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Welcome to Shirland Miners Welfare

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Come and Welcome - Hannah & Tom 

Shirland Miners Welfare is a long-standing community organisation and social club located at 121–123 Main Road, Shirland, Alfreton, Derbyshire, DE55 6BA. 

It serves as a local gathering place, offering social events, affordable drinks, live music and more, and plays a vital role in community life in Shirland and the surrounding area.

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🪩 History & Mining Heritage

Shirland was historically a coal mining village, with the local colliery first sunk in the 1860s. Alongside the mine, community amenities were developed to support miners and their families. 

The miners’ welfare club on Main Road was originally part of this network of support — providing a social hub for workers and their families when the pit was active. Despite the closure of the pit in 1965, the welfare club still survives today as a centre of village life.

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🏡 What You’ll Find at Shirland Miners Welfare

Shirland Miners Welfare is much more than just a pub — it’s a community social club offering:

• A friendly and welcoming atmosphere

• A range of cask ales and beverages

• Live music and entertainment nights

• Space for functions, parties, wakes, and events 

• Activities like bingo and community gatherings

• A base for local cultural groups including the Shirland Welfare Band

The club is known locally for its friendly staff, good value, and the way it brings people together from across Shirland and neighbouring villages. 

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