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Enderby Heritage Group annual stroll around the village – Monday 6th July

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Enderby Heritage Group pictureTo everyone interested in Enderby village, the Enderby Heritage Group’s next meeting is on Monday 6th July 2015 and is their annual walk around the village.

The group meet at Enderby Civic Centre car park for starting at 7.30pm.

The weather report is looking a bit unpredictable for the first part, so attendees are being advised to bring a ‘brolly’ to be on the safe side!

The walk is aiming to finish at the New Inn so those taking part may want to bring a few pennies for a drink (the New Inn can provide tea and coffee if anyone prefers a hot beverage).

Other meeting dates in 2015 are:-
Monday 14 Sept – Enderby Workhouse (Blaby Union)
Monday 16 Nov – Another Enderby Artist. George Morland by Barbara Rowse

Rise and shine with the dawn chorus walk

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fosse meadows2Early risers can make the most of their Saturday morning by getting to know the many birds of Fosse Meadows and their songs during a dawn chorus walk.

Meeting at 4.45am one of the park’s long standing volunteer rangers David Mitchell will guide people on a two hour leisurely walk around the nature reserve.

Mr. Mitchell said:

“This is a great chance to get to know the many birds and their songs at this magical hour and at this special time of year.”

The Fosse Meadows site, near Sharnford, has extensive paths through flower meadows and woodlands.

It is a good area for bird spotting, with a wildlife lake and bird hide.

The walk is open to anyone who is reasonably mobile, booking is not necessary and it is free of charge.

Simply meet at Fosse Meadows car park at 4.45am on Saturday May 11.

For more information on local green spaces visit www.blaby.gov.uk/countryside

Heritage Walk

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Elizabeth York organised a very enjoyable and informative walk around Enderby village for the July meeting of the Enderby Heritage Group.

The walk gave those participating an insight into how families lived in the 1800’s, how the village expanded over the years, and the local connections between the Marsden and Rawson families.

The evening  was full of extreamely interesting, and some very tragic stories.

Thanks go to Elizabeth and all members that attended.

Next meeting: 17th September – Enderby Wills (Part 2).

View Enderby Heritage Group webiste

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Enderby Heritage Group Meeting July 2nd…

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The next meeting of the Enderby Heritage Group will be on Monday 2nd July when members and guests will take part in a walk around Enderby led by Elizabeth York.

The walk starts at 7.30pm and the group will meet up at the Civic Centre Car Park, King Street, Enderby.

Refreshments will be provided.

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Step in to summer with Leicestershire Walking Week

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*People in Blaby district are being urged to explore their local parks, open spaces and nature trails on foot as part of Leicestershire Walking Week from June 4 – 12.

Active Together Blaby are leading a walk from Glenhills Library in Glen Parva from 10am on June 9 which will follow the Great Central Way and Grand Union Canal through local countryside.

The walk will take between 60 to 90 minutes and is free to enter, with a 50p donation for refreshments.

Alex Brown, physical activity development officer at Blaby District Council said:

“People are often unaware of the fantastic places to take a stroll in Blaby and across Leicestershire so this offers a great chance to get out and discover local routes while getting some fresh spring air.”

Walking Week has been organised by Leicestershire County Council with support from Leicester-Shire & Rutland Sport, Active Together and the city, district and borough councils.

For more information including details of other walks around the county visit www.leics.gov.uk/walkingweek.

Photo attached to this article is derived from an original image by Kafziel