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Happy Diwali

 Diwali is one of the most important and prestigious festivals in Leicester’s
 cultural calendar. It is a central attraction of our festival programme and
 continues to grow annually.

 It is with great pride that we host one of the largest Diwali celebrations
 outside of India. As one of the most culturally diverse cities in the country,
 Diwali allows people from many cultures in Leicester to be together in
 friendship. It also serves as a wonderful time for family and friends to
 celebrate.

 We would like to express our gratitude to all of those who work tirelessly
 to ensure that Diwali is such a success, particularly the Leicester Hindu
 Festival Council, along with Curve, the Diwali Advisory Panel, local ward
 councillors and all of the city council departments involved.

 It again gives us huge pleasure to join in these great celebrations and wish
 you all a very happy and peaceful Diwali.

 Sir Peter Soulsby                        Piara Singh Clair MBE
 City Mayor                               Deputy City Mayor
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         Five Great Venues
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            at Leicester Racecourse                                                                             Contents
                                                                                                                Happy Diwali ........................................... 3

                                                                                                                Diwali in Leicester ........................... 6 - 7

                                                                                                                Leicester’s Diwali Celebrations ..... 8 - 9
  Club Suite                        The Nelson Suite                            The Pavillion
Up to 120 seated inc balcony view   Up to 250 seated inc balcony views       Up to 180 seated                   What’s On ...................................... 11 - 25

                                                                                                                Map of Firework Display ............. 26 - 27

                                                                                                                Food ................................................ 28 - 31

                                                                                                                Shopping ...................................... 33 - 36

     The Kube                                               Exhibition Hall                                     Staying in the City ....................... 37 - 40
Up to 500 seated                                         Up to 300 seated
                                                                                                                Road Closures .............................. 44 - 45

                                                                                                                Travel into Leicester ................... 48 - 49

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  Birthdays, Anniversaries, Christening, Graduation and any other special occasions.
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                                                                                                                                                                          The condition imposed on him was that only

    Diwali in Leicester
                                                                                                                                                                          those Rajas that could hold onto the Guru’s
                                                                                                                                                                          robe would be set free. Guru Hargobind
                                                                                                                                                                          Ji had a special robe made with 52 khalia
                                                                                                                                                                          (tapers) so that each of the Rajas could walk
                                                                                                                                                                          free with him. He was then given the name
                                                                                                                                                                          ‘Bandhi Chhorr’, the deliverer of prisoners.
     Leicester‘s celebration of Diwali is one of       following Rama and Hanuman’s victory over
     the biggest outside of India. Whether it’s        the demon King Ravana and rescue of Sita                                                                           In India, Sikhs celebrate by lighting candles
     to enjoy dance, fireworks, food or fashion -      from his evil clutches.                                                                                            and divas (clay lamps) in houses and on the
     come and celebrate Diwali with us!                                                                                                                                   Sarowar – the scared water which surrounds
                                                       Each day leading up to Diwali has a different                                                                      the Golden Temple, Amritsar. Sikhs in
     The festival kicks off with our famous lights     meaning and these also vary between regions                                                                        Leicester celebrate in Gurdwaras (temples).
     switch-on on Sunday 28 October and                or communities.
     culminates with a glorious fireworks display
     and entertainment on Diwali Day Wednesday         The first day marks the start of Diwali. It is
     7 November. We also have a fantastic              dedicated to the worship of the Goddess
     selection of events taking place around the       Lakshmi who provides prosperity.
     city during the fortnight and we welcome you
     to join us in Leicester.                          On the second, there is a focus on abolishing
                                                       evil and the Goddess Kali is worshipped.
     What is Diwali?
     Diwali is an ancient festival celebrated by       On the third, Diwali day, clay lamps (called
     Hindus, Sikhs and Jains all over the world.       divas) and candles are lit in temples and
     It represents the universal messages of           houses, and fireworks are let off, giving        People seek blessings at Diwali from Lakshmi,
     good over evil, of truth over falsehood and       Diwali its name of Festival of Lights. People    the goddess of wealth and prosperity, and
     of light shining in the dark of the year. It is   also clean and decorate their homes with         Lord Ganesha, the remover of obstacles.
     traditionally a time for exchanging gifts,        Rangoli (traditional colourful folk patterns),                                                                     For Jains, followers of one of India’s
     friendship, peace, and goodwill to all.           buy new clothes, and give each other gifts       For Sikhs, Diwali celebrates the release of                       most ancient religions, Diwali marks the
                                                       and sweets.                                      the sixth guru, Guru Hargobind Ji, and 52                         anniversary of the attainment of Moksha,
     For Hindus, Diwali represents the start of the                                                     Hindu Rajas (kings) from imprisonment.                            the final liberation of the soul from the cycle
                                                       On the fourth, it is the start of the New Year   Guru Hargobind Ji was held for 40 days at the                     of death and rebirth, by Lord Mahavir. On
     New Year. It honours the victory of good over
                                                       (Nutan Varsh) and businesses traditionally       Gwalior Fortress along with the Rajas, who                        this day, Jains celebrate this permanent
     evil, and brightness over darkness.
                                                       open new accounts.                               had been deprived of their kingdoms and                           happiness of the soul and remember Lord
     It also marks the start of winter. Diwali                                                          were badly treated. When the time came for                        Mahavir’s last sermon, which was given on
                                                       The fifth day is important to Hindus as it       the Guru’s release, he refused to leave unless                    Diwali day, before his soul left his body and
     honours Lord Rama and his wife Sita
                                                       celebrates the relationship between brothers     the Rajas were also set free.                                     was liberated.
     returning to their kingdom of Ayodhya,
                                                       and sisters.

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    Leicester’s Diwali
                                                                                                                                                      pyrotechnics and fireworks. Watch aerial
                                                                                                                                                      fireworks exploding hundreds of feet above,
                                                                                                                                                      combined with pyrotechnics at different
                                                                                                                                                      heights forming layers of spectacular colour

    Celebrations
                                                                                                                                                      and sound which highlights the tradition
                                                                                                                                                      of light and colour during this wonderful
                                                                                                                                                      festival.

                                                                                                                                                      This year Leicester’s Wheel of Light returns.
                                                                                                                                                      The big wheel will be located on Belgrave
    Diwali Lights Switch On                                                                                                                           Road from 26 October until 11 November.
    Sunday 28 October 3pm – 9pm
    Belgrave Road main stage from 5.30pm
    Cossington Street Recreation Ground stage
    programme from 4pm
    Diwali Day                                                                                       The Diwali Village on Cossington Street
    Wednesday 7 November 3pm – 9pm                                                                   Recreation Ground will feature a full stage
    Cossington Street Recreation Ground stage                                                        programme showcasing local talent,
    programme from 6pm                                                                               children’s fun-fair rides and stalls including
                                                                                                     food and concessions running from 3pm to
    This year, Leicester’s world famous Diwali                                                       9pm.
    celebrations promise to be more spectacular
    and dazzling than ever, with the return                                                          On Diwali Day, the Diwali Village will again
    of the Diwali Village on Cossington Street                                                       be on Cossington Street Recreation ground
    Recreation Ground and an aerial firework         Leicester Hindu Festival Council, Leicester     along with a full stage programme of
    display above Belgrave Road.                     City Council and supported by Curve. The        entertainment, presented by the Leicester
                                                     stage programme for Diwali Switch On will       Hindu Festival Council.
    Everyone will be welcomed to join in             run 5.30pm - 8pm on Belgrave Road with
    the festivities which will begin with the        the lights turned on at 7.30pm followed by      Fireworks have always been a traditional
    illumination of the Diwali lights along          the fireworks, which this year can be viewed    part of Diwali celebrations and on Diwali Day
    Belgrave Road, on Leicester’s ‘Golden Mile’,     from Belgrave Road. The Golden Mile will be     the fireworks can be viewed from Belgrave
    on Sunday 28 October. Up to 40,000 people        bathed in light throughout the festive period   Road and the surrounding area. Leicester’s
    will watch the lights switch on, which follows   until Diwali Day, when the celebrations         Diwali display is created and choreographed
    a vibrant programme of music and dance on        continue with the stage on Cossington Street    by local company Bright Spark Fireworks Ltd
    the Belgrave Road stage presented by the         Recreation Ground.                              who have embraced traditional elements

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     For details of more events and activities go     Diwali Wheel of Light
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          – 13 JAN 2019
     to visitleicester.info or follow us on:          Friday 26 October – Sunday 11 November
                                                      Belgrave Road
        leicesterfestivals
                                                      W: visitleicester.info
        leicesterfest #diwalileicester                After last year’s success the 110-foot Ferris
        leicesterfest                                 wheel is returning to the Diwali celebrations
                                                      this year. Leicester’s Wheel of Light arrives at
     Family Rangoli Workshops                         Belgrave Road through to the end of Diwali.
     Tuesday 23 October                               The wheel will be lit at night to provide a
     1pm – 3pm & 3.30pm – 5.30pm                      glittering centrepiece to the festivities.
     Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre                    Opening times and ticket prices will be
     W: leicester-mela.co.uk                          available online.
     Take part this half term in a participatory
     family Rangoli activity. Share your skills       Curve & An Indian Summer Festival’s
     while learning new ones and meet the             Diwali Family Day
     artist behind the spectacular Diwali Rangoli     Saturday 27 October
     exhibitions. Rangoli art contains intricate,     11am – 3pm

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     at Diwali time using authentic techniques        W: curveonline.co.uk                                       MUSIC AND LYRICS BY IRVING BERLIN                                                                  BOOK BY DAVID IVES AND PAUL BLAKE
     and traditional materials. The art of Rangoli    Join Curve in association with An Indian                          ORIGINAL STAGE PRODUCTION DIRECTED BY WALTER BOBBIE PRESENTED BY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH R&H THEATRICALS EUROPE
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     can be passed down to children, adults and       Summer Festival for a day packed with
                                                                                                                   SCENIC DESIGN
                                                                                                                              BY   MICHAEL TAYLOR LIGHTING DESIGNBY MARK HENDERSON SOUND DESIGNBY TOM MARSHALL ORCHESTRATIONS
                                                                                                                                                                                                                        ORIGINAL              VOCAL AND DANCE
                                                                                                                                                                                                                              BY LARRY BLANK ARRANGEMENTS BY BRUCE POMAHAC                BY JASON CARR
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           RE-ORCHESTRATIONS

     families of all ages who in turn can keep the    fun family activity. Free events include
     ancient tradition alive. Free family drop in -   performances on the foyer stage from House
     30 minute sessions. Suitable for ages 5+         of Verse, sitar music in the café, dressing up,
                                                      shadow puppets and other craft activities, a
     Diwali Storytelling at Rushey Mead               mehndi artist and backstage tours. Come and
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     Library                                          see a brand new Little Curve show: Hanuman         8
     Tuesday 23 October                               Moves a Mountain & Attempts To Eat The Sun,
     2pm – 3.30pm                                     suitable for children 4+ and their families.
     Rushey Mead Library                              All activity is free, some may be bookable in
     T: 0116 266 5112                                 advance via the Curve website:
     Be transported by words and your                 curveonline.co.uk
     imagination in to a world of light and
     celebration through Diwali stories shared        Yuva Nartan
     together.                                        Saturday 27 October
                                                      7pm – 9.30pm
     Diwali Storytelling at Belgrave Library          Curve Theatre
     Thursday 25 October                              Ticket Office: 0116 242 3595
     2pm – 3.30pm                                     W: curveonline.co.uk / nupurarts.org.uk
     Belgrave Library                                 An exciting evening of vibrant Indian
     T: 0116 299 5500                                 classical dance and music presented as
     Be transported by words and your                 part of Curve Theatre’s Inside Out Festival,
     imagination in to a world of light and           featuring dance and music artists from the
     celebration through Diwali stories shared        region and across the UK.
     together.                                        Tickets: £11 (Concessions for under 26 years
                                                      and over 60s 15% off for Curve Members)
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                                                                         Museum of the Moon                               Museum of the Moon Events at Belgrave
                                                                         Sunday 28 October – Wednesday 7 November         Neighbourhood Centre
                                                                         Belgrave Neighbourhood Centre                    Rangoli Exhibition - Under the Moonlight!
                                                                         Opening Sunday 28 October 4pm – 9pm              Sunday 28 October & Wednesday 7 November
                                                                         Other viewing times are Tuesday 30 – Tuesday     4pm – 8.30pm
                                                                         6 November from 4pm – 8pm (excluding             Inspired by the moon, reflections and
                                                                         Sunday 4 November) and Wednesday 7               stillness the award winning team behind the
                                                                         November 3pm – 9pm                               annual Diwali Rangoli exhibitions present
                                                                                                                          a mixture of breathtakingly modern and
                                                                         As part of this year’s Diwali Leicester          traditional Rangoli styles, themed around
                                                                         celebrations an art installation featuring       water and nature, presented under a life size
                                                                         a 7 metre diameter model of the Moon, by         installation of the moon. Be inspired by this
                                                                         Luke Jerram, will be placed in Belgrave          once forgotten folk art as artists transform it
                                                                         Neighbourhood Centre.                            in to a visually stunning exhibition. Free drop
                                                                                                                          in event. Suitable for all ages.
                                                                         The Museum of the Moon features 120dpi
                                                                         detailed NASA imagery of the lunar surface.      Diwali Moon Family Day
                                                                         At an approximate scale of 1:500,000, each       Saturday 3 November
                                                                         centimetre of the internally lit spherical       11am – 3pm
                                                                         sculpture represents 5km of the moon’s           Enjoy an unbelievably close up view of the
                                                                         surface.                                         Museum of the Moon and share in a range
                                                                                                                          of inspiring, informative and creative
                                                                         Since its debut in August 2016, the Museum       activities. Workshop demos on the Moon
                                                                         of the Moon has been presented in a number       and Meteorites, including the chance to
                                                                         of different ways both indoors and outdoors.     hold space rocks from the National Space
                                                                         As it travels from place to place, it gathers    Centre plus storytelling and crafts from
                                                                         an ongoing collection of personal responses,     Neighbourhood Services. Free family drop in.
                                                                         stories and mythologies, as well as
                                                                         highlighting the latest Moon science             Diwali Moon Family Meditation
                                                                                                                          Sunday 4 November
                                                                         Space will also be made available for personal   12noon – 3pm
                                                                         reflection and prayers.                          T: 0116 222 1004
                                                                                                                          A chance to experience harmony and
                                                                                                                          wellbeing from the peace of space as a family
                                                                                                                          under the Museum of the Moon installation
                                                                                                                          through guided meditation and yoga. Free
                                                                                                                          family event. Booking essential.

                                     Wishing you all a very

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                                                                                                Diwali Lights Switch On
                                                                                                Sunday 28 October                               the brim with fashion, jewellery, arts,
                                                                                                Diwali Lights Switch On 5.30pm – 9pm            crafts, henna and community information
                                                                                                Main stage 5.30pm – 8pm                         as well as children’s funfair, freebies and
                                                                                                Belgrave Road                                   giveaways. Plus don’t miss the huge variety
                                                                                                                                                of tantalising traditional Indian snacks,
                                                                                                Diwali Village 3pm – 9pm                        delicious curries and drinks from across the
                                                                                                Stage 3pm – 8.30pm                              Indian subcontinent. Take part in the circus
                                                                                                Cossington Street Recreation Ground             skills workshop from 3pm – 4.30pm and
                                                                                                                                                experience the magnificent light and fire
                                                                                                Celebrate Diwali Leicester with the
                                                                                                                                                show, Lantern Glow at 7pm and 8.30pm.
                                                                                                illumination of the Diwali lights along
                                                                                                Belgrave Road featuring a traditional
                                                                                                                                                The Diwali community stage will dazzle you
                                                                                                music and dance programme on the main
                                                                                                                                                with dances and music to get you in the party
                                                                                                stage, Diwali Village, annual Mela Rangoli
                                                                                                                                                mood. Watch dancers, singers and artists
                                                                                                exhibition, Museum of the Moon at Belgrave
                                                                                                                                                from across the region showcase their talents
                                                                                                Neighbourhood Centre and firework finale.
                                                                                                                                                along with performances from local schools,
                                                                                                The highlight of the main stage at 7pm will     dance academies and performing art groups.
                                                                                                see dancers from across the city coming
                                                                                                together to create a brand new dance            Take a ride on Leicester’s Wheel of Light,
                                                                                                performance set on the streets of Mumbai.       lighting up the streets at night with its
                                                                                                Inspired by Curve’s recent work in Mumbai       110-foot illuminous Ferris wheel providing a
                                                                                                and featuring choreography by Leicester’s       birds-eye view of the spectacular lights along
                                                                                                internationally acclaimed dance sensation       Belgrave Road.
                                                                                                Aakash Odedra and Curve Dance Associate
                                                                                                Melanie Knott, the performance combines         And finally the Diwali Light Switch On would
                                                                                                new contemporary dance and a flavour of         not be the same without the spectacular
                                                                                                Bollywood, featuring the hit Shakalaka Baby     aerial firework display which can be seen
                                                                                                from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Bombay Dreams.       above Leicester’s Golden Mile and the
                                                                                                                                                surrounding area from 7.30pm.
                                                                                                Visit the famous Diwali Village in Cossington
                                                                                                Street Recreation Ground, open from
                                                                                                3pm – 9pm. The Village will be packed to

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     Diwali Dinner and Dance                            Giant Puppet Performance and Parade                      Diwali Activities Family Fun Day                       Presented by Sitar Music Society in
     Saturday 27 October                                Friday 2 November                                        Saturday 3 November                                    partnership with Leicester Cathedral.
     7pm until late                                     5pm – 5.15pm                                             11am – 3pm                                             Tickets: £10 / £8
     Peepul Enterprise                                  City Centre                                              New Walk Museum and Art Gallery                        Booking link: eventbrite.co.uk/e/music-and-
     T: 07792 360 402                                   W: indiansummer.org.uk                                   T: 0116 225 4900                                       light-a-concert-of-indian-classical-music-
     Celebrate Diwali with dinner, entertainment        A surprising twist on the story of Diwali                Enjoy Diwali stories and free activities               tickets-48453202834
     and music with DJ Mani Beats. Tickets: £22 each.   re-imagining characters, Hanuman and                     including Indian dancing, handling
                                                        Ravana as 10ft puppets that tower above                  traditional Diwali objects, decorating torans          Rangoli Competition
     Diwali Fashion Show                                a dance battle as two armies collide. Join               and creating Rangoli designs. Come in your             Sunday 4 November
     Sunday 28 October                                  us in a procession of dancers, drummers                  best Indian outfit or dress up in one of ours.         10.30am – 1pm
     3pm – 4pm                                          and stilt walkers. Led by the giant puppets,                                                                    Shree Sanatan Mandir
     New Walk Museum and Art Gallery                    opposing armies of monkeys and demons                    Out with the Old and in with the New                   T: 0116 266 1402
     T: 0116 225 4900                                   come together and collide in a captivating               Saturday 3 November                                    The Rangoli competition is open to all to
     Join us for a vibrant fashion event,               performance.                                             6.30pm – 9pm                                           enter and is judged in different categories
     showcasing an exquisite collection of sarees,                                                               New Walk Museum & Art Gallery                          so that children and adults can take part.
     lenghas, shervanis and chaniya-choris for                                                                   W: ochs.org.uk                                         Prizes will be awarded to the winners and
     the family to wear at Diwali.                                                                               A talk by Anuradha Dooney of the Oxford                the Rangolis will be displayed during the
     Free entry. Advance booking recommended.                                                                    Centre for Hindu Studies (OCHS).                       Diwali period for the hundreds of visitors
                                                                                                                 Diwali, the Festival of Lights, is celebrated all      to the Temple to see. Competition rules are
     The Great Diabetes Walk in support of the          Diwali Mela Bazaar                                       over the world today with fireworks, lighting          available from the Mandir office.
     Leicester Diabetes Village                         Saturday 3 November                                      of lamps, gift-giving and feasting. It is a time
     Sunday 28 October                                  10am – 5pm                                               of looking forward and renewal. This talk              A Unique Rangoli
     4.30pm                                             Humberstone Gate & Clock Tower                           revisits the rich legacy of ideas and teachings        Sat 3 November to Tuesday 6 November
     Start at Shreeji Dham Haveli Temple                W: visitleicester.info                                   from the tales of Rama, Sita, Krishna,                 11am – 4.30pm
     504 Melton Road to Cossington Street               Leicester City Council in partnership with               Laksmi, Ganesha and Kali and proposes that             Highcross Leicester
     Recreation Ground.                                 Leicester Belgrave Mela and Sabras Radio                 what is old, when retold, creates the new.             T: 0116 242 8644
     For further information and to register email:     brings you a flavour of Diwali celebrations                                                                     View this unique Rangoli installation at the
     stardiabetes@gmail.com                             to the city centre. Experience a feast of                Music & Light                                          Highcross Shopping Centre where the artist
                                                        Indian shopping, arts & crafts and live                  Saturday 3 November                                    will be creating a Rangoli with a difference.
     Garland and Toran Making                           entertainment from Sabras Roadshow.                      7pm – 8.30pm                                           Traditionally Rangoli designs are simple
     Friday 2 November                                  Plus food, dance, fashion, music and culture.            Leicester Cathedral                                    geometric shapes, deity impressions, or they
     4pm – 6.30pm                                                                                                W: leicestercathedral.org                              depict nature. However here you will see
     Shreeji Dham Haveli, 504 Melton Road                                                                        Experience the moods and melodies of                   the Rangoli art form expressing a unique
     T: 0116 212 2827                                                                                            Indian classical music and pay homage to               message of our times.
     Learn the skills of making garlands and                                                                     its spiritual depth and universal message in
     torans from fresh flowers. Please bring a                                                                   the stunning setting of Leicester Cathedral.
     bunch of roses or seasonal flowers with you.

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     Diwali Day                                 The Golden Mile will be bathed in light throughout the
                                                festive period until Diwali Day, when the celebrations
     Wednesday 7 November                       continue at Cossington Street Recreation Ground
     3pm – 9pm, stage programme from 6pm        with entertainment, children’s funfair, food and craft
     Cossington Street Recreation Ground        stalls. There will also be an aerial firework display
     W: visitleicester.info                     over Belgrave Road and the surrounding area.

                                                                                                                                                                                                        Portrait Rangoli by
                                                                                                                                                                                                       Milan Arvind Kumar:
                                                                                                                                                                                               Mela Rangoli exhibition 2017

     Lighting up Limekiln Lock                         Diwali cultural show consisting of Indian
     Wednesday 7 November                              folk dancing and semi classical dance              Rangoli: An Art Form                                   by family members. Generally, this practice
     6pm – 9pm                                         performances by children and young people.                                                                is showcased during occasions such as
     Limekiln Lock, off Abbey Park Road, LE1 3WA       You can also learn some dance moves and            Rangoli is an art form, originating in the             festivals, auspicious occasions, marriage
     W: canalrivertrust.org.uk                         join in some Bollywood dance.                      Indian subcontinent, in which patterns                 celebrations and other similar milestones
     Experience your local waterway in a new                                                              are created on the floor or the ground                 and gatherings.
     light as Limekiln Lock is transformed with        Igniting Minds and Illuminating Hearts             using materials such as coloured rice, dry
     illuminations. Come along to our stall at the     Saturday 10 November                               flour, coloured sand or flower petals. It is         Rangoli designs can be simple geometric
     switch on event on Sunday 28 October at           6pm – 8pm                                          usually made during Diwali, festivals and            shapes, deity impressions or flower and
     Cossington Recreation Ground to make your         Harmony House, 122 Ross Walk                       celebrations in the Indian subcontinent.             petal shapes (appropriate for the given
     own boat, then visit the canal on Diwali Day      T: 0116 216 8430                                   Designs are passed from one generation to            celebrations), but they can also be very
     to see it afloat.                                 Speaker: Sister Jayanti, European Director of      the next, keeping both the art form and the          elaborate designs crafted by individuals or
                                                       the Brahma Kumaris and NGO Representative          tradition alive.                                     numerous people together. The traditional
     Cultural Variety Show                             to the United Nations, Geneva.                                                                          base material is usually dry powdered rice or
     Saturday 10 November                              The Festival of Lights celebrates the return       The purpose of Rangoli is decoration, and            dry flour, to which sindoor (vermilion), haldi
     3pm – 4pm                                         to a time of happiness and harmony. It is          it is thought to bring good luck. Design             (turmeric) and other natural colours can be
     New Walk Museum and Art Gallery                   symbolic of the light that shines within all       depictions may also vary as they reflect             added. Other more modern materials now
     T: 0116 225 4900                                  of us. Join us for an evening of experience,       traditions, folklore, and practices that are         include coloured sand and stone, flowers and
     Bring the family down to see a vibrant            entertainment and enlightenment.                   unique to each   area. It is traditionally done      petals.
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                                                                                                                            WYVERN RESTAURANT & SPORTS BAR
                                                                                                                                Kerrysdale Avenue, Rushey Mead, Leicester LE4 7GJ
                                                                    Diwali Greetings from                                    Tel: 0116 3191380         Newly refurbished   Mbl: 07377 177773
                                                                    Leicester Fostering                                     Leicesters hidden gem offering an array of mouth watering traditional
                                                                                                                             indian dishes with a touch of our unique twist. Veg/non veg dishes.
                                                                    and Adoption Centre                                         Come & try our chefs specialities in a friendly and relaxed
                                                                    www.leicester.gov.uk/fostering                                     atmosphere. l Takeaways available upon request.
                                                                                                                             l Private party bookings welcome for up to 15-20. Pints from £2.60.
                                                                    0116 454 4500                                                                                      Open 6 days a week
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       Abbey Park Bonfire & Firework Display                        Savings of up to 40% can be made by
       Saturday 3 November                                          purchasing your tickets in advance.
       Be dazzled by Leicester’s biggest bonfire
       & firework display at the city’s official                    Advance tickets:
       celebration! The fantastic fun takes place                   Adult £6 *
       on Saturday 3 November from 5pm – 9pm on                     Concessions and Under 16’s £4 *
       Leicester’s Abbey Park and this year’s theme                 Family £16 (two adults, two children)

                                                                                                                                                     Get better
       is Saturday Night Fever.                                     Under 4s free

       The lighting of the bonfire and main display                 On the gate:
       is always a spectacular sight – with a quieter               Adults £8 *
       firework show perfect for the younger                        Concessions and Under 16’s £5.50
       audience. Watch the skies light up at this                   (No family tickets available on the gate)

                                                                                                                                                     connected
       annual family event, with a programme of
       live entertainment, funfair and plenty of                    Tickets available from Visit Leicester,
       warming food stalls.                                         De Montfort Hall Box Office and online.
                                                                    For further information go to
                                                                    visitleicester.info

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                                                      Apna Punjab Sweet Centre

     Food
                                                      65A Purley Road Leicester LE4 6PB
                                                      T: 0116 266 6567
                                                      Bobby’s Restaurant (v)
                                                      154-156 Belgrave Road Leicester LE4 5AT
                                                      T: 0116 266 2448 / eatatbobbys.com
                                                      Café Delhi
     A past winner of the Curry Capital of Britain
                                                      47 Melton Road Leicester LE4 6PN
     award, Leicester has a mouth-watering            T: 0116 266 5500 / cafedelhi.co.uk
     range of Indian restaurants amongst other
     world cuisine. In Belgrave Road, the city        Chai Paani
                                                      87a Belgrave Road Leicester LE4 6AS
     centre, London Road, Narborough Road and
                                                      T: 0116 266 3004
     beyond, Leicester has an amazing variety
     of restaurants to choose from. So why not        Chef & Spice (buffet)
     combine your visit with a meal out to savour     1 Andrewes Street (off Hinckley Rd)
                                                      Leicester LE3 5PG
     the city’s offerings?
                                                      T: 0116 242 2240 / chefandspice.co.uk
                                                                                                   Everest Dine                                Khyber
     Here is a selection of restaurants offering      Chettinad Restaurant
                                                                                                   61 Belgrave Gate Leicester LE1 3HR          116 Melton Road Leicester LE4 5ED
     South Asian cuisine in the city. This is not a   146c London Road Leicester LE2 1ED
                                                                                                   T: 0116 251 0555 / everestdine.co.uk        T: 0116 266 4842 /
                                                      T: 0116 319 2112 / chettinadrestaurant.com
     comprehensive list and is not our personal                                                                                                khybertandoorirestaurant.co.uk
                                                                                                   Feast India (buffet)
     recommendation. Details correct at the time      Chutney Ivy
                                                                                                   411 Melton Road Leicester LE4 7PA           Koyla – The Chargrill
     of going to print. A further listing of world    41 Halford Street Leicester LE1 1TR
                                                                                                   T: 0116 258 2590 / feastindia.co.uk         Kapital Building Leicester LE1 3UD
     cuisine on offer in Leicester is available on    T: 0116 251 1889 / chutneyivy.com
                                                                                                   Flamingo Bar & Grill                        T: 0116 262 8710 / koyla.co.uk
     our website: visitleicester.info                 Dakshin
                                                                                                   183 Loughborough Road Leicester LE4 5LR     Lilu Fine Dining
                                                      150 Belgrave Road Leicester LE4 5AT
                                                                                                   T: 0116 261 0109 / flamingobargrill.co.uk   76 Highcross Street Leicester LE1 4NN
                                                      T: 0116 319 4200 / dakshin.co.uk
                                                                                                   Geetas Fast Food                            T: 0116 262 3119 / lilurestaurant.co.uk
                                                                                                   20 Melton Rd Leicester LE4 5EA              Melton Restaurant
                                                                                                   T: 0116 266 9003                            197 Melton Road Leicester LE4 6QT
                                                                                                   Herb Restaurant                             M: 07479 717505 / meltonrestaurant.co.uk
                                                                                                   96 Granby Street Leicester LE1 1DJ          Mithaas (v)
                                                                                                   T: 0116 233 2715 / herbrestaurant.co.uk     103-105 Narborough Road Leicester LE3 0PA
                                                                                                   Heritage India                              T: 0116 254 1588 / mithaas.co.uk
                                                                                                   328-330 Welford Road Leicester LE2 6EH      Mirch Masala (v)
                                                                                                   T: 0116 244 8888 / heritage-india.co.uk     160 Belgrave Road Leicester LE4 5AU
                                                                                                   Indigo (v)                                  T: 0116 261 0888 / mirch-masala.co.uk
                                                                                                   432 Melton Road Leicester LE4 7SN           More Restaurant (buffet)
                                                                                                   T: 0116 261 1000 / indigos.co.uk            62 London Road Leicester LE2 0QD
                                                                                                   Jamal’s Balti House                         T: 0116 225 0000 / morerestaurant.co.uk
                                                                                                   4 Narborough Road Leicester LE3 0BQ         Mumbai Inn
                                                                                                   T: 0116 254 4355                            73 London Road Leicester LE1 7GE
                                                                                                   Kayal                                       T: 0116 247 0420 / mumbaiinn.co.uk
                                                                                                   153 Granby Street Leicester LE1 6FE         Nawaaz Indian Restaurant
                                                                                                   T: 0116 255 4667 / kayalrestaurant.com      159 London Road Leicester LE2 1EG
                                                                                                                                               T: 0116 319 5885
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     Paddy’s Marten Inn Bar & Grill              Sharmilee                                               Sayonara 4 Seasons (v)                                Tiranga Restaurant and Bar
     98 Martin Street Leicester LE4 6EU          71 Belgrave Road Leicester LE4 6AS                      49 Belgrave Road Leicester LE4 6AR                    119-121 Melton Road Leicester LE4 6QS
     T: 0116 266 5123 / paddysmarteninn.co.uk    T: 0116 266 8471 / sharmilee.co.uk                      T: 0116 266 5888 / sayonara4seasons.com               T: 0116 261 1002 / tiranga.co.uk
     Prince of Punjab Pub & Grill                Shere Punjab                                            Tadka Indian Restaurant                               Vishal
     92-94 Cavendish Road Leicester LE2 7PH      339 St Saviours Road Leicester                          205 Catherine Street Leicester LE4 6GE                347 Catherine Street Leicester LE4 6GG
     T: 0116 233 6663                            T: 0116 273 7811                                        T: 0116 266 5666                                      T: 0116 266 4247 / vishalleicester.com/index.html
     Punjabi Tarka                               Shimla Pinks                                            Tangoe Restaurant                                     World Peace Café (v, vegan)
     52 Belgrave Road Leicester LE4 5AS          65-69 London Road Leicester LE2 0PE                     80 Gipsy Lane Leicester LE4 6RE                       Nagarjuna Buddhist Centre
     T: 0115 262 7000                            T: 0116 247 1471 / 4550.co.uk/shimlapinks               T: 0116-261-0044                                      17 Guildhall Lane Leicester LE1 5FQ
                                                                                                                                                               T: 0116 262 0317 /
     Raviolis                                    Shivalli (v)                                            Teli’s Spicy Haandi
                                                                                                                                                               meditateinleicester.org/world-peace-cafe/
     46 Welford Road Leicester LE2 7AA           21 Welford Road Leicester LE2 7AD                       144 Walnut Street Leicester LE2 7GR
     T: 0116 247 0067                            T: 0116 255 0137 / shivallirestaurant.com               T: 0116 255 3031                                      Wrapchic Eat in/Takeaway Restaurant
     Santhi Restaurant                                                                                   The Grand Durbar                                      49 Gallowtree Gate Leicester LE1 5AD
                                                 Sizzlers Bar and Grill                                                                                        Tel:0116 251 8723
     124 Granby Street Leicester LE1 1DL         188-190 Melton Road Leicester LE4 5EE                   294 Melton Road Leicester LE4 7PB
     T: 0116 255 5511 / santhirestaurant.co.uk                                                           T: 0116 266 6099                                      W: www.wrapchic.co.uk
                                                 T: 0116 266 0738 / sizzlersbarandgrill.co.uk                                                                  Vegan, Vegetarian and None Vegetarian.
     Sardaar Restaurant                                                                                  The Peepul Centre Restaurant
                                                 Spice Bazzar                                                                                                  Wyvern Restaurant & Sports Bar
     30 Narborough Road Leicester LE3 0BQ                                                                Peepul Centre 317 Orchardson Avenue
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                                                                Leicester’s famous Golden Mile is just a 10-15 minute walk from the Clock Tower. Along the
                                                                Belgrave and Melton Roads, The Golden Mile has one of the largest concentrations of Indian
                                                                clothes and gold jewellery shops (which give the area its name) in the country.

                                                                Be dazzled by the fantastic hue of colours and fashion trends and take a break from your shopping in
                                                                one of the many restaurants and eateries (see the food pages) along the mile. The Golden Mile
                                                                is also the focus of our Diwali celebrations which attract people from all over the world.

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     Highcross                                                                                        toys at Just…The Fair Trade Shop or perhaps       High Street, Humberstone Gate and
     The Highcross centre is the heartbeat of the                                                     treat yourself with handmade chocolates at        Gallowtree Gate
     city’s shopping scene attracting thousands of                                                    Cocoa Amore, The Lanes has plenty to offer.       In the High Street area, you can relax and
     shoppers, from high-end retailers from John                                                      With cafés galore along Loseby Lane spilling      unwind at the Cosy Club, refresh in the
     Lewis, Jo Malone and Reiss to the popular                                                        out onto its pavements and The Globe pub          15th century Wygston’s House, dine in
     favourites such as Topshop, Next and Zara.                                                       serving fine ales since 1720, it’s the perfect    the beautifully restored, elegant Victorian
     Be it Mango, Debenhams, River Island, USC                                                        place to refresh too!                             city pub King Richard III or admire the
     and Superdry there’s something for all styles                                                                                                      neo-classical décor of Café Bruxelles. Enjoy
     and tastes. Take a break at one of the large                                                     Market Street                                     a wide range of shops include Jellyrolls
     number of cafés and restaurants offering                                                         Explore one of Leicester’s historic streets,      kidswear, Amabis, selling unique jewellery
     everything from spicy Caribbean at Turtle                                                        browse for your new ride at Future Cycles,        and gifts and Wellgosh offering premium
     Bay to Italian chic at Carluccio’s.                                                              fashions at Fat Face and the finest jewellery     contemporary clothing.
                                                                                                      at Tarratt’s including Rolex, Chanel and
     Highcross is easily accessible through its                                                       Longines. Take time out to enjoy fresh and        Gallowtree Gate is home to major high street
     main entrances on High Street, or directly                                                       locally sourced produce at The Detox Shack,       chains, including Boots, Marks & Spencer,
     from the 2,000 space multi-storey John Lewis                                                     artisan drinks from 200 Degrees Coffee            Dorothy Perkins and designer fashions at
     carpark or rooftop parking.                                                                      Shop, craft beers and cocktails at Head of        Cruise and Flannels. Nearby Humberstone
     W: highcrossleicester.com                                                                        Steam and walk down to the Knight & Garter        Gate includes shops like New Look and the
                                                                                                      for a boutique range of beers, wines & spirits.   popular jewellery store Pandora.
     Haymarket                                       of ‘Deli of the Year’ 2017/2018. Cocktail
     The Haymarket Shopping Centre is situated       creations at 33 Cank Street, coffee at                                                             Between shopping you can relax at one of
     opposite Highcross and has been a feature of    St Martin’s Tea and Coffee Merchants,                                                              many cafés and restaurants, including Pret A
     the city centre for more than four decades.     fine Italian wines at Veeno and visit Gelato                                                       Manger in Gallowtree Gate, Mrs Bridge’s Tea
     You will find great brands such as TK Maxx,     Village, voted best dessert outlet at the Food                                                     Rooms on The Lanes and Costa Coffee at the
     H&M, Primark and the Body Shop. Aside           Awards England 2016.                                                                               Clock Tower.
     from the big names and national chains,
     the Haymarket is also home to a number          The Lanes
     of independent shops where you’ll find          The Lanes lead you into Leicester’s
     selections to tempt individual tastes.          independent heart with a quaint shopping
     W: haymarketshoppingcentre.com                  district offering quirky and unique shops.
                                                     Contemporary country and rustic interiors at
     St Martins                                      Pomponette and jewellery, gifts and wooden
     Connected to The Lanes, the area offers
     a mix of unique shopping, food and drink                                                         Silver Arcade, Malcolm Arcade and
     experiences. The Vintage Scene provides                                                          Odeon Arcade
     clothing from 70s though to 90s, Harriman                                                        The city’s arcades operate as a network of
     & Co for contemporary design and Crafty Sew                                                      interconnecting thoroughfares peppered
     & So is a fabulous sewing emporium and Beat                                                      with interesting and unique boutiques
     Route for vintage and vinyl records.                                                             and shops. Silver Arcade is one of just two
                                                                                                      four-storey Victorian shopping arcades in
     St Martins is home to the latest additions to                                                    the country with unique shops such as Deli
     the cities food scene with slow cooked meats                                                     Flavour and handmade doughnuts from
     of Grillstock, the South American flavours of                                                    Doughnott. Nearby are Odeon Arcade and
     Bodega Cantina and health food kitchen with                                                      Malcolm Arcade. Malcolm Arcade is similar to
     a fusion at KAI.                                                                                 its Silver relation, and is home to an eclectic
                                                                                                      mix of shops including a haberdashers and
     These join the spectacular former bank                                                           Rockaboom record shop.
     conversions of Middletons Steakhouse
     & Grill and Delilah’s Fine Foods, winner
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                                                                                                     Staying in the City
                                                                                                     Whether coming to Leicester for a day,            Leicester City Football Club’s home, the
                                                                                                     weekend or longer, the city has a range           King Power Stadium, hosts stadium tours,
                                                                                                     of accommodation and an exciting array            giving football fans the opportunity to go
                                                                                                     of places to enjoy alongside your Diwali          behind the scenes. Enjoy VIP access to areas
                                                                                                     experience.                                       normally reserved for players, officials and
                                                                                                                                                       staff. You’ll see the media suite, an executive
                                                                                                     Inhabited for over 2,000 years, Leicester         box, home and away changing rooms, the
                                                                                                     truly is the beating heart of England. Built on   dugout areas and finally walk out of the
                                                                                                     the site of two millennia of history, Romans,     King Power Stadium tunnel.
                                                                                                     Saxons, Tudors and Victorians among others
                                                                                                     have all left their mark, helping to weave the    Sports fans are spoilt for choice in Leicester;
     Leicester Market                                 Clarendon Park and Queens Road                 rich historical tapestry of the city.             alongside the Fearless Foxes, the formidable
     With over 700 years of history, Leicester        Near to Victoria Park and the University of                                                      Leicester Tigers continue from strength
     Market is celebrated for its fruit and           Leicester, Clarendon Park offers tranquil,     Nowadays, the regenerated city centre is          to strength as the best supported and
     vegetables but there’s much more to the          Victorian streets with beautiful shops and     vibrant and thriving with everything from         most successful club in English rugby. The
     largest market of its type in Europe. Here you   boutiques, art galleries, record shops,        fine art to fine dining, world class theatre to   Leicester Riders, British Basketball League
     can also pick up cosmetics, flowers, antiques,   bookshops, gift shops, restaurants, cafés,     elite sport and experiences from as far afield    champions and the oldest professional club
     books, electronics, DVDs, computer games,        bars, beauty salons and spas; all creating a   as the Indian subcontinent and even outer         in British basketball continue their success in
     clothes, cards, toys and fabrics.                wonderful shopping experience. For foodies     space!                                            their new home in Leicester Arena.
                                                      visit Christopher James Deli, Bar Dos
     But it’s the atmosphere of the bustling and      Hermanos, Halycon Kitchen and Salvador
     vibrant market place that will reward you the    Deli. Buy shoes and coffee at Northern
     most. Enjoy the new Market Square and visit      Cobbler and hunt for bargains at Leicester
     the award-winning Food Hall for quality food     Antique Warehouse on Welford Road.
     including fresh seafood, meats and cheeses.      Queens Road and Clarendon Park Road are
                                                      beloved by students and professionals who
                                                      live in this charming neighbourhood.
     Narborough Road and Hinckley Road
     Acclaimed as the most diverse street in
     Britain, Narborough Road is a popular            Francis Street and Allandale Road
     student area and an eclectic mix of cultures.    For a bit of boutique revelry, visit Francis
                                                      Street and Allandale Road. This area in
     Nestled in among the bars and the takeaways
                                                      Stoneygate has high-end gifts galore and
     are dozens of international supermarkets,
                                                      quaint coffee shops and bistros to help you
     selling everything from Polish to Caribbean
                                                      unwind. For designer fashion visit Browns
     food, Asian restaurants and curry houses.
                                                      Lingerie or Tin Fish Shoes and for eclectic
     As for shopping, there are bargains to be had
                                                      pieces for the home try Powder Blue. You
     with second-hand furniture, electronics and
                                                      can be pampered at Bellissimo Beauty or
     household appliances.
                                                      Beau Asthetica, while gadget lovers will
                                                      enjoy browsing Stewart’s Watches or Bang
                                                      & Olufsen. Refresh at the The Real Ale
                                                      Classroom and The Toast Inn and dine at
                                                      Timo’s Italian.
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                                                                                                                                                                                              And it’s not just the sporting theatres that    The 2012 unearthing and identification of
                                                                                                                                                                                              are grabbing the headlines in this city. The    the remains of King Richard III in a council
                                                                                                        An exciting development of                                                            ground-breaking architectural masterpiece       car park has sparked a revival of interest in
                                                                                                                                                                                              Curve Theatre provides engaging first-class     the city’s heritage, including a new visitor
                                                                                                         2, 3 & 4 bedroom homes                                                               theatrical experiences from world premieres     centre on the site of the world-renowned
                                                                                                                                                                                              to its own sell-out Curve productions.          discovery. Named as one of Lonely Planet’s
                                                                                                                   Offering waterfront living with                                            Meanwhile De Montfort Hall, Leicester’s         ‘hottest’ attractions in the world for 2015,
                                                                                                                   the convenience of the city.                                               largest entertainment venue, has been           the King Richard III Visitor Centre has been
                                                                                                                                                                                              serving the city with quality live acts since   created around the poignant place where
                                                                                                                     New show home now open                                                   1913.                                           King Richard III’s remains were buried for
                                                                                                                       The Corah, a beautiful 3 bedroom home                                                                                  more than half a millennium – one of the
                                                                                                                        with flexible living to suit your lifestyle
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              most fascinating and intriguing historic sites
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              in England and only a few paces from where
                                                                                                                                 Buy your new home                                                                                            the king’s final resting place can be found in
                                                                                                                                 with just a 5% deposit*                                                                                      Leicester Cathedral.

                                                             Happy Diwali                                Tel no: 0330 058 0911 Open daily 10am to 5pm                                                                                         The family favourite New Walk Museum
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              & Art Gallery is named after the tranquil,
                                                                                                                       Wolsey Island Abbey Meadows,
                                                 From all at Westleigh                                            off Abbey Park Road, Leicestershire LE4 5DF                                                                                 tree-lined promenade on which it is located.
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              You’ll be welcomed by the enormous Rutland
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                              dinosaur which dominates the fascinating
                                  westleigh.co.uk                                                                                                                                                                                             dinosaur gallery. The museum houses the
     *Subject to Help to Buy scheme rules. Mortgage offer is subject to application and status. Full details of the mortgage product are available through an independent mortgage adviser.                                                   largest collection of German Expressionist
                                                                                                                                                                                              If revolutionary theatre fails to transport     artwork in the UK and Picasso Ceramics works
                                                                                                                                                                                              you to another world, perhaps the National      from the unique collection of Lord and Lady
                                                                                                                                                                                              Space Centre can provide an out-of-this         Attenborough. You can also discover the
                                                                                                                                                                                              world experience. The striking rocket tower,    new Ancient Egyptian Galleries (opening
                                                                                                                                                                                              interactive galleries and the UK’s largest      20 October) showcasing the most significant
                                                                                                                                                                                              planetarium will satisfy even the most          collection of Ancient Egyptian artefacts in
                                                                                                                                                                                              imaginative interstellar curiosities.           the East Midlands.
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                                                     The award winning Maiyango Hotel
                                                     and Restaurant offers a boutique hotel
                                                     experience in the heart of the city. The Fish
                                                     & The Chip restaurant serves the nation’s
                                                     favourite comfort food, playful cocktails and
                                                     craft beer and once you’ve had enough to eat
                                                     and drink, the luxurious hotel rooms offer a
                                                     perfect place for rest and recuperation before
                                                     you resume your city adventure.

                                                     Situated on the tree lined New Walk,
                                                     approximately five minutes’ walk from the
                                                     railway station, is The Belmont Hotel. This
                                                     family owned, town house hotel is a unique
                                                     retreat in the city centre. With family and
                                                     luxury rooms, the Belmont is ideal for visitors
                                                     looking for a warm and personal welcome.
                                                     The city also has a number of well-known
                                                     hotel brands including the Ibis, Premier
                                                     Inn and Travelodge as well as the Holiday
                                                     Inn which is perfectly located for visitors
                                                     to the new King Richard III Visitor Centre
                                                     and has leisure and spa facilities as well as
                                                     convenient parking.

                                                     Further out of the city centre at junction 21
                                                     of the M1 is the 4 star Marriott Hotel with
     Hotel Accommodation
                                                     excellent dining and leisure facilities on site
     For those travellers on a budget there’s the
                                                     and the Hilton which offers a good range of
     Ramada Encore, conveniently situated near
                                                     family rooms as well as leisure facilities.
     Curve in the Cultural Quarter or if you’re
     looking for a little more luxury, there’s the
     newly refurbished Mercure Leicester, The
     Grand Hotel on Granby Street that offers
     four star accommodation and a unique food
     and drink experience at Marco Pierre White
     restaurant.

                   Diwali Greetings

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HAPPY                                         Festive Fun at Jubilee Square
                                              There’s plenty of festive fun for the family
                                                                                               covered marquee. And if you miss the chance
                                                                                               to ride the Wheel of Light during Diwali or if

DIWALI
                                                                                               you’d just love a second go then you’re in luck,
                                              at Jubilee Square with the return of the ice
                                                                                               the 110-foot Ferris wheel is moved to Jubilee
                                              rink and Christmas Wheel of Light. This year
                                                                                               Square for Christmas from 16 November until
                                              the Jubilee Square Ice Rink returns between
                                                                                               7 January providing a whole new perspective
                                              6 December and 6 January at twice the size
                                                                                               of the city. Find out lots more to see and do
                                              allowing plenty of room for family and friends
                                                                                               over the festive period at visitleicester.info.
                                              to show off their moves on real ice in the

                                              Happy Diwali From Gateway College

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     Harrison Road, Surrey Street, Doncaster          celebrations. For further information visit
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