The document containing much of the detail regarding the defences in Chester Green can be found here.

As many of you will be aware, a major redevelopment of the flood defences along the River Derwent have been in the pipeline for a number of years.  The plans are now in (all 268 documents!) which, if you fancy it, can be found here.  The Our City Our River team have been able to confirm arrangements for the following public planning application information sessions where members of the public can attend to view the plans and ask any questions regarding the planning application.  These are to held as follows:

· Saturday 14th March 2015 – Darley Abbey Village Hall, Abbey Yard – 1:00pm- 5:30pm
· Monday 16th March 2015 – Rm11 Council House, Corporation St., – 12:30pm- 5:30pm
· Tuesday 17th March 2015 – Haslams, Derby Rugby Club –- 2:00pm- 6:30pm
· Wednesday 18th March 2015 – Chester Green Methodist Church Hall, Mansfield St., – 2:00pm – 6:30pm
· Friday 20th March 2015 – Elvaston Village Hall –2:00pm – 6:30pm

The site notices for the planning application will also be posted in a range of locations along the scheme corridor later this week and the planning application ‘neighbour’ letters are in the latter stages of being prepared for posting; hopefully commencing later today or tomorrow.

Rhian, our local quiz master, is putting on a quiz night at the Chester Green Community Centre this evening (Saturday 29th November).  £2 entry, and doors open at 7pm for a 7.30pm start.  As always, a cheap bar is on and there are prizes for the winning team.  Always a great night….why not come along?

Details on the traffic calming measures proposed by the council (who haven’t asked for any input from local residents as yet!), all the usual info on the churches and community centre events, as well as an open garden at the Stone House Prebend and local history events too.  See the link below for details:

LCRA June 2014 News Letter

Announcement by Darley Abbey History Group 

‘Matlock Record Office’ by Sarah Chubb

Friday 20th June

All meetings start at 7.30pm and are held in Darley Abbey Village Hall, Abbey Yard off New Road, Darley Abbey,, DE22 1DS

There is a charge of £1 for members of the Historical Group and £3 for visitors (this has increased from £2)

For further information contact Sheila Hartle on 01332 557597

The Group was formed in 1984 in Chester Green, a Conservation Area of Derby, UK. It is an area with a rich heritage from Roman, through the Victorian Industrial Age, to recent times. Currently the Group has around 50 members. Its objectives are to encourage community spirit in the area by:

• Promoting interest in local history
• Arranging a programme of talks and visits covering both local and general history; social events are also arranged.
• Gathering and storing information on the local history of the area.
• Endeavouring to preserve and conserve the heritage of the area

To find out more about the Group’s current programme and where to find our talk venue please click on the link below 🙂

Little Chester Local History Group.

Lots of info in this months newsletter.  Click the link below for more!

LCRA March 2014 Newsletter

More digging for roman forts in Chester Green.  Digging started yesterday, and is on-going for two weeks.

VIDEO: Chester Green dig aims to unearth evidence of Roman fort | Derby Telegraph.

The June LCRA Newsletter can be viewed by clicking the link below:
LCRA June News Letter

This month, a few dates for your diary:

• Thursday 6th June, Chester Green Community Centre AGM – Members or non members are very welcome as we value your views on what you would like to see at YOUR Community Centre, so please try to come.
• Saturday 8th – Monday 11th June, Chester Green Flower Festival Week-End
• Saturday 15th June, 2.30pm, Summer Fete at the Community Centre
• Thursday June 20th, Community Centre ‘From Bean to Bar — The World of Chocolate’ — a scrumptious talk by Barry Colenso, Master Chocolatier.

Also, find details on the work of the LCRA and St. Paul’s and the Methodist Churches….another packed issue!