Dates for the diary

Keep an eye on this page for all the events and meetings which the Friends are involved in. Put the dates in your diary!

All Social meetings are held at Ironville Church Hall, Casson St, Ironville NG16 5NN and start at 7.30pm. In case you get confused when you get there - find a picture of the hall here!

FCC Events

2010  
September  
September 20th Social evening - Adrian Farmer speaking on ‘Belper Boating Association and River Gardens.’ How the water management round the mills at Belper led to the creation of unique gardens and boating.
September 26th Smotherfly Sunday Plod- Sponsored walk from Langley Mill to Pinxton. See the event page here for more information.
October  
October 18th Social evening - Mike Kelley speaking on ‘The hidden events of 1066.’ Taking the audience through events from Christmas day 1065 to Christmas day 1066.
November  
November 15th Barry Joyce speaking on ‘Rock House.’ Richard Arkwright’s house.
December  
December 13th Friends of the Cromford Canal Christmas Social
Please note that this date is still to be confirmed.
   

 

Other Events (with FCC Representation)

2010  
July  
July 17th and 18th Chesterfield Canal Festival
Worksop Rugby Club, near Morse Lock.
Part of the Bassetlaw Arts Fortnight
July 31st to August 1st Cromford Steam Rally
August  
August 11th Ashover Show, Rectory Fields, Ashover (still TBC)
August 28th to 30th IWA National Festival & Boat Show
Beale Park, River Thames at Pangbourne - For information only, FCC not being represented this year.
August 28th to 30th Leawood Pump Steaming Weekend - Cromford Wharf
October  
October 2nd to 3rd Leawood Pump Steaming Weekend - Cromford Wharf
October 30th to 31st World Heritage Site Weekend at Cromford Wharf