The Society holds its meetings on the 2nd Tuesday of each month in the Wilmot Street Community Centre. Meetings start at 7.30pm. All our meetings are very well attended, and on occasions have been standing-room only – especially if the subject is particularly “local” in its nature, or if it is a subject that has mass appeal. We would recommend that you don’t leave it to the last minute to arrive.
To get to the Wilmot Street Community Centre, in the centre of Heanor, turn onto Wilmot Street at the side of the Market Place, directly opposite the King of Prussia public house; after passing the first junction – with Mundy Street – there is a car park on your right, and the Community Centre is adjacent to that. For those of you with ‘Sat Nav’, the postcode is DE75 7EF. (There is a map on the Contact page.) Please be aware that the car park next to the Centre is now Pay and Display, even in the evening!
You don’t have to be a member of the Society to attend our meetings – visitors are always welcome. Non-members are invited to contribute a donation to the Society at their discretion.
9th September 2025
SHIPLEY NOW & THEN – PART 2
Alyson Marriott continues her look at how Shipley has changed.
14th October 2025
THE HISTORY OF THE POSTCARD
From panoramic vistas to saucy landladies – with Gay Evans.
11th November 2025
LEST WE FORGET
Danny Wells on a century of remembrance.
9th December 2025
THE CHRISTMAS RADIO TIMES
Robert Mee looks at this iconic publication, from its first edition in 1923.
13th January 2026
SAND BETWEEN THE TOES
Ann Featherstone shares memories of shunshine, sea and sand.
10th February 2026
MY DERBYSHIRE JOURNEY
Ashley Franklin on our rich and diverse county.
10th March 2026
A DERBYSHIRE RAILWAY OUTING
Snippets from around the county, using a 1922 timetable. With Robert Mee
14th April 2026
VICK and VIROL – HOW WE KEPT HEALTHY
Paul and Janet Barrass look at medicines through the years.
12th May 2026
ANTHONY BABINGTON AND THE BABINGTON PLOT
Danielle Burton explains the 1580s plot to kill the queen.
9th June 2026
A visit to SMALLEY
An evening visit to look around the 18th century church of St John the Baptist.
