IT’S ALREADY AUTUMN… FU LOVES LEICESTERSHIRE #25

Another week another… well,  week. I cannot believe we are almost in September! Looking out of my office window at one minute dark, rain soaked skies and the next bright, bright sunshine I’m not sure if I’m in June or November!  With reports of high winds on the way though it’s safe to say that the fabulous weather we’ve enjoyed has well and truly abandoned us all and we’ve been left with what feels like an early autumn – not that we’re complaining too much. There is something atmospheric about misty walks with the dogs although we could do without the mucky paws afterwards.

But with exam results released this week (let’s hope they don’t screw up the GCSEs like the did A Levels) I guess it really is time to start planning for Autumn. Why not make use of then rainy days and, like us, sort out your wardrobe ready for the new season. Donate what no longer makes your heart flutter and go out and support your local retailers by investing in some of the latest trends.

Who cares if life nowadays is more tracksuits than tiaras? Whatever you do, do it looking your best.

Until next time

Stay Safe, stay fabulous, stay supportive.

Jon, Kevin and the FUFighters


OBLIGATORY BAD JOKE

Which Spice Girl can hold the most petrol?

Geri Can.


SOFT TOUCH SHORTLISTED TO WIN £100, 000

 

One of our favourite community charities, Soft Touch Arts, is currently shortlisted to win £100,000 in the Persimmon Homes Building Futures awards. The charity which use art and music to engage with and change the lives of  local disadvantaged young people needs more votes and they’re asking for your help!

All you need to do is click here scroll down the page, find Soft Touch Arts and click vote.  It literally takes 20 seconds and there is no need to sign up to anything.   You can vote every 24 hours up until 18th September.


FESTIVAL IN YOUR FRONT ROOM

Cocktail curators Cocktail Porter have introduced some amazing cocktail collaboration kits with some of the UK’s leading virtual festivals so you can get the full festival experience indoors!

Find out how here.


EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT RE-OPENS FOR FAMILIES AFFECTED BY COVID 19

 

With many families across Leicestershire facing childcare pressures and the increased risk of redundancy, the GREAT project (Getting Ready for Employment And Training) is addressing is offering help to those who need it – find out more here.



DO YOU HAVE A LONG LOST LEGACY LURKING IN YOUR ATTIC? TURN YOUR TRASH INTO CASH

 

With the weather turning and everyday life still on the go slow it might just be the time to face the job you’ve been putting off… clearing out the attic. But what treasures could you unearth? Read our guide to what to look out for when having a clear out and how to turn your trash into cash here.


REVIEW: ORTON’S BRASSERIE IS OPEN FOR FOOD AND WE WERE SOME OF THE FIRST TO TRY IT

 

Orton’s Brasserie in the heart of Leicester’s Cultural Quarter is now serving food and we were some of the first to sample it!  Read how we got on here


GREAT CENTRAL STREET SET TO BE GREAT AGAIN WITH OPENING OF MAJOR LEISURE COMPLEX

Leicester’s entertainment scene is set to be transformed with the autumn arrival of Lane7, a multipurpose entertainment complex at the former Leicester Central Railway station on Great Central Street. Bowling may be Lane7’s trademark feature, but the venue is set to offer so much more… find out more here.


WE REVEAL HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT ESPRESSO MARTINI – THIS CHANGES EVERYTHING!

Anyone who follows our Editor Jon will know that he is a master maker of the perfect Espresso Martini. With searches for ‘How to make an espresso martini at home’ rising by 140% over the past 7 days he has agreed to share the secret ingredient to the what is undoubtedly the best Espresso Martini that you’ll ever taste.
Get the secret here.


Leicester Museum and Gallery and Belgrave Hall Gardens have reopened and there’s a fabulous free to visit Lego exhibition running now that’s sure to keep kids of all ages occupied. There’s a new website to find information on all of Leicester’s museums and the arts service plus details of permanent and temporary exhibitions and displays.
Check it out here.


IT’S ALL GONE A BIT PETE TONG: BECKY HILL TALKS TO THE GODFATHER OF EDM

We love Becky Hill and we love her The Art of Rave podcast series. This week she talks to the legend that is Pete Tong – find out how to get it here


HIGHCROSS LEICESTER TO HELP LOCAL GROUPS WITH £20,000 DONATION

Highcross Leicester is to launch the ‘Giving Back Project’, a new scheme which will see it donate £2,000 to ten local charities that have been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. Find out who’s benefitting and how here


WANT TO JOIN THE AUDIENCE OF QI?

Find out here how you can join Sandi Toksvig and Alan Davies and their guests Bill BaileySally Phillips and Daliso Chaponda for an episode of QI, the long-running comedy quiz show which rewards contestants for being interesting rather than “right”.


CAN’T QUARANTINE? GET DAYTRIPPING OR TAKE THE ROADTRIP OF A LIFETIME

Make the most of your staycation and try something new with our pick of the best day trips and activities both near and far. Start planning your day here.

Or if you can manage an overnighter or two and the lure of the open road gets you going have a look at our eight favourite road trips here.


CUTEST CANINE NAMED

Previously we told you about www.thortful.com competition to find the cutest canine and now we can reveal the winner… two year old pug Cuddly Dudley! Our pups were robbed… robbed, I tell you!



DUTCH DRAG RACE COMING TO YOUR TV SET SOON

Everyone’s guilty lockdown pleasure boxset binge, Rupaul’s Drag Race, has become so popular it’s spawned British, Thai and (drumroll please) a newly announced Dutch version! We’re gagging at the clog realness of it all. Find out how to watch it here.


CELEBRATE THE YEAR OF THE PICNIC WITH THIS GORGEOUS TOMATO TART WITH MALVERN GOLD

2020 has become the year of the socially distanced picnic and what better way to celebrate it than with a juicy tomato tart – get the recipe here


THIS WEEK’S ULTRA MOTIVATIONAL QUOTE…

Education is the most powerful weapon which you can use to change the world.

– Nelson Mandela

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