October 2017

HALLOWEEN FAMILY DISCO

This event was held on Saturday the 28th of October 2017 at 5pm. It was hosted at the Thorpe Astley Community Centre, off Lakin Drive.

Another fabulous Halloween Family Disco organised by 82nd Scouts Group where 80 children and adult were enjoying a spooky evening.

Photographs from the Halloween disco event in October 2017. Image shows families enjoying the Halloween disco.
Photographs from the Halloween disco event in October 2017. Image shows families enjoying the Halloween disco.
Photographs from the Halloween disco event in October 2017. Image shows families enjoying the Halloween disco.
Photographs from the Halloween disco event in October 2017. Image shows families enjoying the Halloween disco.

DIWALI CELEBRATION

This event was held on Friday the 27th of October 2017 at 7:30pm. It was hosted at the Braunstone Civic Centre.

Great night where Town Mayor celebrated Diwali with our lovely Asian Community Group.

(pictures taken by Mr Roy Sherwin)

Photographs from the Diwali event in October 2017. Image shows the members of the Asian Community group.
Photographs from the Diwali event in October 2017. Image shows the members of the Asian Community group.
Photographs from the Diwali event in October 2017. Image shows a man serving curry.
Photographs from the Diwali event in October 2017. Image shows various bowls of curry.

HISTORY EXHIBITION & FILM SHOW OF BRAUNSTONE TOWN

Braunstone Heritage and Archive Group

This event was held on Saturday the 21st of October 2017 from 11AM until 4PM. It was hosted at the Braunstone Civic Centre.

A wonderful Braunstone history displays and artefacts and a film showing of a 1967 "Focus on Braunstone" made by Braunstone Photographic Society that took us through events taking place in Braunstone in the early 1960's. 

Photographs from the History exhibition in October 2017. Image shows various displays on local history.
Photographs from the History exhibition in October 2017. Image shows a seated crowd watching a presentation.
Photographs from the History exhibition in October 2017. Image shows a display on coinage.
Photographs from the History exhibition in October 2017. Image shows various displays on local history.

"AND ALL THAT JAZZ"

Featuring the Foot Warmers Jazz Band

This event was held on Saturday the 7th of October 2017 at 7:30PM. It was hosted at the Braunstone Civic Centre.

With thanks to the Foot Warmers Jazz Band for a wonderful evening of recapturing those heady days when jazz in the UK was at its' heigh, and not forgetting its' Dixieland roots either. Net proceeds have been donated to the Braunstone Royal Air Force Association.

(pictures taken by Mr Roy Sherwin)

Photographs from the Jazz band in October 2017.
Photographs from the Jazz band in October 2017.
Photographs from the Jazz band in October 2017.

Business Hours

Braunstone Town Community Library

  • Monday: 2.00pm - 6.00pm
  • Tuesday: 2.00pm - 5.00pm
  • Wednesday: 10.00am - 1:00pm, then 2.00pm - 5.00pm.
  • Thursday: 2.00pm - 5.00pm
  • Friday: 10.00am - 12:00 Noon, then 2.00pm - 5.00pm
  • Saturday: 10.00am - 1.00pm
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Closed on Bank Holidays
  • Braunstone Civic Centre & Thorpe Astley Community Centre

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    Closed Bank Holidays (Subject to hirings)

    Customer Services Shop

    Open Monday - Friday: 9.00am - 5.00pm. Closed on Bank Holidays.


    Braunstone Civic Centre
    Kingsway,
    Braunstone Town,
    Leicester,
    LE3 2PP

    Tel: 0116 2890045
    Fax: 0116 2824785

    enquiries@braunstonetowncouncil.org.uk

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    Kingsway, Braunstone Town, Leicester, LE3 2PP.
    Tel: 0116 2890045
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    Off Lakin Drive, Thorpe Astley, Leicester, LE3 3RU.
    Tel: 0116 2890704
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    Tel: 0116 3055909 or 01164820159
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