Exhibition - "Coleorton Heritage Collection" Friday 12 September

2.30 pm - 6.00 pm at the Beaumont Centre, Nottingham Road, Peggs Green

We will be displaying some of the items in our collection, donated or loaned, and some "Things we found in the garden".

Free entry. Refreshments for sale and raffle.

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"Coleorton at War" booklet

Memories and stories of life for Coleorton residents during the war can be read in our latest booklet "Coleorton at War, residents' memories of WWII" Available price £3.50 at Heritage Group events

A small booklet "Time to Remember" with childhood memories of members and local residents is also abailable price £2, at events or contact Terry Ward at terryjward@aol.com). We're currently collecting stories and memories for a second issue. If you would like to contribute your own story get in touch with Terry to find out more.

St John's Chapel

St John’s Chapel, next to the School on Ashby Road, has served the community since it was opened in 1857; however the chapel is now in danger of being lost to the community as it is considered surplus to Church requirements and may be declared redundant. We believe every effort should be made to retain this beautiful and historic chapel as a community building rather than let it lapse into private hands or disrepair. The cemetery will remain open to visitors and new burials.

The Heritage Group is actively engaging with the Diocese regarding options. Our preferred option is to create a community heritage hub:

• For people to visit and learn about Coleorton history and heritage and to undertake research and use the Group's archive of material
• A place to meet for local groups
• More permanent displays of local history
• A nearby facility and support for visitors to the surrounding graves

To be a viable community facility we will need to add a toilet and small kitchenette. The graves come very close to the walls of the chapel so an extension will need to be compact. We are looking at possibilities in the somewhat limited footprint available.

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Working Group Meetings

Our active members usually meet every month or so to organise activities and coordinate research.

If you're interested in local history and would like to be involved with our group please contact Sandra - details below - and I'll let you know about the next meeting. These are informal working group meetings.

In the meantime we'd love to hear your stories and together build our knowledge of Coleorton heritage. Call Sandra on 01530 440000 or email enquiries@coleortonheritage.org.uk to let us know you're coming.