What's On in Quorn Village
Thursday 27th August to Thursday 3rd September 2026
Auditions for A Christmas Carol
Quorn Village Hall - 7.30pm
The NQSC is auditioning for performers for a new musical adaptation of Dicken's timeless classic, A Christmas Carol.
Performances will take place at Quorn Village Hall on 2nd to 5th December 2026 and rehearsals will be mainly on Thursday evenings. If you would like to take part then we would love to see you at one of the two audition dates.
We are a friendly company and our productions are always great fun, so come along or contact us for more information.
Tel: 01509 458 280 Email: nqsc@ymail.com Web: https://www.nqsc.co.uk
Thursday 10th September to Thursday 17th December 2026
Beginners Pilates
Main Hall Quorn Old School - 10.00am to 11.00am and 11.15am to 12.15pm
contact for details
Beginners Pilates (mat-based )- strengthen your body, calm your mind. A friendly, welcoming class for complete beginners. No pressure, no judgement - just you moving at your own pace in a supportive space.
Tel: 07798 704 167 Email: emmaholliday93@hotmail.co.uk
Friday 18th September to Sunday 20th September 2026
Great Central Railway Beer, Cider and Gin Festival
Great Central Railway - 11.00am
Thursday is a diesel running day with only the Loughborough bar open from 3.00pm. Friday onwards all three bars are open 11.00am to 11.00pm. Live music at Quorn and Rothley. Free entry to the bars just require to purchase a ticket for train travel along the line.
Tel: 01509 632323 Email: Tom.stewart@gcrailway.co.uk Web: www.gcrailway.co.uk
Saturday 19th September 2026
National Emergency Briefing (Film)
Quorn Village Hall - 6.30pm
Free
This is a 45-minute film revealing key points on the climate crisis made by the UK's top climate and nature scientists. It's free, no reservations are necessary and all are welcome. It will be followed by a short discussion.
The film was shown in Loughborough in May, but this will be the first public screening in any of the surrounding villages.
Tel: 07884 432 011 Email: richard_guise@yahoo.com Web: https://www.nebriefing.org/
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/
Friday 9th October 2026
Live & Local presents 'Sounds of Highlife'
Quorn Village Hall - Doors open 6.30pm Show starts at 7.00pm
£15.00
Get ready for a musical experience like no other. Step out on a powerful journey through the heart of West Africa with the rich sounds of ancient Yoruba Orisa music and the joyful energy of highlife rhythms.
Seating is cabaret style and you can bring your own drinks and nibbles.
Tickets are available from Eventbrite or Quorn Old School Tearooms or email via our email address.
Tel: 01509 458 280 Email: adminassistant@quorndon.org Web: https://www.quornparishcouncil.gov.uk
Friday 9th October 2026
Live & Local/QPC present SOUNDS OF HIGHLIFE
Quorn Village Hall - 7.00pm, doors open at 6.30pm
£15.00
Get ready for a musical experience like no other! Step out on a powerful journey through the heart of West Africa with the rich sounds of ancient Yoruba Orisa music and the joyful energy of highlife rhythms.
Bring your own drinks - maybe some palm wine or Star lager - and come and enjoy the evening with friends.
Tickets will be available from Evenbrite and Quorn Old School Tearooms.
Tel: 01509 458 280 Email: adminassistant@quorndon.org Web: https://www.quornparishcouncil.gov.uk
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/
Friday 20th November 2026
Live & Local/QPC presents Swing from Paris
Quorn Village Hall - 7.00pm, doors open at 6.30pm
£15.00
A jazz quartet inspired by the music of the 1930's, 40's and 50's: from the cafes and cabarets of Montmartre to Artie Shaw, Django Reinhardt, Stephan Grapelli and Astor Piazzolla.
Bring your own drinks and enjoy a fabulous evening of top class music. Tickets will be available online at Eventbrite or from Quorn Old School Tearooms.
Tel: 01509 458 280 Email: adminassistant@quorndon.org Web: https://www.quornparishcouncil.gov.uk
Friday 20th November 2026
Live & Local present Swing from Paris. An evening of Parisian-flavoured music
Quorn Village Hall - Doors open 6.30pm Show starts at 7.00pm
£15.00
Swing from Paris are an all-string jazz quartet of violin, guitars and double bass inspired by the music of the 1030s, 40’s and 50’s: from the cafes and cabarets of Montmartre to Artie Shaw, Django Reinhardt, Stephane Grapelli and the master of tango, Astor Piazzolla.
Seating will be cabaret style, bring your own drinks and nibbles.
Tickets are available online from Eventbrite, from the Old School Tearooms in Quorn or via our email address.
Tel: 01509 458 280 Email: adminassistant@quorndon.org Web: https://www.quornparishcouncil.gov.uk
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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