An illustrated presentation by the National Forest's Director, Louise Driver. The extent of the National Forest and it's history to date through to the present and future strategy. Licenced bar […]
A presentation on the Great Central railway, the UK’s only double track, main line heritage railway and the only place in the world where full size steam engines can be […]
The 2023 Annual General Meeting of the Ashby Canal Association will be held at Snarestone Wharf, Quarry Lane, Snarestone on 22nd April 2023 at 11am.Members wishing to participate can do […]
An illustrated presentation by Phil Clayton covering oddities of the waterways. Licenced bar with hot drinks also available and ample free parking. 7:15pm for a 7:30pm start
Back again this year is our ever popular annual quiz night complete with raffle and a Fish & Chip supper! Full details available here
A light hearted festive gathering of fun and entertainment - no skills required. 50p donation per game with prizes for the winners and best losers. Wear your Christmas jumper and […]
A presentation by Anthony Poulton-Smith covering the interesting origins of place names.Free admission, licenced bar with hot drinks also available and ample free parking.
A presentation by the ACA on the past, present and future of the restoration.Free admission, licenced bar with hot drinks also available and ample free parking.
Our 2024 AGM followed by a Talk titled ‘Travel and Tourism’ by Kathy Belfield, an ACA member and the former Manager of the Ashby Tourist Information Office. Free admission, licenced […]
The Canal Festival is a family event to be held on the banks of the restored Ashby Canal at the historic Moira Furnace Museum, on the North West Leicestershire and […]
A presentation by David Potter on the 'Taylors Bell Foundry'. Free admission, licenced bar with hot drinks also available and ample free parking.
A presentation by David Hancock on the 'Round Britain Rally'. Free admission, licenced bar with hot drinks also available and ample free parking.