August 2018

Moorside Writers

Chesterfield Library

'First  Tuesday' Meetings are held between 2 pm and 4pm every month except August and are suitable for anyone  who is interested in discussing and undertaking practical exercises in creative writing - prose or poetry

They are held in the Meeting Room Lower Ground Floor - Next to 'Browser' Cafe 

No booking necessary- just turn up

WIRKSWORTH FESTIVAL

WIRKSWORTH FESTIVAL
Art and Architecture Trail
8 - 9 September

Venue: Wild Cherry B&B, Green Hill
Open 10am - 5pm


 

WIRKSWORTH FESTIVAL

WIRKSWORTH FESTIVAL
Art and Architecture Trail
8 - 9 September

Venue: Wild Cherry B&B, Green Hill
Open 10am - 5pm


 

Burbage Band premieres outreach children’s masterpieces

Burbage School was the venue for a very special world premiere when pupils heard their own musical compositions performed for the first time.

The Festival’s Celia Dunk had taught the youngsters how to write short pieces of music during outreach sessions at the school, and invited Burbage Band, one of the oldest in the world, to come and play them.

Double delight as Croots Farm Shop scores success in the Great Taste Awards 2018

Croots Farm Shop in Derbyshire is celebrating after two of its products were hailed as ‘outstanding’ at the annual Great Taste Awards.

Croots Sausage Roll and Croots Old Goat Ale were both awarded two-star accolades in the awards, which are widely regarded as the ‘Oscars’ of the food world and the ‘epicurean equivalent of the Booker prize’.

Organised by the Guild of Fine Food, the awards attracted more than 12,500 entries. Fewer than 15% of products achieved two stars and earned the description of ‘outstanding…above and beyond delicious’.

DUNCAN JAMES TO PERFORM AT THE HANNELLS DARLEY PARK CONCERT

Derby LIVE are delighted to announce that Blue singer, West End performer and Hollyoaks actor Duncan James is performing at the Hannells Darley Park Concert on Sunday 2 September. The headline star of pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk, Duncan is playing Jack at Derby Arena this Christmas.

World famous Dreamboys are coming to Derby Arena

Derby LIVE is excited to announce that The Dreamboys will be coming to Derby Arena on Saturday 29 June 2019 at 8pm. The sensational show is back in the UK by popular demand and tickets are now on sale priced from £24.50 – £39.50.

FRIENDS OF MARKEATON PARK COMMEMORATE WAR CENTENARY

Following on from last year's success, the Friends of Markeaton Park (FoMP) are again staging the Dig for Victory event to pay tribute to all who fought in the two World Wars. The annual event supported by Derby City Council will take place on Sunday 26 August from 11am-4pm at Markeaton Park. The Dig for Victory event is free to visit and will be commemorating the 100th anniversary of the end of the First World War and remembering life on the home front during World War 2.

Buxton Opera House listings from the end of August through to November

Friday 31 August – Sunday 2 September

Ant-Man and the Wasp (12A)

In the aftermath of Captain America: Civil War, Scott Lang grapples with the consequences of his choices as both a Super Hero and a father. As he struggles to re-balance his home life with his responsibilities as Ant-Man, he's confronted by Hope van Dyne and Dr. Hank Pym with an urgent new mission. Scott must once again put on the suit and learn to fight alongside The Wasp as the team works together to uncover secrets from their past.

£7 Adults, £5 Students/Children

World War 1 first for museum and art gallery

Paintings by a soldier who died in World War 1 are to be exhibited for the first time at Buxton Museum and Art Gallery.

Lieutenant Douglas Marshall Rigby, who grew up in Buxton, was killed in the Great War, 100 years ago.  

Lt Rigby’s artworks will be on display at the museum and art gallery in Terrace Road from 15 September until 10 November.

These include watercolours of northern landscapes, humorous caricatures and pencil drawings.  

BIG STORIES, LITTLE VILLAGE: FIRST LITERARY FESTIVAL TO BE HELD IN REPTON

Repton Village is to rediscover and celebrate its literary roots in a new 3 day programme of literature and events from 26th October - 28th October 2018.

Repton Literary Festival is the first of a new annual festival - telling stories, inspiring a new generation of writers, bringing engaging speakers to this Derbyshire village.

Long recognised for its accomplished alumni: Repton is author to great words, thoughts and deeds, burying kings, educating performers and growing sporting heroes.

When Festé arrives you won't believe your eyes!

27 - 29 September 2018

The printed programs are ready, the website is updated with all the events you can feast your eyes on, and we can't wait!

Here at Derby Festé we can't wait to share all the fun of the circus with you in our e-newsletter.

So sit back, enjoy and read all about it. If you would like a copy of the program sending to you please email your full postal address to info@derbyfeste.com

 

Matlock Storytelling Cafe

Matlock Storytelling Cafe

Returns for a new season on Friday the 7th of September.

Not only that but we're kicking the season off with a bumper bundle of stories that our resident tellers have been nurturing all summer, they should be ripe by September so come along and join us for a harvest feast of tales.

Quarry firm Longcliffe takes the drama out of Theatre Company’s dilemma

One corner of quarry firm Longcliffe’s Peak District operation is now home to a bit of darkest Peru after the company came to the rescue when Buxton International Festival needed space to store its stage props.

Peruvian flags from the 2018 production of Alzira, set in the South American country, chairs and tables, scenery and other theatre equipment which can be recycled now have a home in a secure container at Longcliffe’s Brassington site.

There is still time to be part of FORMAT19

FORMAT International Photography Festival are receiving open call submissions from countries across all the world's continents. The FORMAT team are really excited to see such an international response and diverse interpretations of the festival theme FOREVER//NOW.

FORMAT are sharing many of the submissions on our Instagram feed so please have a look at some of the amazing work that is coming in.

Graduating Students Become Part of the Furniture at Déda

Students who have graduated from the University of Derby BA Hons Dance degree – based at regional dance house Déda in Derby’s Cathedral Quarter - have been honoured with a seat plaque at the venue’s theatre.

The Dance degree was launched by the University and Déda in September 2014 and is the only one in the country to be based at a dance house with access to work experience at this and other arts partners’ venues.

The Derby Conference Centre welcomes new Wedding & Events Coordinator to help arrange the perfect day

By popular demand, The Derby Conference Centre is once again offering weddings as part of their event services. In order to keep pace with this demand, the Centre has announced the arrival of a new Wedding & Events Coordinator, Jessica Wood.

Jessica will be heavily involved in generating enquiries and planning weddings at The Derby Conference Centre, meeting with prospective couples to ensure their service meets and exceeds their expectations. Jessica expressed:

Higher Achievements at Derby College

Derby College is celebrating an increase in the A-level pass rate and in the number of students achieving higher grades A* to B.

A record 32% of A level students at the college's Joseph Wright sixth form centre gained the higher grades and the overall pass rate was just over 97% - up 1% on last year. Points per entry has also increased to 29.5 compared with 27.5 last year.

Of the 23 subjects taken, 15 report 100% pass rate including sociology, chemistry, law, English language, film studies and media.

Mumpers Autumn Barn Dance

Mumpers Ceilidhs present live music by The Jam and Crumpet Band with caller Jake Wood. Experienced dancers and newcomers are all welcome to join us for this evening of music and dancing.

7.30 - 11.00. Tickets £10 on the door, £8 for students and tickets booked before 8th October. Multibuy 6 for 5 @ £8 in advance. Accompanied children free.

Spondon Village Hall, Sitwell Street, Derby, Derbyshire DE21 7FG

Sat 13 Oct 2018

Contact telephone: 01332753757

Current talks with a focus on Art and History

Every Picture Tells a Story

Insights are sought into life in nineteenth century Britain as seen through Victorian narrative art. The period before the advent of photography has been described as the golden age of narrative art. Themes include Home Sweet Home, Faith, Women, Death, Childhood, Poverty and ‘Victorians on the move.’

Art of Derbyshire

Open Heritage Weekend-Derby-September 2018

The OPEN CENTRE in Normanton is impressive in their work developing greater understanding and respect between different faiths and communities in Derby. Amongst their activities, thousands of children experience their Faith Trails every year.

 

The Open Heritage Weekend 2018 offers these rare opportunities to all ages…

 

Friday 7 September 2018…2.00-3.30pm…Free Tour of New Normanton

 

SELL-OUT PERFORMANCES FOR SUMMER OUTDOOR THEATRE AND CINEMA SEASON

There’s been plenty of excitement in Markeaton Park Craft Village this summer as Derby LIVE’s Outdoor Theatre and Cinema season returned along with the hot weather! Derby LIVE and Derby Parks brought thrilling shows from Oddsocks Productions, Babbling Vagabonds and Squashbox Theatre, as well as showings of classic films, all in the beautiful surroundings of Markeaton Park.

The Fishermen

Derby Theatre Wednesday 12 – Thursday 13 September
Booker Prize-nominated novel about vengeance and fate in a small Nigerian town brought to the stage
“A supreme piece of theatre”

Beyond Shame

Derby Theatre
Thursday 6 - Saturday 8 September
Powerful new play and ground-breaking criminal convictions shine a light on honour-based abuse and forced marriage

EARLY ARTIST CALL OUT FOR BELPER ARTS FESTIVAL 2019

Such is the interest in Belper Arts Festival 2019 that the call out for events is earlier than ever.
Although nine months away, Belper Arts Festival already has a comprehensive programme
scheduled for 2019. The event, which will take place from 4 May to 1 June, has already scheduled
a Broadway star, the hugely popular Arts Trail, the return of poet and wordsmith Ian McMillan, the

Maison Foo’s Midlands Tour to Premiere at Déda!

 

Local performers Maison foo premiere their groundbreaking new show A Thing Mislaid at Déda

After a decade of critically acclaimed tours and sell-out Edinburgh Fringe shows, Maison Foo are bringing their ground-breaking new work to audiences across the Midlands.

A NEW INFORMATION HUB FOR THE DERWENT VALLEY

The Derwent Valley's new information and media hub will launch on 24 September from

11:00am with a series of presentations, Q & A's and networking at Number 28, The Market

Place, Belper.

The programme :

Doors Open 10:45am

OPPORTUNITIES TO PROVIDE CAFÉ AND CATERING SERVICES FOR DERBYSHIRE COUNTY COUNCIL

Catering companies and organisations are being encouraged to find out more about opportunities in Chesterfield and Matlock.

Derbyshire County Council is looking to develop the café and catering services at its headquarters in Matlock and at Chesterfield Library and would like to hear from companies and organisations interested in providing these services.

Anyone interested is invited to attend two open days where they will be able to view the sites and ask questions.

Volunteers Join Forces For Canal Lock Restoration

Twenty volunteers from across the UK have joined members of Derby and Sandiacre Canal Trust to complete the restoration of a key part of the former Derby Canal.

The Trust raised over £4,000 through a Crowdfunder appeal, match funding from Derby City Council and support from Community Action Derby for the restoration project.

The Derby Conference Centre welcomes new Wedding & Events Coordinator to help arrange the perfect day

By popular demand, The Derby Conference Centre is once again offering weddings as part of their event services. In order to keep pace with this demand, the Centre has announced the arrival of a new Wedding & Events Coordinator, Jessica Wood.

Jessica will be heavily involved in generating enquiries and planning weddings at The Derby Conference Centre, meeting with prospective couples to ensure their service meets and exceeds their expectations. Jessica expressed:

intu Derby brings the Great British seaside to the centre

intu Derby is bringing the Great British seaside to the centre this summer, with an indoor beach and calendar of exciting activities lined up.

Open from 10am to 4pm until Monday 3 September, intu Derby’s indoor beach will also host a variety of free fun to keep the little ones entertained.

On Tuesday 14 August, visitors can cool off with free sweet treats and icy delights from the beach’s ice cream bike.

Get ready for the ultimate King of Pop

Derby LIVE is delighted to announce that Michael starring Ben - the jaw-dropping and magical tribute to the King Of Pop Michael Jackson is coming to Derby Arena on Friday 18 October 2019. Pre-sale tickets go on sale at 10am on Wednesday 8 August, tickets will go on general sale at 10am on Friday 10 August priced .

'A Different Kind of Painting'

An exhibition by two talented local artists, portraying the Derbyshire landscape like you've never seen before: fabulous photographs by Valerie Dalling and  awesome ceramic landscapes by Zoë Marsh. 
The exhibition will show from August 6th to 18th. 

Wrap yourself up in Stars and Stories at Wirksworth's StarDisc

Come and wrap yourself up in an evening of Stars and Stories at the StarDisc in Stoney Wood, Wirksworth on Saturday 15 September, 7.30pm.

Magical stories inspired by the wonders of the universe, created and performed by young people and professional storyteller Maria Whatton (The Lunar Men), will capture your imagination, entertain and inspire you, whatever your age!