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Get those dancing shoes on and get ready to party! Melton Mowbray and the surrounding villages have got it all going on this week. Saturday alone has 3 slides of entertainment. Whether you want ideas for Father’s Day, a themed brunch or pick up a new record, there is something for everyone this week. It’s right here in Melton’s original (and dare I say best. I can at least say it’s the most comprehensive) what’s on guide.
Attend what you can and spread the word via tags, shares and all that other good stuff the algorithm like. Oh and follow me if you haven’t already to be in the know when it comes to all things Melton Mowbray.
BRAND NEW CATEGORY ALERT! That’s right, the planning committee at this year’s Melton BID Business Awards took on your feedback and has introduced a brand new Professional Service award. This is one for your estate agents, accountants, lawyers, basically anyone who keeps the borough moving and deals with the paperwork that you’d rather not. This is one of 16 categories at this year’s Melton BID Business Awards. To learn more about the other 15 categories, check out my profile, where I have a dedicated post to each category. Just like this one.
Ready to nominate? If so, comment NOMINATE, and I’ll send you a link to the nominations form.
IT’S COMING HOME (hopefully). England kick off their World Cup 2026 campaign tonight against Croatia. It turns out ALOT of places within the borough are showing the big game, so if you’re still on the fence about whether to go out-out, this post is for you. Not only have I found places showing the game but I’ve finished to sniff out some cheeky drinks deals in the process. So you’ll be refreshed throughout all the endless hydration break.
#MeltonMowbray #WorldCup2026 #PlacesInMeltonThatAreShowingTheWorldCup #football
FYI, nominations for this year’s Melton BID Business Awards are now OPEN and will remain open until the 30th of June. Behind every great business is someone with a great work ethic and a warm heart. So it’s only right that there’s a Business Person Of The Year category at this year’s awards. Alongside Business Person Of The Year, there are another 15 categories you can choose from. I’m posting a breakdown of each category every day. Some of these are already on my profile, and the rest will be coming soon. So if you don’t already do so, follow me to learn more.
Ready to nominate? If so, comment NOMINATE, and I’ll send you the nominations form.
It’s time for this week’s Business Of The Week. Today I’m giving some love to Yum Yums. Melton Mowbray’s number 1 independent sweet shop. These guys tick the boxes for quantity, quality and great value for money so if you haven’t paid them a visit, do so ASAP. They are open Monday-Saturday from 9am to 4:30pm
#meltonmowbray #sweetshop
This category is dedicated to the businesses and organisations that encourage both tourists and locals to visit and spend money in the borough. It’s all part of this year’s Melton BID Business Awards. Nominations for this year’s awards closed on the 30th June. Anyone based in Melton is fair game, so if you’re ready to nominate somewhere you love, comment NOMINATE and I’ll send the form over. This is the 14th category, I’ve posted a breakdown about. To see the 13 I’ve posted already, check out my profile and make sure to follow me if you don’t already to see the other breakdowns.
If you know a business whose team goes above and beyond, nominate them for a Melton BID Business Award. Today’s post focuses on the Outstanding Customer Service category. Want to learn more about the other categories? Check my profile. Most of the category breakdowns are already there and the last few will be dropping later on this week.
Ready to nominate? If so, comment NOMINATE and I’ll send you the form over. Nominations close on the 30th of June.
Are you a pizza lover or prefer Chinese? Either way, your favourite takeaway should be nominate for the best takeaway award at this year’s Melton BID Business Awards. Nominations are currently open, but be quick because they’ll be closing on the 30th of June. I’ve posted breakdowns like this for most of the categories, and the rest will be going live later on this week. So if you don’t want to miss out, follow me if you don’t already do so.
Ready to submit your nomination? If so, comment NOMINATE and I’ll send you the nomination form.
FYI, nominations for this year’s Melton BID Business Awards are now OPEN and will remain open until the 30th of June. To celebrate, I want to remind you to nominate your favourite dine-in eatery. If your business/a business you love doesn’t fit in this category, don’t panic. There are another 15 categories you can choose from instead. I’m posting a breakdown of each category every day. Some of these are already on my profile, and the rest will be coming soon. So if you don’t already do so, follow me to learn more.
Ready to nominate? If so, comment NOMINATE, and I’ll send you the nominations form.
It’s a very busy week in the Melton Borough. From World Cup gaming tournaments to Elton John tributes, there is bound to be something that tickles your fancy. So support what you can and spread the word by sharing and reposting this carousel.
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Get those dancing shoes on and get ready to party! Melton Mowbray and the surrounding villages have got it all going on this week. Saturday alone has 3 slides of entertainment. Whether you want ideas for Father’s Day, a themed brunch or pick up a new record, there is something for everyone this week. It’s right here in Melton’s original (and dare I say best. I can at least say it’s the most comprehensive) what’s on guide. Attend what you can and spread the word via tags, shares and all that other good stuff the algorithm like. Oh and follow me if you haven’t already to be in the know when it comes to all things Melton Mowbray.
It’s our first game of the 2026 World Cup. So if you want to go out and watch the big game, check out this list of places within the borough that will be showing tonight’s match (and the other group-stage matches). It’s time to believe that it’s coming home! 🏴 ⚽ #WorldCup2026 #england #meltonmowbray
It’s time for this week’s Business Of The Week. Today I’m giving some love to Yum Yums, Melton Mowbray’s number 1 independent sweet shop. These guys tick the boxes for quantity, quality and great value for money so if you haven’t paid them a visit, do so ASAP. They are open Monday-Saturday from 9am to 4:30pm #meltonmowbray #sweetshop #sweets
If your child/young person can play FC26* better than I can, which I believe applies to 99% of people in Melton, make sure to sign them up for Saturday’s World Cup Tournament. It’s free to enter, and the matches will be played on the big screen. Melton BID and Melton Mowbray Town Estate also have other football-themed entertainment lined up as part of Super Saturday, so make sure to check it out if you’re in the area. *You might know it as FIFA
Our independent businesses are the backbone of this borough. From bakeries that sells incredible stuffed cookies to clothes shops, every independent has it’s own special stamp that makes the borough the fantastic destination it is. So naturally, there is a Best Independent Business category at this year’s Melton BID Business Awards. This is open to any business in the borough that is not a chain. If you’re ready to nominate your MVP, click the link in the comments section. Comment your favourite business to make sure they know nominations are open NOW
I don’t fully understand the offside rule but I do know that we’re all going to believe that it’s coming home. Apparently. I’m not holding my breath after the recent New Zealand game but I thought that at the Euros and somehow we ended up in the final, so… 🤷♀️ Saturday’s Super Saturday will be football themed so make sure to check it out this Saturday (12th of June). It’s located at The Market Place and will feature a mixture of independent traders and themed entertainment. #worldcup #football #worldcup2026 #worldcupmemes
This month’s column is now live. This month I cover a little bit of Glastonbudget and how it reminds us that village flagship events need some love too. Don’t forget businesses (including events and community CICs) in the village can also be nominated for a Melton BID Business Award. They just need to be within the borough region. To submit your nomination click/tap https://meltonbid.co.uk/awards/ and complete the form.
It’s Friday guideday in the Melton Borough. Once again, there is plenty to do so attend what you can and spread the word. Oh and if you haven’t already done so, make sure to submit your nominations for this year’s Melton BID Business Awards by the 30th of June. Comment NOMINATE and I’ll send you the link.
Nominations for this year’s Melton BID Business Awards are now open! 🎉 If you’ve followed me for a while, you’ll know this is an event I always get excited about. If you don’t, let me bring you up to speed. The Melton BID Business Awards is open to ANY business based within the Melton Borough. This year there are 16 Awards Categories covering everything from cafes to beauty salons. To submit your nomination form, click/tap https://meltonbid.co.uk/awards/. You can nominate as many businesses as you wish, just make sure you submit 1 FORM PER BUSINESS.
2 courses and a drink for less than £20 in this economy? Yep and it’s 30 seconds away from one town’s biggest car parks. It’s been a fair while since I told you about the lunch deal that Bellini – Italian Restaurant offer. For just £11.95 you can a freshly cooked Italian dish and a soft drink. I am a sucker for their Linguine Con Polpettine (that’s pasta with tomato sauce and meatballs) and I stand by the fact that sauce needs to be jarred up. Fancy a sweet treat? You can pay an extra £6 to upgrade your 1 course meal to a 2 course one. If you do this, make sure to grab the creme brulee because it’s beautiful. I’m pretty sure it’s the best one in town. The deal is available between 12pm and 2pm from Tuesdays to Saturdays. It’s not available in December but every other month is fair game. Bellini’s is located at St Mary’s Way (next to Cutting Room).
Melton Mowbray and the surrounding villages are ready to celebrate the end of the month. Payday weekend is here and there is SO MUCH to do this week. From the Beef Expo at The Stockyard to a movie-themed roller disco, there is plenty to do, irrespective of your budget and tastes. All right here is Melton Mowbray’s original (and most comprehensive might I add) what’s on guide. Share this with someone who needs to know what’s going on, and if you want to see more Melton borough content, follow me, if you haven’t already done so.
May is almost over. We’ve enjoyed poles, festivals and multiple bank holidays. Fortunately for us all, Melton Mowbray (and the surrounding villages) is full of amazing things to do this June. From school fates to strippers alongside the return of the highly popular Melton Green Week, there is something for all ages and budgets. Share this post and let’s do our bit to tell as many people in the area just what’s popping off this June.
If you told 2019 Kelly that she would one day get 5000 people following her on Facebook, she would think you’d lost the plot. I never thought, going into this, that My Melton would get as big as it has gotten. I just had a smartphone and a dream to ensure that locals knew what was in their area. Whether you were following number 1 or just joined the Lovely Follower Folk Club this weekend, I just wanna say thank you. Thank you for showing up. Thank you for saying hello to me offline. Above all else, thank you for visiting the different businesses and events that I cover on this page. Love and virtual hugs, Kelly
If you have now caught a case of the green eyed monster, I apologise. This is my forth visit to Glastonbudget. A 4 day tribute festival that takes place every year at Turnpost Farm in Wymeswold. Unfortunately, this year’s visit was more condensed that I would’ve liked due to the other half working a shift pattern that isn’t the typical 9-5. We did, however, enjoy 2 very warm days at the festival. So what did I like about it? Firstly, the acts once again were, for the most part, excellent. Stiff Bizket (Limp Bizket) and Meteora (Linkin Park) were joint first this year. The atmosphere was absolutely electric and I serious hope both acts because long term fixtures. I even got to partake in my first ever circle pit. The cocktails I had were great and at £6 a pint, my peach cider was a great bargain. My nemesis, the token system, was back but the queues to grab them weren’t too bad. However, the cups could do with being more pit proof. Those of you who have seen my reels/story already will now what happened after the Meteora set. My only niggle was that, once again, the showers closed at 5pm. Which meant going to sleep covered in sweat. If we could find a way to make the showers close later, Glastonbudget team, I would highly appreciate it. I will, however, praise the Poshwash team who were very efficient. I waited about 5 minutes tops yesterday when I went for my shower. If you want to get tickets for 2027’s festival at the best possible price, make sure to follow Glastonbudget on the socials. If this is the first time my content has appeared on your feed, hi, my name is Kelly. For the past 7+ years I’ve been highlighting the different businesses and events in and around Melton Mowbray. So if that’s of interest to you, follow me to be in the know. #Glastonbudget #Leicestershire #Festival #festivalreview #ukfestivals
Nominations for this year’s Melton BID Business Awards will be launching very soon. During the nominations window, I want to do a couple of live videos walking people through the process. I just need to know what days work best for you. Vote in the poll below. My live video dates will take place on the 2 days with the most votes. The plan is to do these lives within the same week of the launch so you have enough time to nominate till your heart’s content. If you have any questions about the awards that you want answering, please feel to contact James directly (I’ve tagged Melton BID in the post). Alternatively, pop your questions in the comments section and I will answer what I know and ask him what I don’t.
Join me as we pay our respects. Thank you festival cup for holding a fantastic Tokyo Iced Tea. Your sacrifice has not been forgotten. 🫡 Jokes aside Meteora (Linkin Park tribute) put on another cracking set yesterday at Glastonbudget. If you’ve seen my stories and are getting serious FOMO, don’t cry. I’ll post a link when 2027’s tickets drop. PS, I did get a replacement cup. Although I will be letting the other half watch it later on as I’m expecting the Limp Bizkit tribute to go OFF! #UKFestival #Glastonbudget #Leicestershire #Festival #MoshPit
Good morning from a very warm Glastonbudget campsite. Here’s a friendly reminder of what’s happening today within the Melton Borough. Unfortunately, there are no more adult tickets available for Glastonbudget, so if you watched my story yesterday and was like “that looks so much I wanna go today”, sorry you can’t. I do, however, plan to post the link to the 2027 tickets when they go live so you don’t miss out next year. Fortunately, there is still plenty to do regardless. Including many excuses to get a few bevs outdoors. If you do this, please stay hydrated and pace yourself. This heat is no joke. Stay safe. Love and virtual hugs, A very warm Kelly.
If you’re planning to visit the outdoor cinema tonight (hosted by Melton Mowbray Town Estate), here is how much you need you’ll need to budget for drinks. I’m 99% sure it’ll be the same/similar for the 2 brunches as well. Whilst outside food/drink can’t be brought into the Events Village (if you/someone you’re bringing with you has particular dietary requirements, feel free to contact Town Estates for clarity around this), there is plenty of open space for pre-film beverages and picnics. Not to mention a plethora of after dark entertainment for those of you who plan to venture out afterwards. Don’t forget folks, this is a free event. It’s not uncommon for event bars to charge similar, if not more expensive, and in alot of instances that’s on top of your ticket fee. Oh and the ice-cream kiosk is open. I’ve just paid £5.50 for a single scoop of Fernely’s Blue Moo and a can of pop.
It’s bank holiday weekend in Melton Mowbray. What a week, I have lined up for you, wonderful people. Expect MULTIPLE flagship events, live music everywhere, a Sunday night Tubes opening, half-time ideas if you’ve got demanding children and tons more. Watching your pennies? Check out the free entry stuff highlighted across this guide. Share this out to the masses to ensure everyone knows what’s happening this week and if you don’t already, follow me. I post a guide like this every week alongside a variety of other Melton borough based content. #MeltonMowbray #BankHolidayWeekend #ThingsToDoInMeltonMowbrayDuringBankHolidayWeekend #Halfterm
In no particular order: 1. The Friday film according to the Melton Times is Wicked (the one with the singing witches). 2. The events this weekend at the events village are FREE. They’re on the website so you can plan accordingly. 3. The fair will also be open during bank holiday weekend in the park. This is separate to the event village.
No, I won’t stop telling people that Melton Mowbray is the rural capital of live music and I won’t stop anytime soon. If you’re tired of the same old narrative that Melton Mowbray is just Pork Pies and pensioners, and follow me already, share this reel. If you’re tired of the pastry and pensioner narrative and don’t follow me, do so. I’ve spent 7+ years telling people what’s is in the Melton Borough (Melton Mowbray and the surrounding villages) and I’d love to tell you all about it. #meltonmowbray #whatIhave #leicestershire #livemusic
One of my favourite events on the My Melton calendar is back in July. After a very successful first outing (I’m talking shortlisted for best UK small event of the year successful), Melton SkaFest returns with a fantastic line-up. If you’re a lover of Ska, reggae or both, this is a must do. Check out the link in this comments to get your tickets. If you want to learn more about the different events and businesses in the Melton Borough, make sure to follow me if you haven’t already done so. #meltonmowbray #meltonskafest #ukfestival #festivals
Did you know that you can get discounted tickets for either Forbidden Forest (first weekend of June) or Glastonbudget (21st-24th May) if you live within the qualifying boundary? If you don’t and are on the fence about covering either festival, I would look at the relevant boundaries and find a proof of address ASAP. I honestly didn’t know about this until earlier on this week and you know me, I don’t believe in gatekeeping a cheeky discount. If you don’t already follow me, do that. I love posting about any cheeky discounts I can find when it comes to events in the borough. #ukfestival #leicestershire #Glastonbudget #forbiddenforest #discount
Fresh fruit and veg is within your grasp at Michelle’s Veg Patch. Located at Bowley Court, this independent greengrocers has a fantastic selection of fruit and veg on offer. Yes, that include some outstanding British produce so you can support farmers at the same time. The Bowley Court guys are partaking in Melton Green Week next month so it’s the perfectly excuse to and see why Michelle has been open since I was a tiny sprog. #meltonmowbray #greengrocers #supportlocal
It’s Friday guide day. Your one stop shop to what’s happening in Melton Mowbray and the surrounding villages. From the UK’s original tribute festival to FREE PIZZA, there is plenty to tickle your fancy this week. So attend what you can and spread the word. I do this to ensure as many people know what’s happening in the area as possible, sharing this post helps termendously. Love and virtual hugs, Kelly
Could you find me a hairdressers in Melton that sells pigs ears and balloons? If you’re thinking to yourself “Kelly, of course I can’t, why would you ask me that on a Tuesday afternoon?”, not to worry, I just want to highlight that we don’t just have charity shops/cafés/hairdressers in Melton Mowbray’s Town Centre. We actually have a fantastic selection of independent retailers selling clothing, dog supplies, cute gift ideas and tons more. So if you’re one of those people who believes that we don’t have any “good shops”, please head into town and see for yourself. I plan to highlight more of these fantastic places during my business of the week series so if you don’t already, feel free to follow me. I also cover businesses in the villages alongside a variety of exciting events. #meltonmowbray #independentbusinesses #shopsinmeltonmowbray #shoplocal #shops