Reading & Libraries
Fantastic Festivals: Sutton-in-Ashfield Library
Take front row seats as we explore some well-known festivals (and great music!) and give children …
As a writer returns to a place that he has never forgotten, three Newstead women take him on a journey and tell of their life in the village, then and now. Meeting others on the way they reflect on the importance of walking, fishing, partying, and friends.
This walk starts outside the Community Centre on Tilford Road and ends at the Remembrance Gardens, next to the Centre.
Walking down to Station Road we cross over the railway line to enter Newstead and Annesley Country Park, via the car park opposite the old pit wheel. Following the path to the right past the bird feeders, and up to the (hopefully soon to be opened) Visitor Centre, we walk around the Middle and Top lagoons. Having come down to the Viewing Point we retrace our steps a little before going to visit the Angling Lake. From here we follow the path alongside the recreation ground that takes us to the old bridge over Station Avenue. Briefly entering the Linby Trail we turn off right through the old slack yard down onto Station Avenue. We then head back towards the village, alongside the other side of the recreation ground and back across the railway line.
The walk is largely on pavements, paths, and
tracks with some uphill walking, but nothing too
steep. In places, weather depending, it may be
slightly wet and muddy underfoot.
There are a total of 14 tracks on this walk, with regular stops along the way. There are also sections when the audio is playing as you walk. It should take you around two hours to complete The Women and the Writer’s story. Distance: 2.5 miles.
You can download the audio tracks and save them to your audio device before you set off, or stream them from your device on the go; either from the links below or, if you prefer, via a streaming platform such as Spotify or Audible - see the links at the bottom of this page.
Track 1 - The Women and the Writer's Story (Newstead)
To be listened to at the Newstead Centre, Tilford Road.
Track 2 - The Women and the Writer's Story (Newstead)
To be listened to at the car park for the Newstead and Annesley Country Park.
Track 3 - The Women and the Writer's Story (Newstead)
To be listened to at the bird feeders.
Track 4 - The Women and the Writer's Story (Newstead)
To be listened to at the bench at the top of the Bottom Lagoon.
Track 5 - The Women and the Writer's Story (Newstead)
To be listened to on leaving the bench.
Track 6 - The Women and the Writer's Story (Newstead)
To be listened to while coming round the Bottom Lagoon.
Track 7 - The Women and the Writer's Story (Newstead)
To be listened to by the picnic bench by the Middle Lagoon.
Track 8 - The Women and the Writer's Story (Newstead)
To be listened to at the picnic bench facing the wind turbine.
Track 9 - The Women and the Writer's Story (Newstead)
To be listened to on the path to the Angling Lake.
Track 10 - The Women and the Writer's Story (Newstead)
To be listened to at the old bridge over Station Avenue.
Track 11 - The Women and the Writer's Story (Newstead)
To be listened to at the Linby Trail sign.
Track 12 - The Women and the Writer's Story (Newstead)
To be listened to at the Station Avenue bend.
Track 13 - The Women and the Writer's Story (Newstead)
To be listened to at the Pit pub / The pit wheel
Track 14 - The Women and the Writer's Story (Newstead)
To be listened to at the Remembrance Gardens, Tilford Road.
The Women and The Writer’s Story was written and read by Andy Barrett, Margaret Timmins, Sharon Harding and Linda Bird. It was recorded by Phil Booth at J.T Soar and on location. The sound design was by Adam P McCready. Thanks to Mick Leivers and those whose voices are included; to everyone who shared their stories; and all who helped with the research for this walk.
The audio can be streamed from the following platforms (and, if you have subscriptions with any of these, you should be able to download them as well):
You can also access the audio and maps at www.sherwoodvoices.co.uk
For those who don't have access to their own devices, there are also a limited number of MP3 players available to borrow. Find out more here.
