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'''Charley Heritage Group'''<br>Telephone: 01509 503943<br>Email: [mailto:burtonoaks@hotmail.com burtonoaks@hotmail.com]<br> | '''Charley Heritage Group'''<br>Telephone: 01509 503943<br>Email: [mailto:burtonoaks@hotmail.com burtonoaks@hotmail.com]<br> | ||
Website: [ | Website: [https://www.charleyparishcouncil.org.uk/findmynearest,1066905.html Charley Heritage Group]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/groups/501297123287373 Charley Heritage Group] | ||
:The Aim of the Group is to continue its research into the history and the heritage of Charley and make this knowledge available to as wide an audience as possible. | :The Aim of the Group is to continue its research into the history and the heritage of Charley and make this knowledge available to as wide an audience as possible. | ||
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'''Countesthorpe & Foston Heritage Group'''<br>Telephone: 0116 277 0584<br>Email: [mailto:mtmiket7@gmail.com mtmiket7@gmail.com]<br> | '''Countesthorpe & Foston Heritage Group'''<br>Telephone: 0116 277 0584<br>Email: [mailto:mtmiket7@gmail.com mtmiket7@gmail.com]<br> | ||
Website: [ | Website: [https://www.countesthorpeparishcouncil.co.uk/Countesthorpe_History__and__Heritage_38137.aspx Countesthorpe History & Heritage] | ||
:The principal aims of the group are to encourage more people to be involved in heritage activities, promote an appreciation of the history, architecture, landscape and wildlife of Countesthorpe, Foston & district, encourage interest in the heritage of the community, through a program of meetings, guest speakers and joint projects with similar minded organizations, and act as a focus for those interested in the heritage of the district. | :The principal aims of the group are to encourage more people to be involved in heritage activities, promote an appreciation of the history, architecture, landscape and wildlife of Countesthorpe, Foston & district, encourage interest in the heritage of the community, through a program of meetings, guest speakers and joint projects with similar minded organizations, and act as a focus for those interested in the heritage of the district. The linked website is run by Countesthorpe parish council. | ||
'''Cropston'''<br>see Thurcaston & Cropston Local History Society. | '''Cropston'''<br>see Thurcaston & Cropston Local History Society. | ||
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'''Whitwick Historical Group'''<br>Old Station Building<br>North Street<br>Whitwick, Leicestershire LE67 5HA UK<br>Telephone (home): 01530 813138<br> | '''Whitwick Historical Group'''<br>Old Station Building<br>North Street<br>Whitwick, Leicestershire LE67 5HA UK<br>Telephone (home): 01530 813138<br> | ||
Telephone (work): 01509 282035<br>Email: [mailto:daphne.hewitt@advantica.biz daphne.hewitt@advantica.biz]<br> | Telephone (work): 01509 282035<br>Email: [mailto:daphne.hewitt@advantica.biz daphne.hewitt@advantica.biz]<br> | ||
Website: [ | Website: [https://www.stayplayexplore.co.uk/Goleicestershire/History-and-Heritage/whitwick-historical-group.aspx Whitwick Historical Group]<br>Social media: [https://www.facebook.com/Whitwick-Historical-Group-516740378427516 Whitwick Historical Group] | ||
:The group houses a large collection of resources which are available to members and non-members of the group. Resources include photographs, maps, documents and artefacts and our media room provides access to microfiche, census returns, CDs etc. All these resources can be used by family history researchers as well as people that are interested in the history and heritage of the area, and experienced friendly experts are always on hand to help you. | :The group houses a large collection of resources which are available to members and non-members of the group. Resources include photographs, maps, documents and artefacts and our media room provides access to microfiche, census returns, CDs etc. All these resources can be used by family history researchers as well as people that are interested in the history and heritage of the area, and experienced friendly experts are always on hand to help you. | ||