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Magazine
Garden Gems
The last two talks at Ticknall Garden Club have concentrated on the small flowers that often go unappreciated in the garden. Dr Andrew
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South Derbyshire Volunteers’ Week Summer Party
This event is for anyone who volunteers in South Derbyshire (it doesn’t matter what organisation you volunteer for, all volunteers are welcome.) By
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Wandering Winnie
Winifred Harpur Crewe (1879–1953) was an inspiring, connected, spirited and passionate woman. Fiercely independent and an intrepid adventurer, as a young woman Winifred
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Ticknall Potteries
There are over 30 known pottery sites in the Ticknall area. Excavations have produced 13th century Coal Measures White Wares on production sites.
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New Community Fete Venture
A small group of parents and staff from Dame Catherine Harpur’s school decided that the Village needed an event that was going to
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Seven Scholarships for Pupils of St Wystan’s School
It has been a very busy term for everyone at St Wystan’s Independent School, especially for Year 6 pupils. Year 6 pupils have
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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 Village Hall
Nestling in its own grounds at the heart of the village, Ticknall Village Hall is a popular meeting place for local groups and
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Calke Park Traffic Management
Following on from earlier traffic problems in the village, the National Trust now believe that they have found a cure. In their most
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Everything’s coming up roses
It was roses all the way when Stuart Dixon gave his illustrated talk to Ticknall Garden Club at its February meeting. Perhaps surprisingly
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Brass and Voices Concert
A near capacity audience sat among the Christmas trees of the annual festival to enjoy the Brass and Voices Concert in St. George’s
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Gardeners United
Ticknall Garden Club enjoyed a double helping of garden delights at its January meeting. Not only did it play host to Tony Kirkham
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Clock Restoration, St George’s Church Ticknall
The clock was made by John Whitehurst Senior (1766-1834) of Derby – a notable clockmaker – in 1813. Our clock is a particularly rare
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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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A Decade of Lunch Club
Where did those ten years go? It seems like only yesterday that a share of the Scarecrow Trail proceeds helped us to launch
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