Moira Canal Festival 2013

 

 


 

 



 

Moira Canal Festival 2013

Moira Furnace, NW Leics, DE12 6AT

Sat. 18, Sun 19 May

See HOME page for Festival video

 

The 2013 festival is again at the historic Moira Furnace, on the restored length of the Ashby Canal. Over the weekend of 18,19 May, there will be a wide range of entertainment for all.

We welcome The Open Rope, Civil War reenactment society. There will be an award-winning dog show, bands including a 10 piece swing band for your entertainment, Birds of Prey display, Morris dancing to liven things up, crafty fun for the children, live steam train rides, a variety of stalls and demonstrations, boats, bar and refreshments, all revolving around the banks of the Ashby Canal, at the Heart of the National Forest. Plus the oportunity to find out about the current restoration plans for the Ashby Canal. One day, Moira will connect to the national waterways network!

 

Fun for all the Family!

...on the restored Ashby Canal at the Heart of the National Forest

Moira Furnace, Furnace Lane, Moira, DE12 6AT

click HERE for location map

(Provisional programme subject to confirmation, proceeds to Ashby Canal Trust to promote restoration of the Ashby Canal)

To get an idea of what to expect, take a look at the report of the 2010 Festival on the NEWS tab, or see last year's video.

Further information at

www.moiracanalfestival.co.uk

 

 

Booking  forms

Applications are invited for trade or charity stalls,

or trailable boat bookings

(2 good slipways and trailer parking available) 

General enquiries;

01530 515273

ashby.canal@tiscali.co.uk

 

Cl-----ick here to download a PDF of the- rules

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Receipt of the form by us does not necessarily mean your booking has been accepted. We would recommend contacting the trade organiser before sending the form off, to discuss your entry, to assess suitability and avoid duplication of stalls.

If you are a charity or voluntary organisation, special rates are available.

General  Enquiries: Tel 01530 273956 or 01530 551273

or email:

ashby.canal@tiscali.co.uk 

Photos show boats and visitors enjoying a previous festival at the Moira Furnace