Mountsorrel and Rothley Community Heritage Centre
Caring for our History
With under four weeks to go before opening how are we progressing and what is left to do?
We have groups working most Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays so if you can help in any way please get in touch. Continue reading Our plans for March and April
Back in February a team of volunteers from Network Rail spent two days helping out laying track and working on the Nunckley Trail. They came back last week to continue their work. You can read more about their away-days on the Network Rail Website.
An action packed, four-week course learning how painting with palette knives, rollers, cloths and
other equipment and materials can provide a wonderful loose and expressive style of painting. With
a little guidance and practice, good results can be achieved in a short space of time. Continue reading Painting in Oils: Working without brushes
Well spring is definitely approaching. Visitors taking in the Nunckley Trail in a few weeks time will be in for a treat. Managed to get a glimpse of the Woodpecker this morning, the Primroses are out and the Bluebells and blossom are well on their way. Continue reading Progress: 10th April
Under 3 weeks to go to the opening of the Heritage Centre! We have updated the list of tasks in Our plans for March and April. The best laid schemes o’ mice an’ men goes the saying. With so many tasks on the go, a few are likely to… Continue reading Progress: 3rd April
Six visual artists have collaborated to mount “Passing Through”, an exhibition of contemporary art which explores the emotional and metaphorical potential of journeying. The exhibition will include painting, drawing, printmaking, ceramics and photography, and has been planned to coincide with the opening of this exciting new centre. Continue reading Art Exhibition: “Passing Through”
Under 4 weeks to go to the opening of the Heritage Centre! We have updated the list of tasks in Our plans for March and April. Did you make any New Year Resolutions? Did you sign up for Gym membership or Zumba? Well had you considered helping out at the… Continue reading Progress: 27th March
Under 5 weeks to go to the opening of the Heritage Centre and the schedule although creaking a bit in places is still holding! We have updated the list of tasks in Our plans for March and April, so feel free to take a look to see if there are any areas you could help with. Continue reading Progress: 20th March
Our £50 sponsor a brick appeal closes on Friday 18th March. So if you wish to be immortalised on the brick board get your donation in NOW! Continue reading Last chance to sponsor a brick
Under 6 weeks to go to the opening of the Heritage Centre and the schedule appears to be holding! We have updated the list of tasks in Our plans for March and April, so feel free to take a look to see if there are any areas you could… Continue reading Progress: 13th March