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The aim of the group is to engender an interest in, and knowledge of, the history of Derbyshire. It is expected that members of the group will have very different desired levels of involvement, ranging from those with a cursory curiosity and little spare time to conduct research to those with bags of enthusiasm and time to delve into original research of local history. It is anticipated that members of the group will conduct their own research into their chosen area of interest, working either alone, in pairs, or in small groups, and once a year will arrange for the rest of the group to visit a site appropriate to that chosen interest. Additional meetings will be arranged on an occasional basis, which may include an invited guest speaking on a subject of interest to the whole group.

The group’s co-ordinator is Maudie Behrens, who can be contacted by email by clicking on her name, or by telephone on 01629 584063.

The Local History Group normally meets on the last Monday of every month, usually in the morning but sometimes later, depending on the requirements of the visit.

Where meetings are held in a member's home there will be a charge of 30p for refreshments. Where meetings involve a visit to an appropriate location any entry fees will be paid by each individual. The cost of any invited speakers will be discussed and agreed by the group as a whole.

The programme for the l2012 is as follows:

Date

Description and Leader

Time and Place of Meeting (and cost where appropriate)

January 30th

Talk on Snitterton by Malcolm

St Elphin's Chapel at 10 a.m.

February 27th

Video of Matlock chapel by Tony and a talk by Colin entitled “History touches the White Peak and the Matlocks“

St Elphin's Chapel at 10 a.m.

March 26th

Visit to Smedley factory by Margaret.
Tours cost £20 for 12 people but they can arrange to have 2 simultaneous tours if needed so prior commitment will be necessary. Please confirm either way by early March so that other people can be invited to complete numbers.

Meet at Smedley factory car park at 10 a.m.

April 30th

Walk along Cromford canal and talk by George Jones.

Meet at Cromford Wharf at 10 a.m.

May 28th

Tour of Bakewell by Louis in the evening

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June 25th

Beeley by Ann and John - maybe in the evening

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July 30th

Dale Dyke Disaster by Jeff.
Option 1 to visit disaster site and hear talk only.
Option 2 to continue with a two mile walk (hiking boots required) and taking a picnic.

Meet at the free car park next to the Whitworth Institute at 9 a.m. to combine onward travel.

August 20th

Sheffield cemetery tour followed by an optional afternoon tour of the Botanical Gardens arranged by Nick.
Snack/picnic in Botanical Gardens café.
Modest charge for tours so please confirm participation.

Depart on 9.45 a.m. bus No. 214 from Matlock Bus Station (beside the Co-op).

September 24th

Bonsall by Barbara and Janet.

Meet at the Megdale Recycling Centre at 9.45 a.m. to combine onward travel.

October 29th

Tour of Pomegranate theatre arranged by Margaret.

Tour begins at 10 a.m. but bus leaves before 9.30 a.m. so those preferring to travel by car should meet at the Megdale Recycling Centre at 9.15 a.m. to combine onward travel.

November 26th

Short update on Hardwick Hall by David.
Talk on local Matlock building by Nick.
Two further contributions by Richard and Maudie.

St Elphin's Chapel at 10 a.m.

December 10th

General meeting to plan 2013, possibly plus a film

St Elphin's Chapel at 10 a.m.

Last updated on 21st January 2012
© Matlock Area U3A, 2012