It's Autumn - trees are starting to turn golden and - there's CONKERS!

Conkers were an integral part of school-kids life back before TV and Nintedo and X-box (I'm sure there's more I dont even know about!) - collecting, trying to make them hard and tough to beat the competion and staging tournaments. Marian Walsh - the Derbyshire Tomboy - tells of her escapades with her "gang" in the 50's. Read her story here >>

One of our members Terry Ward has written for Community Voice which is a free magazine distributed around Coleorton and neighbouring villages. The October issue carries the story of Orlit Posts that were a feature of the cold war national defence when it was genuinely expected that a nuclear war with Russia would happen.

Up in Farm Town there are the remains of one such defence unit. Read more about Orlit Posts and underground bunkers >>

Blue Plaque update

The plaque by Fishpond Bridge had started to look a bit drunk! the problem was that the ground was very rocky there and the post would not stay firm. We didn't want to screw it to the stonework of the bridge (it's Grade II listed) but Mike Cox thought up a clever scheme to attach the plaque to the bridge without screws or damage. Hopefully it will stay put for a long while.

Two other plaques have been erected - Rosine on The Moor and the former Queens Head Inn on Moor lane. Take a look when you are out and about. Links to more information about all Coleorton Blue Plaque sites >>

Working Group Meetings

Our active members meet every month or so to organise activities and coordinate research. Meetings have been put on hold for the while but will resume as soon as we are able. If you're interested in local history and would like to be involved with our group please come along. This is an informal working group meeting and we'd love to welcome new people, hear their stories and together build our knowledge of Coleorton heritage. Call Sandra on 01530 440000 or email heritagegroup@coleorton.org.uk to let us know you're coming.