Events & Campaigns - April, 2023

Desford Lawn Tennis Club Open Day

Sat, 1st Apr 2023 (09:30 - 15:30)

Desford Lawn Tennis Club, The Flying Fields, Peckleton Lane, Desford, Leicestershire, LE9 9JU

We are a friendly, inclusive & sociable tennis club, looking to welcome new members.

Juniors Taster Sessions - Skills & Drills - 9:30-11:30AM

Adults Tater Sessions - Drills, Speed Gun & Ball Machine - 12:30-2:30PM

Belvoir Road Run

Sun, 2nd Apr 2023 (10:15 - 11:15)

Hose Village Hall, 2 Harby Lane Hose Melton Mowbray LE14 4JR, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 4JR

The event is organised by Hose Village Hall Management Committee in order to raise funds to improve the village hall facilities.

2023 FA Para Football England Talent Days

Sun, 2nd Apr 2023 (10:30 - 13:30)

St George's Park National Football Centre, Burton upon Trent, DE13 9RN

FA England Talent Days are utilised as a player's first engagement with the Para Football Pathway and as the first selective environment in the player pathway.

Leicester's Big 10k

Sun, 16th Apr 2023

Abbey Park

This beautiful and significantly flat 10K takes place in stunning Abbey Park in Leicester.

Run in the Forest

Sun, 16th Apr 2023 (10:00 - 10:45)

Conkers Waterside Centre, Rawdon Road (B586), Moira, Swandlicote, DE12 6GA

Held over a 5 mile course almost entirely off road and taking in some of the fine scenery the National Forest has to offer.

School Games Paralympic Festival

Thu, 20th Apr 2023

Loughborough University, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3TU

The Festival will see young people from across Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland come to take part in a range of competitive and non-competitive school sport and physical activity opportunities.

Badger Challenge 2023

Thu, 20th Apr 2023 (09:00 - 12:00)

Beacon Hill Country Park, Breakback Road, Woodhouse Eaves, Leicestershire, LE12 8TA

The Badger Challenge will be perfectly suited for those with summer marathons to train for or anyone looking to have a n enjoyable (and sweaty!) day in the forest. Run as many 5K laps as you can!

Rutland - Melton International CiCLE Classic

Sun, 23rd Apr 2023

The most longed for Spring Classic race after ‘De Ronde’ and ‘Roubaix’.

Girls Rugby Rock Up 'N' Ruck

Sun, 23rd Apr 2023 (10:30 - 11:45)

Market Bosworth RFC, Cadeby Lane, Market Bosworth, Leicestershire, CV13 0BA

Come and experience the fun of playing rugby.

ATW Run Mallory Park

Sun, 23rd Apr 2023 (13:00 - 15:00)

Mallory Park, Church Road Kirby Mallory, Leicestershire, LE9 7QE

This traffic-free, flat race circuit is the perfect venue for athletes of all standards, no matter if you are looking for a traffic-free environment to enable you to race hard and post a PB.

LLR-Girls-Can-C25K

Mon, 24th Apr 2023 - Tue, 25th Apr 2023

Outdoor gym, Spinney Hill Park, East Park Road, Leicester, LE5 5DN

C25K is a running plan for absolute beginners. Whilst the biggest challenge can often be not knowing where to start. C25K works because it begins with a mix of running and walking to gradually build your stamina and fitness.

Support Your County - Leicestershire County Cricket Club

Thu, 27th Apr 2023 - Sun, 30th Apr 2023

Grace Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE2 8EB

Tickets are limited and subject to availability

Canal and River Trust - Waterways Wellbeing - Canoeing

Thu, 27th Apr 2023 (10:00 - 12:00)

Kilby Bridge, Wigston, Leicestershire

Are you local to Oadby/Wigston, Blaby or Market Harborough?

Come and join us for our wellbeing paddle sessions and enjoy the beautiful waterways.

We Are Undefeatable World Cafe

Thu, 27th Apr 2023 (12:00 - 14:00)

SportPark, Loughborough, 3 Oakwood Dr, Loughborough, LE11 3QF

An opportunity to explore how we continue to support Leicestershire, Leicester and Rutland residents living with long term health conditions to move more, their way via the We Are Undefeatable campaign.

Frisby Fun Run 2023

Sat, 29th Apr 2023 (14:00 - 17:00)

Rotherby Lodge, Gaddesby Lane, Rotherby, Leicestershire, LE142LL

Join us at this family friendly cross country course with stream crossing, mud and lots of fun!

Ultimate Frisbee Adult Taster Session - FREE!

Sun, 30th Apr 2023 (11:00 - 13:00)

Granville Rd, Leicester, LE1 7RY

Try ultimate frisbee for free, with local coaches, followed by an optional pub lunch! Just wear sports clothes, football boots (if you have them) or trainers, and some food/water.

Ultimate frisbee is a non-contact team mixed sport, with similarities with American football, netball, and other invasion sports.

Everyone is welcome, and there will be multiple friendly coaches on hand to give you lots of support!