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Author: Bryan Smith
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History of Ticknall
Ticknall’s name was derived from its landscape setting and land use. The first syllable ‘tic’ reflects the pastoral economy of the time, showing
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In the beginning .. .
Having spent about ten years developing the derelict stables at the limeyards, we found ourselves with empty bedrooms and empty bank accounts –
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Ticknall Origins of the Butterfly Bee Lady
Ticknall has been a base for chef Ig Oliver since the late ’70s, from his earliest days working at local establishments such as
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Preservation & Historical Society – Events 2018/19
Visitors to Ticknall are most welcome to attend the meetings of the Ticknall Preservation & Historical Society held on the last Friday of
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And the winner is . . .
A decade of dedication to the community by Mary Magson and her team of Ticknall Luncheon Club volunteers has been recognised in the
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Meet your Councillors
If you are wondering who are your elected representatives here in Ticknall, then this is the page you need. Councillors fulfill their roles
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Sad Tale of Ticknall’s Toxic Toilets
The poor condition of the public toilets in Ticknall has been highlighted by a regular visitor who decided to write to Ticknall Life
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Well done Ticknall!
Thanks to great community support, Ticknall Life has won strong praise from the Webwatch column in the Burton Mail, out today. This is
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Lunch Club Christmas festivities 2018
Today more than 50 diners sat down to a festive meal of canapes, turkey and ‘pigs in blankets’ with roast potatoes and a
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Ticknall CC Player Selected for England U13s Indoor Tournament
Ticknall CC cricketer Tom Kent-Smith first picked up a cricket bat at the age of five and now plays both junior and senior
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Scoff and Shop
Scoff and Shop is a new catering concept in the heart of the community and with the community at its heart. We pride
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Ticknall Limeyards
The Thringstone Fault crosses the parish of Ticknall from east to west, separating the Coal Measures clays to the south from the upthrust
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Ticknall Life – be a part of it!
You can be a part of Ticknall Life community magazine by enjoying the content, sharing with friends and – best of all – producing and updating your own Ticknall articles or posting items of community news and forthcoming events.
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Chairman takes the reins for second year
Councillor Michael Stanton has been named Chairman of South Derbyshire District Council for the second successive year. The Ticknall resident was given the
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