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Thursday 18th September 2025

Hi ,

Welcome back to this week's update of local news, local business profiles and upcoming events in the region.

Today, I'm excited to welcome, not one but two, prominent Harborough restaurants - SU & SHI (Japanese cuisine in Abbey Street) and VAULT & VINE (Italian cuisine in St Mary's Road) to Thebestof Market Harborough's 'family' of highly recommended independent businesses.

As many of you will know, both restaurants have already established themselves (with good reason) to be amongst the very best in the Harborough region for quality of food, ambience and service as verified by your mountain of glowing reviews, and I'm proud to be working with the owners in the coming months to further promote their offers, events and services to our extended region. So please watch this space for news of their special feature pages and articles to be published on The Bestof Market Harborough's website in the coming days.

And on the subject of Harborough restaurants, a HUGE congratulations once again to AVATAR DINING Indian & Nepalese Restaurant in St Mary's Road, who this week WON the Leicestershire Curry Awards in the RESTAURANT OF THE YEAR (County) catagory. The AVATAR team has consistently been reaching the very highest standards of restaurant service in Leicestershire for the last 10 years proving once again that we are so fortunate to have some of the best independently owned restaurants to choose from right here in Harborough. 

Just when you thought the Festivals were bedded down for another year, you must have been forgetting that this FRIDAY 19th & SATURDAY 20th SEPT, the annual LANGTOBERFEST (Beer Festival) is taking place at the Langton Brewery.

It's themed the local 'Oktoberfest', although you won't have to pull on your lederhosen or slip into your dirndl, but if you want to, it probably helps!  If you've not been before, you've been missing out because there's something for everyone 'with live music, steins of crisp lager, mouthwatering street food, giant pretzels, and plenty more'. There are even camping facilities if you want to stay for the duration. It all starts on Friday at 3pm and finishes at 10pm on Saturday. 
For all the details including ticket prices, go to their website here

Please take a look at our selection of great local offers this week from some of the best recommended independent businesses in Market Harborough and then find blog articles, business profiles and loads of upcoming events in and around the town, brought to you by thebestof Market Harborough, your community hub for thebestof everything local.

Have a brilliant week!

Simon


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Latest Special Offers - Click here to view more »
 
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St Mary's Fish & Chips NEW Lunch Deals

From: St Mary's Fish & Chips Valid until: 30/09/2025

St Mary's Fish & Chips are still widely considered to be the best in town, and you can now select from some great new lunch deals!
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Tuesdays Offer at EVEREST LOUNGE

From: Everest Lounge Valid until: 30/11/2025

Take advantage of this 3 course offer of just £16.95/person EVERY Tuesday at multi award winning EVEREST LOUNGE Indian & Nepalese Restaurant, St Mary's Road, Market Harborough.
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FREE Wheel Alignment When You Buy 4 New Tyres!

From: Northants Mobile Tyres Valid until: 30/12/2025

Purchase 4 new tyres at our Northants Mobile Tyres depot in Corby, and ask for our Laser Wheel Alignment service absolutely FREE!

Just mention 'The Bestof Market Harborough Alignment Offer'
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£10 Off Goldwell Topchic Colour Service (Any Thursday) at Denise Hair Fashions

From: Denise Hair Fashion Valid until: 31/12/2025

Take advantage of the THURSDAY SPECIAL £10 OFF Goldwell Topchic Colour Service at Denise Hair Fashions, Market Harborough.
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FREE Upgrade of Underlay at Blackberry Hill Carpets!

From: Blackberry Hill Carpets & Flooring Valid until: 31/12/2025

Get a FREE upgrade of Underlay with every new carpet purchased, supplied and fitted by Blackberry Hill Carpets and Flooring. Just mention this 'Bestof Market Harborough Offer'.
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Upcoming Events - Click here to view more »
 
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WUNDERBAR OPENING TIMES - Duncan Murray Wines

19/09/2025

The highly popular 'WUNDERBAR' - (it's when the Duncan Murray Wines shop 'magically turns into a pop-up wine bar and where you can 'wine down' after a busy week, relax or banter with friends over your favourite tipple!) - will open on selected Fridays (as detailed here) from 4pm -8pm. You're strongly advised to book your barrel (table!) in advance to reserve your place, as it can fill up quickly!

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Harborough Sports Classic & Vintage Vehicle Meet

21/09/2025

Meeting every 3rd Sunday of the month at The Innovation Centre, you'll find a gathering of fascinating classic cars & vehicles with enthusiasts from over the county. Everyone welcome.

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Harborough Concerts Presents 'Labyrinths - A Journey'

26/09/2025

Harborough’s own top notch professional ensemble presents an intriguing programme making unexpected connections across musical styles and centuries.

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Oompah Band Night at The Fox Inn, Wilbarston!

05/10/2025

Get ready for a night of music, laughter, and Bavarian cheer! 📍 The Fox Inn, Wilbarston 🗓️ Sunday 5th October 🕗 3:30pm 🎶 Live Oompah Band

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Business Buzz In Person Networking - Market Harborough

07/10/2025

Looking for some amazing business networking? Market Harborough Buzz is a monthly face-to-face business networking event with a relaxed, no fuss, mix & mingle style networking format.

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Latest from the Blog - Click here to view more »
 
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About Your Building Extension - You Might Not Need It! (says JED Design Architectural Services)

A fascinating lunchtime interview with TIM BALE of JED DESIGN (Architectural Services) LTD brought up some great advice and tips for anyone thinking of making structural changes to their property.

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Growing Up With Martin Hobbs Fishmongers

Jenny Hobbs describes what it was like growing up with Martin Hobbs Fishmongers in Market Harborough, and the high values instilled by her parents as she continues to successfully run the family business of 52 years.

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“Bringing New Energy to Wilbarston : The Fox Inn Interview”

I was lucky enough recently to catch the owner/landlady of 'The Fox Inn at Wilbarston' for a quick chat. I wanted to know her secret behind turning this pub around in just 9 months to be the thriving successful pub it is today and her plans for its future.

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5 Ways To Prevent Tooth Decay - from Brookside Dental

Dr Ravi offers his professional advice on the 5 best ways to prevent tooth decay.

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The Paint Pottle's Thriving Clay Centre - The Village Pottery

This exciting facility at The Eco Village in Market Harborough OPENED at the end of June '24 and has since offered beginner pottery courses and also memberships to experienced potters. The following press release at the time gave more details.

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Businesses of the Week - Click here to view more »
 
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Taste Social

Taste Social Chinese Tapas Bar and Restaurant is an exciting addition to Market Harborough's quality eating and bar venues, presenting quality Chinese cuisine in an informal vibrant atmosphere.


The lunch menu is fantastic value for money, didn't have to wait long and the food comes out piping out!!!


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DJ's Property Maintenance

An independent family business with 25 years experience specialising in all kinds of Roofing and UPVC Guttering Services, Fascias and Soffits to commercial and domestic customers within a 20 mile radius of Market Harborough.


I highly recommend DJ Property Maintenance! Danny listened to exactly what I needed doing and gave me a very reasonable quote. Jim and Wes worked incredibly hard throughout heatwave conditions, determined to finish the work to the highest standard! Very pleased.


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Time To Time

Market Harborough's Largest Independent Stockists of Wall Clocks, Alarm Clocks, Pendulum Clocks, Mantel Clocks, Watches, Childrens' Watches - all Accessories and Repairs.


My wife has a 28 year old Breitling that we bought in Barbados for our 25th wedding anniversary. She wears it 24 hours a day. It has never missed a beat until recently when it stopped. As it is a 'Jolly Posh' watch we took it to the Breitling shop in Leicester who sent it off to their official repair place. We had an email from them. Basic repair cost £1800. That's without any warranty. Full repairs including new glass and replacement diamond £4,000 - ish. No thanks, I can buy a good watch for that. We brought it to Time to Time and the fault turned out to be that previously, Timsons had fitted a battery that was too thin and didn't quite touch the contacts properly. The lovely man (sorry I forget his name) at Time to Time saw this and fitted a new battery, a millimeter thicker than the old one. Now the watch is ticking away just like new. £1,795 saved. Anyone who posts less than five stars here needs a visit to the Geriatric Neurological department of their hospital.


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Adams & Jones

Adams & Jones is a highly respected family owned Estate Agents and Letting Agency in Market Harborough, and is the exclusive accredited member of The Guild of Property Professionals in the local area.


I was kept informed and felt supported every step of the way by the whole team at Adams & Jones. They were professional, knowledgeable, efficient and friendly throughout. Their dedication to their clients is outstanding and nothing was too much trouble for them. I can't recommend them highly enough.


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Blackberry Hill Carpets & Flooring

Blackberry Hill Carpets & Flooring in Market Harborough is the long established buyer's tradesman for all types of quality carpets, flooring and professional fitting for the home or business premises.


Flawless from start to finish. Gareth was incredibly generous with his advice, even when it meant we might choose a less expensive flooring option—a rare quality in sales. Paul was helpful and accommodating throughout, while Craig’s efficiency and attention to detail in fitting the flooring were outstanding. He genuinely cared about getting it right and ensuring we were happy with the result. Would highly recommend for LVT flooring.


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