A choir concert at Our Lady of Lourdes Church is among the events taking place during a busy weekend in the Ashby area.

Concordia Choir is staging A Sprig of Thyme, featuring folk songs and music for Spring, at the church in Station Road this Saturday evening.

Kevin Cunningham, chairman of the Concordia Choir, says this will be the second concert given with new musical director Tom Stanyard.

"We advertised for Tom, we needed one as our musical director had stepped away just before Covid," said Kevin.

"Tom's in charge, he rules the whole choir, he directs, helps create and source the programme of music as well as getting us all to rehearse and perform it, he then conducts it.

"He is talented local man. But for the venue itself, the acoustics are great and will be well worth hearing.

"Having tested the venue out, I know that the sound will be gorgeous."

You can find out more details about the concert HERE.

Tomorrow (Friday), Moira Village Hall hosts a night of Candlelit Yoga - and beginners are welcome.

You can enjoy a wonderful evening of restorative Candlelit Yoga, breath work, meditation, tapping, followed by a comforting hot drink, a sweet treat, and a lovely yoga Nidra which is a calming yogic sleep - perfect for a Friday evening.

More details about the evening can be found HERE.

Packington Memorial Hall hosts the Packington Horticultural Society Spring Fair on Sunday.

The fair is a shopping event that will see local businesses, craftspeople and artisan makers showcase their talents and sell their products.

Doors open at 10.00am until 2.00pm and free tea and coffee will be available.

Browse a range of local craft, gift and food stalls and grab yourself a bargain whilst supporting local businesses.

You can find more details about it HERE.

The Wing Guys Street Food pops up at Brew on Market Street this Saturday.

On the menu will be delicious chicken wings, boneless chicken, dirty fries, onion rings and more.

More details can be found HERE.

And on Sunday, Brew also has the latest in its Lazy Sunday Afternoon sessions.

This week, Steve Bloor will be playing live and you can find more details HERE.

Ashby Art Club is back on Saturday at Smisby Village Hall with Yve Hill.

During the afternoon, she will be demonstrating lots of different fluid acrylic techniques that participants can try out.

At the end of the afternoon you will have made at least three paintings. Workshops are lots of fun and the techniques are quite fascinating to watch.

Full details are HERE.

Thieving Seagulls bring their good time rock 'n roll on a first visit to play live at the White Hart on Saturday night.

Details of that gig can be found HERE.

The Incredible Skank Brothers bring a taste of Ska and Two-Tone to The Greyhound in Boundary on Saturday night.

You can find details of the gig HERE.

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Moira Craft Fair is back on Sunday at Moira Furnace and Museum from 10am-onwards.

The organisers say: "We have carefully selected local crafters each month to offer up to 50 unique stalls, changing each month to give a mix of familiar and new crafters so there's something different and new to find every month.

"We also welcome back our hot food vendors, barista and bar for refreshments."

You can find out more details HERE.