Mountsorrel Revival From classroom visits to a day out at Mountsorrel Revival, the team has been busy bringing the quarry to local communities. The team at Mountsorrel Quarry has spent the summer getting out and about – introducing local children to the world of quarrying and supporting some of the area’s biggest events. STEPPING INTO […]
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A Home for Sand Martins at Mountsorrel Quarry
What started out as a planned act of habitat creation has grown into one of the largest sand martin nesting sites in central England. Few people would associate a granite quarry with a breeding ground for wildlife, but for nearly 20 years, Mountsorrel Quarry has been quietly providing a safe haven for one of Britain’s […]
Looking After Your Hearing Aids This Summer
As the weather heats up there are few things you can do to ensure your hearing aids have a hassle-free summer season. Written by Lynne Leeming, Audiologist at Charnwood Hearing Aid Centre Ltd
Why being “Next of Kin” does not give you legal decision-making authority
Many people assume that being someone’s “next of kin” automatically gives them the right to make decisions on that person’s behalf. In reality, the term “next of kin” has very limited legal significance in England and Wales. Whilst healthcare providers, care homes and other organisations may ask for details of a person’s next of kin, this […]
Having a Blast at Mountsorrel Quarry
Blasting plays an essential role in how we extract granite at Mountsorrel Quarry – but modern methods are very different to those used in the past. Today, it is one of the most carefully planned, monitored and regulated parts of our operation. This month, we look at how blasting works, how we manage its impact, […]
The White Horse Birstall Charity Challenge
On Monday 7th October I attended a fundraising event at the White Horse Birstall to celebrate an amazing £7400 raised for Jades Retreat Charity. 26 members of staff climbed at least one (some did two or even up to five) of the highest peaks in the UK, namely Snowdon, Scafell Pike and Ben Nevis. And […]
Hanwell Wine Estate
Set amongst the Nottinghamshire rolling countryside, Hanwell Wine Estate is the largest champagne only grape variety vineyard in the East Midlands.
