r/leicester

Can anyone hear this? It’s been going on for hours now, I’m surprised they’ve not been shut down.

Where’s everyone going to be, looking for the most packed bar in Leicester

Hey all, it’s my Mrs 30th the end of this month and I’m wanting to get a custom birthday cake, does anyone have good recommendations for a local business for this?

Thanks!

Obviously I’m not expecting too much choice, but I feel like complaining so here we are. Leicester Mercury is completely rubbish, websites full of ads and half the articles are paywalled. I love the gazette but I’m admittedly not a fan of its obvious left wing bias. I’ve seen a smaller, seemingly web based one which seems to report mostly on crimes, which is important but I do wish it would talk about other things more.

The only thing I know of that I haven’t got any complaints about it the BBC Leicestershire local news section. It’s alright. But it’s obviously not a local publication. I’ll just stick to that and some articles from the Leicester gazette. I felt like talking about it somewhere because it very, very mildly annoys me and I don’t personally know anyone who would care about local news coverage. Plus there’s an off chance that a perfect newspaper exists that I just never knew about, but obviously unlikely. Sometimes I wish I had the support, talent and money to start my own. That’s all, if you read this take care.

What’s with all the honking in town?

I am 21 and trying to find a job asap, I won't lie, I'm feeling hopeless because I know the lack of any qualifications don't help & I see people of all different circumstances struggling to find work ATM.

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I am still going to continue job searching but does anyone here believe/know if there is actually any job here for me?

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I'm not rly fussy either at all,

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I do not have a car either so that's another blockage with some jobs.

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What are ways I can find a job here fast? I do use indeed and look online.

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I'm even thinking of sometimes asking say cafe's, shops etc if they would be able to hire me or need any help etc.

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I'm just so anxious right now guys :(

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I am tired of having little money and sometimes having to just endure struggle, it breaks my heart that I'm even in this situation while also going through personal things but I AM trying to get myself out of it - I am going to get my GCSE's etc done later in the year- I just need and want a job asap and I plan to stay at the job for years.

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Thank you to anyone who comments and offers any advice at all ❤️

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I have been a carer , for a loved one, so I do have some personal experience within that but I'm having no luck when applying to those jobs.

But being a carer learnt me responsibility, time management, etc etc,

Frederick Road in Highfields, I'm driving behind a car and it comes to a slow and puts on its hazards. The driver takes ages to get out and then delivers a parcel. But he takes so long getting the parcel and is struggling to find it. People behind me horn and I horn once, he shouts, YOU HAVE TO WAIT

My mum said dont say anything in case he does something or acts awkward and holds everyone up. He was being aggressive.

In highfields, theres no parking and theres nothing wrong with a quick delivery that takes like a minute, but this guy took his sweet little time, how selfish. Stay safe out there guys.

If you have to walk around with your hand down your pants, looking for your balls, it's a good sign they're not there. If you actually found something in there, go fondle it at home, not on the street you filthy animal.

Tldr: Lumbers owner harassed me for sitting on a public seat.

I was in town eary for work yesterday and sitting on a random public seat on high street which just happened to be outside Lumbers. At some point seen a guy who appeared to be the owner walk over to open up say to 2 PSO's "can they be moved?" gesturing to 2 homeless people sitting outside the corner shops about 3 shops up , nowhere near his shop, in a tone that sounded lile he was asking for dirt scraped off hos shoe.

I stood up and kinda glanced up and half watched to see what the PSO's would as I was ondering what authority this indovidual had to demand people be moved from a public street. Thought I seen the owner come out and take a picture of me from the corner of my eye but thought as I was imaging things. I sat back down again to scroll reddit.

A couple minutes later the guy approached me and demanded to know if I was waiting for his shop as he needed to know for "security reasons". I asked him who he was as I was taken aback and wasnt sure what authority he had to make demands of me for sitting in a public seat. He just releated himself and I said I was just minding my own business and I didnt see why it was his concern. He stormed off and called me a twat.

Im a pretty anxious person and was a bit taken aback and a little angry at this honestly. I left a negative review outlining what happened. Now Im just wondering if I am overeacting? I was in town today to do shopping and probably walked by his shop a couple times and Im worried he will say sonething else. He clearly thought I was casing the place or something. I have to walk by there every day for work. I already feel like I cant sit on that seat before work anymore. Its a 2 minute walk from my job and I like to chill in town before work.

So in East London we used to do a short drive to barking station and then a nice peaceful overground £18 return train journey to Southend or Westcliff for the beach, esp if travelling with an older parent who has a bit of arthritis it was nice and easy.

I was wondering if there was any such easy drive+train combo for Leicester and the beach? I understand it'd be a tad longer. Moved here two years ago, bit bored of Rutland Water during heatwaves now, I want to try going to a proper beach?

Did anyone hear what sounded like a massive explosion in eyres monsell? It felt like it shook the house.

Hey everyone!

Thanks for all the helpful feedback and also voting for your preferred day!

We’re starting Monday Tabletop & Nerd Night at AQ Lounge in Leicester, ( AQ lounge 24a Belgrave gate LE13GP, closest parking is next door in euro carpark Mansfield street or there is free parking to the rear)

This will be every week from 5pm until late, and we’re looking to build a regular community.

The idea is simple bring whatever you’re into:
Warhammer 40K / Age of Sigmar
Magic: The Gathering
Board games
D&D and other RPGs
Miniature painting
Etc
(Pretty much any tabletop game)

If you’ve been looking for a place to get games in, meet new players, or just hang out with other nerds after work, we’d love to have you.

We’ll have plenty of table space, plus food, drinks, arcade games and pool if you fancy taking
a break between games.

We will have a game pass of £5 which gives you access to the room one free soft drink and unlimited pool for the whole night.

Just bring your game and enjoy the evening.
If there’s enough interest, we’ll also start running MTG Commander nights, painting sessions, leagues and tournaments.
Who’s interested, and what would you bring?

Does anyone know of a butcher in Leicester that sells rabbit meat. Many thanks