Archaeology of the Civil War
In the continuing arguments about parliamentary sovereignty and the prorogation of parliament, we are frequently told that the present parliament is the longest
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Magazine
Plant Genetic Manipulation
Gardeners like nothing better than browsing through a tempting new catalogue crammed full of colourful plants; some dependable traditional varieties but often something
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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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Join the Ticknall Life Team
Ticknall Life community magazine depends heavily on the contributions of volunteer writers. Our magazine can only be sustained by the support and involvement
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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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The Alpine Garden
The secret of success in making a garden to suit alpine plants is all in the construction and the maintenance thereafter. At least
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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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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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A Tale of Two Gardeners
The last two talks at Ticknall Garden Club in May and June have featured two dedicated gardeners who have been very successful in
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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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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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Genealogy – Local Resources
I have collected a considerable amount of local source material which may be useful to anyone engaged in genealogical research. The following records
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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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Winnie and Bertie – The True Story
Winifred Harpur Crewe, always known as Winnie, was born into a privileged life in 1879. The second daughter of Sir Vauncey Harpur Crewe,
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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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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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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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Water in the Garden
Steve Lovell is a landscape designer of many years experience and at Ticknall Garden Club’s November meeting he combined that with his interest
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