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2008 Free Heritage Bus Tours
 
The dates for the 2008 Free Heritage Bus Tours will be announced early Spring
 
Please turn to our EVENTS page for details
 

 
Geographers Enjoy Heritage
 
 
On Sunday 8th October 2006 a large group of Geographers, who had travelled from many parts of the country met at Nottingham Train Station and then travelled to Hucknall via the tram. Once here they were treated to a guided heritage walk around the town by Sandy Singleton, of the Hucknall Tourism and Regeneration Group and Peter and Mary Butler of the Hucknall Heritage Society.
 
The group, who had been divided into two separate parties, were delighted with the experience and wished that they had allowed more time for such a fascinating heritage walk. They are considering coming along again and also giving thought to one of our heritage bus tours.
 

Paddy Tipping MP Presented James Purnell MP with a copy of the Towns Latest Leaflet
 
Hucknall’s Heritage and Culture Promoted at Westminster
 
An invitation and a warm welcome to Hucknall was issued by the town’s MP, Paddy Tipping, to Tourism Minister, James Purnell, at the Palace of Westminster in October. Paddy presented the Minister with copies of the new leaflet promoting Hucknall published by Ashfield district council Hucknall Tourism and Regeneration Group, and the Greater Nottingham Partnership.
 
Paddy said, ‘Hucknall has a lot to be proud of, the Byron’s story has international importance.  There is a great deal to see and visit in Hucknall.  This new leaflet provides an excellent introduction.  Congratulations to all involved.
 
It’s significant that I presented the leaflet in front of the Clock Tower and Big Ben.  It is often argued that Big Ben is named after Hucknall Victorian prize fighter Ben Caunt.
 
I am always keen to promote Hucknall’s history and its future.’
 
 
 
Heritage Walk
 
Make A Difference Award
The Hucknall Volunteer Centre have recognised all the hard work that the Chairman and Treasurer of the Hucknall Tourism & Regeneration Group have put into Making a Positive Difference in Hucknall.
 
I am sure that all who read this article and who know David and Sandy Singleton will whole heartedly congratulate them on receiving this award and readily agree that they fully deserve it.
 
The award is sponsored by the Hucknall & Bulwell Dispatch and Nottinghamshire County Council.

  
 
 
GOOD NEWS STORY
 
The Hucknall Tourism and Regeneration  Group have won the "Best of Ashfield" "Community Group Award" in 2006 for Hucknall
Well done the group!!
For full details of the award winners click the following link:
 
 

  
Public Maps
 
The schematic map now appears on several large scale Interpretation Boards around Hucknall Town Centre, starting at the tram/train station, in order to help visitors find their way around the town. The map is also a focal point of a readily
available leaflet.
 

International Byron Festival - HUCKNALL
 
The dates for the 2008 festival have now been announced as Sunday 22nd June to Sunday 4th July. Please watch this space for further details or visit www.internationalbyronsociety.org