Fleckney Village Sign
14th June 2021Fleckney 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”…
Seldom Seen & Unknown Leicester
12th February 2026“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…
Love Clean Streets
21st January 2026Hate 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…
Whatsapp Group
16th January 2026Fleckney 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,…
The Inns & Pubs of Market Harborough
8th January 2026“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…
Highfields – Leicester’s 1st Suburb
11th December 2025“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…
What’s in a Name
2nd December 2025“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.
Polish Communities in British Towns & Cities
2nd December 2025“Polish Communities in British Towns & Cities” with Bozena Kunceuwicz
Burton Overy and Beyond
24th November 2025Burton 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…
Foxton Locks
10th November 2025Fleckney, 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…