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Shown below are authors who have contributed more than one post.
Bryan Smith
Bryan is the editor of Ticknall Life community magazine. (Since 2000.)
Pamela Adams
In addition to her many other interests, Pam keeps us up to speed on the activities of the Ticknall Garden Club.
Karen Kreft
With a passion for social history, ex-teacher Karen has, since 2017, created a database of over 2000 Calke servants.
Annette Soar
Annette keeps us up to date on the activities of the Ticknall Archaeological Research Group.
Norman Monahan
Harpur-Crewe guru and one-time publisher, jazz fan Norman is, at 101 years of age, our oldest contributor.
Griselda Kerr
If not in her Melbourne garden, author Griselda is probably designing, judging, writing or talking about gardening.
Paul Colleyshaw
As Parish Council chairman and Village Hall Treasurer, retired businessman Paul works hard for Ticknall.
Mary Magson
Farmers daughter Mary is the founder and leading light of the Ticknall Luncheon Club.
Celia Sanger
With a special interest in Calke and the Harpur-Crewes, we think of Celia as our History correspondent.
Barry Hill
A long-time member of the Ticknall Preservation and Historical Society, Barry keeps us up to date with their events.
Nick Dexter
Nick is related to lots of dead people from Ticknall.
Maggie Fenby-Taylor
Former health professional Maggie is active in groups such as the Church and the Book Group. And look, she’s so cool.
Graham Mansey
A retired events organiser, book and record dealer, Graham is the Chairman of Friends of Elvaston Castle
Tricia Bricknell
Retired teacher Tricia is passionate about embroidery and art and is an active member of many local groups.
Cedric Fowkes
The late Cedric Fowkes was an active member of the Ticknall Methodists.
Andy Austen
As well as having an interest in the history of churches, Andy is also the bell tower captain at Hartshorne.
Paul Thomas
Through his work with the Army Cadets, Paul is concerned with the Defence of The Realm – especially Ticknall.
Janet Spavold
With a passion for Ticknall Pottery, historian Janet (and Sue Brown) literally wrote the book.
Bryan is the editor of Ticknall Life community magazine. (Since 2000.)
Latest posts by Bryan Smith (see all)
- Catton Hall Visit – 1 October 2022
- John Thompson Inn, Ingleby – 6 August 2022
- The Swan Inn, Milton – 22 July 2022