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Bank Holiday weekend - things to do !! 2
« on: August 26, 2015, 06:48:47 PM »
The link gives ideas of what to do over the Bank Holiday, Cromford Canal is just one of the activities which anyone interested could take part in.



http://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news_events/news-updates/2015/august/news_items/dont_miss_our_fun-packed_activities_this_weekend.asp



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Patron: Julian Richards, President: Brian Blessed

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Birdswood is the trip boat of the FCC, and is entirely run by our wonderful team of volunteers. Birdswood runs on scheduled trips throughout the year, open to all members of the public. Come and enjoy a peaceful journey along the canal, introduced by a booming announcement from the FCC President, Brian Blessed. Birdswood is also available for private hire and for specialist educational trips.
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Bookings: Phone 07552 055 455 or email the bookings officer
Where to find Birdswood: Cromford Wharf is on Mill Road, Cromford (turn right at Cromford traffic lights when heading north up the A6; use for DE4 3RQ SatNav). For a map of attractions around Cromford including Birdswood's moorings, click here.
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Re: Bank Holiday weekend - things to do !! 2
« Reply #1 on: August 26, 2015, 07:42:26 PM »
Some nice walks round the Cromford area. Some are a bit steep though  (y)
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Re: Bank Holiday weekend - things to do !! 2
« Reply #2 on: August 26, 2015, 08:39:19 PM »
Probably go the Grouse, I usually do. :)
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Re: Bank Holiday weekend - things to do !! 2
« Reply #3 on: August 26, 2015, 09:25:30 PM »
I'm working all day :(

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Re: Bank Holiday weekend - things to do !! 2
« Reply #4 on: August 26, 2015, 09:55:19 PM »
I'm sure it will become apparent where we will be  ;)
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Re: Bank Holiday weekend - things to do !! 2
« Reply #5 on: August 27, 2015, 08:58:55 PM »
I'm working all day :(
Me too Sunday through until thursday inclusive. Then got 4 days off. Seems a long way to go.......... :(
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Re: Bank Holiday weekend - things to do !! 2
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2015, 09:13:00 AM »
I have the weekend but mostly that will be catching up on housework/washing then monday working 9-6

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Re: Bank Holiday weekend - things to do !! 2
« Reply #7 on: August 28, 2015, 06:35:48 PM »
Been here today, not sure where to go tomorrow (y)





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Re: Bank Holiday weekend - things to do !! 2
« Reply #8 on: August 28, 2015, 06:47:52 PM »
I've heard that if you sleep in the centre of Stonehenge at midnight, you'll wake up on the lost continent of Atlantis.

Mind you, I've stopped smoking opium now.. lol
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Re: Bank Holiday weekend - things to do !! 2
« Reply #9 on: August 29, 2015, 05:27:33 PM »
We have spent the afternoon at the Pilsley fete, lovely weather as well.
As always we enjoyed seeing the Dakota fly over
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Re: Bank Holiday weekend - things to do !! 2
« Reply #10 on: August 29, 2015, 07:16:47 PM »
Be nice then building's finished Barry

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Re: Bank Holiday weekend - things to do !! 2
« Reply #11 on: August 29, 2015, 08:40:56 PM »
Takin em long enough, still nowhere near  !!
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