Details for Saturday’s Derby Feste. The finale is on Darley park, with loads of stuff our end of town (Cathedral Green and Market Place) all day. Looks like a cracking line up this year 🙂  Click the picture above to be transported to the Derby Feste website and a PDF of the program can be found here.
If you want to know about Chester Green Brownies, Zumba times, The Australian Voices Concert, Chester Green and/or Pocket Pantomimes, what’s going on at our two churches, the community centre or issues with our garages (there’s a lot of news this month!) then have a look at the September 2012 newsletter for Chester Green!  It can be viewed by clicking the link below:
Comments and discussion welcome!
In case you didn’t know, Little Chester has a thriving local history group.  The Group meets at The Chester Green Community Centre, Old Chester Road , Derby starting at 7.30 pm
Visitors ÂŁ2 per meeting.  Please note that the 15th November meeting has been moved to  St. Paul’s Church Hall.
Membership ÂŁ6 per year.
Why not give it a try!
The meeting schedule and guest speaker are:
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2012
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| September 20 | SS Titanic- Causes for the disaster |
Helen Monk
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October 18
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Shipley Country Park-Shadows and Shades
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Mrs Mu Stubbs
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November 15
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Central School and links with Chester Green  at ******St. Paul’s Church Hall********
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N Clarke, Group memberÂ
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Jan 17
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Life and Times of a Farrier/Social Evening. Members only
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Doug Bradbury
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Feb 21
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Local Mountain Rescue– History & Development
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Robin Knott
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March 21
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Vic Hallam & His Building Company.
From Chicken Coops to Schools
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Robert Mee
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April 18
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St Petersburg-Venice of the North
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Cathy McAteer
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May 16
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Arabella Stuart- The Queen that never was
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David Templeman
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June 20
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AGM then a talk-
From Bean To Bar- The World of Chocolate
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Master Chocolatier- Barry Colenso.
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July and August
Visits
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Moravian Settlement Ockbrook and Staunton Harold Hall(Provisional;). Details later.
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There is an opportunity to walk around the beautiful garden of the historic Stone House Prebend on Old Chester Road in Chester Green. There will be refreshments, home made cakes, plant sales, books, bric-a-brac, a raffle and the opportunity to talk about local issues or just sit and have a chat. The event is in aid of The Little Chester Residents Association’s fundsSaturday July 7th 11.00am to 5.00pm Admission £3.00; under 16s Free.
The LCRA still have many unresolved issues regarding the City Council/Environment Continue reading
There were a number of street parties held in Chester Green to mark the Queen’s Jubilee.  One of which was featured in the Derby Telegraph!  See the story here 🙂
The party featured we think was attended by around 70 people and the rain managed to hold off for almost all of the day…..hooray. Â We should do this every year…..oh wait…..we do (already looking for next year’s excuse!)
There is a youngsters’ adventure day on Sat 16th June at Darley Abbey Methodist Church and Deans Field. Â Click the poster on the left for more details!
Over the last year the Residents Association has been managing a project for residents of Little Chester to be given plants to brighten the public view of our lovely area. The grant that was obtaind from the council has nearly been used up, but the good news is that there is still a little bit left.
The areas of Marcus Street, around the Community Centre, parts of Chester Green Road and Camp Street have all looked great. If you want to grow (sorry for the pun) on these great innitiatives, contact me and we’ll see what we can do with the money that is left.
 Mark 07967696470 (leave a message) or email markdavis1@orange.net
There will be the usual cakes, raffle, gold rush tombola, gift stalls, kids activities, refreshments and hot jacket potatoes for lunch. Also the back room will be chock full of bargain nearly new children’s clothes, toys etc!
Donations of nearly new kids stuff welcome (if you want 50% back then just label with your name and a price).
Be great to see you there!
See the flier for more details here
4th November 10.00 am Soul Breakfast (Christingle) – To be held in Church on this occasion. Light refreshments will be served.
11th December 5.30 pm Candlelit Carol Service in Church, followed by refreshments and raffle in the Church Hall. Please note there is no morning service on this date.
18th December 10.00 am Contemplative Communion
24th December 11.30 pm Holy Communion Midnight Service
25th December 10.00 am All Age Holy Communion Christmas Day
Mondays 10-12 Chester Green Chums Parent and Baby/Toddler group. Whether your little one is 3 weeks or 3 years old we’d love to see you!Â