Ever wondered who lived in your street decades ago? How you might find a distant relative born in Dronfield? Or whether the Archive & History Group is just the hobby you are looking for? Come to our open morning on 12th September and meet the current volunteer team.

Bring any photos, documents and questions to test the Group’s research and detective skills. The event is held in the Meeting Room on the first floor of the Dronfield Library on High Street. Parking nearby in the Civic Centre, or Sainsbury car park which is available to visitors of Dronfield Hall Barn.

This event is FREE. A donation to the Dronfield Heritage Trust is very welcome. Please ask about Membership of the Heritage Trust, custodians of Dronfield Hall Barn.

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Valuer Andrew invites all items for appraisal and entries for auctions, including ceramics, glass, paintings, silver, jewellery, watches, collectables, clocks, postcasrd, books, medals and militaria, textiles, coins etc.

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Friday 25th at 2pm in Dronfield Library is for carers of younger children and early readers. Led by       the session is for 90 minutes and will include a craft activity as well as an opportunity to chat as a group about the best books or reading methods as young children develop.

Our only ticketed session (£15 per person) is on Friday 25^th in The Gallery of Dronfield hall Barn. Join us as we hear from a panel of authors and reading experts who will consider the power of reading in our society. The broad topic, “Does reading change lives?”, will allow us to range across the subject guided by our event host, and with audience participation.

Refreshments available from 6pm – 7pm in the Coffee Shop.

Book early as numbers are limited to 70.

On Saturday 26^th from 10am across the Dronfield Hall Barn site we welcome families to come along for a celebration of story writing and telling, an opportunity to share your favourite book with others, and to dress as a book character.

To get ready for the day,

• Children and youngsters can write or draw a story about their summer holiday and bring it along. If they agree, we will ready it out or look at the pictures together
• Children and adults can come dressed as a book character – from Peter Rabbit and the Gruffalo to Matilda or Harry Potter. Even James Bond qualifies!
• We have a game everyone can play to identify fictional or factual characters from badges worn by our volunteers

The coffee shop will be serving a reading-themed menu, and throughout the day you are welcome to sit and read for pleasure.  The coffee shop closes at 4pm.

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Come along and browse a wonderful variety of handmade, homegrown, and locally produced goods. From unique crafts and artworks to delicious treats and more, every stall is proudly run by local stallholders.

Enjoy a great day out with friends and family, support small businesses, and discover something special.

We can’t wait to see you there!

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