In Search of Shelter
fri08sep6:00 pm8:00 pm6:00 pm - 8:00 pm In Search of ShelterLoughborough Lates
Time
September 8, 2023 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm
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Presented as part of the Loughborough Lates art trail event, this exhibition explores themes of displacement, homelessness and seeking shelter in times of crisis.
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Presented as part of the Loughborough Lates art trail event, this exhibition explores themes of displacement, homelessness and seeking shelter in times of crisis.
The title for this exhibition was prompted by our work with asylum seeker families. During a chalk drawing activity, artists Jacqui Gallon and Dr Miffy Ryan observed the children intuitively drawing what they assumed were houses on the paving flags of the courtyard in which they were working. Both artists were very moved by this creative expression and it prompted reflection on how much the families must have left behind. This experience led to wider thinking about the nature of shelter in all its manifestations – physical and emotional.
We are lucky to have a diverse range of talented artists in our local community. Artists presenting as part of this event include Beryl Miles (painter), Victoria Clark (photography/video), Paul Dexter (painter), Dr Miffy Ryan (Live performer), Grime (drawings), James Milner (visual poet/sculpture), Annie O’Brian (sand artist), Deborah Tyler-Bennett (poet), Tim Neath (visual artist), Liz Black Dowding (painter). In addition, artists Jacqui Gallon and Dr Miffy Ryan will be installing the outcomes of workshop sessions with the asylum seeker families in the Ballroom at Fearon Hall.
Everyone is welcome. We look forward to presenting the exhibition to you. It would be great to see you there.
Find out more about Loughborough Lates here.
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August 6, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Situated in the Main Hall, our welcoming and friendly community café is the heartbeat of Fearon Hall and is a central focus for visitors during
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Situated in the Main Hall, our welcoming and friendly community café is the heartbeat of Fearon Hall and is a central focus for visitors during Hall opening times.
Open Tuesday to Friday, 9.00am to 2.00pm for breakfast goodies, lunches, light refreshments, yummy homemade bakes and treats and a selection of hot and cold drinks, to eat in or takeaway.
It’s good food, doing good. With everything cooked from fresh ingredients in the Hall kitchen and all diets catered for with vegetarian and vegan options too. And of course, every penny you spend is reinvested back into providing community activities at the Hall.
Download our current menu here.
wed06aug9:30 am1:30 pm9:30 am - 1:30 pm Community SandpitFamily fun in our community sandpit
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August 6, 2025 9:30 am - 1:30 pm
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Back for summer 2025. Our community sandpit is open again. Wednesday to Friday, 9.30am – 1.30pm (weather permitting!) Plus, each Wednesday between
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Back for summer 2025. Our community sandpit is open again. Wednesday to Friday, 9.30am – 1.30pm (weather permitting!)
Plus, each Wednesday between 9.30am and 12.30pm, we’ll be welcoming our local resident sand sculptor Annie, who will be in the pit making some extraordinary sand art. Join in the fun and learn some brilliant sculpting techniques.
Come with your little ones, meet friends or make friends. Open for anyone to have a play, adults or children. Free of charge for users of our café.
Grab a coffee or treat yourself to lunch from the Café in the Hall and have a play!

wed06aug10:00 am11:30 am10:00 am - 11:30 am Stitch ClubFriendly sewing group
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August 6, 2025 10:00 am - 11:30 am
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Do you enjoy sewing or would like to learn how to sew? Then why not join us every Wednesday between 10am and 11.30am for our friendly sewing group.
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Do you enjoy sewing or would like to learn how to sew? Then why not join us every Wednesday between 10am and 11.30am for our friendly sewing group.
Learn a new skill, share tips, make new friends and enjoy a chat with other like-minded people in a safe and friendly environment. No experience or equipment necessary.
Refreshments available from The Café in the Hall.
No need to book. Just pop along and say hello!
wed06aug10:00 am12:00 pm10:00 am - 12:00 pm Charnwood Toy LibraryJust like a library, but with toys
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August 6, 2025 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Open Mondays and Wednesdays, 10.00am-12.00noon and every first Saturday of the month during our vegan weekend breakfast café, 9am-1pm.
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Open Mondays and Wednesdays, 10.00am-12.00noon and every first Saturday of the month during our vegan weekend breakfast café, 9am-1pm.
The Charnwood Toy Library supports child development through play by offering a range of quality toys to all children including those with disabilities for recreation, therapy and education, helping to advance their intellectual, motor, personal and social development.
The library has a huge amount of indoor and outdoor toys. These include toys such as story sacks (with multiple themes), games, jigsaws, DVD’s, dressing up, sensory, ride-on and construction toys.
Most of the toys are quality donations, and some have been purchased with grants. Toys, books and stationery are also available for sale.
For more information on the library, becoming a member or volunteering, visit the website at charnwoodtoylibrary.co.uk
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August 6, 2025 10:30 am - 12:00 pm
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Fearon Hall and community groups will work together to make a Pride Blanket.
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Fearon Hall and community groups will work together to make a Pride Blanket. This will be unveiled at Loughborough Pride Picnic on Saturday 16th August at 1.30pm in Queens Park.
At the Fearon Hall workshops sew or decorate a blanket square and share what pride means to you, it could be in honour of a local or well known icon from the LGBTQ+ community.
The squares will be put together to make a community blanket. Squares need to be completed and returned to Fearon Hall by Friday 8th August.
Fearon Hall will host a Pride Day on Friday 15th August- where we will finish off the blanket, have activities and entertainment. Everyone is welcome.
Thank you to Charnwood Eco Hub for donating fabrics and materials for this project.
Everyone welcome
FREE to attend
No need to book
All materials provided
Just bring yourself and an open, curious mind


wed06aug11:00 am1:00 pm11:00 am - 1:00 pm Good Grub Social ClubGOOD GRUB, GOOD VALUE, GOOD COMPANY
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August 6, 2025 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
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Join us every Wednesday from 12 noon in the Café in the Hall for good value, good grub in good company. One course (including a tea or coffee)
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Join us every Wednesday from 12 noon in the Café in the Hall for good value, good grub in good company. One course (including a tea or coffee) for £4. Add a dessert for an extra £1.
Different menu each week.
ONE COURSE £4.00 PER PERSON (includes a tea or a coffee).
ADD DESSERT FOR £1.00
BOOKING RECOMMENDED. Call us on 01509 230629 or email: cafe@fearonhall.org.uk for more information or to book your place.
Download our menu here.
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August 7, 2025 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
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Our goal is to empower undeserved communities by providing them with the essential resources and skills to address health and wellness issues. Through our services,
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Our goal is to empower undeserved communities by providing them with the essential resources and skills to address health and wellness issues. Through our services, we strive to improve the well-being of individuals and communities.
Communities Food and Wellbeing Hub (CFWH) was set up to support diverse communities in need through these challenging times that the cost of living crisis has brought. Our hubs of food, health and wellbeing support for individuals, offer holistic interactive wellbeing sessions, school holiday hunger family packages and access to professional support for those living with chronic disease such as diabetes. Facilitators include doctors to optimise health and wellbeing content, social prescribers, community professionals, and volunteers who share up to date advice on budgeting, resources and signposting to relevant services.
Our primary objective as a charity is to provide services of a public benefit by relieving poverty, promoting health and education among communities in the City of Leicester and Leicestershire.
Find out more at cfwhub.org
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August 7, 2025 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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Situated in the Main Hall, our welcoming and friendly community café is the heartbeat of Fearon Hall and is a central focus for visitors during
Event Details
Situated in the Main Hall, our welcoming and friendly community café is the heartbeat of Fearon Hall and is a central focus for visitors during Hall opening times.
Open Tuesday to Friday, 9.00am to 2.00pm for breakfast goodies, lunches, light refreshments, yummy homemade bakes and treats and a selection of hot and cold drinks, to eat in or takeaway.
It’s good food, doing good. With everything cooked from fresh ingredients in the Hall kitchen and all diets catered for with vegetarian and vegan options too. And of course, every penny you spend is reinvested back into providing community activities at the Hall.
Download our current menu here.