Poppy Trail in Maurice Lea Park

As part of the World War One Centenary commemorations the below picture and links refer to the Poppy Trail around Maurice Lea Park in Church Gresley. 

The booklet, which is well worth a read, can be found in the Tourist Information Centre at Sharpes Pottery in Swadlincote and is also available online via the South Derbyshire District Council website at the bottom of the following link:

http://www.south-derbys.gov.uk/community_and_living/community_events/fwwc/default.asp

The booklet provides some excellent and interesting information about Maurice Lea, Herbert Lea as well as about the development of the park.  It also provides some information on some of the groups involved in publishing the leaflet and those involved in the commemoration events.

WW1 Art competition at Sharpes Pottery and blog update

Tomorrow (October 20th) marks the start of the World War One art exhibition at Sharpes Pottery in Swadlincote.  The exhibition showcases work from a competition held at schools across South Derbyshire and will be held in the lower gallery until 29th November.  Entry is free.  The museum is open from 10am-4pm.

The event is being run in partnership with South Derbyshire District Council, Royal British Legion and the Imperial War Museum.

A link to the website events page can be found below:


http://www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk/events/