Twinned with Marans, Charente and Maritime in France. The group exists to provide links between people in the two communities and to organise social/fundraising. Affiliated to Leics and Rutland Twinning Association.

Contact: Mrs K Timmons, Secretary, 4, Beveridge Street, Barrow Upon Soar, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 8PL
Tel: 01509 416168
Email: kathryn_timmons@hotmail.com

The association's objectives are to secure the establishment of a Community Centre including liaising with the governors of Humphrey Perkins on the management of the Humphrey Perkins Community Centre; to play an effective role in providing and co-ordinating social activities of the village, including a quarterly magazine, panto and youth theatre group, Village Hall group, Heritage Group, Youth Action group and fossil trail.

Meet at: Humphrey Perkins School, 74-78, Cotes Road, Barrow Upon Soar, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 8JU
Contact: Mrs Judith Rodgers, Chair, 155, Nottingham Road, Barrow Upon Soar, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 8JA
Tel: 01509 412063 - Mobile: 07718153117
Email: rodgers_david@hotmail.com

Club presenting talks and slides by local gardening experts on all gardening matters.

Meet at: Humphrey Perkins School, 74-78, Cotes Road, Barrow Upon Soar, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 8JU
When: 1st Wed of each month 7.30pm.
Contact: Brian Carruthers, Secretary, 80, Mill Lane, Barrow Upon Soar, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 8LH
Tel: 01509 414035
Email: brianjohn.carruthers@which.net

Organises general interest and educational classes. Please telephone for details.

Meet at: See notices for individual classes
Contact: John Thursby, Chair, 19, Thirlmere Road, Barrow Upon Soar, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 8QQ
Tel: 01509 412467
Email: jwthurs@aol.com

The Footings offers both clinical and cosmetic solutions to foot health problems in a modern and relaxed surrounding. Julie is a registered member of the HPC and adheres to a strict code of professional conduct.

Meet at: The Footings, 26, High Street, Barrow Upon Soar, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 8PY
When: Appointments available Mon, Weds, Thurs, Fri, 9-5pm Sat, 9-2pm
Contact: Julie Astill, The Footings, 26, High Street, Barrow Upon Soar, LOUGHBOROUGH, LE12 8PY
Tel: 01509 414455 - Mobile: 07711 543428
Email: julietastill@googlemail.com