Society Meetings and Events 2012

24th January Derbyshire Civil War by Brian Stone.

28th February The Manchester Ship Canal by Rob Pearson.

27th March   Canal Boat Missions by Wendy Freer.

24th April The Arkwright Society by Ruth Jordon.

22nd May Derby Beneath Our Feet by Derek Palmer.

26th June Heritage Walk, Shardlow * including the museum - 7pm.

24th July Wildlife of the Roadsides by Bill Grange.

25th September Plant Hunters by John Hawkins.

23rd October AGM.

27th November History of the Plaster Pits by Fred Hinds.

2013 22nd January "Bits and Bobs" an intriguing evening with Bob Neill.

* Shardlow Walk - cars can be parked in the Clock Warehouse car park and the Pub has an entrance for disabled people and also a disabled toilet.

The time of the walk is 7pm and costs £3 + 50p for tea and biscuits; the walk takes about 1  1/4 hours, with a maximum of 22 people, if there is an overflow they can stay in the centre and have a talk.

There is a toilet in the Heritage Centre. Satnav DE72 2GA.

Contact Sheila Cook 01332 814104, 792334 or 792489 for more info on the Centre.

All begin at 8pm and the venue is The Wilmot Arms, 49, Derby Road, Borrowash on the old A52 on the Derby side of Borrowash centre. Please park near to the pub in car parks of the garage next door or the doctor's surgery a 50 yards on the Derby side of the pub. Satnav DE72 3HA.

The calendar of meetings is designed to provide a topic of general interest. We welcome non members and charge £2 each to cover costs.The evening should be both enjoyable and informative with a short presentation on the topic listed above together with an opportunity to get a brief update on DSCS activities and events and possibly other canal developments.

Participation and suggestions of speakers or topics are always very welcome. Please contact:

Chris Madge on 07827 946444 or

Doug Flack on 01332 576037