Wonderful to see so many families enjoying themselves yesterday at #NationalPlayday in #Leicester's Town Hall Square

This #NationalAllotmentsWeek24, join a free, fun open day at Red Hill Allotments, just off A6 Birstall (entrance opp Hermitage Rd, postcode LE4 6BH). Sorry, no parking on site, but all welcome. Plots available to rent. More about allotments in #Leicester: leicester.gov.uk/leisure-and-cu…

Enjoyed sharing stories on the BookBus at #PlayDay. It’s back in Town Hall Sq at Mini Playday on 14 Aug and at Get Up and Go on Victoria Park 21 Aug. Weekly BookBus timetable here: bit.ly/3SHg4YQ Kids can also join the Summer Reading Challenge in #LeicesterLibraries

Our new study zones at all 16 of our Leicester Libraries and Community Centres include new desks with charging points for your devices! Check them out - full story here: ow.ly/aYrQ50SVOfo

Congratulations to students in #Leicester receiving results today. Lots of hard work by you - and your teachers! And if you didn’t quite get what you wanted, other opportunities are out there… Talk to Connexions for advice on next steps leicesteremploymenthub.co.uk/young-people/

Congratulations to all the young people in Leicester receiving their GCSE, BTEC and other results today. If you need advice on what to do next, talk to Connexions leicesteremploymenthub.co.uk/young-people/

Four of the ten most visited free attractions in the East Midlands are here in #Leicester, according to VisitEnglandBiz – Leicester Museum & Art Gallery at No2 with over a quarter of a million visitors last year. Very proud of city’s history and heritage Leicester Museums & Galleries

Smooth riding once again on the historic Melton Road cycleway – first built in 1930s and now repaired. Wonderful to take a ride! Thanks to Active Travel England for funding and to Jules for raising. Full story: news.leicester.gov.uk/news-articles/…

Building work has started on the first new purpose-built children’s home in Leicester in 40 years. Need to offer best possible care to young people we look after Full story: news.leicester.gov.uk/news-articles/…

One week left to see the beautiful #Renoir on loan to @leicestermuseums from National Gallery – The Umbrellas exhibition at #LeicesterMuseum closes Sunday 1 Sept

10 years on! facebook.com/share/v/sCJzDh…

The FREE Heritage Open Days festival runs from 6-15 Sept - view a beam engine, venture into a projection room or learn about the history of time in #Leicester! Find out more here: ow.ly/Shir50T7tYL #HODs #heritageopendays Heritage Open Days

Our #BandsInParks programme draws to a close this weekend, so don't miss the chance to enjoy free music at Knighton Park on Sunday from 3-4pm with the Syston Band. Sit back, relax and enjoy! 😀🎵🎺

Got the Olympic cycling bug? Head for Bike Fest at #Leicester Cycle Circuit - New College on Sat 31st, 1-4pm. Try out the traffic-free circuit free of charge. All welcome, coaching available. Full info here: choosehowyoumove.co.uk/bike-fest/

Pleased to support Leicester Pride in Abbey Park on Saturday – best wishes to all attending. Find the full programme here: All info here: leicesterpride.com

These new all-electric machines clean grime off the streets, but the built-in lance means our operatives can also wash benches & bins – and clean small spaces that the big machines can't reach. Read more about our new fleet of cleaning machines here: news.leicester.gov.uk/news-articles/…

Applications now live for the #Openexhibition! The Open is our annual exhibition for #EastMidlands. Apply to showcase your art, craft, and photography here at #LeicesterMuseum Find our more and apply by 1pm, Monday 30 September. leicestermuseums.org/arts/arts-in-l…

Huge thanks to National Gallery and over 40,000 who came to see Renoir in #Leicester! #NG200 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Don't forget #heritageopendays running all this week in #Leicester - ends Sunday 15th. Full info: ow.ly/Shir50T7tYL

Many thanks to National Gallery for a wonderful visit on Friday, following on from their generous loan of Renoir to #Leicester and to discuss future collaborations Leicester Museums & Galleries