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This group is about running visits to interesting places as time and interest permits.
If you have an idea for a visit, please let me know. Members are encouraged to run visits for the group. I can be the clearing house for visits, managing the communications, etc. in the same way that we do for the walking group.
If you would like to join the group and have not already let me know please email u3apotluck@rectory-cottage.co.uk and I will add your name.
Chris and Sue B.
0116 2793678
Taylor's Bell Foundry Tour Loughborough
Taylor's Bell Foundry Tour Loughborough
9th September 2025
14 Members of the Potluck Group visited the Taylor's Bell Foundry and Museum in Loughborough for a guided tour of the foundry and to learn about the history of the Taylor family in bell making. This was an excellent tour with a very knowledgeable guide who took us into all aspects of bell making, tuning, shipment and hanging. We saw many examples of bells both new and very old and were invited to compare the various methods of bell support. The historical references included how the clapper was originally installed and what a baldric was, to dropping a clanger.
Pictures by Jane and Sue
Heading picture from Taylor's Calendar.
Ringer's Rules
If that to ring you do come here, you must ring well with hand and ear.
Keep stroke of time and go not out, or else you forfeit out of doubt.
Our law is so concluded here, for every fault a jug of beer.
If that you ring with spur or hat, a jug of beer must pay for that.
If that you take a rope in hand, these forfeits you must not withstand.
If that you a bell o'rthrow, it must cost sixpence are you go.
If in this place you swear or curse, sixpence to pay: pull out your purse.
Come pay the clerk it is his fee, for one that swears shall not go free.
These laws are old and are not new, therefore the clerk must have his due.
George Harison - 1694
Visit to Old John and Bradgate Park
Visit to Old John and Bradgate Park
3rd September 2025
17 members of the Potluck Group went to see the inside of the famous Old John building in Bradgate Park.
Ian Muddimer arranged the visit for us with The Bradgate Trust. We were given a brief history of the Park and the building both actual and mythical.
We then had a tour of the surrounding park including the war memorial and close encounters with red deer. All in all, a splendid visit rounded off with lunch in The Bradgate.
Pictures by Kenny, Susan and Chris.
Many thanks to Ian for running this visit.
Visit to Welland Valley Vintage Traction Club Open Day
Visit to Welland Valley Vintage Traction Club Open Day
26 July 2025
Once a year, Welland Valley Vintage Traction Club hold an Open Day for visitors to have a look round at their restored steam rollers, tractors, army vehicles and such like. The Pot Luck Group arranged a visit to the Open Day on Saturday 26th July just after the rain had stopped. Justin Chambers made us very welcome and introduced us to members of the group who regaled us with stories of times past and the restoration of their vehicles. It was a fascinating day and included a tea and beer tent with excellent home made cakes.
Pictures by Gillian, Julie, Sue and Chris
Visit to Kibworth Post Mill
Visit to Kibworth Post Mill
3rd June 2025
15 members of the Pot Luck group turned up for a tour of the Kibworth Post Mill. The weather wasn't as good as it might have been but that didn't deter either vistors or members of the Kibworth Post Mill Group who put on a splendid presentation for us. We all had a great time and learned a lot about the history of flour milling. Thank you to Graham Watts and his team of enthusiasts.
Pictures by Stephen and Chris
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