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‘Borrow & Barter’ – Song by Steve Haywood

‘The Vale’ – by Steve Haywood

Elaine Tidd

Interview with Ellen Watson – William Wilkinson Watson

Julia Haywood’s Story
Walking Together Memorial - 1938 Miner's Tag

Mrs Sophia Taylor’s Story – Reproduced from The Star Newspaper

Olive Milnes

Roy Moreton – Recollections and Reflections of earlier days – 1937 onwards

Wendy Stevenson

William Henry Sowerby – My Grandfather, by Stuart Covell

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Last night we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Ken Wain into the bandroom. Ken composed a march named Markham Vale in order to commemorate the colliery in the village. In particular, it is to remember the 106 men who lost their lives in three major mining disasters in 1937, 1938 & 1973, and to ensure the stories of the miners and their families are never forgotten. We were asked to record the march, that was arranged by friend of the band Matt Doubleday, and we, of course, were only too happy to oblige. For more information about the work being undertaken in the village to ensure the legacy of the colliery lives on, please visit https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news-events/news-updates/news/mining-memorial-at-markham-vale-reaches-completion.aspx Once we have the final recording, we look forward to sharing this with you all.

Last night we had the absolute pleasure of welcoming Ken Wain into the bandroom.

Ken composed a march named 'Markham Vale' in order to commemorate the colliery in the village. In particular, it is to remember the 106 men who lost their lives in three major mining disasters in 1937, 1938 & 1973, and to ensure the stories of the miners and their families are never forgotten.

We were asked to record the march, that was arranged by friend of the band Matt Doubleday, and we, of course, were only too happy to oblige.

For more information about the work being undertaken in the village to ensure the legacy of the colliery lives on, please visit

www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news-events/news-updates/news/mining-memorial-at-markham-vale-reach...

Once we have the final recording, we look forward to sharing this with you all.

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My grandad died in the 1938 disaster George Davidson I have only just found this group very interesting

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Dear Friends, We hope you are all well. As you may be aware the 30th July 2023 will be the 50th anniversary of the 1973 disaster at Markham. Some initial plans are starting to form about an event that the Council are planning to mark this occasion, which you may want to attend. The commemoration event, to be held on Friday 28th July 2023, is likely to be a small gathering of invited guests for a short simple service where there will be an opportunity to place flowers at the feet of the Walking Together figures in front of the Environment Centre. Unfortunately I am not yet able to say whether it will be held in the morning or afternoon but I will of course advise you as soon as a programme has been confirmed; invites will also be issued nearer the time. In the meantime you may want to note the date in your diaries. We are also aware of a further event that is likely to be held at St John The Baptist Church in Staveley on Sunday 30th July 2023. The planning of this has been instigated by ABMEC, The British Mining Trade Association and supported by the Health and Safety Executive. The team behind this event are part of a committee called the National Technical Liaison Committee for Safe Manriding in Mines. This committee was formed as a direct result of the 1973 disaster with a primary aim of preventing low frequency high consequence events from happening again. At this early stage the organising team are reaching out to interested parties. If you are interested in getting involved with the organisation of this event or in receiving further information then please[ email Trudi Saxton](mailto:Trudi.Saxton@derbyshire.gov.uk) at the Environment Centre or call [01246 826000](https://markhamstorymine.us17.list-manage.com/track/click?u=e7b8b215123db2f01c308ccb2&id=8938bc4fe1&e=a17a5919e7) to confirm that you are happy for your contact details to be shared with the organising committee. With kind regards, The Walking Together team

Dear Friends,

We hope you are all well.

As you may be aware the 30th July 2023 will be the 50th anniversary of the 1973 disaster at Markham.

Some initial plans are starting to form about an event that the Council are planning to mark this occasion, which you may want to attend. The commemoration event, to be held on Friday 28th July 2023, is likely to be a small gathering of invited guests for a short simple service where there will be an opportunity to place flowers at the feet of the Walking Together figures in front of the Environment Centre. Unfortunately I am not yet able to say whether it will be held in the morning or afternoon but I will of course advise you as soon as a programme has been confirmed; invites will also be issued nearer the time. In the meantime you may want to note the date in your diaries.

We are also aware of a further event that is likely to be held at St John The Baptist Church in Staveley on Sunday 30th July 2023. The planning of this has been instigated by ABMEC, The British Mining Trade Association and supported by the Health and Safety Executive. The team behind this event are part of a committee called the National Technical Liaison Committee for Safe Manriding in Mines. This committee was formed as a direct result of the 1973 disaster with a primary aim of preventing low frequency high consequence events from happening again.

At this early stage the organising team are reaching out to interested parties. If you are interested in getting involved with the organisation of this event or in receiving further information then please email Trudi Saxton at the Environment Centre or call 01246 826000 to confirm that you are happy for your contact details to be shared with the organising committee.

With kind regards,

The Walking Together team

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