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Mayor and Mayoress Open The Maxwells Loughborough 15th March 2025
On 15th March 2025 after a refurbishment, The Maxwells in Loughborough was opened by the Mayor and Mayoress of Charnwood. A crowd gathered outside to watch the ribbon being cut by Cllr Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE and Julie Ellerbeck. ...
‘Madfish’ the Mayor of Charnwood’s Charity Talk February 2025
On 11th February 2025, The Mayor of Charnwood, Councillor Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE gave a charity talk at Loughborough Beacon Rotary, Longcliffe Golf Club. The Mayor spoke about her swimming career and how she got into long distance and marathon...
Burns Night for Living Without Abuse 25th January 2025
On 25th January 2025, Living Without Abuse (LWA) held a Burns Night event at Woodhouse Eaves Village Hall, Leicestershire. The Mayor of Charnwood, Councillor Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE along with Mayoress Julie Ellerbeck attended this wonderful evening. The LWA is...
Mayor Officially Opens Queniborough Swimming Pool
On 17th January 2025, the Mayor of Charnwood, Councillor Dr Julie Bradshaw MBE, officially opened the pool at Queniborough, Leicestershire. The swimming pool had been bought and refurbished by local couple, Yvonne and Trevor Farmer. Yvonne had learnt to swim...
Mayor of Charnwood at Christmas Lights Panto and Santa
The weekend of 29th November to 1st December 2024, the Mayor and Mayoress of Charnwood attended a few Christmas events in the borough, beginning with the Loughborough Lights Switch on with Felicity Chan. Nine year old Felicity was chosen out...
Loughborough Fair Opening by Mayor of Charnwood 13th November 2024
Loughborough Fair was enjoyed by thousands of visitors to the town during four days of fun. The Fair, operated by Charnwood Borough Council, returned for its 803rd year and took place from Wednesday, 13 November to Saturday, 16 November, 2024....
Selfless Felicity Chosen to Switch on Christmas Lights
An inspirational youngster has been chosen to ‘Light up Loughborough’ and switch on the town’s Christmas lights in front of thousands of people. Felicity Chan, from Loughborough, has been named the winner of the Light up Loughborough competition run by...
Mayor of Charnwood Opens Loughborough Fair 13th Nov 2024
An official bell has been presented to Loughborough Fair at the opening of the annual event. On the morning of the opening, The Mayor of Charnwood spoke to BBC Leicester's Ady Dayman about her role and the history behind Loughborough...