August trains: Pictures and Video

Nunckley Hill from the trail

We hope you all enjoyed our Diesel weekend and that the odd shower didn’t spoil your enjoyment. Below are a few photos and a video we took over the weekend. Continue reading August trains: Pictures and Video

Nunckley Trail CLOSED Tuesday and Wednesday

View from the Nunckley Trail Picnic Area

Our nature trail will be closed this Tuesday 22nd re-opening mid-day on Wednesday 23rd November so that we can construct the disabled path in the quarry. Continue reading Nunckley Trail CLOSED Tuesday and Wednesday

Waitrose Community Matters

Do you shop at the new Waitrose store in Mountsorrel? Then why note vote for us as part of their “Community matters”. Continue reading Waitrose Community Matters

Weekend Trains

Trains running poster

Have you ordered your tickets yet via the GCR website (Mountsorrel Running Weekend)? Remember that train tickets purchased on the day are CASH ONLY. This weekend, August 20th and 21st, are the only confirmed dates where you can ride the Mountsorrel Railway, so make sure you don’t miss out. Continue reading Weekend Trains

Train Tickets now available

Trains running poster

You can now book on-line for the trains on August the 20th and 21st via the GCR website at the following link Continue reading Train Tickets now available

Drama Days: 17 to 19 August

Banner for drama day project safari

Calling all young explorers and drama lovers with big imaginations! If you love playing games and making up stories – take a walk on the wild side and imagine what could happen on an epic journey, where anything is possible. Join us and create a short play and make your own masks and props, during three two-hour drama workshops for children (7-11yrs). The play will be shown at the end of the final day to friends and family. Continue reading Drama Days: 17 to 19 August

Art Exhibition: Second Take

Second Take exhibition

Our second art exhibition “Second Take” is not to be missed. It will be running from the 10th to the 24th July in the Community Room (upstairs in the Heritage Centre building). Continue reading Art Exhibition: Second Take

Ecology Volunteer Open Day 14-July

Daffodils on Nunckley Trail

We have an Eco Volunteer Open Day on Thursday July 14th. Our volunteers will give guided tours of the trail, and the rest of the site, to prospective volunteers, so they can see the type of things we get involved with and see how they can become involved themselves. Hour long tours will set off from the patio outside Granite’s Coffee Shop at 10am, 11am, midday, 1pm and 2pm. Continue reading Ecology Volunteer Open Day 14-July

Commemorative Posters Available

Trains running poster

Our commemorative Limited Edition Posters are now available! To mark the first weekend of passenger trains stopping at the new Heritage Centre and Nunckley Hill station we have produced a limited edition run of just 30 copies of the two posters shown above. Each is individually numbered and is signed… Continue reading Commemorative Posters Available

Nunckley Trail: Walk and Draw

Nunckley Trail Walk and Draw

Suitable for adult beginners or improvers, this is a chance to slowly potter around this beautiful woodland trail, seeking out and sketching natural forms, man-made objects and views. Led by local artist Jacqui Gallon there will be lots of tips and tuition. Cost £10. Booking essential on 07812967422