 2,000 space multi-storey John Lewis artisan drinks from 200 Degrees Coffee Dorothy Perkins and designer fashions at carpark or rooftop parking. Shop, craft beers and cocktails at Head of Cruise and Flannels. Nearby Humberstone W: highcrossleicester.com Steam and walk down to the Knight & Garter Gate includes shops like New Look and the for a boutique range of beers, wines & spirits. popular jewellery store Pandora. Haymarket of ‘Deli of the Year’ 2017/2018. Cocktail The Haymarket Shopping Centre is situated creations at 33 Cank Street, coffee at Between shopping you can relax at one of opposite Highcross and has been a feature of St Martin’s Tea and Coffee Merchants, many cafés and restaurants, including Pret A the city centre for more than four decades. fine Italian wines atVeeno and visit Gelato Manger in Gallowtree Gate, Mrs Bridge’s Tea You will find great brands such asTK Maxx, Village, voted best dessert outlet at the Food Rooms on The Lanes and Costa Coffee at the H&M, Primark and the Body Shop. Aside Awards England 2016. Clock Tower. from the big names and national chains, the Haymarket is also home to a number The Lanes of independent shops where you’ll find The Lanes lead you into Leicester’s selections to tempt individual tastes. independent heart with a quaint shopping W: haymarketshoppingcentre.com district offering quirky and unique shops. Contemporary country and rustic interiors at St Martins Pomponette and jewellery, gifts and wooden Connected to The Lanes, the area offers a mix of unique shopping, food and drink Silver Arcade, Malcolm Arcade and experiences. The Vintage Scene provides Odeon Arcade clothing from 70s though to 90s, Harriman The city’s arcades operate as a network of & Co for contemporary design and Crafty Sew interconnecting thoroughfares peppered & So is a fabulous sewing emporium and Beat with interesting and unique boutiques Route for vintage and vinyl records. and shops. Silver Arcade is one of just two four-storey Victorian shopping arcades in St Martins is home to the latest additions to the country with unique shops such as Deli the cities food scene with slow cooked meats Flavour and handmade doughnuts from of Grillstock, the South American flavours of Doughnott. Nearby are Odeon Arcade and Bodega Cantina and health food kitchen with Malcolm Arcade. Malcolm Arcade is similar to a fusion at KAI. its Silver relation, and is home to an eclectic mix of shops including a haberdashers and These join the spectacular former bank Rockaboom record shop. conversions of Middletons Steakhouse & Grill and Delilah’s Fine Foods, winner Diwali Guide 20162018 Diwali#DiwaliLeicester Guide 2017 360 370 Staying in the City

Whether coming to Leicester for a day, Leicester City Football Club’s home, the weekend or longer, the city has a range King Power Stadium, hosts stadium tours, of accommodation and an exciting array giving football fans the opportunity to go of places to enjoy alongside your Diwali behind the scenes. Enjoy VIP access to areas experience. normally reserved for players, officials and staff. You’ll see the media suite, an executive Inhabited for over 2,000 years, Leicester box, home and away changing rooms, the truly is the beating heart of England. Built on dugout areas and finally walk out of the the site of two millennia of history, Romans, King Power Stadium tunnel. Saxons, Tudors and Victorians among others have all left their mark, helping to weave the Sports fans are spoilt for choice in Leicester; Leicester Market Clarendon Park and Queens Road rich historical tapestry of the city. alongside the Fearless Foxes, the formidable With over 700 years of history, Leicester Near to Victoria Park and the University of Leicester Tigers continue from strength Market is celebrated for its fruit and Leicester, Clarendon Park offers tranquil, Nowadays, the regenerated city centre is to strength as the best supported and vegetables but there’s much more to the Victorian streets with beautiful shops and vibrant and thriving with everything from most successful club in English rugby. The largest market of its type in Europe. Here you boutiques, art galleries, record shops, fine art to fine dining, world class theatre to Leicester Riders, British Basketball League can also pick up cosmetics, flowers, antiques, bookshops, gift shops, restaurants, cafés, elite sport and experiences from as far afield champions and the oldest professional club books, electronics, DVDs, computer games, bars, beauty salons and spas; all creating a as the Indian subcontinent and even outer in British basketball continue their success in clothes, cards, toys and fabrics. wonderful shopping experience. For foodies space! their new home in Leicester Arena. visit Christopher James Deli, Bar Dos But it’s the atmosphere of the bustling and Hermanos, Halycon Kitchen and Salvador vibrant market place that will reward you the Deli. Buy shoes and coffee at Northern most. Enjoy the new Market Square and visit Cobbler and hunt for bargains at Leicester the award-winning Food Hall for quality food Antique Warehouse on Welford Road. including fresh seafood, meats and cheeses. Queens Road and Clarendon Park Road are beloved by students and professionals who live in this charming neighbourhood. Narborough Road and Hinckley Road Acclaimed as the most diverse street in Britain, Narborough Road is a popular Francis Street and Allandale Road student area and an eclectic mix of cultures. For a bit of boutique revelry, visit Francis Street and Allandale Road. This area in Nestled in among the bars and the takeaways Stoneygate has high-end gifts galore and are dozens of international supermarkets, quaint coffee shops and bistros to help you selling everything from Polish to Caribbean unwind. For designer fashion visit Browns food, Asian restaurants and curry houses. Lingerie or Tin Fish Shoes and for eclectic As for shopping, there are bargains to be had pieces for the home try Powder Blue. You with second-hand furniture, electronics and can be pampered at Bellissimo Beauty or household appliances. Beau Asthetica, while gadget lovers will enjoy browsing Stewart’s Watches or Bang & Olufsen. Refresh at the The Real Ale Classroom and The Toast Inn and dine at Timo’s Italian. Diwali Guide 20162018 #DiwaliLeicester 380 39

And it’s not just the sporting theatres that The 2012 unearthing and identification of are grabbing the headlines in this city. The the remains of King Richard III in a council An exciting development of ground-breaking architectural masterpiece car park has sparked a revival of interest in Curve Theatre provides engaging first-class the city’s heritage, including a new visitor 2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes theatrical experiences from world premieres centre on the site of the world-renowned to its own sell-out Curve productions. discovery. Named as one of Lonely Planet’s Offering waterfront living with Meanwhile De Montfort Hall, Leicester’s ‘hottest’ attractions in the world for 2015, the convenience of the city. largest entertainment venue, has been the King Richard III Visitor Centre has been serving the city with quality live acts since created around the poignant place where New show home now open 1913. King Richard III’s remains were buried for The Corah, a beautiful 3 bedroom home more than half a millennium – one of the with ﬂexible living to suit your lifestyle most fascinating and intriguing historic sites in England and only a few paces from where Buy your new home the king’s final resting place can be found in with just a 5% deposit* Leicester Cathedral.

Happy Diwali Tel no: 0330 058 0911 Open daily 10am to 5pm The family favourite New Walk Museum & Art Gallery is named after the tranquil, Wolsey Island Abbey Meadows, From all at Westleigh off Abbey Park Road, Leicestershire LE4 5DF tree-lined promenade on which it is located. You’ll be welcomed by the enormous Rutland dinosaur which dominates the fascinating westleigh.co.uk dinosaur gallery. The museum houses the

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The award winning Maiyango Hotel and Restaurant offers a boutique hotel experience in the heart of the city. The Fish & The Chip restaurant serves the nation’s favourite comfort food, playful cocktails and craft beer and once you’ve had enough to eat and drink, the luxurious hotel rooms offer a perfect place for rest and recuperation before you resume your city adventure.

Situated on the tree lined New Walk, approximately five minutes’ walk from the railway station, is The Belmont Hotel. This family owned, town house hotel is a unique retreat in the city centre. With family and luxury rooms, the Belmont is ideal for visitors looking for a warm and personal welcome. The city also has a number of well-known hotel brands including the Ibis, Premier Inn and Travelodge as well as the Holiday Inn which is perfectly located for visitors to the new King Richard III Visitor Centre and has leisure and spa facilities as well as convenient parking.

Further out of the city centre at junction 21 of the M1 is the 4 star Marriott Hotel with Hotel Accommodation excellent dining and leisure facilities on site For those travellers on a budget there’s the and the Hilton which offers a good range of Ramada Encore, conveniently situated near family rooms as well as leisure facilities. Curve in the Cultural Quarter or if you’re looking for a little more luxury, there’s the newly refurbished Mercure Leicester, The Grand Hotel on Granby Street that offers four star accommodation and a unique food and drink experience at Marco Pierre White restaurant.

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Bus services The bus services below are those that will travel, or have stops near to, Belgrave Road.

2 (Kinchbus) Loughborough Departs St Margaret’s Bus Station Stand SF Travel into Leicester 5/5A (Arriva) East Goscote/Melton Departs Haymarket Bus Station Stand HQ 6 (Arriva) Syston Departs Haymarket Bus Station Stand HP 25 (First) Beaumont Leys Departs Haymarket Bus Station Stand HT Park & Ride Car parking 26 (First) Beaumont Leys Departs Haymarket Bus Station Stand HV Back by popular demand, the Diwali Park & Car parking spaces in and around the area 54 (First) Beaumont Leys Departs Haymarket Bus Station Stand HY Ride service will be operating for both the will be limited during the event; therefore Switch On and Diwali Day. This will run from visitors are positively encouraged to use 126/7 (Arriva) Shepshed/Loughborough Departs St Margaret’s Bus Station Stand SH the Birstall Park & Ride site, located at public transport to travel to and from the city LE4 4NN. centre. There will be limited spaces available Bus Diversions for blue badge holders on a first come first When Belgrave Road is closed to traffic bus services will divert as follows: For Diwali Switch On, Sunday 28 October, served basis in the B&M car park access from Services to 21, 22 to Rushey Mead, 6 to Thurmaston and 5, 5A to Melton will use Marfitt Street services will run from Birstall Park & Ride Belgrave Circle. and Catherine Street. site to Abbey Park Road from 4pm until 7pm. Return journeys will run from Abbey Park A 24-hour NCP car park is situated in Abbey Services to 25/6 to Beaumont Leys/Mowmacre Hill and 2 & 126 to Loughborough will use Road starting at 8.15pm, and the last bus Street, which is approximately a three minute Abbey Lane. will leave at 10pm. walk from bus stops and approximately a 15 The nearest point that buses will be able to access Belgrave Road are Belgrave Roundabout and minute walk from the event. 24-hour parking Melton Road at Marfitt Street. On Diwali Day, Wednesday 7 November, is also available at the Haymarket Centre, and services will run from Birstall Park & Ride also at Lee Circle, which are approximately a site to Abbey Park Road from 4pm until 8pm. 15 minute walk from the event. Return journeys will run from Abbey Park Road starting at 8.30pm, and the last bus There are other car parks a little further out will leave at 10pm. from the ones mentioned, these are: Phoenix Square, Dover Street and Newarke Street. The cost will be £4 per person for a return journey or £6 for a group of up to 5 people Choose how you move travelling in a car together. The cost for For the most up to date information on public concessionary pass holders is £1 for a return transport, walking and cycling routes and car journey. Park & Ride Season Tickets will not shares, please visit choosehowyoumove. be valid. co.uk Temporary bike park on site.

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Your free NHS Health Check is the perfect How do I get a Health Check? way to make sure that you are in good If you are aged between 40-74 without health, think of it like an MOT for your body – an existing condition, you can expect an designed to keep you ticking over for longer. invitation from your GP offering you a free NHS Health Check. The NHS Health Check What is a Health Check? should be done every 5 years to keep you in The NHS Health Check works out your risk the best health possible. for stroke, kidney disease, heart disease, type 2 diabetes or dementia. Once you have How can I reduce my risk of these these results your GP practice will go through conditions? them with you and, through healthy lifestyle Once you’ve had your NHS Health Check, your tweaks, you can reduce your risk and live a practice will go through your results with healthier life, for longer. you. You’ll be given advice to help you lower your risk of a stroke, kidney disease, heart Why do I need a Health Check? disease, diabetes or dementia, and maintain As you get older, you naturally have a higher or improve your health. risk of developing one of these conditions, But you don’t have to wait until then to make all of which can negatively impact on your healthy changes: increasing your activity quality of life; this is why we offer the NHS levels, eating more fruit and veg, giving up Health Check to adults (aged 40-74) free of smoking and losing weight, if you need to, charge at your GP surgery. are all great ways of reducing your risk and improving your health. eastmidlandsairport.com

For more information visit leicester.gov.uk/healthchecks

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