The events below are being organised ‘in aid’ of Rainbows by supporters across the East Midlands.

These events are not organised by Rainbows. We cannot be held responsible or liable for any damages, injuries, or losses that occur while visiting external sites and links to book tickets/find out further information or during attendance at supporter events.

If you’re organising an event supporting Rainbows, please contact your local Community Fundraiser who can support you and add your event to our website, alternatively, send us an email or call us on 01509 638 049.

May

  • Sunday 18 May – Charity Fun Day – Hermitage Miniature Railway, Leicestershire

    Date: Sunday 18 May
    Time: 11:00am – 4:00pm
    Venue: Hermitage Miniature Railway, Hermitage Recreation Ground, Whitwick, LE67 5BZ

    Details of Event:
    Charity Fun Day organised by North West Leicestershire Society of Model Engineers featuring miniature train rides, raffle, refreshments, fun and games! The event raises money for Rainbows and LOROS.

    Contact: Paul Shillcock
    Tel: 07929 773 511
    Website: www.nwlsme.club/

  • Sunday 25 May – Big Quiz Night, The Chequers Pub, Lutterworth

    Date: Sunday 25 May
    Time: 8pm start
    Venue: The Chequers Pub, High Street, Swinford, Lutterworth, LE17 6BL

    Details of Event:
    The Chequers Pub are hosting a charity big quiz night in aid of Rainbows. Teams can be up to 6 people and the cost if £5 per person (to include nibbles). Please reserve tables in advance to avoid disappointment. Tickets on sale from The Chequers Pub.

    Contact: The Chequers Pub
    Tel: 01788 860 318

  • Monday 26 May – Car Show, Birstall Rugby Club, Leicestershire

    Date: Monday 26 May
    Time: 4pm onwards
    Venue: Birstall Rugby Club, Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4DE

    Details of Event:
    Birstall Rugby Club are hosting monthly car shows in aid of Rainbows from April – September, organised by Steve Fussell.

    Contact: Steve Fussell
    Tel: 07860 728 548

  • Monday 26 May – Car Show, Stonehurst Farm, Loughborough

    Date: Monday 26 May
    Time: 5pm onwards
    Venue: Stonehurst Farm, Bond Lane, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, LE12 7AA

    Details of Event:
    Stonehurst Farm host monthly car shows in aid of Rainbows from May – September. Come and see a great selection of various styles of cars from classic to modern, with a donation on the gate to Rainbows for entry.

    Contact: Stonehurst Farm
    Tel: 01509 413216
    Website: For more information, visit: https://stonehurstfarm.co.uk/news/

  • Saturday 31 May – Charity Day, The Climbing Station, Loughborough

    Date: Saturday 31 May
    Time: 10am until 6pm
    Venue: The Climbing Station, Empress Road (off Moor Lane), Loughborough, LE11 1RH

    Details of Event:
    The Climbing Station are hosting a charity day on Saturday 31 May to raise money for Rainbows. There will be lots of mini challenges as well as a competition, BBQ and raffle.

    Contact: The Climbing Station
    Tel: 01509 2174 636
    Website: https://theclimbingstation.com/

  • Saturday 31 May – Hope Fest, Broom Leys Farm, Coalville

    Date: Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 June
    Time: All day
    Venue: Broom Leys Farm, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4DD

    Details of Event:
    Hope Fest is a two day music festival. They have chosen to support Rainbows as one of their two charities for 2025. They have a great lineup of musicians for both Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June, with full bars, food vendors, independent traders, and farm fun entertainment for families with children, which includes inflatables, tractor rides, and farm petting animals. We also have a large selection of fairground rides for all the family. Book your tickets now as capacity is limited!

    Contact: Hope Fest
    Website: Facebook page for Hope Fest is here or to buy tickets click here

June

  • Sunday 1 June – Hope Fest, Broom Leys Farm, Coalville

    Date: Saturday 31 May and Sunday 1 June
    Time: All day
    Venue: Broom Leys Farm, Coalville, Leicestershire, LE67 4DD

    Details of Event:
    Hope Fest is a two day music festival. They have chosen to support Rainbows as one of their two charities for 2025. They have a great lineup of musicians for both Saturday 31st May and Sunday 1st June, with full bars, food vendors, independent traders, and farm fun entertainment for families with children, which includes inflatables, tractor rides, and farm petting animals. We also have a large selection of fairground rides for all the family. Book your tickets now as capacity is limited!

    Contact: Hope Fest
    Website: Facebook page for Hope Fest is here or to buy tickets click here

  • Tuesday 3 June – Car Show – The Gate Hangs Well, Syston, Leicestershire

    Date: Tuesday 3 June
    Time: 4pm onwards
    Venue: The Gate Hangs Well, Fosse Way, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1NH

    Details of Event:
    The Gate Hangs Well are hosting monthly car shows in aid of Rainbows from April – September, organised by Steve Fussell.

    Contact: Steve Fussell
    Tel: 07860 728548

  • Saturday 7 June – Hinckley Borough FC Charity Football Match

    Date: Saturday 7 June
    Time: Gates open at 10.30am
    Venue: St Giles Football Club, Barton Road, Barlestone, CV13 0EP

    Details of Event:
    Join us for a fun filled day, which will Include Hinckley Borough Football Club’s 1st team Vs Desford FC,  Parents vs Coaches match, stalls, raffle, bouncy castle and entertainment. Tickets – adult £5.00, children £1.00, parking £2.50. All proceeds going to Rainbows Hospice

    Contact: Tickets available on the gate

  • Saturday 21 June – Party in the Barn – Barkby, Leicestershire

    Date: Saturday 21 June
    Time: 7.30pm
    Venue: The Dairy Farm, Barkby, LE7 3QA

    Details of Event:
    Party in the Barn with The Cheeze (cover band). Tickets in advance only – £18, to book see details below. Hog roast included and on site bar – cash preferred. No personal drinks/food please. Please send dietary requirements by email to the address below. All proceeds to St Mary’s Church Barkby and Rainbows Hospice.

    Contact: St Mary’s Church Barkby
    Tel: 01162 692 756 or 01162 692 911
    Email: [email protected]

  • Saturday 21 June – Charity Concert, Colwyn Male Voice Choir – Wirksworth, Derbyshire

    Date: Saturday 21 June
    Time: 6pm
    Venue: St Mary the Virgin, Wirksworth Parish Church

    Details of Event:
    Cor Meibion Colwyn (from North Wales Colwyn Male Voice) are performing at St Mary’s Church Wirksworth at 6pm. Tickets £10 available from Marsdens Gift Shop Wirksworth, Flints 07761 624 049 and also on door.

    Contact: Joanne Flint
    Tel: 07761 624 049

  • Monday 30 June – Car Show, Birstall Rugby Club, Leicestershire

    Date: Monday 30 June
    Time: 4pm onwards
    Venue: Birstall Rugby Club, Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4DE

    Details of Event:
    Birstall Rugby Club are hosting monthly car shows in aid of Rainbows from April – September, organised by Steve Fussell.

    Contact: Steve Fussell
    Tel: 07860 728 548

  • Monday 30 June – Car Show – Stonehurst Farm, Loughborough

    Date: Monday 30 June
    Time: 5pm onwards
    Venue: Stonehurst Farm, Bond Lane, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, LE12 7AA

    Details of Event:
    Stonehurst Farm host monthly car shows in aid of Rainbows from May – September. Come and see a great selection of various styles of cars from classic to modern, with a donation on the gate to Rainbows for entry.

    Contact: Stonehurst Farm
    Tel: 01509 413216
    Website: For more information, visit: https://stonehurstfarm.co.uk/news/

July

  • Tuesday 1 July – Car Show – The Gate Hangs Well, Syston, Leicestershire

    Date: Tuesday 1 July
    Time: 4pm onwards
    Venue: The Gate Hangs Well, Fosse Way, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1NH

    Details of Event:
    The Gate Hangs Well are hosting monthly car shows in aid of Rainbows from April – September, organised by Steve Fussell.

    Contact: Steve Fussell
    Tel: 07860 728548

  • Saturday 19 July – Skanking at the Crown 6 – The Crown Inn, Heather, Leicestershire

    Date: Saturday 19 July
    Time: 12noon – 11.30pm
    Venue: The Crown Inn, Heather, Leicestershire, LE67 2QP

    Details of Event:
    An all day reggae, ska and MOD music day taking place at The Crown Inn, Heather. Now in it’s sixth year, the event will feature seven live acts and four different DJs, a raffle, bingo, tombola and various stalls including a vintage clothing stall, sweet stall and fresh pizza and loaded fries. Tickets are £15 and available from Skiddle.

    Website: For tickets please visit Skiddle – Skanking at the Crown

  • Sunday 27 July – Charity Bike Run, Leicestershire

    Date: Sunday 27 July
    Time: 12noon onwards
    Venue: Starting at A6/A46 services, Birstall and finishing at The Hub, Morcott, A47

    Details of Event:
    The 2nd Big Ride Out to support Rainbows, starting at the A6/A46 services, Birstall and finishing at The Hub, Morcott, A47. There is a £5 cash donation per bike. The finishing destination of The Hub, Morcott will be the place of the raffle with some great prizes to be won. There will also be a bouncy castle, BBQ, stalls, live music and face painting.

  • Monday 28 July – Car Show – Birstall Rugby Club, Leicestershire

    Date: Monday 28 July
    Time: 4pm onwards
    Venue: Birstall Rugby Club, Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4DE

    Details of Event:
    Birstall Rugby Club are hosting monthly car shows in aid of Rainbows from April – September, organised by Steve Fussell.

    Contact: Steve Fussell
    Tel: 07860 728 548

  • Monday 28 July – Car Show – Stonehurst Farm, Loughborough

    Date: Monday 28 July
    Time: 5pm onwards
    Venue: Stonehurst Farm, Bond Lane, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, LE12 7AA

    Details of Event:
    Stonehurst Farm host monthly car shows in aid of Rainbows from May – September. Come and see a great selection of various styles of cars from classic to modern, with a donation on the gate to Rainbows for entry.

    Contact: Stonehurst Farm
    Tel: 01509 413216
    Website: For more information, visit: https://stonehurstfarm.co.uk/news/

August

  • Tuesday 5 August – Car Show – The Gate Hangs Well, Syston, Leicestershire

    Date: Tuesday 5 August
    Time: 4pm onwards
    Venue: The Gate Hangs Well, Fosse Way, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1NH

    Details of Event:
    The Gate Hangs Well are hosting monthly car shows in aid of Rainbows from April – September, organised by Steve Fussell.

    Contact: Steve Fussell
    Tel: 07860 728548

  • Monday 25 August – Car Show – Birstall Rugby Club, Leicestershire

    Date: Monday 25 August
    Time: 4pm onwards
    Venue: Birstall Rugby Club, Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4DE

    Details of Event:
    Birstall Rugby Club are hosting monthly car shows in aid of Rainbows from April – September, organised by Steve Fussell.

    Contact: Steve Fussell
    Tel: 07860 728 548

  • Monday 25 August – Car Show – Stonehurst Farm, Loughborough

    Date: Monday 25 August
    Time: 5pm onwards
    Venue: Stonehurst Farm, Bond Lane, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, LE12 7AA

    Details of Event:
    Stonehurst Farm host monthly car shows in aid of Rainbows from May – September. Come and see a great selection of various styles of cars from classic to modern, with a donation on the gate to Rainbows for entry.

    Contact: Stonehurst Farm
    Tel: 01509 413216
    Website: For more information, visit: https://stonehurstfarm.co.uk/news/

September

  • Tuesday 2 September – Car Show – The Gate Hangs Well, Syston, Leicestershire

    Date: Tuesday 2 September
    Time: 4pm onwards
    Venue: The Gate Hangs Well, Fosse Way, Syston, Leicester, LE7 1NH

    Details of Event:
    The Gate Hangs Well are hosting monthly car shows in aid of Rainbows from April – September, organised by Steve Fussell.

    Contact: Steve Fussell
    Tel: 07860 728548

  • Sunday 28 September – Car Show – Stonehurst Farm, Loughborough

    Date: Sunday 28 September
    Time: 1pm onwards
    Venue: Stonehurst Farm, Bond Lane, Mountsorrel, Loughborough, LE12 7AA

    Details of Event:
    Stonehurst Farm host monthly car shows in aid of Rainbows from May – September. Come and see a great selection of various styles of cars from classic to modern, with a donation on the gate to Rainbows for entry.

    Contact: Stonehurst Farm
    Tel: 01509 413216
    Website: For more information, visit: https://stonehurstfarm.co.uk/news/

  • Monday 29 September – Car Show -Birstall Rugby Club, Leicestershire

    Date: Monday 29 September
    Time: 4pm onwards
    Venue: Birstall Rugby Club, Birstall Road, Birstall, Leicester, LE4 4DE

    Details of Event:
    Birstall Rugby Club are hosting monthly car shows in aid of Rainbows from April – September, organised by Steve Fussell.

    Contact: Steve Fussell
    Tel: 07860 728 548

October

November

December