The Leicester Cultural Quarter Business Association

Christmas Opening Hours @ LCB Depot

lcbdepot — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 11:23:01 +0000

cafe LCB Depot

Christmas is nearly upon us, so we thought it might be an idea to let you know our opening hours.:

We close on Christmas Eve and re open on 5th January 2009 at 9am.

Hopefully, we’ll all return refreshed and alert (as my Pilates teacher would say). Our Cafe Manager, Ben, has responded to demand and put together a new breakfast menu which I (for one) can’t wait to try out!

Hope everyone in the Cultural Quarter has a great Christmas and New Year. Wishing you all the best for a prosperous 2009.

Kate and all the team at LCB Depot

2009 Committee Meeting Dates

rarecompany — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:53:05 +0000

In 2009, CQBA will meet every second Monday of each month, as follows:

Monday 12 January 2009

Monday 9 February 2009

Monday 9 March 2009

Monday 13 April 2009

Monday 11 May 2009

Monday 8 May 2009

Monday 8 June 2009

Monday 13 July 2009

Monday 10 August 2009

Monday 14 September 2009

Monday 12 October 2009 (AGM)

Monday 9 November 2009

Monday 14 December 2009

CQBA XMAS Social

rarecompany — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:41:24 +0000

Everyone is invited to CQBA’s Christmas Social which will take place at the Quarter Late Lounge from 6pm on Monday 8 December 2008. Join us for a glass of wine and mingle/ network/ chat with colleagues in the Cultural Quarter as CQBA celebrates its achievements thus far and looks forward to 2009.

New Exhibition at LCB Depot

lcbdepot — Tue, 18 Nov 2008 14:53:23 +0000

LCB Depot welcomes the Midlands Textile Forum, who are currently exhibiting their work within the Cultural Quarter from 17th November to 4th December.

We’d love to see you.

Common Threads

Exhibitions and other stuff at LCB Depot

lcbdepot — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 16:01:30 +0000

LCB Depot on Rutland Street has more than just workspace for the creative industries. Our public cafe bar is now serving a new Autumn menu which includes all sorts of toe-warming goodies and homemade cakes by Ben, our Cafe Manager. Come in and out of the cold into our friendly and creative atmosphere!

You’re also welcome to browse our Exhibition spaces – this week features whatsthebigmistry, part of the Arena Festival (admission free). It’s open 9-6pm Mondays to Fridays and this exhibition lasts until 12th November.

We also host networking events called Cafe Creatif, fortnightly on Thursdays 11am-1pm. Meet with creatives for some informal natter on our comfy sofas. Don’t miss us on 20th November and 4th December.

Cultural Quarter Now Blogging Professionals

ethicalcreative — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:21:18 +0000

After two sessions of blogging training provided by Bulb Studios the Cultural Quarter Business Association members are now ready to take on the world via this blog. Expect many more updates and posts as we document the happenings around us in the Cultural Quarter.

Happy Blogging!

The Leather Factors, 78 Rutland St

Mat — Fri, 07 Nov 2008 13:02:05 +0000

The Leather Factors sits next to Curve.

It was built in 1923 as a statement to the world by an American company called Fiscal & Vogal. The building has been converted with great sympathy to 9 serviced apartments an a bar / restaurant. The apartments are fully furnished and very comfortable. They can be rented by the night.

Call James on 07976 – 252 991 for further information.

Tour of Curve for CQBA members

rarecompany — Thu, 23 Oct 2008 13:50:32 +0000

Curve has invited CQBA members on a tour of the new theatre that will take place on Tuesday 4 November at 1pm. The tour is open to CQBA members only and places are strictly limited. If you would like to attend please email your details to info@cqba.co.uk

How to Blog Training

rarecompany — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 14:20:50 +0000

Bulb Studios are kindly offering CQBA members the opportunity to take part in informal HOW TO BLOG training sessions. The sessions will take place at 6pm on Thursday 6 November and 12 noon on Friday 7 November. To reserve your place on either training session please email Lauren on lauren@bulbstudios.com.

Orton Square Naming Celebrations Nov 1st and 2nd

rarecompany — Tue, 21 Oct 2008 13:50:15 +0000

CQBA is proud to be supporting Leicester City Council’s naming celebrations of Orton Square on Saturday 1 and Sunday 2 November 2008. Curve will be opening its doors for the first time, giving you a sneak preview of the unique spaces within its outstanding glass facade. A packed programme of family events will be taking place on the newly named “Orton Square” outside Curve from 1 pm on the Saturday, finishing with a firework display at 4.45pm. We encourage you all to bring your family and friends down to soak up the atmosphere and take part in the celebrations in this unique corner of Leicester City Centre.