Ashby Steam returns for the first time since the outbreak of the Covid pandemic - and organisers are expecting as many as 8,000 to take advantage of the fine weather.

The two day event takes place at Charnwood Forest Alpacas between Ashby and Boundary.

There will be lots for all the family to see and do including steam engines, tractors, cars, stationary engines and trade stalls.

Plus, there is a range of children's entertainment - it should be a great day out for the whole family.

One of the organisers, Jim Hoult, says it is great to see the festival back after the enforced two-year break.

He told Ashby Nub News: "It's a day out for big boys and their toys!

"We've got vintage traction engines, cars and tractors.

"Plus there's going to be plenty for the kids to do as well.

Photo: Ashby Steam Facebook page

"We started out at Moira Furnace, but the event outgrew that and will be at the Charnwood Forest Alpacas site for the third time.

"We're expecting between 4,000-8,000 people over the two days because it's going to be good weather.

"But all the money we make from this event goes to charity once we've paid for the costs of the event.

"As a committee, we meet at a later date and decide where the money goes to.

"My own personal charity is Hospice Hope."

You can find out more about the event HERE.

Saturday also sees the return of the Ashby Artisan Market in North Street.

The Woodland Fudge co will be there this time.

Ashby Artisan Market is back in North Street on Saturday. Photo: North West Leicestershire District Council

There are so many delicious flavours for you to choose from, and free tasters as always.

Lots of amazing artisan stalls will be there too.

Organisers say it is ideal for popping down to get your weekend treats, and support your local businesses. 

You can find out more HERE.

There is live music as usual in town with the White Hart hosting a band on Saturday night.

This week, rock covers band Unforgiven will be playing at the Market Street pub.

For more details, click HERE.

The Bowling Green in Ashby also has a band with Stonepunch playing live.

They will be playing rock and pop covers with everything from Foo Fighters, Prince, System of a Down, Diamond head, The Cranberries Chuck Berry Guns N Roses ,The Who, Alanis Morrisette, Pink Floyd and much more.

More details are HERE.

The Greyhound at Boundary is also hosting live music on Saturday night.

Playing live are The Detroits - a Motown//Soul//Northern Soul band from Burton upon Trent.

More details are HERE.

The Greyhound in Boundary. Photo: Instantstreetvierw.com

Brew in Market Street has its regular Sunday afternoon music session this weekend, click HERE for details.

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