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Vote for the History Cafe


We have been shortlisted for a public vote by Tesco's Bags of Help. Please vote during MArch and April to help us get the necessary funding to secure the Local History Cafe for our community.

The Local History Cafe aims to support anyone over 50 in and around Appleby facing loneliness.

You can vote in Measham, Burton on Trent, Church Gresley, Copper Heath Burton, Hearthcot Road Swadlincote, Stapenhill in Burton and Woodville.

For more information about the History Cafe see our page.

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Lecture 'Wren's Innovative Schools' June 10th 2023 at 2 pm

Part of Wren 300 events marking the tercentenary of the death of Sir Christopher Wren. Emeritus Professor Fred Steward reveals new research into Wren's approach to designing buildings for schooling.  Sir John Moore Foundation is a rare surviving example of Wren's school design.  Tickets available from https://wrenlecture.eventbrite.co.uk 

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Volunteer Open Day 25th March 2023

Please come along and join us for our volunteer open day.

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Local History Cafe

New Year Newsletter published and regular activities

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Local History Café Newsletters

PDF format newsletters, click title to view.

LHC Extended April 2024

A history of postcards, a visit from the High Sheriff and more Appleby childhood memories

LHC Extended March 2024

More Appleby characters and lead inkwells in the museum collection

LHC Extended February 2024

Memories of the village cobbler, the big freeze of 1947, and boards to share Appleby's heritage

LHC Extended January 2024

More memories of Appleby and nearby