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Council wants to hear from ex-miners for commemorative event at former pit site

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Former miners at a Gedling pit are being invited to attend a special service to commemorate 25 years since its closure.

Gedling Borough Council want ex-miners from Gedling Colliery to contact them so they can be added to the guest list for the event taking place on November 7 at the former Gedling Miners’ Welfare Club.

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The event is being organised by the council along with The Friends of Gedling Country Park and Gedling Miners Welfare Supporters.

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Any ex-miners or family members of people who worked at the pit are asked to contact Rob McCleary on 0115 901 3773 or get in touch by email to communications@gedling.gov.uk.

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