News

The advertised talk about the Chateaux of the Loire has been postponed. Tim Castledine has kindly agreed to return to conclude his tale about the Butterley Company. Even if you missed Tim at the January meeting, this is sure to be an absorbing story about the twilight years of this huge and successful company. All welcome.

The Plough Inn is being refurbished during the week beginning 20 January 2020. Richard and Stephen invite everyone to a party night on Saturday 25 January with complimentary canapes and prosecco cocktails from 7pm to 8pm and live music from 9pm (see the website for details: http://www.theploughinnbrackenfield.co.uk or find more information on The Plough page on this website (under Services/Local Food)

The New Year opened with a very interesting talk given by Tim Castledine about the origins of the Butterley Company, the main figures involved in the company's development and some of the extraordinary feats of engineering they undertook, including the construction of the single-span iron roof of grade l listed St Pancras Railway Station. It would be great to have Tim back to explain the company's decline and ultimate closure in 2009.

Why not put up some lights or decorate a tree in your garden

to add a bit of cheer to dark December

If you like, take a photo and send it to the Brackenfield.org website or FaceBoook page

Look out for the Village Tree outside the Church Hall - you are welcome to add a decoration or two

Make the festive season twinkle!

All proceeds to charity - Dec 1st, 11.30am-4pm