LOCAL BUS SERVICE

The hourly bus service (operated by Woods Coaches) to Leicester/Melton, passing through Hoby, continues into 2008 and it has proved increasingly popular. It is hoped that many more villagers will take advantage of this excellent service and leave their cars at home, save on parking and fuel charges and help save the environment. You can hail the bus at any location in the village and the driver will stop. Ask the villagers who use it. They love it!
To view the timetable click on the link below.

MOBILE LIBRARY

The Mobile Library, which visits our villages every fortnight will visit Ragdale and Hoby on a THURSDAY on these dates, 8th/22nd Feb, 8th/22nd March, 5th/19th April,3rd/17th/31st May, 14th/28th June, 12th/26th July, 9th 23rd Aug, 6th/20th Sept, 4th/18th Oct, 1st/15th/29th Nov and 13th Dec. The Library will stop at the phone box in Ragdale between 1325 and 1340 hrs and at Church Lane, Hoby between 1355 and 1425 hrs.
The Library will stop at the village centre in Rotherby from 1255 hrs 1305 hrs on a WEDNESDAY on these dates, 3rd/17th/31st January, 14/28th Feb, 14/28th March, 11th/25th April, 9th/23rd May, 6th/20th June, 4th/18th July, 1st/15th/29th Aug, 12th/26th Sept, 10th/24th Oct, 7th/21st November and 5th/19th Dec.
If it is difficult for you to walk to the mobile stop, ring Melton Library (01664 560161) to take advantage of the home delivery service.

INTERNET CAFE (The Greasy Spoon)

The Parish Internet Cafe is available for all in the Parish to improve their computing skills. It is housed in the Hoby Methodist Chapel and has full Broadband Internet access. Free use of three wi-fi laptops is available together with a scanner, wi-fi printer and laminator. There is help and limited training to those wishing to avail themselves of the facilities. All households in the Parish have been circulated about it's availability and it is open on Monday and Thursday mornings, 10 am to 12 pm, weekly. The computers can also be made available at any other times subject to arrangement by calling either Terry Fleming on 01664 434442 or Tony Geary on 0116 260 2024.

METHODIST COFFEE MORNING

A coffee Morning is held at the Methodist Chapel, Hoby every Monday Morning at 10.00am - 12.00 noon. Everyone is welcome for a drink, biscuits and a chat. Keep up with local news and perhaps avail yourself of the Parish Internet services at the same time.
Contact Ivy Woodford on 434543.

Children's Play Area

A play area has been installed on the Brooksby Road in Hoby for the young children of the parish. Play equipment, suitable for toddlers, seating, picnic facilities and a small grassed area is available. Although the facility is the responsibility of the Parish Council, it is run by a small committee of parents, who raise funds for its maintenance.
The Committee has recently purchased a second hand sit-on mower with the aid of a generous grant from the Parish Council and a mowing rota of local residents has been arranged.

Wheeled Bin Collection Calendar 2008

Click on the link below to access the 2008 Wheeled Bin Collection Calendar. The villages are Friday, Zone 1.

Hoby & District Horicultural Society

The above Society serves Hoby, Rotherby, Ragdale and Brooksby. Allotments are available at Hoby, on the Brooksby Road. The Horticultural Show is on the first Saturday of September each year when the best garden competition is also judged. The Hon. Secretary is Angus Walker tel. no. 434482