Author: Evington Echo

Sir David Attenborough at 100: Evington’s connection to a national treasure

Sir David Attenborough at 100: Evington’s connection to a national treasure

John Pickering 6/1/1931 – 5/2/2026

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John Pickering 6/1/1931 – 5/2/2026

Spotlight on Heritage – Leicester’s Old Town Festival 2026

Spotlight on Heritage – Leicester’s Old Town Festival 2026

Steps and Smiles with Apnapan – Walking in Evington Park

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Steps and Smiles with Apnapan – Walking in Evington Park

5 English Strikers in different eras, their caps and goals

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5 English Strikers in different eras, their caps and goals

‘Money Talks’ What Rango’s Wombly Walkies is finding in Evington – and how we can all help

‘Money Talks’ What Rango’s Wombly Walkies is finding in Evington – and how we can all help

Term dates consultations for Leicester schools and Leicestershire schools

Evington Echo joins in with the Old Town Festival

Evington Echo joins in with the Old Town Festival

Evington Rummikub Club (Rummikub is a board game) 19 October 2026 at 11:00 AM – 1:00 PM The Cedars, Evington We are a group of retired people wishing to keep our brains working and have a social life. We meet on a Monday morning at The Cedars In Evington at 11 a.m and we play the game Rummikub. Rummikub is a tile based game with elements of the card game rummy and mahjong which can…
Evington House Yoga at Mayflower Methodist Church 19 October 2026 at 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM Mayflower Methodist Church, Ethel Rd, Leicester LE5 5ND, UK Manjula leads this local group affiliated to Friends of Evington. It is for ladies only and costs £5 per session. Manjula is an experienced instructor with a passion for letting people know the health benefits of practicing yoga. The cost is £5 a session. For more information contact Manjula on 07448 732696 or email manjula.odedra.yoga@gmail.com
Zumba/Freestyle & Bollywood Dance Bangra 19 October 2026 at 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM Evington Village Hall, Church Rd, Evington, Leicester LE5 6DN, UK This weekly event is organised by two local charities in Evington - Best Community Charity and Friends of Evington. It is a led class which teaches the basic steps first, so that it can all be put together in a dance. To book a place please contact the Evington Echo website or helenpettman@gmail.com Tel: 07910431044.
Coffee, Cake and Fellowship at St. Denys Church 20 October 2026 at 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM St. Denys Parish Centre St Denys Church, Evington, Church Rd, Evington, Leicester LE5 6FA, UK
Lily House Bereavement Support 20 October 2026 at 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM Parish Centre St Denys Church, Evington, Church Rd, Evington, Leicester LE5 6FA, UK
Evington Garden Club 20 October 2026 at 2:30 PM – 4:30 PM Evington Village Hall, Church Rd, Evington, Leicester LE5 6FA, UK Evington Garden Club meets monthly in the Village Hall in Evington, on Church Road on the third Tuesday of the month from 2.30pm. Visitors to the meeting are asked to pay £2.00. Alternatively the annual membership fee is £12.00.