{"id":21362,"date":"2026-09-15T21:26:29","date_gmt":"2026-09-15T20:26:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/littlechester.org.uk\/?p=21362"},"modified":"2026-09-15T21:26:29","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T20:26:29","slug":"september-2026-newsletter","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/littlechester.org.uk\/?p=21362","title":{"rendered":"September 2026 Newsletter"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright size-large is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"584\" height=\"878\" data-attachment-id=\"21364\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/littlechester.org.uk\/?attachment_id=21364\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/littlechester.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image.png?fit=743%2C1117&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"743,1117\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;alt&quot;:&quot;&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"image\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/littlechester.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image.png?fit=584%2C878&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/littlechester.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image.png?resize=584%2C878&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-21364\" style=\"aspect-ratio:0.6701684971689746;width:308px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/littlechester.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image.png?resize=681%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 681w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/littlechester.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image.png?w=200&amp;ssl=1 200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/littlechester.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/image.png?w=743&amp;ssl=1 743w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 584px) 100vw, 584px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Apologies for the lateness of this on-line version.  The paper versions will have been with you for a while now!  Download everything &#8216;Chester Green&#8217; below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-file alignleft\"><a id=\"wp-block-file--media-2decc90f-15f7-43fc-8530-cba404750acd\" href=\"https:\/\/littlechester.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026_09-Newsletter.pdf\">2026_09 Newsletter<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/littlechester.org.uk\/wordpress\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/2026_09-Newsletter.pdf\" class=\"wp-block-file__button wp-element-button\" download aria-describedby=\"wp-block-file--media-2decc90f-15f7-43fc-8530-cba404750acd\">Download<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A screen-reader friendly version of the newsletter can be found below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Little Chester Newsletter: September 2026<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Editor:<\/strong> bruce.wiggins@gmail.com<sup><\/sup> <strong>Printed by:<\/strong> University of Derby Print Dept. (print@derby.ac.uk)<sup><\/sup> <strong>Residents&#8217; Association Website:<\/strong> www.littlechester.org.uk<sup><\/sup><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Ragged Trousered Philanthropists<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Enjoy a one-person magic show adapted by Neil Gore from the classic novel by Robert Tressell, featuring projection, political conjuring tricks, live music, and song<sup><\/sup>. The story follows a group of Edwardian painters and decorators tracing their hardships and struggles<sup><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Friday 2nd October 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7:00 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Chester Green Community Centre, Derby, DE1 3RR<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Running Time:<\/strong> Act 1 is 40 minutes, Act 2 is 30 minutes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Age Suitability:<\/strong> 11 plus<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Tickets:<\/strong> Available online at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/cgragged\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">https:\/\/tinyurl.com\/cgragged<\/a><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Monthly Book Exchange<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a break in August and September, the free book exchange and library is returning<sup><\/sup>! Pop in, bring books you&#8217;ve read, take new supplies, and have a friendly chat over a cuppa<sup><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> 1st Saturday of every month, starting in October<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10:00 am to 11:00 am<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Community room on Old Chester Road (opposite the end of Marcus Street)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Note:<\/strong> We cannot take large quantities of books due to a lack of storage space<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Macmillan Coffee Morning &#8211; Chester Green Eats Cake!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Join us for good coffee, good cake, and good company, with all proceeds going to Macmillan Cancer Support<sup><\/sup>. Hosted and organised by the Chester Green Entertainments Team<sup><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Sunday 20th September 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 10:00 am to 1:00 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Chester Green Community Centre, DE1 3SA<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Suggested donation of \u00a34<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Includes:<\/strong> Tea or coffee and a slice of cake<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Calling All Bakers!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">We are looking for wonderful community bakers to donate homemade cakes, traybakes, cupcakes, or other tasty treats for the Macmillan Coffee Morning on Sunday 20th September<sup><\/sup>. Every slice sold helps raise funds for Macmillan Cancer Support<sup><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Deadline to Volunteer:<\/strong> Please let us know by the 14th September<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact:<\/strong> Mark Davis via text\/phone on 07802733975, email at markjdavis01@outlook.com, or message on Facebook<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chester Green Entertainments Team Updates<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keep up to date with all our events via our social media pages (Facebook: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fchestergreenents\">www.facebook.com\/chestergreenents<\/a>, Instagram: <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/search?q=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.instagram.com%2Fchestergreenents%2F\">www.instagram.com\/chestergreenents\/<\/a>) or contact us at chestergreenents@gmail.com<sup><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Autumn Quiz Night<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Friday 18th September 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> Doors open at 7:00 pm for a 7:30 pm start<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Chester Green Community Centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> \u00a33 per team member (maximum of 5 members per team)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Details:<\/strong> Hosted by Phil. Grab a table and drinks from the bar. Prizes are available for each winning team member!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Halloween Family Disco<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday 24th October 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Chester Green Community Centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Details:<\/strong> Save the date, more info to follow next month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Christmas Wreath Making Workshops<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Friday 27th November 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Chester Green Community Centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> \u00a335 per person (includes tea, coffee, or a glass of wine and a mince pie)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Details:<\/strong> Create a beautiful handmade wreath under the expert guidance of local florist Nicki Mullan, who will provide all foliage and accessories.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Booking:<\/strong> Contact cgetmarkets@gmail.com to book your place before it sells out.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Christmas Craft Fair<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Saturday 21st November 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Details:<\/strong> This fabulous event returns, with more info to follow next month.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pub Updates!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Little Chester Ale House<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Cheese Night:<\/strong> Every Tuesday from 7:00 pm. Quality cheese and biscuits for free!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Quiz Night:<\/strong> Every 2nd and 4th Wednesday at 7:30 pm. \u00a33 per player, with \u00a31 games of &#8216;sticky fingers&#8217; afterwards. Arrive early for a seat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The Coach and Horses<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Details:<\/strong> Showing the new football season via TNT Sports and Sky Sports. Enjoy decent beer, excellent food, and Sunday lunches.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Little Chester History Group: We Need You!<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Our autumn season begins soon, and we need fresh energy to keep the group thriving<sup><\/sup>! We have open spots for a new Chairperson, committee helpers, and general members<sup><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Date:<\/strong> Thursday, 17th September 2026<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time:<\/strong> 7:30 pm<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Venue:<\/strong> Chester Green Community Centre<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Cost:<\/strong> Annual subscription is \u00a315<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Chester Green Community Group<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Check out the weekly timetable and upcoming events on our website: chestergreencommunitygroup.yolasite.com<sup><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Venue Hire:<\/strong> The Centre is available to hire for birthday parties, celebrations, meetings, or workshops at reasonable rates. A bar is available subject to numbers and staff.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Contact:<\/strong> Email chestergreencommunitygroup@hotmail.com or call 07527 603057 for prices and availability.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Travellers on Chester Green<\/h1>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Green sadly remains covered in asbestos and rubbish following the latest traveller encampment, and a large tree was damaged<sup><\/sup>. The community group is exploring the reinstatement of the Green&#8217;s railings as a long-term deterrent<sup><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Residents who share deep frustration over this situation are urged to contact local councillors to encourage the police and council to enforce available legal powers<sup><\/sup>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Councillor Contacts:<\/strong> carmel.swan@derby.gov.uk, alison.martin@derby.gov.uk, and martin.repton@derby.gov.uk.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Apologies for the lateness of this on-line version. The paper versions will have been with you for a while now! 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