Coalville CAN announces date for its latest open day as community is invited to drop in

Coalville CAN's Open Day will be on May 31. Photo: Coalville CAN.

By The View, Coalville

COALVILLE CAN will be holding its latest open day at the end of May.

All three floors of the Memorial Square venue were open at the last event in February.

Activities of all kinds were on offer, including craft workshops, community energy info sessions, and more.

Organisers plan to keep this energy going on May 31, and while details are still being confirmed, a number of events will definitely be taking place.

These include:

• Henna and Face Painting

• A new exhibition exploring the Ibstock Summer Safari

Creative workshop, with the Bug Brothers and Kinsley & Kiln
Soundbaths, yoga, and more wellbeing activities

• Maypole dancing and Northern Soul music on Memorial Square

You can also find out more about the upcoming family play centre, Toddle Town, that will be opening in No. 2 Mantle Lane later this year

Many activities will be welcoming drop-ins, there will also be bookable sessions closer to the day.

CAN officials also welcome anyone who would like to lend a hand at the event, by helping with promotion or on the day,

You can even run your own activity or stall.

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