A Hundred Thousand Welcomes
Welcome to the Chesterfield and District Caledonian Association Website.
The history of the Association can be traced back to 1882 when reports in the local press record a Burns Celebration held by the Chesterfield Burns Society. Records indicate that the Burns Society became part of the Burns Federation in 1886 and shortly after the Caledonian Association was formed.
Our aim is to promote good fellowship amongst members and to further their interest in Scotland, its culture, customs and literature.
We currently have around 50 members and hold regular meetings and events. These are detailed in our current programme (see Calendar). Our members are drawn from Chesterfield and its surrounding area - and include a number of Scots or their families who moved to the area because of their employment. We have regular contact with kindred associations throughout Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire and Yorkshire.
Our logo comprises the Saltire, two thistles, Scotland's National Emblem and the famous Crooked Spire of St Mary's Parish Church, Chesterfield. The saltire and the thistles represent the Caledonian connection and the St Mary's spire represents Chesterfield - the home town of the Association.
Membership is open to all those who have interest in the aims of the Organisation, the subscription for 2009/10 is £5. If you are interested in finding out more about the Association, its events or becoming a member please contact Mark Macartney, the Senior Vice President (see contact details on the Committee Page).
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