What's on in Ashby this weekend: Mother's Day, spring market and Ashby-themed musical
By Grace Kennington 12th Mar 2026
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This weekend's Ashby events cover a wide range of entertainment and activities - there is something for everyone. This week includes:
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Mother's Day at Twelve
Twelve in Ashby is serving up a selection of great food this Mother's Day, with their very popular Sunday lunch menu.
Between 11.45am and 6pm, Twelve will be offering a variety of Sunday roast lunches, including: Roast Sirloin of Beef, Twycross Roast Leg of Lamb, Slow Roast Pork Belly, Roasted Chicken Breast, all served with roast potatoes, Yorkshire pudding, seasonal vegetables, baked cauliflower cheese, stuffing and gravy.
They also offer the XII Signature Burger, Duck and Truffle Fettucine, 1/2 Grilled Lobster Frites and Moroccan Roast Squash.
To view the full menu and book your table, click here.
Bright Hope Spring Market
Bright Hope in North West Leicestershire is a local community organisation that supports adults with terminal or life-limiting illnesses.
On Friday 13 March, they are holding their first ever spring market from 12 to 5pm.
The spring market will include stalls, raffle, refreshments and a tombola.
Browse the market, enjoy a cup of tea, slice of cake or panini and meet the Bright Hope Team and find out more about the work they are doing in North West Leicestershire.
Click here to find out more.
The Silver Spade at Holy Trinity Church
The Mayor of Ashby is proud to present 'The Silver Spade', a brand new musical celebrating Ashby's rich heritage and industrial past.
Featuring all original songs performed by Calling Time and the Roots Community Singers, the musical tells Ashby's story from humble cottage industries to the proliferation of factories and mines in the area.
Written with guidance and historical insight from Ashby Museum, the production examines the key moments in history that have shaped Ashby into the town we know today.
According to the Mayor, 'this production honours our past with authenticity, care, and deep respect. It is not just a retelling of history, but a heartfelt celebration of the people and stories that live on in the very fabric of our community.'
The Silver Spade will be performed at Holy Trinity Church on Saturday 14 March at 7pm.
Tickets are now on sale from Ticketsource, costing £15 for adults and £9 for children.
Mother's Day Afternoon Tea at Conkers Waterside
The charming Canalside Café at Conkers Waterside is serving up a scrumptious Afternoon Tea.
For £24.95 per adult and £11.95 per child (age 3 to 14), enjoy a beautifully presented afternoon tea, packed with sweet and savoury treats, including:
- A mixture of freshly made sandwiches
- Tasty wraps
- Scones with jam and clotted cream – because no Afternoon Tea is complete without them
- Delicate macarons
- A selection of mini cream cakes
- A pot of tea for two
- Upgrade to Two mini bottles of prosecco, just £6 each
Pre-booking online is essential with Afternoon teas served between 12 and 4pm.
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