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  The Cosby Yarnbomb returns after a one year break bigger and better than ever before, in 2026 were going on a trip around the world in 80 displays !. Like Willy Fogg we`ll be exactly right on time as our Journey takes us under the sea and across African plains for a walk on the wild side, yes that is a life sized giraffe in Cosby !. We also go interstellar as we fly through the solar system on a planet parade (can you spot any Aliens ?). a Chinese dragon , the terra-crochet army , Tulips from Amsterdam and a windmill, add to our globetrottingy trip. This film does not include all 80 displays (that would be a very long film) so a visit to the Yarnbomb itself is highly recommended Cosby Yarnbomb and Community Togetherness Day 2026 have been supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England ,Who along with Sponsors fund the costs of putting on the event, including performances, workshops and activities.

    A look at some of the highlights of the Newbold Verdon Halloween Trail as the village prepares for spooky season, with 49 houses decorated and armed with maps priced at £2 in aid of Rainbows Hospice , visitors where tasked with finding Barry The Bat and his crypt crew at various locations around the village. One all the crew have been found the maps and hunt sheets are submitted and prizes awarded. Happy Halloween .

  For the Spooktacular season of October this #Halloween themed postbox topper has manifested itself atop a postbox in the Leicestershire village of Newbold Verdon, No one is quite sure who, How or What put it there but it's drawing visitors from the land of the living to see it`s fun display of two trick or treaters dressed in costume ready to spook the residents of the village. Look out for a spooky visitor from beyond who`s also made a ghoulish trip to see the topper. Newbold Verdon Halloween Trail takes place for three nights from 31st October 2025 in aid of Rainbows Hospice.  

  Several months in the making this film takes a look at a selection of the heard of Elephants that appeared across Leicester this summer to draw attention to and raise vital funds for the work of Leicesters @LorosHospice. The herd of 40 giant Elephants and 82 Baby Elephants stampeded around Leicester from 14th July. challenging visitors to Discover them all before 21st September when they will be returned to the hospice to be auctioned to those wishing for something a bit more unique for their garden than the average Gnome !. Stomp Round Leicester sees LOROS Hospice and Wild in Art join together to create the BIGGEST art trail the city has ever seen to raise vital funds for the hospice as it celebrates its 40th anniversary in 2025. Whilst I did visit EVERY Elephant on the trail this film contains a selection hoping to give a overview of the trail at a number of Leicesters recognisable locations around the city, from the newly opened Jewry Wall Museum to the Space Center and ...