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The Friends of Friargate Bridge will be holding a meeting at the Lonny Wilsoncroft Community Centre, Stepping Lane Derby DE1 1GL on Friday 17th January at 7.00pm. After meeting with a council official we have news on the future of the bridge. If you are interested in this iconic structure and its future come along and find out more, and how you can help.

If you have children and live in the New Zealand area, why not book their place at our annual Christmas Party which takes place on Saturday 14th December, starting at 3.00pm and finishing at 6.00pm. There will be food aplenty, games, entertainment from Coe-Coe the Clown, and a visit from the main man himself - Father Christmas. There is no cost for this event. Our Christmas Prize Draw will also take place at this event.

Different Devices Theatre Company will be visiting the Lonny Wilsoncroft Community Centre, to perform their pantomime Aladdin for one night only on Friday 6th December. Family fun, with festive refreshments, Hot turkey cobs with stuffing and cranberry sauce, mince pies, yule log, hot chocolate etc. Bar for the adults Tickets available in advance from the Nearly New Zealand Charity Shop, Campion St and New Zealand Chari-tea shop, Uttoxeter Old Road. Adults £4.00; Child £2.00; Family Ticket (2 children, 2 adults) £10.00 Don't miss out, limited seats!

We will be holding our third meeting regarding the restoration of Friargate Bridge on Friday 15th November at 7.00pm at the Lonny Wilsoncroft Community Centre, Stepping Lane Derby Come along and join us if you are interested in saving this iconic bridge.

We are holding our second public meeting regarding the future of Friargate Bridge. If you are interested in the state of the bridge and what the future holds come along and help us. Friday 18th October 2013 at 7.00pm at the Lonny Wilsoncroft Community Centre, Stepping Lane Derby DE1 1GL