Heritage Cafe

Social get togethers, now open to everyone, with a focus on local history. Meetings usually take place at Brackenfield Church Hall, from 10am to 12 noon, with a guest speaker. Admission is £3.00 per person on the door and includes refreshments. 

Contact details:

07940 510531

secretary@brackenfield.org

Supported by Brackenfield Village Association, Derbyshire County Council and Tesco “Bags of Help”:

Brackenfield Village Association: www.brackenfield.org

Background

Members of the Brackenfield community began piecing together some fascinating local history as part of the emerging Neighbourhood Plan in 2017. This led to the idea of starting a regular group where people could come together to share local knowledge, exchange stories and invite experts to entertain and inform on topics of interest. The group started in October 2018 aided by generous funding from DCC, Tesco and Brackenfield Parish Council. Following a break during the COVID measures, regular meetings resumed in October 2022. In addition to the Thursday morning meetings, there are occasional trips and special events.

Programme for 2024

22 February: "Off the Boats" Five years living on the waterways with Elizabeth Holloway

21 March: Heage Windmill with Brian Naylor

9 May: Brackenfield and its Well Dressings: A film made by villagers to celebrate the Millenium

4 July: at the Bassett Rooms, Ashover at 7pm "A Wildlife Photographer's Year" with Andy Parkinson. Tickets £10 in advance - contact 07769 970470 or 07940 510531

12 Sept: "Cheating Death" with John A Bown based on his recent book "Called to Serve and Protect"

17 October: "A Derbyshire Railway Outing" based on a 1920s Railway Timetable with Robert Mee

14 November: "A day at the races" with former race horse breeder Sally Barker

12 December: The Art of Christmas Decorating with Kevan Jackson