VOLUNTARY TREASURER
WE NEED YOU!
We urgently require a Treasurer to join our team! Are you local to Leicester Forest East? Have you got experience with accounts and would like to join us?
Email us at leicesterforesteastcommlibrary@gmail.com with your details and a copy of a CV or details of your experience in accounts.
We look forward to hearing from you!
Bingo Night – 21st March 2025
Thank you to all who supported our Bingo Night back in March. You helped us to raise £93.20 which goes towards keeping the library open. We wouldn’t be here without your support.
Upcoming Events
Friday 11th April – Fun Quiz Night, 7pm for 7.30pm start - £7.50 per person
As usual the price of the tickets will include a light supper and there will be a prize for the winning team.
Tickets are on sale now! Limited space available so get yours now!
Saturday 3rd May – May Fair & Plant Sale – 11am to 2pm
Our first fair of 2025 will also include a Plant sale and we will have stalls inside and outside. The library will be having a pre-loved book and jigsaw sale as well as a Tombola and refreshments will be available to purchase.
So far the other stalls we have booked are Cakes and Samosas, Cards, Tropic, Garden Ornaments, Handmade Items, Beaded Jewellery, Avon and Macrame as well as a Face Painter.
We now only have outside spots available if you would like to book a stall at £15.00 please email leicesterforesteastcommlibrary@gmail.com for the full details.
Make a note in your diary so that you don’t miss these events.
What have we got planned for 2025?
In May we are looking to hold a Children’s Chocolate Bingo in May where the prize for a full house will be - ‘Chocolate’.
June there will be a Family Beetle Drive. Date to be confirmed.
On the 12th July we will be holding a Cream Tea Special with a Scone, Jam and Cream with limitless instant coffee and tea for £4.50.
In August we will be having a Children’s Activity Afternoon.
On the 20th September there will be our Autumn Fair.
Another Bingo Night is to be held on the 29th August and a Quiz Night will be held in October.
Our Christmas Fair will be on the 22nd November.
Confirmation of the dates of these events will be posted on Facebook, Instagram and our website so keep an eye on these to make notes in your diaries.
Volunteer / Trustee
Have you ever thought about volunteering? Would you be interested in joining our lovely team of volunteers and making new friends?
Go to our website www.lfelibrary.org and complete the application form under the heading ‘Volunteer For Us’ and our volunteer co-ordinator will get in touch. Alternatively ask one of our volunteers for a form.
We are also looking for some new Trustees to join us. If you would be interested in becoming a Trustee and helping to manage and run the library, please email us.
Regular Events & Groups
LFE Stitchers Craft Group – Monday, 7pm to 9pm
Tuesday Teapot Club, Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the Month – 2pm to 4pm
Coffee & Chat – Wednesday, 10am to Noon
The Craft Group – Wednesday, 6pm to 8pm
LE3 Ladies Group, Every 3rd Thursday of the Month – 7.45pm to Finish
Book Club, Every 4th Thursday of the Month – 6.30pm to 8pm
Busy Bees – Friday, 2.30pm to 3pm, for Pre-school Children & 3.15pm to 4pm for School Aged Children
Opening Times
Monday - 2pm to 5pm
Tuesday - Closed
Wednesday – 10am to 4pm & 6pm to 8pm
Thursday – 10am to Noon & 2pm to 4pm
Friday – 2pm to 5pm
Saturday – 10am to 1pm
Sunday – Closed
