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 show your support for the restoration of the Ashby Canal. Free admission, licenced bar (with hot drinks also available), ample free parking and mince pies!
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 bar with hot drinks also available and ample free parking.
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 South Derbyshire border. It aims to raise awareness of, and money for, the restoration, extension and maintenance of the Ashby Canal. There will be a […]
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.
Back again this year is our ever popular annual quiz night complete with raffle and a Fish & Chip supper! For full details and to order your tickets, please click here
A presentation by Shirley Eaton from 'The Magic Attic' in Swadlincote titled 'Crossing Places 2', which will cover the development of travel from the start of the Industrial Revolution up to the Canal Age.PLEASE NOTE: This talk replaces the listing advertised in previous copies of SPOUT.. Free admission, ample free parking and a licenced bar […]
A presentation by Chris Hill on ‘The Wildlife of Leicestershire Quarries’. . Free admission, ample free parking and a licenced bar with hot drinks also available.