Fleckney Village Sign

14th June 2021 Off

Fleckney Village Sign The Village Sign is based on the Fleckney Emblem which was created by Cllr. John Middleton in 1987 for the Village. It incorporates the arms of five families who owned the manor of Fleckney from the 11th century until the beginning of the 20th century and the Lovelace motto, “Labor Ipse Voluptas”…

By Phil Williams

Seldom Seen & Unknown Leicester

12th February 2026 Off

“Seldom Seen & Unknown Leicester” with Judith Proctor History Group Programme Date Subject Speaker Jan 8th “What’s in a Name” Robin Jenkins Feb 12th “Polish Communities in British Towns & Cities” Bozena Kunceuwicz Mar 12th “Highfields- Leicester’s 1st Suburb” Richard Warren Apr 9th “The Inns & Pubs of Market Harborough” in Film Len Holden May…

By Phil Williams

Love Clean Streets

21st January 2026 Off

Hate Fly-Tipping? Love Clean Streets! I found this app accidentally. I’m not sure how long it’s been around, but it is amazingly easy to use. If you have a smartphone, as most of us do, I strongly recommend installing the Love Clean Streets app.  It was a damp Wednesday morning, and I was out on…

By Phil Williams

Whatsapp Group

16th January 2026 Off

Fleckney Walking Club Whatsapp Group At a committee meeting on Thursday, 15th January, 2026, we agreed to rename the Weekday Walkers WhatsApp group. It is now the Fleckney Walking Club WhatsApp group, and we’d love you to join us. You can join the group here:https://chat.whatsapp.com/CoO1vkelW1m61VFiyZokRX The group is simply a friendly space for walk‑related chat,…

By Phil Williams

The Inns & Pubs of Market Harborough

8th January 2026 Off

“The Inns & Pubs of Market Harborough” in Film with Len Holden History Group Programme Date Subject Speaker Jan 8th “What’s in a Name” Robin Jenkins Feb 12th “Polish Communities in British Towns & Cities” Bozena Kunceuwicz Mar 12th “Highfields- Leicester’s 1st Suburb” Richard Warren Apr 9th “The Inns & Pubs of Market Harborough” in…

By Phil Williams

Highfields – Leicester’s 1st Suburb

11th December 2025 Off

“Highfields – Leicester’s 1st Suburb” with Richard Warren History Group Programme Date Subject Speaker Jan 8th “What’s in a Name” Robin Jenkins Feb 12th “Polish Communities in British Towns & Cities” Bozena Kunceuwicz Mar 12th “Highfields- Leicester’s 1st Suburb” Richard Warren Apr 9th “The Inns & Pubs of Market Harborough” in Film Len Holden May…

By Phil Williams

What’s in a Name

2nd December 2025 Off

“What’s in a Name” with Robin Jenkins Unless otherwise Stated all meetings are held at the Fleckney Village Hall at 7.30 for 7.45 start on the second Thursday in the month. Annual membership, which covers all talks, is £15, but visitors are always welcome at £3 per event.

By Phil Williams

Burton Overy and Beyond

24th November 2025 Off

Burton Overy, King’s Norton, Little Stretton by Kathy Kilby Sunday, 23rd November, 2025 “Mud, mud, glorious mud …” The recent rainfall had indicated that country walks would be muddy. However, Kathy’s walk had been designed to be mud‑free and stile‑free and was short enough not to need a “short‑cut” (though there was one if anyone…

By Phil Williams

Foxton Locks

10th November 2025 Off

Fleckney, Foxton Locks, Smeeton Westerby by Phil Williams 14th September, 2025   The Not-Quite-According-to-Plan Canal Caper The original plan was a gentle 7-mile stroll along the canal to Debdale Wharf, looping back via Smeeton Westerby. But as the saying goes, “The best laid plans of mice and walkers…”—well, they tend to wander off. Just three…

By Phil Williams