MATLOCK PROBUS CLUB
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- 5 days ago
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At the November meeting of Matlock Probus Club the Chairman, Roger Flint, welcomed members and our Speaker Mr Ashley Franklin.
Ashley is a man of many parts – photographer, writer, cinema enthusiast. Before attending our meeting, Ashley had been at the Ritz Cinema in Belper previewing one of the films showing there.
He was born in Nottingham and often went for outings in the Peak District which he grew to love.
Ashley worked as a presenter at Radio Derby for more than 20 years and eventually made the move to Milford near Belper. When he left Radio Derby he began working for Derbyshire Life magazine where he contributed articles and photographs.
When asked where he lives he is always proud to say that he lives in the World Heritage Site of Derwent Valley Mills and, in fact, that was the title of his presentation to Matlock Probus Club – ‘Derwent Valley Mills, World Heritage Site’, and is also the title of his latest book which is full of fabulous photos and information.
This was truly an informative and entertaining talk which was enjoyed by all of us.
Matlock Probus Club meets on the first Thursday of the month at The Duke William, Church Street, Matlock and if you would like to join our friendly, mixed, retired group please contact Nigel Carabine – 01629 823581 or Roger Flint – 01629 582184.
