Rockingham Forest Publications

Rural Regeneration

* Rockingham Rural Revival
A free leaflet outlining the support and funding available through the Trust as part of the LEADER + programme. This rural development initiative helps to sustain a thriving countryside in Rockingham Forest.

Friends of Rockingham Forest Newsletter
A newsletter for people who live and work in Rockingham Forest – produced for the Friends of Rockingham Forest and focusing particularly on the Rockingham Rural Revivial Projects.

Small Grants Leaflet
A free leaflet outlining the details of the Small Grants scheme. This scheme is now fully committed and not available to new applicants.

Exploring Rockingham Forest

Walk through Time – Gretton
A free leaflet providing information on historical buildings and landscapes in Gretton. Please contact the Trust.

* Twywell Hills & Dales
A free leaflet giving a brief history and a map of the 54 hectare site that was previously a quarry.

Pig Iron and Old Men
A free leaflet that includes a map of a ‘quarrying trail’ that can be walked between Twywell and Cranford, as well as information and recollections relating to the two former quarries.

* Stanwick Lakes Masterplan
The masterplan report sets out the range of activities and facilities proposed for the Stanwick Lakes site. It demonstrates the proposed zoning of the site which will ensure that all the activities can be carried out harmoniously.

* Stanwick Lakes – A Breath of Fresh Air
Stanwick Lakes is a recreational and wildlife facility for all. This leaflet details its facilities and opening times.

* Stanwick Lakes – Events Programme 2008
Our annual programme of events at Stanwick Lakes – there should be something to appeal to everyone, from nature lovers to young adventurers.

* Stanwick Lakes – Site Map
Stanwick Lakes site map.

* Stanwick Lakes – Membership Scheme
Save £s by joining Stanwick Lakes Membership Scheme.

Building & Planning

* Community Planning Network newsletter
The Trust works directly with local communities on a wide range of planning issues such as Village Design Statements and the major housing developments planned for the area. This free newsletter includes all the latest updates and project activity.
CPN Newsletter 4
CPN Newsletter 5
CPN Newsletter 6
CPN Newsletter 7
CPN Newsletter 8
CPN Newsletter 9

* Planning and Development is Not Just About Houses!
A CPN publication aimed at the Forest's youth.
CPN Youth Leaflet

* Warmington Village Design Statement
The Trust has worked closely with the residents of Warmington to produce a Village Design Statement that will help to guide future development proposals. The VDS has now formally been adopted by East Northamptonshire Council as Supplementary Planning Guidance. Copies are available from the Trust and the VDS can also be viewed online at www.warmington.org
£5.00

Building on Tradition
A comprehensive local Countryside Design Summary, linking building design and settlement pattern to the countryside character. It is used by local authorities, parish councils and local communities for influencing new development and maintaining the character and qualities of the Rockingham Forest area.
£5.00

Heritage

Betwixt Cranford and Twywell
A collection of more than 50 pages of information gathered from people who have studied the iron heritage of the East Midlands or who have worked at the Twywell and Cranford quarries. £5.00

A Legacy of Kings
A publication that outlines the history and evolution of the Forest and its landscape. The booklet includes many photographs and illustrations, including historic maps and reconstructions of how the Forest looked in past centuries. Price £7.50



We have produced a range of publications to support our work and these are available from the Trust office. Items marked with a * can also be downloaded from this webpage by clicking on the links. To read these PDF files you will need Acrobat reader. If you don't have it, you may download it for free from the Adobe Web Site.

Rural Regeneration * Rockingham Rural Revival A free leaflet outlining the support and funding available through the Trust as part of the LEADER + programme. This rural development initiative helps to sustain a thriving countryside in Rockingham Forest. Friends of Rockingham Forest Newsletter A newsletter for people who live and work in Rockingham Forest – produced for the Friends of Rockingham Forest and focusing particularly on the Rockingham Rural Revivial Projects. Small Grants Leaflet A free leaflet outlining the details of the Small Grants scheme. This scheme is now fully committed and not available to new applicants. Exploring Rockingham Forest Walk through Time – Gretton A free leaflet providing information on historical buildings and landscapes in Gretton. Please contact the Trust. * Twywell Hills & Dales A free leaflet giving a brief history and a map of the 54 hectare site that was previously a quarry. Pig Iron and Old Men A free leaflet that includes a map of a ‘quarrying trail’ that can be walked between Twywell and Cranford, as well as information and recollections relating to the two former quarries. * Stanwick Lakes Masterplan The masterplan report sets out the range of activities and facilities proposed for the Stanwick Lakes site. It demonstrates the proposed zoning of the site which will ensure that all the activities can be carried out harmoniously. * Stanwick Lakes – A Breath of Fresh Air Stanwick Lakes is a recreational and wildlife facility for all. This leaflet details its facilities and opening times. * Stanwick Lakes – Events Programme 2008 Our annual programme of events at Stanwick Lakes – there should be something to appeal to everyone, from nature lovers to young adventurers. * Stanwick Lakes – Site Map Stanwick Lakes site map. * Stanwick Lakes – Membership Scheme Save £s by joining Stanwick Lakes Membership Scheme. Building & Planning * Community Planning Network newsletter The Trust works directly with local communities on a wide range of planning issues such as Village Design Statements and the major housing developments planned for the area. This free newsletter includes all the latest updates and project activity. CPN Newsletter 4 CPN Newsletter 5 CPN Newsletter 6 CPN Newsletter 7 CPN Newsletter 8 CPN Newsletter 9 * Planning and Development is Not Just About Houses! A CPN publication aimed at the Forest's youth. CPN Youth Leaflet * Warmington Village Design Statement The Trust has worked closely with the residents of Warmington to produce a Village Design Statement that will help to guide future development proposals. The VDS has now formally been adopted by East Northamptonshire Council as Supplementary Planning Guidance. Copies are available from the Trust and the VDS can also be viewed online at www.warmington.org £5.00 Building on Tradition A comprehensive local Countryside Design Summary, linking building design and settlement pattern to the countryside character. It is used by local authorities, parish councils and local communities for influencing new development and maintaining the character and qualities of the Rockingham Forest area. £5.00 Heritage Betwixt Cranford and Twywell A collection of more than 50 pages of information gathered from people who have studied the iron heritage of the East Midlands or who have worked at the Twywell and Cranford quarries. £5.00 A Legacy of Kings A publication that outlines the history and evolution of the Forest and its landscape. The booklet includes many photographs and illustrations, including historic maps and reconstructions of how the Forest looked in past centuries. Price £7.50