Presented by Dr Andrew Smith
Wednesday May 1st at 7.30 (doors open 7pm) Warslow Village Hall, SK17 0JL. Entrance is just £4 including refreshments.
For our final talk of the season we are really pleased to welcome Dr Andy Smith to History Live. Andy’s presentation will look at the geological setting for this spectacular part of Derbyshire; the geology and make up of the rocks in the vicinity, and what this can tell us about the local environment during the period these rocks were being deposited. The talk will also cover the mining and mineral heritage, past and present, as well as some of the techniques anyone can use to read the signs in the landscape to better understand what is happening below your feet.
Andy is an Industrial Mineralogist by training and has worked in the field for his whole career. He is currently Head of Materials Development with Forterra Building Materials Ltd and an Associate Professor at the Centre for Mineral Products at the University of Derby. His interest in all things geological stems from his childhood, being born and brought up between the western edge of Sheffield and the Peak District and spending many happy days hill walking with his father across the Peaks.
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TRIPS OUT:
Ford Green Hall (fordgreenhall.org.uk) Our first trip is to Ford Green Hall, Smallthorne, which was built in 1624 and offers visitors a fascinating insight into the life of a 17th century yeoman farmer. We have arranged a package including admission, a guided tour and small cream tea all for £12. As it is only about 20 mins drive from Leek we can go in our own cars, sharing wherever possible. There is a good sized car park there. This will be in June, exact date TBC to be confirmed.
Lyme Park (www.nationaltrust.org.uk/visit/cheshire-greater-manchester/lyme) Our second trip is by coach to Lyme Park. The cost will be £14 per person for the coach. Entrance to the house, park and gardens is free for NT members and £15 non members. Departing 10 am from Warslow and returning at about 4pm. Pick up and drop off can be arranged in Buxton. This will be in August – again exact date TBC to be confirmed.
Update: The coach for the Lyme trip on 12th August is filling up fast – we now have 15 booked for the coach, so a few spaces left still available.
For the Ford Green trip on 6th June there are 9 on the list so far (there is a max of 15). So there again a few spaces left available.
Please go ahead & book with Janet to avoid disappointment. janetnash@gmail.com or call on 07786 961219.