Villagers living near a proposed coal mining site in Derbyshire are reviving their fight against the open-cast plan. An application by UK Coal to mine one million tonnes of coal from the site near Shipley Country Park was rejected in 2004.
But a public inquiry into Derbyshire County Council's decision to turn down the proposal will start in a few weeks.
UK Coal said noise and traffic restrictions will be imposed if their project is approved.
Jackie Sawyer, secretary of the West Hallam Environmental Group, said: "We will be saying why we don't want open cast mining in the area - we are urging local people to make their voices heard."
 |  It really seems like they are rubbing salt in wounds, coming back and doing it again |
The mine is located about 650m from Mapperley village and near Shipley Country Park, which is used by more than 500,000 visitors a year including ramblers, fishermen and cyclists.
"We need to send a strong message to UK Coal that 'no' means 'no' - we have had 65 years of this and I think we have done our bit.
"It really seems like they are rubbing salt in wounds, coming back and doing it again."
Residents who oppose the plans will hold a guided walk of the area near the proposed site on 9 April.
UK Coal said: "At present customers are having to import more of their coal because of a lack of approvals for sites like Lodge House - so in essence we are exporting jobs.
"If this appeal is successful, there will be a wide ranging list of conditions which would apply.
The firm said it will form a liaison committee with local residents to ensure that "not only those conditions were complied with but to ensure that we work together and be a good neighbour in the community while the site is operational".
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