Thursday 12th February 2026
Hi ,
It's VALENTINE'S Weekend which hopefully isn't too much of a surprise or you may have some serious making up to do! The restaurants will be booking up, so if you have a favourite, best to BOOK IT NOW before it's too late.
And speaking of restaurants, did you know that both HAN CHINESE RESTAURANT and TASTE SOCIAL TAPAS RESTAURANT in St Mary's Road now BOTH have a special THAI MENU to add to their already highly popular Chinese dishes.
But of course, the more creative ones among you will have been arranging something a bit special, an event, a personalised gift or maybe even 'a romantic gesture'? (just saying! - shall I buy a hat?).
This year, Valentine's Day is on THE BIG WEEKEND of comedy and what better way to spend the day together at one (or more) of the brilliant shows in Harborough. If you don't yet have tickets, go to:
AND, more restaurant news - VAULT & VINE (Italian) RESTAURANT is now open in their beautifully renovated premises for Breakfast - 'COFFEES & SMALL BITES' from 8.00am - 11.45am (every Mon - Fri) with Fresh Pastries, Sweet Treats, Baked Favourires and of course Barista Style Coffees.
Now this week, I'm delighted to welcome multi award winning JOANNE PAGETT (JOANNE PAGETT COACHING) to TheBestof Market Harborough. Jo has a highly successful 'Women's Wellness Coach' business, where she has inspired many women, particularly business women over 40 to improve their health, by challenging their limiting beliefs and to take back control of their life. You can meet Jo at her upcoming workshop 'STRATEGIC PERFORMANCE FOR WOMEN IN LEADERSHIP' featuring her F.A.B framework, taking place on WEDNESDAY 18th FEBRUARY at Market Harborough Building Society in Rockingham Road. You can get more information and details/ticket information by clicking here. At the time of writing, a few places are still available.
I know there are many sports fans following in particular the Winter Olympics and Six Nations Rugby this month. And like last week, I'd like to remind you that many pubs and clubs are showing much of the action and also premier league football LIVE on BIG SCREENS with guaranteed atmosphere and of course 'suitable refreshment'. Once you've watched a match/event - you'll witness the difference between pub and home and of course you'll be supporting a local business. This Saturday 14th (Valentines Day) features round 2 of the Six Nations Tournament - including the Calcutta Cup match (Scotland v England) starting at 16.40pm.
Please look out for Claire Webb's (The Paint Pottle) fascinating blog post this week 'ART SURVEY' and an invitation to you to give your thoughts (and particular our younger residents) regarding art in the town and what it means to you by completing a survey at https://
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Have a 'lovely' week!
