OUT AND ABOUT Wednesday 05 November Bonfire Night at The Great Central Railway On Bonfire night, Quorn and Woodhouse station is the best place to be! We’ve a fantastic fire, a huge firework display, refreshments and children’s rides. It’s a magical night out for all the family. It’s one of the biggest and best shows in Leicestershire so come along and join in the fun. You can arrive at the gate – or even better, travel in heritage style by train from Loughborough, Rothley or Leicester North station. Combine the magic of a train ride and a sensational fire work display – see you there! Arrive at the gate at Quorn from 6:15pm or travel by train from any station (see website for details) | Bonfire lit at 7:30pm Admission on the gate (CASH ONLY): Adults £8, Children £5, Family (2 adults + 3 children) £20. Train fair (from any GCR station) + event: Adult £10, Child £8, Family (2 adults + 3 children) £25
Saturday 01 November | 2pm
A November Day - WW1 In forgotten boxes in an attic, a woman discovers the story of her grandfather, a survivor of the First World War, and his unexpected encounter with a stray dog who knew no boundaries. With evocative puppet characters, live music and an everchanging set, Thingumajig Theatre presents a timeless fable on war and the miracle of friendship when all else seems lost. Thingumajig launches this revised version of the piece to mark the 100th anniversary of the outbreak of World War One. The play gently looks at the legacy of a generation, and how we carry on remembering them. A November Day was originally created in 2008 in association with The Imperial War Museum North. Running time: 60 minutes Suitable for ages 10 and up | Tickets £9/£7 | Loughborough Town Hall, Market Place, Loughborough, Leicestershire, LE11 3EB | Tel: 01509 231914
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Wednesday 05 November | Bradgate Flower Club Meeting The guest demonstrator joins the club from Sheffield. Glenda Bream’s floral arrangements will be ‘Inspired by Constance’. Visitors are welcome. A charge of £5 is made. We meet at Newtown Linford Village Hall at 7.30 pm. Details from Lillian Coleman on 0116 2363191.
Thursday 06 November | Charity Whist Drive The next in the series of Charity Whist Drives organised by Derek Farr. All players welcome. 1st Thursday of every month. Admission £2 | 7.30pm | Rothley Centre, Mountsorrel Lane, Rothley | Large free car park available.
Thursday 06 November | Chair Based Exercise Every Thursday, 10.45am - 11:45am. £2 per session. Organiser: Claire Lidstone Tel: 01509 414581. Hanover Court, Winsor Road, Loughborough
Thursday 06 November | Mountsorrel Townswomen’s Guild The Mountsorrel Townswomen’s Guild will meet at The Parish Room, Mountsorrel. Sue Malpas will give a talk entitled “Dogs for the Disabled”. All ladies welcome. 7:30pm.
Friday 07 November | Men of Nanpantan 1914-1918 The church of St Mary in Charnwood Nanpantan present - - Men of Nanpantan 1914 - 1918 - - A talk by Phil Thorne about researching the church’s Role of Honour of the local men who served and died in the 1914 - 18 war. Refreshments from 7.00pm | Free Admission | Retiring collection in aid of Church reordering fund | www.easm.co.uk/stmary
Friday 07 November | Ashby Concert Band Annual Remembrance Concert The Ashby Concert Band’s annual Remembrance Concert at Ashby’s Holy Trinity Church. This holds a special poignancy in this, WW1’s Centenary year. It will feature a visit from the Seaforth Highlanders and promises to be an exciting evening of popular and patriotic music. Tickets cost £9 in advance, £10 at the door, available as above.
Saturday 08 November | Fair Trade Fayre 2014 The very best selection of fairly traded crafts, gifts, jewellery, fashions and foods to Loughborough shoppers. The Fayre is a great way to buy some high quality and unusual Christmas gifts and treats – whilst also helping producers and farmers in developing countries. It is free to enter and runs from 10am to 4pm in the Victoria Room, Loughborough Town Hall, Market Place, Loughborough, LE11 3EB. To find out more, please contact Charnwood Action For Fairtrade at charnwoodfairtrade@tiscali.co.uk
Monday 10 November | The Monday Club Mike Leonard “An irreverent approach to Political Correctness Enquiries Ann Farndon 0116 2363467
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