Rally to protect Derbyshire Care Homes
2026-02-11 13:00 - 15:00 (Europe/London) | County Hall Matlock, Smedley Street, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AG, United Kingdom
Derbyshire County Council has announced the closure of eight care homes for older people after their sale to the private sector fell through. Fifty elderly residents are to lose their homes and over two hundred staff will lose their jobs.

We do not believe the closure of these excellent buildings, the loss of their dedicated staff and the eviction of these elderly residents is in anyone’s best interests.
As part of our campaign to save these homes we will be holding a rally at County Hall, Matlock before the next full meeting of the council. We will be calling on the leadership of Derbyshire County Council to rethink this decision.

There will be banners, placards and hot drinks.

Please join the rally if you can and make your voice heard.
Our comrade, Paul Liversuch will be there, so come along and support him and the rally.
WHEN: 1PM Wednesday 11 FebruaryWHERE: The terrace, County Hall, Matlock, DE4 3AG

David Jones / Joe Green memorial and lecture
2026-03-14 10:45 - 16:00 | Miner’s Offices, 2 Huddersfield Road, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2LS
Though this is not a Socialist Labour Party Event, there will be SLP members attending the meeting, and this is chance to meet with other SLP members.
This event is in commemoration of 2 striking miners who lost their lives on the picket line, David Jones and Joe Green, in 1984.
Speakers:
Joanne Thomas, USDAW & Chair TULO
Steve Wright, FBU

Commemorative Wreath Laying, Somercotes, Derbyshire
2026-04-25 11:30 - 13:00 | Somercotes Village Hall, 239 Nottingham Road, Somercotes, Derbyshire, DE55 4LY, United Kingdom
Our Comrade, Paul Liversuch will be giving a speech to commemorate the legacy of the miners in Derbyshire.
SLP members and supporters are welcome to come along and support
Venue: Somercotes Village Hall, Nottingham Rd, Somercotes, Alfreton DE55 4LY
Date and Time: Friday the 24th of April at 12:00pm
Contact 07799-580364 or generalsecretary@socialistlabourparty.org.uk for more details

Leicester International Workers Memorial Day
2026-04-28 12:00 - 12:45 | Town Hall Square, Leicester, 7-9 Every Street, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE1 6AG, United Kingdom
Leicester Trades Union Council Organise a memorial day for all workers killed at work in the East Midlands.
It begins by the reading out the list of those killed at work in the East Midlands followed by a minute’s silence.
There will be a number of speakers arranged beginning with the Lord Mayor of Leicester and followed by local trade unionists.
There is also a display floral tributes contributed by local trades unionists branches and other organisations and individuals. Then finished with some music provided by Red Leicester Choir.
The event should take approximately 45 minutes.
Every year more people are killed at work than in wars. Most don’t die of mystery ailments, or in tragic “accidents”. They die because an employer decided their safety just wasn’t that important a priority. International Workers Memorial Day, on 28 April, commemorates those workers.
Members of the Socialist Labour Party will be present. Contact 07790-031418 for details or generalsecretary@socialistlabourparty.org.uk

Chesterfield Gala May 2026
2026-05-04 10:30 - 15:30 | Rose Hill, Chesterfield, Rose Hill, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S40, 1
Socialist Labour Party members will be present at the Chesterfield May Day Gala
4th of May, 2026
Contact 07799-580364 or generalsecretary@socialistlabourparty.org.uk for detail and meeting point.

Levellers Day Burford, Oxon
2026-05-09 10:30 - 17:00 | Warwick Hall, Burford, Church Lane, Burford, Oxfordshire, OX18 4RY, United Kingdom
SLP members and supporters will be attending the Levellers Day in Burford.
The Socialist Labour Party is part of the stream of radical political dissent that reaches back to the Levellers.
Come along and support us.
Venue: Warwick Hall, Church Lane, Burford OX18 4RY
Date and Time: Saturday the 10th of May. Meet outside Warwick Hall at 10:30.
Contact 07799-580364 or generalsecretary@socialistlabourparty.org.uk for details.

Derby Silk Mill Festival
2026-06-20 10:00 - 16:00 | Derby Cathedral Green, Cathedral Green, Full Street, Derby, Derbyshire, DE1 3AF, United Kingdom
The Socialist Labour Party will have a presence at the Derby Silk Mill Festival in 2026.
This festival is a commemoration of the historic struggle of The Derby Silk Mill workers with procession led by local marching band, followed by speakers.
Come along and help crew the SLP stall and hold the banner in the procession.

Chainmakers Festival in Cradley Heath 2026
2026-07-04 11:00 - 17:00 | Mary McArthur Gardens, Sydney Road, Cradley Heath, Staffordshire, B64 5BA, United Kingdom
In 1910 the Women Chainmakers of Cradley Heath fought a successful 10-week dispute to establish the right to a minimum wage for their labour.
Each year the Women Chainmakers Festival recognises and celebrates the role of women within the trade union movement and aims to reclaim the often forgotten contribution of women to Britain’s industrial heritage
SLP members and supporters will be present at this event.
Come along and show your support.
Venue: Mary McArthur Gardens, Sydney Road, Cradley Heath, B64 5AP
Date and Time: Saturday 4th of July, 2026 from 11:00 to 17:30 (provisional)
Contact 07799-580364 or generalsecretary@socialistlabourparty.org.uk for details.

Durham Miners Gala
2026-07-11 00:00 - 23:59 | Durham Miners Gala, Market Place, Durham, County Durham, DH1 3NJ, United Kingdom
SLP members and supporters will attend the 140th Durham Miners Gala this year (2026)
Come along and show your support.
Usually at 8.30am banner groups and bands gather in Durham City Centre Market Place.
Date: Saturday 11th of July
Contact 07799-580364 or generalsecretary@socialistlabourparty.org.uk for details of time and meeting point.

Tolpuddle Martyrs Festival July 2026
2026-07-17 00:00 - 2026-07-19 23:59 | Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum, Dorchester Road, Tolpuddle, Dorset, DT2 7EH, United Kingdom
The SLP intend to support the Tolpuddle Festival in 2026
Venue: The village of Tolpuddle, Dorset
Date: 17-19th of July, 2026
Contact 07799-580364 or generalsecretary@socialistlabourparty.org.uk for details of time and meeting point.

Wreath Laying at Miner’s Statute, Swadlincote 2026
2026-12-05 12:30 - 13:00 | Swadlincote Miners Statue, Alleyne Close, Hepworth Retail Park, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
The SLP will be organising a wreath-laying ceremony at the miner’s statue in Swadlincote at 12:30 on Saturday the 5th of December, 2026

There will be speeches and wreath-laying in memory of the work and sacrifices of the miners in South Derbyshire.

Location: Alleyne Close, Hepworth Retail Park, Swadlincote, Derbyshire.

Google Maps Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/5wfptVL3LPee8dnC9

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Contact 07799-580364 or generalsecretary@socialistlabourparty.org.uk for details.
