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Subject Topic: August BH at Stapleford Park Railway
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15/6/2011 at 7:14pm
 Location: Stapleford Park near Melton LE142SF
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This will be the second and last opening in 2011 of the private miniature railway and a chance to spend a weekend in the scenic parkland  Camping from friday or saturday with the event running sunday and Monday BH weekend. Pitches only £20 incl admission both days to the event

The camping and caravan field is set in rolling parkland with open countryside views, well behaved dogs quiet generators and BBqs welcome but please note there are no electric hook ups or shower blocks. There will be Elson point and serviced portaloos however as well as an evening local real ale bar serving Rutlands CAMRA award Grainstore beers with entertainment on the sunday night and hot and cold catering. Punch and judy show and evening family entertainment

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Camping available from Saturday  (or frid night) depart Mon evening or tues am.

Stapleford is famous for its historic steam miniature railway  which will be running 5 locos in steam around nearly 2 miles of line  and will also feature a steam rally with miniature engines,vintage vehicles and tractors, trade and craft stalls 

,  As well as its idylic location, its is situated near the ancient county of Rutland and its 20 miles of cycleways around the reservoir and only 4 miles from the food capital of Melton Mowbray, which can both be explored on the saturday post code is LE14 2SF

If anyone wants to organise a meet up let me know and we can allocate a special area

Nigel

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www.fsmr.org.uk email info at fsmr.org.uk or just turn up and we will fit you in



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Ah the smell of steam oil, coal and sulphur must be a steam train


18/8/2011 at 5:20pm
 Location: Stapleford Park near Melton LE142SF
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Hi all

Been confirmed that the classic caravan club are bringing their group to stay over

Plenty of Space on the camping field in the park to spread out if you just want to turn up on the Friday or saturday. No EHU or showers  but BBqs and well behaved dogs allowed on the field and trains

Although the event is Sunday and BH Monday, special trains are running for Exhibitors and campers only on the saturday afternoon when the site is not open to the general public

Also Punch and judy Show for the children both days

 BBC TV Nottingham will be filming on the Sunday morning 28th  with a vintage bus if anyone fancies appearing on telly Meet at 10-00 by the classic vehicles for a mystery tour on the bus!!

If anyone wished to make contact before coming to the site

you can phone me on 07788 915609

regards

Nige AKA FSMR

 



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Ah the smell of steam oil, coal and sulphur must be a steam train



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