14/6/08

Nearly a hundred collectors and dealers of mines safety lamps congregated at Pleasley on 14th June, from as far away as America, Germany and France. From the moment it opened there was active dealing and swapping.  One of the organizers - David Barrie - also helped collectors identify their more unusual lamps. Pleasley Chairman Bob Metcalfe was also part of the action displaying some of his own personal collection - very impressive too. The Friends were working hard supplying drinks, refreshments and food from the barbeque - raising around £100 for the funds.

Everyone who came appeared to enjoy themselves, commenting on how great the venue was - the organizers (the Miners Lamp Collectors Club) are now planning the event for 2009. There should be a dedicated website soon at www.thebigmeet.org Watch this space!