Can you help ?
Our upcoming research projects centre on the following:
The Sherwin Arms and The White Lion for a presentation in April 2027. We are particularly looking for images of both the exterior and the interior of these public houses and also would like to contact anyone whose ancestors worked in them.
For a presentation in 2028, we are looking at the origins and development of Chapel Street: compiling data about this street in the late 1800s, 1920s, 1960s and 2026-7.
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- Do you live on Chapel Street or have ancestors who used to live there?
- Have you any records or photographs about the property that you would be willing to share?
If you have anything which may be of interest in relation to the above or would like to be involved in these or our other projects, please do get in touch with us at 
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News for October
On 19 October our AGM and final presentation of a very successful 2026 programme took place. Bob Massey presented on “Home Brewery and John Robinson”, which was well received by all present.
AGM reports were given by Val Bird (Chair) and Frances Austin (Treasurer).
Val’s report included the welcome news that the conservation area map at the junction of Church Street and Town Street has recently been updated by Broxtowe Borough Council. On behalf of the Group Val had drawn the Council’s attention to the map and its housing having suffered from the passage of time both physically and in terms of content. The nearby planter has also been refurbished resulting in a marked improvement in appearance overall.
Further information on conservation areas within Broxtowe is available from the Council web site.
During the AGM Val explained that she was stepping down from the position of Chair. Members ratified the Committee’s suggestions that Val should take up a new role as Research and Project Team Leader and that Steve Austin and Nigel Statham should take over from Val with immediate effect as Joint Chairs for the Group. The Group presented Val with flowers and a small gift in recognition of her contribution over many years from the Group’s foundation to the present day.
2027 Programme
As this year’s season ends, here is our 2027 programme for you to look forward to.
Our Venue
St Michael’s Church Centre, Church Street,
Bramcote, Nottingham NG9 3HD
Speaker meetings are held in April, May, June, July, September, and October, on the third Monday of the month with an 8pm start and all are welcome from 7.30pm. See the programme for details.
In the summer months there are outdoor guided walks and other events open to members.
Membership
The membership fee for this group will be collected from April 2027 and remains at £12 per year with free admission to meetings for members.
We are a lively and friendly group holding meetings which are both informative and enjoyable.
Visitors are always welcome at our speaker meetings with a suggested donation of £3.00 (members free). Please do come along or contact us for more information.
