Firstly may I say a HUGE thank you to you and all of your staff for making our event so successful. You were all so helpful and accommodating and made me and all my staff feel very much at home.” DIRECTOR OF UK DANCE CLASS CHAMPIONSHIPS
You and your staff made the event very easy for us to organise. Very helpful in every way and the venue was perfect. We really appreciate that and really look forward to using the venue in the future.” ORGANISER OF 7 CELEBRATES EVENT
GET IN TOUCH For more information, including prices or to arrange a viewing, get in touch with the school contacts detailed throughout the brochure, or call the Lionheart Academies Trust Enterprise Team on 0116 497 9330. WWW.LIONHEARTTRUST.ORG.UK
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WELCOME
WELCOME ith a range of contemporary multi-use facilities available for hire throughout Leicestershire, The Lionheart Academies Trust schools have successfully hosted many memorable occasions, events and activities over the years.
From sports tournaments, dance shows and conferences, to weddings, theatre performances and religious festivals, our versatile and unique portfolio of venues can help you achieve your objectives.
LIONHEART FACILITIES: SPACE TO ASPIRE, LEARN, DEVELOP, PRACTISE AND ACHIEVE.
CONTENTS The Cedars Academy - Birstall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Judgemeadow Community College - Evington. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Beauchamp College - Oadby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Sir Jonathan North College - Knighton. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 Humphrey Perkins School - Barrow upon Soar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 Martin High School - Anstey. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Beauchamp City Sixth Form - Central Leicester. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Primary Schools – Birstall and Oadby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Weddings – Various Locations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28 About Our Trust. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30 SPACE TO ASPIRE, LEARN, DEVELOP, PRACTISE AND ACHIEVE
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THE CEDARS ACADEMY WANLIP LANE, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER LE4 4GH
Situated on the north side of Leicester in Birstall, The Cedars Academy is easily accessible off the A6 and A46, with links to the M1.
YOUR ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Facilities at The Cedars Academy offer the versatility to host a whole range of events and our experienced team will work with you to help achieve your goals. The Cedars Academy can host these types of events and more: Performances |
Weddings |
Meetings & Conferences |
Sports |
Training |
Parties
FACILITIES TO HIRE PALMER TOMKINSON THEATRE A spectacular, state-of-the-art theatre, with retractable tiered seating, suitable for performing arts performances, conferences, wedding celebrations and events. It boasts a magnificent open plan foyer, adjacent rehearsal rooms and technical sound and lighting booth. Capacity: 238 DRAMA STUDIO A purpose-built drama facility, which is ideal for dance classes, drama clubs, rehearsals and yoga. Capacity: 30
MAIN HALL The large, traditional-style Hall benefits from a welcoming lobby area, lots of natural daylight and an elevated fixed stage, ideal for presentations and performances. Capacity: 250 GREEN ROOM A comfortable, smaller room for music tuition, yoga, performance rehearsals and meetings. Capacity: 15
NB. Capacities shown are given as a guide. Our flexible layouts and adjoining rooms will allow for greater capacities, or could be reduced in certain seating styles. Please ask our team for more information. WWW.LIONHEARTTRUST.ORG.UK
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CONFERENCE ROOMS Two executive conference rooms are available to hire for events such as corporate conferences, committee meetings and training workshops. Capacity: 30 Equipment Available Projector Whiteboard
Flipchart
ICT SUITES Two Suites are equipped with 30 PCs, as well as a further PC for the tutor, making the facilities ideal for adult education, private tutoring and ICT workshops. PCs have a range of software installed, with further information available on request. Capacity: 30 Equipment Available Projector Whiteboard
SPORTS FACILITIES Large sports hall – an excellent indoor space with floor markings for multiple sports, including volleyball, netball, basketball and badminton. Lower sports hall – a smaller space, ideal for smaller group activities such as martial arts, fitness classes and gymnastics. Grass pitches - Five outdoor pitches can be hired year round for a variety of sporting activities. All-weather 3G pitch – Coming Soon! Pitches can be hired for leagues, coaching, parties and more.
Flipchart
OUTDOOR AMPHITHEATRE For an al fresco event with a twist, Cedars’ outdoor amphitheatre is the perfect space for a theatrical or musical performance. Rake seating offers the audience full visibility over the ground level stage.
GET IN TOUCH Community and facilities hire enquiries at The Cedars Academy: 0116 267 0800 community@thecedarsacademy.org.uk
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Large Sports Hall
Main Hall SPACE TO ASPIRE, LEARN, DEVELOP, PRACTISE AND ACHIEVE
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JUDGEMEADOW COMMUNITY COLLEGE
MARYDENE DRIVE, EVINGTON, LEICESTER LE5 6HP Situated to the east of Leicester city on a modern site surrounded by green space and spectacular countryside views, Judgemeadow Community College has great public transport links, 250 complimentary car parking spaces and coach parking too.
YOUR ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Judgemeadow has a long and successful history of serving a diverse community, sharing its facilities with the wider community. It boasts contemporary indoor and outdoor hire facilities, alongside catering provision or kitchen hire, where you can host a range of activities and events, including: Weddings |
Meetings & Conferences |
Performances |
Sports |
Training |
Parties
FACILITIES TO HIRE AUDITORIUM A comfortable and modern theatre space which offers users tiered seating, a stage area and technology that offers visual projection, sound and lighting. The Auditorium can be used in a multitude of ways, including for performances, rehearsals, weddings, award ceremonies, lectures and conferences. Capacity: 400 (tiered seating: 277) Equipment Available Projector Sound and Light System
Large Cinema Screen
NB. Capacities shown are given as a guide. Our flexible layouts and adjoining rooms will allow for greater capacities, or could be reduced in certain seating styles. Please ask our team for more information. WWW.LIONHEARTTRUST.ORG.UK
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Panoramic Dining Room
Auditorium
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PANORAMIC DINING ROOM AND CAFÉ With glass external walls offering views out over open countryside, the dining room and café is a popular space to enjoy food and drink during your event. Furniture within the space offers seated dining for up to 240 people at once, with the ability to implement ‘rolling sittings’ for larger groups. Catering can be ordered as part of your booking, or the kitchen can be hired to outside caterers of your choice. The dining room and kitchen can be booked in conjunction with other facilities as part of a package.
SPORTS FACILITIES Sports Hall and viewing gallery – The spacious indoor sports hall offers 4 badminton courts and can also be used for tennis, basketball, volleyball, cricket, futsal and 5-a-side football. A viewing gallery overlooks the hall and is an ideal space for spectators. Outdoor all-weather pitches – A fabulous full-size stateof-the-art Mondo Surface ecofil 3G pitch with floodlights, which can also be split into three smaller pitches, allows for football to take place year round, at weekends and into the evening. A further all-weather pitch can also be hired. They are an ideal space for regular leagues, training, coaching courses and matches, as well as for birthday parties and pay-and-play football. Outdoor grass pitches - 12 grass pitches, comprising four full-size and eight youth, offer further community hire facilities for sporting activities. Across all our school sites we offer a total of 30 grass pitches.
GET IN TOUCH Community and facilities hire enquiries at Judgemeadow Community College:
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0116 241 1920 Rita.DSilvaGriffiths@judgemeadow.org.uk for weddings/events. Sam.McMahon@judgemeadow.org.uk for football and sports.
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Sports Hall
All Weather Pitch SPACE TO ASPIRE, LEARN, DEVELOP, PRACTISE AND ACHIEVE
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BEAUCHAMP COLLEGE RIDGE WAY, OADBY, LEICESTER LE2 5TP
Beauchamp College is situated in Oadby, to the south east of Leicester and offers a fantastic range of facilities for community use. Facilities users can enjoy complimentary car parking and excellent bus links from Leicester city centre direct to the college gates.
YOUR ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
With both indoor and outdoor facilities, which have benefited from extensive investment over the years, Beauchamp College has a range of spaces for learning, sports and special events. Weddings |
Meetings |
Performances |
Sports |
Training |
Parties |
Fitness Suite
FACILITIES TO HIRE OUTDOOR ALL-WEATHER PITCHES New in 2020, the Oadby 3G all-weather pitch and surrounding sports area is home to a range of grass football pitches, MUGA tennis and netball courts. The full size, floodlit 3rd Generation Football Turf Pitch meets the FIFA specification and can be hired on a regular basis or for one-off bookings, with pitches able to be booked as a quarter, half or full-size hire. It is suitable for FA approved games, club use, coaching, parties and pay-and-play sessions. Tennis and netball courts are floodlit, making them ideal for use all year round. Courts can be booked as part of a membership with the Sir Jonathan North Knighton Tennis Centre (see page 18), or as an independent booking.
NB. Capacities shown are given as a guide. Our flexible layouts and adjoining rooms will allow for greater capacities, or could be reduced in certain seating styles. Please ask our team for more information. WWW.LIONHEARTTRUST.ORG.UK
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All Weather Pitch
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SPORTS HALL The large sports hall is a popular location due to its ability to host many sporting activities, including 5-a-side football, Futsal, basketball, badminton, martial arts and gymnastics. Adjacent to the sports hall are changing and shower facilities which are available as part of the hire. MAIN HALL The large main hall is the perfect venue for your wedding reception, performance, conference, awards evening or function. It boasts an elevated, fixed stage large enough for most theatre or dance productions. Up to 300 people can be seated, with options including theatre style or cabaret style around tables. An adjacent foyer and dining area can be booked in conjunction with the main hall, as well as catering or hire of the kitchens for outside catering. Capacity: 300 DANCE STUDIOS Beauchamp College offers two fabulous equipped dance studios, the larger of which boasts a mirrored wall, digital projector, air conditioning, ballet bars & dimmable lighting. The smaller dance studio has floor to ceiling mirrors and air conditioning. Both studios are suitable for dance classes and rehearsals, yoga, pilates, martial arts, gymnastics, aerobics and fitness classes. Capacity: 30 FITNESS SUITE New for 2021, the well-equipped fitness suite is welcoming new members to enjoy unlimited use for an affordable monthly fee, between 5:00pm and 9:30pm Monday to Friday WWW.LIONHEARTTRUST.ORG.UK
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and 08:30am to 4:30pm at the weekend. The gym offers a wide range of equipment, such as treadmills, rowing machines and strengthening equipment, as well as a free weights area. Enquire with our Enterprise Team for membership details. Team training sessions on the 3G pitches can combine their booking with a session in the fitness suite and all fitness suite users have use of showers and changing facilities. MEETING AND TRAINING ROOMS With a wide range of rooms, Beauchamp College is suitable for small meetings and training sessions through to conferences for up to 300 people. Catering can be added to your room booking on request, or room only hire is also possible. Classrooms can comfortably accommodate 30 people and are all equipped with a projector and whiteboard for presentations and training. Capacity: 30
GET IN TOUCH Community and facilities hire enquiries at Beauchamp College: 0116 272 9100 lettings@beauchamp.org.uk Sam.McMahon@judgemeadow.org.uk for football and sports.
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Sports Hall
Main Hall
Fitness Suite
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SIR JONATHAN NORTH COLLEGE
KNIGHTON LANE EAST, LEICESTER LE2 6FU Sir Jonathan North College is located in close proximity of Leicester City Centre and can be easily reached via the A6 London Road and A5199 Welford Road. Public transport stops very close-by to the college and there is ample parking on site.
YOUR ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
With a range of indoor facilities available for meetings, functions and sports, the college is also proud to be home to the Knighton Tennis Centre. Weddings |
Meetings |
Performances |
Sports |
Training |
Parties
FACILITIES TO HIRE SPORTS HALL The large multi-use sports hall is an excellent facility for many indoor activities including 5-a-side football, basketball, badminton, martial arts and gymnastics. TRAMPOLINE CENTRE Four trampolines, with safety harness, are available for use in this purpose-built centre that is ideal for training and club hire.
DINING HALL & ATRIUM The modern dining space and atrium offers flexibility to host a range of larger events of up to 250 people. It is ideal for larger training events, awards dinners, team building, private functions and conferences. Catering can be provided, or hire of the kitchens to outside caterers on request. Capacity: 250
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Dining Hall
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MAIN HALL The Main Hall can be booked for larger meetings and functions and may be used alongside smaller meeting spaces and the Dining Hall. Capacity: 180 MEETING ROOMS A large selection of classrooms and meeting rooms can be hired for smaller meetings and training sessions. Capacity: 30
It is always such a pleasure arriving at yoga and finding the room just ready for us.” YOGA INSTRUCTOR
DANCE STUDIO The studio has a sprung floor and is ideal for dance, pilates and yoga. SIR JONATHAN NORTH KNIGHTON TENNIS CENTRE Having seen investment and the resurfacing of all four indoor tennis courts in 2020, the Tennis Centre offers a toplevel acrylic playing surface for all. Spectators can enjoy an elevated viewing balcony with refreshment facilities. Facilities at the Tennis Centre can be booked for occasional pay-and-play, matches and regular coaching sessions. Sessions include LTA youth programme, cardio tennis, tennis xpress, AEGON team tennis and strength and conditioning sessions. Club membership prices and coaching courses, for beginners, top level juniors and adult performance, are available through Knighton Tennis Club, with more information at clubspark.lta.org.uk/KnightonTennisClub WWW.LIONHEARTTRUST.ORG.UK
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GET IN TOUCH Community and facilities hire enquiries at the Sir Jonathan North College: FOR EVENTS AND HIRE 0116 270 8116 contactus@sirjonathannorth.org.uk FOR GENERAL TENNIS ENQUIRIES 0116 270 8696 greg.goddard@sirjonathannorth.org.uk
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Dance Studio SPACE TO ASPIRE, LEARN, DEVELOP, PRACTISE AND ACHIEVE
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HUMPHREY PERKINS SCHOOL 74-78 COTES ROAD, BARROW UPON SOAR LE12 8JU
Humphrey Perkins School in rural Barrow upon Soar, is located just off the A6, connecting Leicester and Loughborough. Facilities users benefit from ample complimentary parking on site, with catering available on request.
YOUR ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
The historic campus, built in 1717, is set among a leafy green space and offers a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces to hire for community event, performance and sporting requirements. Weddings |
Meetings |
Performances |
Sports |
Training |
Parties
FACILITIES TO HIRE MAIN HALL Suitable for a variety of performing arts productions, conferences, functions and exercise classes, the Main Hall has the benefit of a traditional, large permanent stage and can seat people theatre style or banquet style with round tables. The Main Hall enjoys theatre lighting and a large projector screen, alongside use of changing facilities and an adjacent green room. Benefiting from its own community entrance, the Main Hall also connects, via a useful break out area, to the Dining Room. Capacity: 200
MEETING ROOMS With ample classrooms on site, we can offer a choice of spaces for smaller meetings and training sessions. These can also be booked as break out spaces alongside a larger meeting in the Main Hall. Capacity: 30 DINING ROOM The bright and spacious dining area is ideal for functions and events which would like to incorporate catering into their booking. It is ideally situated adjacent to the Main Hall. Capacity: 140
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Main Hall OUTDOOR SPORTS FACILITIES Humphrey Perkins’ green space offers a choice of grass football and cricket pitches as well as floodlit games courts with line markings for netball, basketball and 5-a-side football. The sporting facilities are available for long-term hire, competitions or occasional use.
Connecting Break Out Area
GET IN TOUCH Community and facilities hire enquiries at Humphrey Perkins School:
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THE MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL LINK ROAD, ANSTEY, LEICESTER LE7 7EB
Martin High School is situated in the village of Anstey, on the outskirts of Leicester, with easy access to the M1. It offers complimentary car and coach parking for facility users.
YOUR ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Both indoor and outdoor facilities are available to hire at Martin High School, providing a great location for celebrations, meetings and performances, as well as sporting activities. Catering or hire of kitchens can be arranged on request. Weddings |
Meetings |
Performances |
Sports |
Training |
Parties
FACILITIES TO HIRE MAIN HALL With a large elevated stage, the Main Hall is ideal for theatre productions, as well as conferences, functions, dance and exercise classes. Capacity: 200 SPORTS HALL New for 2021, a state-of-the-art sporting facility offers the community use for a range of sports including basketball, 5-a-side football, badminton and volleyball.
MEETING ROOMS For smaller meetings and training courses, classrooms can be booked independently or alongside a larger booking in the Main Hall. Capacity: 32 OUTDOOR SPORTS FACILITIES Grass football pitches as well as hard standing sports courts are available to hire for a range of sports for either regular club and league use, or occasional hire.
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NB. Capacities shown are given as a guide. Our flexible layouts and adjoining rooms will allow for greater capacities, or could be reduced in certain seating styles. Please ask our team for more information.
THE MARTIN HIGH SCHOOL | ANSTEY
Main Hall Refreshment Area
Main Hall
New Sports Hall
GET IN TOUCH Community and facilities hire enquiries at Martin High School:
Sports Hall
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BEAUCHAMP CITY SIXTH FORM
SOUTH ALBION STREET, LEICESTER LE1 6JL At the heart of Leicester city centre, opposite the mainline train station with direct routes to London, Birmingham and major northern cities, Beauchamp City Sixth Form’s modern facilities provide a fantastic location for business events. Secure bicycle storage is available and parking can be arranged on request.
YOUR ACTIVITIES AND EVENTS
Formerly corporate offices that enjoyed a full refurbishment in 2020, the facilities offered are second-to-none and provide a great location for meetings, conferences, training sessions and team building events. Catering and dining space in the Refectory can be booked alongside your event. Exhibitions |
Meetings |
Team Building |
Training
FACILITIES TO HIRE CONFERENCE HALL An extensive, light and airy space, ideal for large-scale events and complete with tables and chairs. Users benefit from state-of-the-art technology for visual presentations. Capacity: 150
MEETING ROOMS Ample classrooms, including some with computers, provide a wide choice of spaces for meetings and training sessions. Meeting rooms of varying sizes can be booked independently or as part of a larger booking, offering seminar rooms alongside a plenary session in the Conference Hall. Capacity: 30
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BEAUCHAMP CITY SIXTH FORM | LEICESTER CITY CENTRE
GET IN TOUCH Facilities hire at Beauchamp City Sixth Form:
Meeting Room
0116 4979330 info@beauchampcity.org.uk
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PRIMARY SCHOOLS WHETHER YOU REQUIRE SPACE FOR A COMMUNITY MEETING, A WELL-EQUIPPED ROOM FOR TRAINING OR A HALL FOR PILATES, YOGA OR DANCE, OUR PRIMARY SCHOOLS IN BIRSTALL AND OADBY HAVE A VARIETY OF ROOMS FOR HIRE. HALLAM FIELDS PRIMARY SCHOOL LONG MEADOW WAY, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER LE4 3LL Meetings | Training | Sports
RIVERSIDE PRIMARY SCHOOL WANLIP LANE, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER LE4 4JU Meetings | Sports
Training Room Boasting lots of natural light, digital presentation equipment and its own kitchen facilities, the room is ideal for training courses and community meetings.
Main Hall Available to hire for community groups and fitness classes such as St John’s first aid and taekwondo.
Main Hall A bright, modern space that is ideal for sport and fitness activities such as toddler rugby, Zumba or pilates classes.
BROCKS HILL PRIMARY SCHOOL, HOWDON ROAD, OADBY, LEICESTER LE2 5WP Meetings | Sports
HIGHCLIFFE PRIMARY SCHOOL, GREENGATE LANE, BIRSTALL, LEICESTER LE4 3DL Swimming Swimming Pool Located in separate building with its own changing facilities, this 12m learner pool has a depth of 0.9m and is available to hire for children’s swimming schools and courses.
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Main Hall An ideal space for fitness classes and community group use.
GET IN TOUCH Please get in touch with our Enterprise Team for a look around any of the primary school facilities.
0116 497 9330
venues@lionhearttrust.org.uk
PRIMARY SCHOOLS
Training Room - Hallam Fields
Main Hall - Hallam Fields
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WEDDINGS AT LIONHEART VENUES YOUR WEDDING DAY IS ONE OF THE MOST IMPORTANT DAYS OF YOUR LIFE AND WE WANT TO HELP MAKE IT ONE THAT YOU NEVER FORGET. VENUES Across the Lionheart Academies Trust, we can accommodate more intimate weddings of 50 people, through to large weddings with 500 guests, in adaptable spaces that you can truly make your own. Our venue hire is affordable, helping your budget go further so you can decorate the venue how you’d always dreamed it would be on your special day. We can recommend styling companies who we trust can deliver, or you are welcome to source your own. CATERING Our kitchen facilities can be included in your wedding package, allowing you to choose your own outside caterer, however, we would be delighted to offer our recommendations or provide in-house catering. Dining spaces can seat large guest numbers, with the ability to cater for more when implementing more than one sitting, ensuring that you can keep everyone on your guest list. OUTSIDE SPACE Complimentary car parking comes as standard at all of our venues, with space for coaches too. All of our
venues offer outside space – and some with beautiful countryside views – so in finer weather you can enjoy the outdoor terraces and capture photographs outside. LOCATIONS We have a range of venues across Leicestershire that could host your all-important wedding day. Our facilities at Judgemeadow (Evington), Cedars (Birstall), Beauchamp (Oadby) and Sir Jonathan North (Knighton) are all fabulous locations for a wedding, offering large spaces for ceremonies*, dining and celebrations. However, our other Lionheart venues each have something special to offer and we’d be delighted to discuss your wedding day requirements with you to help find the most suitable location.
GET IN TOUCH Please get in touch with our Enterprise Team for a look around any of the school facilities.
0116 497 9330
venues@lionhearttrust.org.uk * not licensed for civil ceremonies
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WEDDINGS AT LIONHEART VENUES
I held my son’s wedding reception at Judgemeadow Community College and it was a huge success. This would not have been possible without the excellent support from Rita and her team. Rita made a significant impact from our first meeting and her focus, positive energy and commitment to provide an excellent venue, significantly helped with the whole wedding planning experience.” MR BASHIR
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ABOUT OUR TRUST T
he Lionheart Academies Trust was founded in April 2014 in order to establish a foundation for the improvement and enhancement of educational provision in the East Midlands. By 2021, 11 primary, secondary and sixth form schools and colleges from across Leicestershire had become part of The Trust. With that, came a wide range of facilities that could be offered for corporate and community use, therefore further supporting the provision of education for its young people. Our educational mission is simple; any young person from any background deserves an equal chance to be successful in whatever they choose to do. Our aim is to provide a range of educational experiences that are challenging, equitable, enjoyable and are able to break down any barriers so that all can succeed. This involves seeking to create lifelong learners and offer outstanding provision for our 4-19 year olds.
futures and to feel confident that they can thrive in a competitive and ever-changing world. We pledge this commitment through limitless enthusiasm and optimism to provide a platform for each young person’s light to shine brightly. To fulfil our pledge, we commit to the 5 Ps: Pupil Centred, Positivity, Passionate, Professional, Practice. We know that promoting this positive and proactive approach that celebrates success unites school communities and breaks down barriers to learning. As our journey continues, we believe that it is our moral imperative to continue to work closely with a range of educational providers so that as many young people can benefit from the high educational standards we set ourselves. For more information, please visit our Trust website at www.lionhearttrust.org.uk
The Lionheart Academies Trust is committed to supporting young people to open doors to their
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Sir Jonathan North College
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BUSINESS PARTNERSHIPS Would you like your business to be seen by thousands across both our learning community and facilities users? Our business beneficial partnerships can set you apart from your competitors and generate positive publicity throughout the year. Ask us about our affordable bronze, silver, gold and platinum packages that can provide your business with varying levels of exposure while collaborating with our established multiacademy trust. Contact Neil Lewis, Head of Enterprise. 0116 497 9330 Ext. 3448 neil.lewis@lionhearttrust.org.uk
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Lionheart Academies Trust Enterprise Department South Albion Street Leicester LE1 6JL 0116 497 9330 Ext. 3448 www.lionhearttrust.org.uk/venuehire venues@lionhearttrust.org.uk Lionheart Venues