Spring is finally in the air and we've plenty planned to help put a creative spring in your step over the coming month.
We've not one but two CreativeMornings for you including the first ever UK wide event, plus Andrew Davis is on hand to help us put a much needed 'so what' into our social media.
Walking in the local area? Purchase the Dronfield Rotary Walk guide!
With the weather beginning to warm up, some of you may be wanting to get out on walks in the local area again. If so, why not consider purchasing our guide for the Dronfield Rotary Walk? These have recently been reprinted and are available on our website, and can be delivered to you even whilst the Barn remains closed!
Normanton Library may be running a limited service at the moment, but exciting developments including a new partnership with Derby Theatre are set to transform the building into a hub for the community to be proud of.
Tourism, hospitality and leisure businesses across the Peak District and Derbyshire are invited to attend Marketing Peak District & Derbyshire’s recently rescheduled Annual Tourism Conference on Thursday 1 April 2021.
Read more here:
https://www.visitpeakdistrict.com/industry/news/2021/2/17/new-date-announced-for-peak-district-and-derbyshire-tourism-conference-a2534
We just wanted to let you know what we have planned for the rest of this month and that we would love to hear from you!
Young Entrepreneurs: Leaders Workshop - Using heritage sites to develop creativity and employability skills.
Wednesday 24th March 2021: 2pm - 4pm
Who is it for: This FREE, interactive workshop is for teachers, group leaders, heritage site staff and volunteers and artists who work with young people aged 11 to 24.
Workshop aims:
Make sure you join us on Sunday 7th March, as we’re offering you an opportunity to buy a gift for Mother’s Day and support the future development of the gardens at the Barn, whilst also enjoying a take away service from the coffee shop.
What We Feel
Before the first lockdown, 1623 associate director Oliver Alvin-Wilson conceived an idea for a drama exploring how collective creativity supports the wellbeing of people who face prejudice in their everyday lives. Oliver worked with our artistic director Ben Spiller to develop ideas and cast the project, which involves six characters meeting up to support each other’s mental health through creative activities.
A good book is even better if it’s shared. Everyone from film stars to royalty are joining reading groups and in January, the Duchess of Cornwall announced the launch of her own online ‘Reading Room’.
Reading and books offer escapism, information and inspiration. Derby Libraries’ eLibrary has a fantastic collection of titles available to support book clubs and reading groups. Pick a book to read with your reading group or with your family and friends!
A Derby security company’s move to serviced offices in Pride Park has already paid dividends with several new client gains.
Monarch Security, whose clients range from Covid testing centres to members of the Saudi royal family, marked its sixth month anniversary with a recent move to Oberoi Business Hub in St Christopher’s Way.
The premium business location and proactive marketing campaign has quickly resulted in additional business including security services for a new designer fashion outlet store which will soon be opening in the city.