Joy Norman, Mixed Media Artist – I will be holding an open studio event over three weekends in September as a member of Northants Open Studios, Rutland Open studios and the Leicester Textiles Festival. Venue: 8 Northfield Road, Blaby, Leicestershire LE8 4GU. Opening Weekends: September 9th/10th, 16th/17th and 23rd/23th from 10am to 4pm. I will also have work on display … Read More
Sausage & Cider Festival
Enjoy a wide selection of sausages cooked by our staff, alongside a spectrum of delicious tasty ciders, or real ale, if you prefer. What better way to spend a Bank Holiday. Free entry
Dan Rhodes: Behind The Magic
Join Dan Rhodes, the awe-inspiring 18-year-old close-up magician, for a live performance of mind-blowing illusions and remarkable magic tricks to entertain the whole family. In this, his debut book, The Magic, Dan brings together the love and joy he has continually derived from magic, from the very first moment he received a magic kit from his parents when he was … Read More
Magic Paul Show
Join Magic Paul who has a passion for making people laugh, and especially for using magic. He has performed for The Queen, travelled all over the world and even had his own magic television show! There will be two Magic shows to book throughout the day: Magic Show 1 (at 11am) – Magic Paul has lost his bunny rabbit! Can you help him get … Read More
Summer Leys Wildlife for Beginners Summer Bird Migrants
Love wildlife but wish you knew more about it? These new ‘Wildlife for Beginners’ sessions are an ideal opportunity for wildlife enthusiasts to learn the basics and meet like minded people, all in the wonderful setting of the Nene Valley. We’ll spend an hour looking for and learning how to identify the our summer bird migrants before heading back to … Read More
Merry Hell
Merry Hell is a fantastic folk rock band from Wigan. Over the years, they have risen to become festival favourites, with their first two albums finding favour with critics, broadcasters and music fans alike. They continue to develop an enviable reputation for the quality of their song writing, recorded work and live performances. The band was forged in the smouldering … Read More
Superhero’s Day
Join us and our Team of Superhero’s on Wed 31st Aug Each party will last for approx 1 hour. Come and meet our Superhero Party Hosts, whilst they take a break from saving the world, listen to their origin in our interactive story time, learn some of their hero moves and recite the official hero oath. After your Superhero Party your … Read More
Once Upon a Time Story Train
Join us on Wednesday 24th August for our Once Upon A Time Story Train It’s a chance to wear your world book day costume or an excuse to get a new one. There will be story zones, colouring and book themed activities. Don’t forget to dress as your favourite boook character, take your photo at our NVR photo station and email it to customercontact@nvr.org.uk to … Read More
The Bug Express
Join us for a day of exciting exploration with the Nene Valley Railway Bug Day! Make your very own clothes peg butterfly, dig through soil and find some new bug buddies, visit the Bug Barn and make some new friends while learning all about who they are and where they’re from. Don’t forget to stop off at the Edible Worm … Read More
Little Shop of Horrors
Boy, this plant takes some feeding!!! The demand of the plant needing human flesh is a gruesome backdrop to a hit musical show. Revellers Musical Society are back, after a long absence, to the Key Theatre due to the rotten antisocial virus that shan’t be named. We’re back with a bang! This highly energetic, colourful and musical show is a joy and will keep … Read More