Outdoors

More than 50 riders took part in the traditional New Year hunt meet in Melton on Monday.

Being happy, healthy and having well-behaved children are the true signs of success - far ahead of being rich, according to new research.

An exciting new sporting craze which combines football and golf, billed as the UK’s fastest growing sport, has arrived in Melton.

Melton’s Terminal 1 Skatepark is hosting a Skate and Donate 2016 event, for skateboarders only, next Saturday (March 19) from 10am with proceeds going to the children’s cancer ward at Leicester Royal Infirmary.

Riders and supporters will gather in Melton’s Play Close park tomorrow (Friday, January 1) for the traditional New Year’s Day hunt.

Bring your favourite teddy bear to Sacrewell this bank holiday for an awesome adventure at the farm and activity centre near Wansford.

Plans for a £128,000 play area at Ferry Meadows with climbing trees, a badger den and slide have been revealed by the Nene Park Trust.

Fishing at Rutland is well under way this season and Rutland Water Fly Fishers are starting their monthly club bank meetings again.

More than 230 people travelled from across the country to attend the Rutland Spring Fly Fair in Uppingham on Sunday.

A FLY fishing day for youngsters has been boosted by a £3,250 donation.

VISITORS to Burghley House and gardens can tread through crispy leaves this weekend to find hidden pumpkins and receive a treat.

A FAMILY event packed with live music, demonstrations and children’s activities will be held at Sykes Lane, Rutland Water, Empingham, tomorrow from 11am to 6pm.