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Tranquil scene has barely changed through the years

By Derby Telegraph at 07:30 on 18/05/12

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

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

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

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

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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Claire Lomas goes walkabout in Melton Mowbray in her 'bionic suit'

By melton_mark

@claire80lomas has today tweeted: "The next challenge in planning will be #clairesbike 2013...

By melton_mark at 10:58 on 16/05/12

Claire Lomas - who recently made national and international news when she completed the London Marathon in a 'bionic suit' - stepped out in her hometown of Melton Mowbray on Tuesday and received a great response from locals. Claire was left paralysed from the chest down after an eventing accident in 2007. Click here to view a gallery of 40 pictures of Claire Lomas in Melton Mowbray Setting off from The Bell Centre - which provided...
Claire receives a hero's welcome on walkabout

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I wrote to The Guardian to ask if they would start a campaign to persuade the Queen to bestow an...

By Leicester Mercury at 07:50 on 16/05/12

London Marathon heroine Claire Lomas went walkabout in her home town yesterday – and revealed she has another epic adventure planned. Claire, 32, mingled with market day crowds in Melton to thank people for their financial and emotional support during the 17 days it took her to complete the 26.2-mile marathon in a robotic suit. Claire has been paralysed from the chest down since a competitive horse-riding accident five...
Preview of Artisan Cheese Fair 2012 in Melton Mowbray - THIS WEEKEND

By melton_mark

Well done to everyone involved in the 2012 Artisan Cheese Fair. There were over 4,000 visitors this...

By melton_mark at 14:34 on 09/05/12

This weekend (Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 May 2012) see's the welcome return of the Artisan Cheese Fair to Melton Mowbray Market's Exhibition Halls. 2011's inaugural event attracted over 2,000 visitors and this year organisers are promising a much bigger event - with the same £1 entry fee. Click here to view a gallery of 40 pictures from the 2011 Artisan Cheese Fair in Melton Mowbray The fair is open from 10.00am to 4.00pm on...
Claire Lomas completes London Marathon - how can Melton Mowbray honour her?

By melton_mark

Charlie Massey @charliecoffee who is a Spinal Research marathon fundraiser and accompanied Claire...

By melton_mark at 11:08 on 09/05/12

The inspirational Claire Lomas yesterday completed the London Marathon after 16 days walking in her 'bionic suit'. Claire was left paralysed from the chest down after an eventing accident in 2007 and has raised over £100,000 for Spinal Research. Now she's enjoying a well earned rest, I wonder how we in Melton Mowbray can honour her? You can follow Claire on Twitter @claire80lomas and you can donate to Spinal Research on her Just...
Controversy over plans for 1,000 new homes in Melton Mowbray

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By melton_mark at 16:10 on 10/11/11

Hundreds of local residents visited Melton Borough Council's offices on Wednesday evening to see 4 options for the location of 1,000 new homes, a new primary and secondary school and two gypsy and traveller sites on the north side of Melton Mowbray - and the plans are already causing huge controversy. As previously reported, Melton Borough Council has stated a preference for a 'Sustainable Urban Extension' (SUE) of 1,000 new homes and...

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By vip cleaning at 03:11 on 29/04/12
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Happy St George's Day! Let us know how you are celebrating in Melton Mowbray.

By melton_mark at 10:18 on 23/04/12
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What did you think of the Olympic Torch Relay test event in Melton Mowbray today?

By melton_mark at 15:50 on 20/04/12
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New Job Vacancies at Melton Borough Council and Long Field School in Melton Mowbray In recent days on Twitter, there has been a number of local job...

By melton_mark at 09:43 on 23/03/12
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Melton Mowbray is set to be featured on 'Countryfile' at 7.00pm on BBC1 this Sunday 25 March 2012 - http://tinyurl.com/823ykpf

By themeltonian at 09:33 on 23/03/12
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