An opportunity to walk a scenic section of the Grantham Canal from Hickling to Cropwell Bishop. 5.5 miles; easy going. Meet by 09:30 at Bay 9 of Broadmarsh Bus Station, Nottingham for 09:33 Service 52 bus to Hickling arrive 10:23. Return will be on the 13:26 service 22 bus from Cropwell Bishop (with later options available). Packed Lunch recommended. Leader: Jeff Smith. Further details from Jeff Smith on 0115 973 1291.
An all day walk on the Cromford Canal, jointly with the NW group,starting from Ambergate Railway Station at 10:15. Advance booking strongly recommended to ensure place on minibus. For full details see RCHS Bulletin or contact Gerald Leach on 01565654342.
Meet 18:45 at Ticknall Village Hall Car Park (SK352240). after arrival of 17:48 service 61 bus from Derby. Return Buses to Derby at 21:18 and 22:18. Leader: Rod Sladen. Further details from Rod Sladen on 0115 922 7162.
Meet 18:30 at Sutton Parkway Railway Station (SK505577 ; free car parking available) after arrival of 17:55 train from Nottingham and 17:45 train from Worksop. Return trains from Mansfield at 20:35 to Worksop and 20:50 to Nottingham, for onward connections . Real ale available at the Railway Inn near Mansfield Station. Leader: David Amos. Further details from Jeff Smith on 0115 973 1291.
Meet Long Eaton Railway Station for 18:28 train to East Midlands Parkway (or board the same train at Derby, departing 18:18). Return by bus at 21:05 from Kegworth to Long Eaton for onward connections. Leader: Jeff Smith. Further details from Jeff Smith on 0115 973 1291.
Walk along the Grantham Canal, also tracing the route of the railway line to Cotgrave Colliery. Meet Shepherds Inn, Stragglethorpe (SK635375) at 17:30 for optional carvery meal or at 18:30 for walk. Cotgrave Connection bus from Nottingham every 20 mins and calls at the Shepherds Inn. Return bus at 20:50 to Nottingham. Leader: Jeff Smith. Further details from Jeff Smith on 0115 973 1291.
Meet 19:00 on site. Access via the Swanwick Junction entrance to the Midland Railway Centre (SK414517). Numbers Limited. Small charge payable on the night. Book with Keith Gower on 0115 925 8011.
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For further details of these and other RCHS events in the East
Midlands, visit http://www.rod.sladen.org.uk/RCHSEM.htm, contact
any of those listed above, or write to Kenny Bignall, West Brecks
Crossing, Cottam Village, RETFORD DN22 0ES Telephone (01777)
249021