Full steam ahead for LOROS event!

ALL ABOARD for the LOROS Full Steam Ahead 2017 fund-raiser.

Complete with a ride on the Great Central Railway and an adventure through the beautiful Charnwood countryside, Full Steam Ahead promises to be fun for all the family.

This year’s event will take place on Sunday, October 1.

LOROS fund-raising co-ordinator Dave Nicklin said: “We were overwhelmed with how quickly tickets sold out for last year’s Full Steam Ahead event, we knew it had to be on the LOROS calendar again this time around.

“While the concept of this year’s event remains the same, with participants taking a ride on a train and walking through the wonderful countryside, we’ve made a few exciting changes.

“This year, we have three times the amount of tickets up for grabs, with 600 on offer, so even more people can enjoy our event.”

Following such a successful debut back in 2016, raising £5,000 for the hospice, Full Steam Ahead allows participants to choose their preferred route from Quorn Station, which will lead them to Rothley Station, where they will get the train back from.

A choice of three walking routes will be available for participants, including a four-and-a-half mile walk, six miles, or 10 miles.

“We hope that by having three different routes on offer, Full Steam Ahead will be enjoyed by all the family, including our four-legged friends, as dogs are welcome too,” added Dave.

“We have also added a range of entertainment en-route, to keep the fun flowing from start to finish.”

Completing this year’s event, which is sponsored by Western Power Distribution, there will be a hog roast, as well as hot drinks available on your return.

Tickets for this event are on sale now, with adults priced at £18, under 12s £12 and under 3s go free.

For more information or to buy your tickets for the 2017 LOROS Full Steam Ahead, visit: loros.co.uk/ steam