One Lucky Winner!!!
One lucky winner has won a pair of tickets for the sold-out Kasabian gig at De Montfort Hall on Saturday 30th May 2009.
..and the winner is... Alice.
Her entry reads:
"One thing I love about Leicester is Victoria Park in the summer when the sun is shining. Everyone comes out with their friends and families, students having bbqs, teams playing football and cricket. children learning to ride their bikes, and the ice cream vans.”
Thank you to everybody that entered the One Leicester - Kasabian competition. We had loads of entries and some brilliant comments about the things you love about Leicester - a selection have been posted below.
From time to time we'll run more One Leicester competitions to win fabulous things and further celebrate all that's great about Leicester.
"The One Thing I love about Leicester is..."
Joanne – Mountsorrel, Leicestershire
"One thing I love about Leicester is the great diversity of Shops, I can enjoy the great range of big name shops in Highcross or I can walk outside and discover all the beautiful little shops around all the side streets... I never cease to be amazed by new discoveries!!!:-) x
Andrew - Leicester
“One thing I love about Leicester is the way the city constantly evolves without losing its identity.”
Lyn
“.... that you can try the different foods of the world without having to travel abroad.”
Jo - Leicester
"We are constantly striving to provide a better outcome for Leicester people.”
Jeanette - Leicester
“One thing I love about Leicester is the historic Bowstring Bridge.”
Katie - Bexhill on Sea, East Sussex
“One Thing I love about Leicester is the fact that it is Kasabian's hometown and they will be playing there on my 30th Birthday...!! In fact I have never been to Leicester but would love to go!”
Mary
“…is that it is a Historic, Multicultural and Diverse City blended with a Fantastic Wealth of Opportunity.”
Nicolette
"…is it has such a vast multicultural society now and the council are providing brilliant facilities for all types of faiths, religions etc. for them to gain knowledge of this lovely city they now reside in.”
Urmila
"A cosmopolitan, clean, vibrant British city, excellent geographical location that has accommodated all cultures and faiths. Home to diverse community. This makes Leicester a multi-faith and multi-cultural city. All faiths live in harmony, enjoy different cultures and the huge cuisine from all over the world and cultures. Citizens are friendly and helpful."
Natalie "…the Highcross shopping centre and all off the great shops. I also love the fact that Leicester is multicultural and environmentally friendly.”
Julie “…it is such a great and upcoming city, yet people who haven't been there still discredit the place! I Love it!!”
Cristina - Leicester
"…the people, the places, the hustle and bustle. The parties, the bars and all the fizz bubbles."
David
"One thing I love about Leicester is that people from the city who make it big do not forget their routes - for example, Tom Meighan, the vocalist with Kasabian. I taught Tom many years ago and yet when I see him in town, he always has time for a chat and remains the same nice lad I knew as a lad."
Simon
“...is the incredible choice of restaurants in the City centre. As a child I remember that there were only a couple of cafes and the old Koh-I-Nor, now every taste and every budget is catered for. It's great!!!"
Alison
“…it's alive and kicking and on the up and up and away. The sky's the limit for this vibrant city of colours and rhythms.”
Natasha
"... the events held at museums and galleries for children in the holidays etc. because my daughter loves the activities."
Laura – Willenhall, West Midlands "One thing I love about Leicester is that every time I visit it’s different, the restructure and investment have made it a dynamic contemporary city."
Alex - Loughborough, Leicestershire
"One thing I love about Leicester is eating a continental breakfast, (then shopping,) an Italian al fresco lunch before watching Brazilian cinema in the afternoon (at the phoenix) all followed by Kerelan curry in the evening. I always sleep well due to the jet-lag..."
Karen – Lutterworth, Leicestershire "…is that Leicester is at the centre of everything. It is so easy to reach other major cities in Britain by rail or road - many within 2 hours travelling distance. How many other cities can say that?
David - Leicester
"…it's diversity, sport, culture and festivals, landscape, buildings, people and VISION. It must be the most diverse city in the UK and that's what makes so special and a unique asset for our country."
Ann - Western Park, Leicester
"One thing I love about Leicester is its diversity of people and cultures and how willing people are to share and learn. It’s Fun, entertaining and enlightening living in Leicester."
Caroline
"is the variety in everything... classical music to rock and pop bands to a comedy festival that's excellent. The food from haute cuisine to curry to Thai and Italian and Mexican or Cuban. Life is one big mix of experiences and cultures - the best of all worlds."
Kerry - Leicester
"One thing I love about Leicester is its wonderful market where I get daily bargains in fruit and vegetables and at the fabulous second-hand stalls."
Anne-Marie
"The one thing I love about Leicester is that everyone and myself has no need to go anywhere else!! This city has got that the look, the fab shops (which is my personal fave!!) and that just nice feeling in the air!! Go Leicester!!"
Bhavik - Leicester
“…is the fact that no matter where I am in the world or where ever I may end up Leicester will always be home!!!!! Being a Leicester lad born and bread, this city will always have the greatest of places in my heart!!”
Leah – Wigston, Leicester
“… the great bands that are originally from here and the bands events in the city!”
Laura - Whetstone, Leicester
“...the diversity of the city with the most fantastic places to go out and fantastic bands to go and see.”
Lisa – Loughborough, Leicestershire "…is that it’s a city of two faces. At once homely, welcoming and small enough to feel part of a community but also exciting, exotic and dynamic so that you are always pleasantly surprised by what Leicester offers.
Steve
"...that with such a wide range of cultures in one place there is never a shortage of different food, music and experiences to be found."
Susan - Leicester
"One thing I love about Leicester is THE PEOPLE! I have only lived in Leicester for a year and half and find the people lovely and very friendly. I have lived in lots of different places in Great Britain and find Leicester people the best. I have been made to feel very welcome and so has my son."
Deborah
“…is that it is rapidly evolving into a cultural city with its residents and its arts and leisure amenities.”
Anne "…is the amount of choices and range of entertainment it presents for you to be able to enjoy your free time for all budgets."
Clare – Hallaton, Leicestershire "…its diversity ...the people, the food, the shops and culture. There is always something different to
experience."
Laura - Birmingham
"...the huge amount of talent, both musical and otherwise, recognised or not, that hails from the area, including Kasabian."
Joanne - Leicester
"One thing I love about Leicester is ...living on Narborough Road, it has everything you could possibly need on the doorstep, even a post office! Great bars with live music and comedy. And most importantly a friendly community with fabulous people."
Becky – Syston, Leicestershire
"... being able to sit in Town Hall Square whatever the season and admire the surroundings"
Angela - Leicester
“… is no matter how old you are, you can always find something to do.”
Catherine – Thurmaston, Leicester
"I love Leicester because it has something for everyone!!"
Jill - Leicester
"I love Leicester’s waterways. Especially near the town where you are never really far from the beauty, peace and tranquillity they bring and a real haven away from all the hustle and bustle"
Dave
“I’m glad that they have re-sited the Statue of Liberty near to its original place. It reminds me of my childhood days looking up at her whilst fishing on the canal adjacent of the Liberty Shoe Building which is also where my mum worked.”
Philomena "The one thing I love about Leicester is - KASABIAN! The band members are true ambassadors for Leicester always supporting other local bands and local sports including Leicester City Football Team."
Ashok "… is that it is a place where you are welcome with the renowned Asian Hospitality, and people of all backgrounds join in all celebrations, be it Eid, Diwali, Carnival or Christmas."
Matthew - Leicester
"… is that it is the place I was born and over the years it has become more popular in a number of ways with the new shopping centre and the new entertainment venues being built and with more plans being made it can only get better."
Roslyn - Leicester
"One thing I love about Leicester is that Daniel Lambert was born here and when I was young I sat in his massive chair."
Maggie "One thing I love about Leicester is... its 'joie de vivre' - a sense of shared purpose in the community, a welcoming vivacious City."
Jatin - Leicester
"One thing I love about Leicester is the people of Leicester. From Terri Dwyer to Parminder Nagra, Young Knives to Showaddywaddy, Thomas Cook to Henry Walker, Joe Orton to Sir Alec Jeffreys, Gary Lineker to Willie Thorne and Simon De Montfort to King Richard III. It’s the people that made Leicester what it is today."
Lucy - Stoke, Coventry "ONE THING I LOVE ABOUT LEICESTER IS IT'S -
L OVELY
E XCITING
I N THE KNOW
C HARMING
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S HOPPING CENTRAL
T HE PLACE TO BE
E LECTRIC
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Trevor
I have to be truthful I haven't kept strictly within the 'one thing ' parameter but I'm sure you'll agree with a city that has so many things to love it's impossible to pick one....so with apologies to Ian Dury and the Blockheads and 'Reasons to be Cheerful' this is my entry:
Daniel Lamberts chair, Billy Bates’s fair
Gary Lineker coz he’s from there and cheese
Ye old sweet shoppe, Bruccies with your mommy
The Bradgate park folly
Tigers beating Bath, the Turkey cafe
Comedy festival laugh and more
Edmund at the station, best Uni in the nation
And of course Kasabian"
Jeet - Leicester
"One thing I love about Leicester is the multi cultural society that we have within the city and also that we are the sporting capital of the world."
Kayjal - Wigston, Leicestershire
"...is the music scene, especially the Summer Sundae festival. As it’s right on your doorstep it’s a great place to see new and well known artists. The friendly atmosphere and good weather makes a great weekend, the rain wouldn’t stop me going. The bonus for me is it’s near my birthday."
Gellie - Leicester
"Leicester is a vibrant and lively town where diversity is embraced and celebrated. There are a lot of activities, educational establishments and resources for young people.”
Debbie – Wigston, Leicester
“… is the smells and the sounds. It boasts some of the best artists and bands around. Cultures and architecture all rolled into ONE. Leicester's the place to have loads of fun.”
Peter - Leicester "… the richness and variety of people, an astonishing cosmopolitan of people, views, cuisine, and experiences."
Teresa – Orpington, Kent
"One thing I love about Leicester is that it gave us the ever amazing Joseph Carey Merrick, aka 'The Elephant Man’!"
Anjeli - Leicester “… is that whatever colour, creed, nationality, race or religion that you claim to be or not to be, you are never considered an outsider because Leicester is the city of 'tolerance for all.”
Haseena - Leicester
"...the variety of all the different cultures which teaches me to understand and appreciate different lifestyles, language, religion and cuisine. This is great as it is unlikely that I will visit all the countries these cultures originate from."
Manjeet
“LIFE IN LEICESTER IS BEAUTIFUL. The atmosphere is so green and relaxed.”
Jill - Leicester "....is our amazing parks. from Abbey park to Evington Park. All beautifully kept with great facilities to be enjoyed by everyone - marvellous!"
Su – Countesthorpe, Leicester "…the walk along the river from Narborough Road, through Castle Gardens into town. I used to do this regularly when my children were young. We saw more wildlife than we ever do now we live in the countryside. A peaceful haven in the centre of the city."
Adam - Wigston Fields, Leicester
"....the awesome friends and colleagues I have met throughout my life from all different cultures, backgrounds and ways of life. It is why Leicester is so unique and a wonderful place to live and work. Why live elsewhere, no other city can compete!"
Declan - Leicester
"...the variety and mix of cultures and people here. It gives us vibrant festivals, a good reputation for tolerance and food we can be proud of – both internationally inspired and locally produced."
Nia “…the fact that there are many different cultures and lots of diversity.”
Samuel
"One thing I love about Leicester is its chilled out atmosphere. It has everything a large major city has but we do it in such style, take De-Montfort Hall Amphitheatre not many city has one of those.
Louisa - Hinckley, Leicester "…is the eclectic mix of people of varying ethnicities who have so much to contribute to the city, who create a rich, vibrant community fabric of fashion, food and music.
Mrs S.
"…is how all of the cultures, backgrounds, religions and diverse nationalities live side by side in harmony, showing love and respect, Leicester is surely a role model for the rest of the UK and Europe.”
Joginder - Leicester
"One thing I love about Leicester is...the amount of the people that make you feel welcome with there warm smiles because Leicester people have the biggest hearts!!"
Simon - Countesthorpe “…is that I can ‘eat my way around the world’ thanks to the city's multi-cultural cuisine, without ever having to go more than a few miles.”
Natalie - Braunstone Town, Leicester "One thing I love about Leicester is the fact that Walkers Crisps are made in Leicester and I love crisps!!”
Paul
“One thing I love about Leicester is that it's where I call home and it's where my heart is.”
Deevyash - Leicester
"One thing I love about Leicester is you can sum in up in one word - diversity. Why? You get a near Indian experience without having jabs. Listen to good live music without rolling around in mud. Enjoy quality theatre without getting the tube. Get in a spaceship without joining NASA!"
Greta - Leicester "More than one thing makes Leicester great! Historical past, roman ruins, diversity, first plural city, easy access to beautiful countryside, regeneration-great Highcross shopping, the Curve, Space
Centre, Walkers Stadium, great football and rugby teams. First Environmental City we continue to succeed. All this makes Leicester great!"
Julie
"The hard working carers who support our citizens on a daily basis without complaint or acknowledgement.”
Thank you to everybody that entered
From time to time we'll run more One Leicester competitions to win fabulous things and further celebrate all that's great about Leicester.
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