Events

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Our popular carols event will take place this year on Sunday 3rd December.
We look forward to you joining us.
If you would like to help out please get in touch as we are always in need of volunteers for this and other events.

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In September The Friends hosted an impromptu visit by a group of 17 from across America.

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In July The Friends hosted a geo-physical survey in Rusty Mary's field.
Below are some images of members helpin with the survey.

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In July, on Sunday 9th and Wednesday 26th, the Friends took part in the 2023 UK-wide CBA Festival of Archaeology and hosted two guided walks which explored the fascinating history of Grace Dieu by walking through the ancient Grace Dieu Woods, under the Charnwood Forest Railway and along the Charnwood Forest Canal to the picturesque ruins of Grace Dieu Priory

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Also in July, on Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th the Friends of Grace Dieu Priory open weekend returned for a summer's weekend of archaeology, history and discovery. It was open to all with FREE entry!

Activities included: Exhibition tent, Have-a-go at excavating! Plus on Sunday a guided tour of the site.

Refreshments and guidebooks were available with all proceeds going towards the upkeep of Grace Dieu Priory.

Below are some images of the events

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Hello Heritage Festival 2023

In September Belton History Group, in conjunction with the Friends of Grace Dieu Priory, hosted a very successful weekend of activities

Also as part of Hello Heritage 2023 on Sunday 17th September @ 3pm

the Friends of Grace Dieu Priory are hosting a guided walk

This is a FREE walk. No booking required.

Meet at Bull's Head car park (Thringstone, LE67 8LR)

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In May we hosted 3 walks as part of the 2023 National Walking Festival

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As expected a very well attended presentation took place at the Charles Booth Centre (Thringstone) on Wednesday 18th January.

Steve Woodward (Loughborough Naturalists Club) gave an excellent illustrated talk about his 10+ years study of Grace Dieu’s wildlife; which he co-wrote with Helen Ikin into the book “More than Meets the Eye – the Wildlife of Grace Dieu” - available for purchase on the night for £18 or through our Facebook page

The Friends of Grace Dieu Priory would like to thank Steve for his talk and also the Charles Booth Centre for hosting the event.