What's On in Quorn Village
Thursday 12th February to Sunday 15th February 2026
Audition for Music Hall Performers
Quorn Village Hall - 7.30pm on Thursday 12th 2.30pm on Sunday 15th
The ‘Good Old Days’ comes to Quorn as the New Quorndon Shakespeare Company take the wonderful old Music Hall songs and wrap them around historical events in Loughborough.
The company is looking for performers of all ages over 16yrs. Even if you are not a confident singer or a dancer but are willing to join the ensemble and ‘give it a go’ come along and find out more.
Performances are on 15 to 18 April at Quorn Village Hall. Rehearsals will take place mainly on Thursday evenings and Sunday afternoons with some Tuesday evenings if required.
Tel: 01509 458 280 Email: nqsc@ymail.com Web: https://www.nqsc.co.uk
Tuesday 13th February 2026
Monthly Friendship Cafe
Lonsdale Mews Care Home, Farley Way, Quorn, LE12 8XS - 10.30am to 12.00noon
Free event
Our free, friendly cafes take place on the second Friday of every month. The cafes are open to anyone in our older community so come and enjoy good company, friendly conversation, and refreshments. Carers are very welcome to bring along someone that they support too.
Enjoy a superb selection of complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, and teas, along with a choice of delicious cakes.
You’ll be greeted with a warm smile and made to feel truly welcome!
If you would like to join us, please contact Jenny Cartwright, Customer Relations Manager, using the contact details below.
Tel: 01509 278 900 / 07918 690 320 Email: jenny.cartwright@careuk.com Web: https://www.careuk.com/care-homes/lonsdale-mews-quorn
Thursday 19th February 2026
Quorn Garden Club: No-Dig Gardening by Steve Budding
Church Rooms Quorn - Doors open 7.00pm, refreshments served
£5.00 visitors , members free
Steve Budding the former owner of Brookside Nurseries, Anstey, has followed the No-Dig method of cultivation and comes to tell us how we can set it up for ourselves and why we should - to get more produce with less hard work!
Email: quorngardenclub@gmail.com Web: https://www.quorngardenclub.org/events.html
Tuesday 24th February 2026
Let's Talk About Dementia
Lonsdale Mews Care Home, Farley Way, Quorn, LE12 8XS - 2.00pm to 4.00pm
Free event
Join us to listen to Linda Dawes, Care UK's Specialist Dementia Lead, as we explore how to communicate more effectively with people living with dementia.
Together we will learn simple, practical ways to listen, talk and connect; helping to build understanding, ease frustration and create more meaningful moments in everyday life.
Complimentary refreshments will be served. If you would like to view the home, tours will be offered after the event. Alternatively, private appointments can be booked.
To reserve your place, please contact Jenny Cartwright, Customer Relations Manager using the below details:
Tel: 01509 278 900 / 07918 690 320 Email: jenny.cartwright@careuk.com Web: https://www.careuk.com/care-homes/lonsdale-mews-quorn
Thursday 26th February 2026
Quorn Local History Group - History of vaccination - Shaun Livsey
Quorn Church Rooms - 7.00pm, doors open 6.30pm
Members £2, guests £4. No need to book
A trip through the long and interesting history of vaccines from Smallpox to COVID. An introduction to how they work and a glimpse into future developments.
Email: quornlhg@gmail.com Web: https://www.quorndon.com/localhistory/
Saturday 7th March 2026
Live & Local present Juliet and Romeo by the Lost Dog Dance Company
Quorn Village Hall - Doors open at 7.00pm. Show starts at 7.30pm
£15.00
With a blend of dance, theatre and comedy this duet reveals the real story of Romeo and Juliet. This entertaining event is not to be missed!
Tickets are available online from Eventbrite or go to the Live & Local website or call in to the Old School Tearooms in Quorn. Seating is theatre style.
Tel: 01509 458 280 Email: adminassistant@quorndon.org Web: https://www.liveandlocal.org.uk
Friday 13th March 2026
Live & Local present The Hippy Years!
Quorn Village Hall - Doors open 6.30pm Show starts at 7.00pm
£15.00
One old hippy, one voice, one guitar (well, maybe two). An original hippy performing favorite songs from 1966 to 1971, the golden age of songwriting.
Seating will be around tables and audiences are invited to bring their own drinks and snacks. Tickets are available online from Eventbrite, from www.liveandlocal.org.uk or in person from the Old School Tearooms in Quorn Stafford Orchard.
Tel: 01509 458 280 Email: adminassistant@quorndon.org Web: https://www.liveandlocal.org.uk
Tuesday 13th March 2026
Monthly Friendship Cafe
Lonsdale Mews Care Home, Farley Way, Quorn, LE12 8XS - 10.30am to 12.00noon
Free event
Our free, friendly cafes take place on the second Friday of every month. The cafes are open to anyone in our older community so come and enjoy good company, friendly conversation, and refreshments. Carers are very welcome to bring along someone that they support too.
Enjoy a superb selection of complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, and teas, along with a choice of delicious cakes.
You’ll be greeted with a warm smile and made to feel truly welcome!
If you would like to join us, please contact Jenny Cartwright, Customer Relations Manager, using the contact details below.
Tel: 01509 278 900 / 07918 690 320 Email: jenny.cartwright@careuk.com Web: https://www.careuk.com/care-homes/lonsdale-mews-quorn
Saturday 21st March 2026
Be Fraud Aware!
Lonsdale Mews Care Home, Farley Way, Quorn, LE12 8XS - 11.00am - 12.30pm
Free event
Join us for an informative session with Shetal Jetha, Regional Fraud Protection Officer from Leicestershire Police.
Shetal will share practical advice on scam awareness, covering telephone calls, text messages, emails, online scams, door-to-door fraud, and QR code scams.
This eye-opening session will provide valuable insights and takeaways for everyone — no matter how vigilant or experienced you may be.
To reserve your place, please contact Jenny Cartwright, Customer Relations Manager using the details below:
Tel: 01509 278 900 / 07918 690 320 Email: jenny.cartwright@careuk.com Web: https://www.careuk.com/care-homes/lonsdale-mews-quorn
Thursday 26th March 2026
Quorn Local History Group - Elizabeth Heyrick & the Abolition of Slavery - Jess Jenkins
Quorn Church Rooms - 7.00pm, doors open 6.30pm
Members £2, guests £4. No need to book
We welcome back Jess Jenkins to talk about Elizabeth Heyrick. Elizabeth was a humble Quaker of Leicester who dared to stand up to all in her pursuit of justice. Renowned as an anti-slavery campaigner, and active in social reform and animal rights, her powerful writings were hugely influential at home and abroad. Only now is she beginning to receive the recognition which she deserves.
Email: quornlhg@gmail.com Web: https://www.quorndon.com/localhistory/
Friday 10th April 2026
Monthly Friendship Cafe
Lonsdale Mews Care Home, Farley Way, Quorn, LE12 8XS - 10.30am to 12.00noon
Free event
Our free, friendly cafes take place on the second Friday of every month. The cafes are open to anyone in our older community so come and enjoy good company, friendly conversation, and refreshments. Carers are very welcome to bring along someone that they support too.
Enjoy a superb selection of complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, and teas, along with a choice of delicious cakes.
You’ll be greeted with a warm smile and made to feel truly welcome!
If you would like to join us, please contact Jenny Cartwright, Customer Relations Manager, using the contact details below.
Tel: 01509 278 900 / 07918 690 320 Email: jenny.cartwright@careuk.com Web: https://www.careuk.com/care-homes/lonsdale-mews-quorn
Thursday 30th April 2026
Quorn Local History Group - The Y Station at Beaumanor & Garats Hay - Mark Temple
Quorn Church Rooms - 7.00pm, doors open 6.30pm
Members £2, guests £4. No need to book
Beaumanor Hall was the largest WW2 Y station and Mark covers the work done by the skilled ‘listeners’ from the ATS and others, many of whom were billeted in Quorn. The coded enemy messages they intercepted were sent down to Bletchley Park for deciphering, helping to bring about Hitler's downfall and the end of the war.
Email: quornlhg@gmail.com Web: https://www.quorndon.com/localhistory/
Friday 8th May 2026
Monthly Friendship Cafe
Lonsdale Mews Care Home, Farley Way, Quorn, LE12 8XS - 10.30am to 12.00noon
Free event
Our free, friendly cafes take place on the second Friday of every month. The cafes are open to anyone in our older community so come and enjoy good company, friendly conversation, and refreshments. Carers are very welcome to bring along someone that they support too.
Enjoy a superb selection of complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, and teas, along with a choice of delicious cakes.
You’ll be greeted with a warm smile and made to feel truly welcome!
If you would like to join us, please contact Jenny Cartwright, Customer Relations Manager, using the contact details below.
Tel: 01509 278 900 / 07918 690 320 Email: jenny.cartwright@careuk.com Web: https://www.careuk.com/care-homes/lonsdale-mews-quorn
Sunday 17th May 2026
Live & Local presents The Pocket Choral Society
Quorn Village Hall - Doors open 6.30pm Show starts at 7.00pm
£15.00
A comedy a cappella touring show, combining beautiful close harmony singing and quirky songwriting with much laughter! Described as "Bill Bailey meets the Archers."
Bring your own drinks/snacks/friends for a thoroughly enjoyable evening. Seating will be around tables. Tickets are available online from Eventbrite or the Old School Tearooms in Stafford Orchard, Quorn.
Tel: 01509 458 280 Email: adminassistant@quorndon.org Web: https://www.liveandlocal.org.uk
Thursday 28th May 2026
Quorn Local History Group - What is the village but the people - Dennis Marchant
Quorn Church Rooms - 7.00pm, doors open 6.30pm
Members £2, guests £4. No need to book
Quorn has a long and fascinating history, from the early settlement to today. From its natural resources and contributions to hunting, transport, industry, architecture, etc. but what about the people? Dennis will present a selection of those that he believes left a lasting impression on village history. Will you agree? Come along to find out.
(Excuse the nod to Shakespeare!)
Email: quornlhg@gmail.com Web: https://www.quorndon.com/localhistory/
Friday 12th June 2026
Monthly Friendship Cafe
Lonsdale Mews Care Home, Farley Way, Quorn, LE12 8XS - 10.30am to 12.00noon
Free event
Our free, friendly cafes take place on the second Friday of every month. The cafes are open to anyone in our older community so come and enjoy good company, friendly conversation, and refreshments. Carers are very welcome to bring along someone that they support too.
Enjoy a superb selection of complimentary cappuccinos, lattes, and teas, along with a choice of delicious cakes.
You’ll be greeted with a warm smile and made to feel truly welcome!
If you would like to join us, please contact Jenny Cartwright, Customer Relations Manager, using the contact details below.
Tel: 01509 278 900 / 07918 690 320 Email: jenny.cartwright@careuk.com Web: https://www.careuk.com/care-homes/lonsdale-mews-quorn
Saturday 20th June 2026
Quorn Village Mid Summer Fete
Stafford Orchard - 10.30am
Free
The day will be set around a traditional local village fete with a dog show, entertainment, children's fancy dress and races and a tug of war competition, stalls, etc.
Tel: 01509 458 280 Email: adminassistant@quorndon.org Web: https://www.quornparishcouncil.gov.uk
Thursday 25th June 2026
Quorn Local History Group - The history of 94 Meeting Street - Sue Griffiths
Quorn Church Rooms - 7.00pm, doors open 6.30pm
Members £2, guests £4. No need to book
From 'The Bird in Hand' pub to 94 Meeting Street: a house through 200 years - Sue tells the story of her house, from the early 1800s up to 2025 - the people who owned it, the people who lived in it (including a hand-loom weaver, a butler and a railway ganger), and what became of them all.
Email: quornlhg@gmail.com Web: https://www.quorndon.com/localhistory/
Thursday 30th July 2026
Quorn Local History Group - A guided walk around Quorn St Barts Churchyard - Sue Templeman MEMBERS ONLY
Meet by the main Church door - 7.00pm
Instead of a talk, this month Sue will take us on a walk around the churchyard, looking at some of the characters that are buried there, the old Quorn families they belonged to, their stories and some of the interesting designs and imagery on the memorials.
MEMBERS ONLY
Email: quornlhg@gmail.com Web: https://www.quorndon.com/localhistory/
Thursday 24th September 2026
Quorn Local History Group - Flooding in Quorn - Duncan Jack
Quorn Church Rooms - 7.00pm, doors open 6.30pm
Members £2, guests £4. No need to book
Ahead of the next flooding season, Duncan looks at the changing nature of flooding in Quorn over the last 250 years.
Email: quornlhg@gmail.com Web: https://www.quorndon.com/localhistory/
Thursday 29th October 2026
Quorn Local History Group - Crime and Punishment - John Adsley
Quorn Church Rooms - 7.00pm, doors open 6.30pm
Members £2, guests £4. No need to book
A Just Measure of Pain - John will look at the changing definitions of criminality over the last 1000 years, the changing attitudes to punishment and measures to tackle crime in Britain. He will focus upon some celebrated cases including a notorious organised criminal gang in the Middle Ages, the hanging of an Earl and the greatest number hanged in one day, - all in Leicestershire. He will also focus upon several one-time residents of Quorn who were sentenced to death across three centuries and their stories.
Email: quornlhg@gmail.com Web: https://www.quorndon.com/localhistory/
Thursday 26th November 2026
Quorn Local History Group - Lady Jane Grey - Sally Henshaw
Quorn Church Rooms - 7.00pm, doors open 6.30pm
Members £2, guests £4. No need to book
Lady Jane Grey is shown in the Paul Delaroche painting as a saint and martyr, but there is more to her story than this Victorian depiction suggests. Jane, from Bradgate in Leicestershire, known as the 'Nine Days Queen' was executed in 1554. Did her royal blood and ambitious relatives make her death inevitable, or could it have been different?
Email: quornlhg@gmail.com Web: https://www.quorndon.com/localhistory/
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