Saturday 1 & Sunday 2 June 2019

Be part of the region’s biggest free weekend waterways event

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A SOCIAL GATHERING - MAY 31st 5PM - 10PM & THE LAST FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH

REVOLUTIONISING HEART, MIND & STOMACH

@LASTFRIDAYLCBSTREET FOOD - ART - CULTURE - VIBESRIVERSIDE FESTIVAL PREVIEW EVENT

FREE ENTRYPAY FOR WHAT YOU EAT & DRINK

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River Activities

Broken Records Swing Festival

Castle Gardens / Art & Health

Music Stages

Art on the River

Western Boulevard

On the Park

House Boat of Verse

FILM AND STAGE CLASSICS WITH FIREWORK FINALE

A DAY OF UP AND COMING LOCAL

ARTISTS

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S AT U R D AY 6 T H J U LY 2 0 1 9THE LADIES DAY FESTIVAL

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River Activities

At the heart of the festival is the opportunity for everyone to enjoy the river. Whether it’s getting on board a boat for a trip down the Soar, including the fully accessible boat from the Mosaic team, splashing about in a canoe with Paddleplus or enjoying a cuppa on the floating tea shop.

If staying on dry land is more your style why not visit the trade boats while you

watch the remarkable demonstrations from the Sea Cadets and Leicester Fire Service Water Rescue team and enjoy the foot-tapping sounds of the Bill Bailey Band playing jazz along the river.

Under the Tipi on Bede park there will be a full programme of arts, dance and music, the children’s Arts & Crafts area is back alongside Ping! table tennis and the kids funfair. Across the rest of the park there will be eco stalls, food and drink vendors as well as the acoustic stage and real ale bar.

Visit the Bookbus to find out more about the Space Chase Summer Reading

Challenge 2019. Get involved in the six book reading challenge and an exciting family events programme spanning the summer holiday.

Find the Get Up and Go team on the park and Walk to the Moon this summer. Throughout the summer children, young people and their families can win points and prizes by taking part in physical activities #LeicesterMoonWalk.

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6pm Mod Story4.45pm The Fazed3.30pm Bellatones

2pm Homeless Shakespeare12noon DMU Music Collective

Sunday

4pm King Brasstards2.45pm Jesse Wright Band

1.45pm Django Fever12.15pm Sing for Water

BEDE PARK MAIN STAGE

BEDE PARK ACOUSTIC STAGE

Saturday 12.15pm – 5.50pm Sunday 12.15pm – 5pm

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Back by popular demand, learn how to swing dance with sessions led by Swingeree Dancers, Dance Leicester Lindy Hop, the Loughborough Swing Society and Leicester University Swing Society or just sit back in the gardens, enjoy the music and tasty refreshments.

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Saturday 1 June 12noon - 6pm 12noon - 3pm Swingaree Dancers 12noon KGB Jazz12.30pm Swing Class 1pm KGB Jazz1.30pm Swing Class 2pm The Citizens Of Swing3pm - 6pm Dance Leicester Lindy Hop 3pm Swing Class 3.30pm Syston swing band 4.15pm Swing Class4.45pm DMU Jazz Band

Sunday 2 June 12pm - 5pm12noon - 2.30pm Loughborough Swing Soc 12noon Swing Class 12.30pm RM Jazz1pm Swing Class 1.30pm Gareth John2pm Swing Class 2.30pm - 5pm Leicester University Swing Society 2.30pm Groove & The Bathtub Pings3.15pm Swing Class 3.45pm UOL Big Band

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House ‘Boat’ of Verse

House of Verse teams up with Circa Arcadia for the second floating stint of House Boat of Verse: a vibrant variety performance on a stage on board a beautiful canal boat bobbing on the

River Soar. Come and enjoy DJs, love music, spoken word, circus, dancing and jamming across the silver bridge from Castle Gardens by the amphitheatre steps.

Following its successful debut last year Art on the River is back, showcasing local artists who will be displaying and selling their work along the river railings. We are calling upon local artists, painters, photographers, 2D and 3D artists to take part in the festival. Along the river, there is a dedicated area for artists to display and sell their work.

The festival will give artists an opportunity to showcase and sell their work to up to 40,000 festival-goers!

Artists wanting to exhibit at Art on the River can contact Mandeep Kaur on 0116 454 3600 or by emailing Mandeep.Kaur@leicester.gov.uk

Summer Treat: Up to 30% off colour services!

Simply bring this voucher to your preferred salon

Offer valid for bookings in June through to 31/08/19. Selected stylists only. Selected colour services only. A skin test is

required 48hrs prior to your colour appointment. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. George’s Hairdressing/London Rd

Hair have the right to amend these t&c's at any time.

From gin & prosecco in our Honesty Bar to lounging in our #BeSocial area… a new salon experience

awaits at 157 London Rd, LE2 1EG.

Inspiring the ladies and gents of Leicestershire for 45 years.

Find us on Allandale Rd, Granby St & in Oadby.

0116 285 8282www.georgeshairdressing.com

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Castle Gardens Art & HealthExperience how arts and creativity can lift the mood and improve wellbeing, while learning about the arts and health projects as Castle Gardens comes alive with performances by:

l The Fosse Music Collectivel Smoothie Sound Systeml Look A Lady Ukulele groupl The Bradgate Writersl The Comedy Asylum led by Rob Gee, Matt Hollins and Kirsty Munro

Workshop will showcase artists who have been working in Leicester’s Hospitals, with music from:

l Opus, visual arts and craftsl Dance workshops with Hiten Mistryl Creative writing with Katie Sone

A wonderful range of family friendly activities in the beautiful setting of Castle Gardens, including new this year a partnership programme with Leicester Racecourse; bringing all the fun of the races to the Riverside Festival.

Commissioned by the East Midlands Splash! Consortium and led by The Mighty Creatives.Splash! is a beautiful story about growing up, family and independence. Extraordinary Bodies bring this show to life with circus, puppetry, BSL and visual vernacular-a multi-sensory, accessible show for all the family.

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Running between Bede Park and Castle Garden, Western Boulevard combines a World Food and Arts Street Market. Take a stroll to find delicious street food from around the world all freshly prepared and of the highest quality, ideal for a tasty snack or a full feast. Also enjoy the opportunity to see and buy quality products from local artists and craftspeople along the river walk promenade.

Along the boulevard Ride Leicester will be returning with Cyclone Works pedal-punk bike art, Wheels for All adapted bike try-out and all things pedal powered from bike smoothies to disco bikes. Find out about British Cycling, Sustrans and bike projects across the city. Also try the free secure bike park and bike-fix if you are riding to the festival.

ACTIVELEICESTER

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“Getting

20,000 people more active”

Gym Memberships from only £20*

18 hole golf course

Footgolf

Pitch and PuttDriving Range

Climb with us at

the tower or

the mobile wall!

Learn to swim with us!

*Gym memberships from £20 per month on a direct debit, minimum 3 month contract.

Come and visit our stall at Bede Park

All details contained in this publication were correct at the time of going to print. We apologise for any changes that may be necessary.

For further information contact:T: 0116 299 4444E: info@visitleicester.infoW: visitleicester.info

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Saturday 1 June 5pm-late | Sunday 2 June 2pm-10pm

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