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  • Tranquil scene has barely changed through the years

    By Derby Telegraph at 07:30 on 18/05/12
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    A narrow country lane leads from pleasant Billesdon, uphill and down dale, to the small, tranquil village of Gaulby, which is the proud possessor of one of our loveliest churches. This, for some reason, was rebuilt in 1741, except for its ancient chancel, which dates from around 1500. Historian Arthur Mee tells us to note particularly its eye-catching tall tower, which has Gothic and Chinese pinnacles as a prominent feature. They...
  • Every cheese pleases at growing fair

    By Leicester Mercury at 07:30 on 15/05/12
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    From cheddar and stilton to gouda and, of course, red Leicester, there was a cheese for everyone at a fair. The Artisan Cheese Fair, held in Melton on Saturday and Sunday, attracted more than 4,000 cheese-lovers. Some 60 exhibitors, including cheese-makers from around the UK, took part in the event, one of its kind in the country. Organiser Matthew O'Callaghan, chairman of Melton Mowbray Food Partnership, said: "It was a...
  • Twyford hosting one of the biggest Diamond Jubilee Celebrations in Leicestershire

    By melton_mark at 11:48 on 04/05/12
    You can celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in Twyford - Picture by Flickr user Sammy and the Light - used under Creative Commons licence
    Just south of Melton Mowbray, the village of Twyford is aiming to host one of the largest events in the county to celebrate the Queen's Diamond Jubilee. The celebrations begin with a traditional Street Party on the Saturday morning, before the main 'Saturday Night Live' event which runs from 7.00pm until late in three large marquees. This will feature the musical talent of Stefan Gackowski, Polarize and headliners The Platforms. ...
  • How will YOU be celebrating the Queen's Diamond Jubilee in Melton Mowbray?

    By melton_mark at 13:18 on 03/05/12
    HM The Queen celebrates her Diamond Jubilee this June
    The Queen's Diamond Jubilee celebration weekend - from Saturday 2nd to Tuesday 5th June - is fast approaching. Melton Mowbray People and localpeople.co.uk would love to know how you're planning to celebrate, and invite you to vote in our three Diamond Jubilee polls. Will you be toasting the Queen's big day with a glass of Champaign or brewing the perfect English pot of tea in Her Majesty's honour? Will you be feasting on the country's...
  • Winners at the British Pie Awards 2012 in Melton Mowbray

    By melton_mark at 10:09 on 26/04/12
    Matthew O'Callaghan (left) Chairman of the Melton Mowbray Pork Pie Association presents Morecambe Football Club with their 4 awards - Click on the links below to see the full galleries of pictures.
    90 judges - including the BBC's cricket correspondent Jonathan Agnew and celebrity chef Rachel Green - tasted 900 pies between them in the British Pie Awards 2012. The awards were once again held in St Mary's Church Melton Mowbray on Wednesday, and the pies were split into 18 different categories, with Dunkleys winning the Supreme Champion 2012 award for their Pub Pie. Click here to see a gallery of 40 pictures of the judging at the...

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