Home Start Melton is holding a jumble sale at its HQ at 45 Burton Street, Melton on Saturday, September 6  from 9.45 am.
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The Melton Mowbray Strongest Man contest takes place on Saturday, 6 September in Melton Play Close at 12.30 pm. Around 15 competitors from across the country will take part in feats of strength. Spectators are welcome. Entry is free.
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The Gretton Court sheltered housing complex in Leicester Road, Melton, has a fete to mark its 25th anniversary. There's an afternoon tea and open gardens on
Saturday, September 6 from 2 until 4.30 pm.
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Stathern Horticultural Society's annual open show is at St Guthlac's Church, Stathern on Saturday, 6 September. It's open from noon and there will be an auction of donated produce at 3 pm. There will also be jazz music, stalls and refreshments with proceeds going to the church.
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A family fun day on the theme of War Times Past And Present is being held at The Horse and Groom in Rearsby on Saturday, 6 September from 12 noon. There will be stalls, live music, a hog roast, children's entertainment and fancy dress competitions. Proceeds will go to Help For Heroes, a recently-formed charity which provides practical assistance to servicemen and women who are injured while serving their country. For more information phone Melton 424242 or see www.helpforheroes.org.uk
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The Vale of Belvoir Machinery Group is holding a show of vintage tractors, cars and motorcycles, plus ploughing, harvesting and threshing demonstrations. It takes place on Saturday and Sunday, 6 and 7 September at Canal Farm, Harby, starting at 10.30 each day. On Sunday there will also be stalls, arena events, skittles, appearances by the Oakley Foot Beagles and the dancing duo Triple D
Tractors, plus a raffle. Proceeds will go to local charities. Details on 01949 860139.
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Hickling Scarecrow Festival takes place on Saturday and Sunday. September 6 and 7 and this year's theme is famous books. It runs from 10.30 am each day and admission is £1 for adults to go to local and medical charities. On Saturday night there's an
Elvis Presley night at The Wharf in the village with hog roast, live music, a disco and optional fancy dress on an Elvis/Priscilla Presley theme. Tickets are £10 from Melton 822319.
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There's a dance at Frisby-on-the-Wreake village hall at 7.30 pm in aid of church funds on Saturday, 6 September. Admission is £3, tickets available from Melton 566291. An American supper is available but bring your own drinks.
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The Lady of the Vale flower festival takes place at St Mary's Church, Bottesford. The church will be open between 10 am and 5 pm on Saturday and Sunday, September 6 and 7.The festival includes a wedding display, photographic exhibition and fashion show. Details from 01949 842859.
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Melton Working Men's Club is holding a Battle Of The DJs and singalong with Rob V Gary on Saturday, September 6 from 8 until late. Tickets cost £6 including supper and you can get them from Melton 851825.
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Melton Mowbray Ramblers have a walk in Charnwood Forest on Sunday, 7 September. They're meeting at the Wilton Road Car Park in Melton ready to drive out at 8 am. The lunch will be followed by a picnic lunch. Newcomers are welcome. Ring 07969 669230 for details.
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Saltby Feast Day is on Sunday, September 7. There will be children's races and fancy dress, welly wanging, bowling, stalls with competitions and food.
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The Kibworth Band will perform at the band stand in Melton New Park on Sunday, September 7 from 2.45 pm as part of Melton Mowbray Town Estate's summer series of free concerts. Some seating is available but you can bring your own if you wish. The refreshment kiosk will be open. If it's raining, the concert will take place in St Mary's Church.
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The Federation of Small Businesses hold a Networking Breakfast Club meeting on Wednesday, 10 September at Eye Kettleby Lakes, near Melton from 7.30 to 9.00 am.  The speaker will be Sue Gowans talking about Fair Trade. Cost is £10 including full English breakfast. For more information telephone 0116 2597 707.
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