Arts Derbyshire is launching a new programme of dance for people over 55, starting in Alfreton.  Details below.  Please do pass this on to anyone you think might be interested, and advertise it in whatever way you can.  Thank you.

Come and join a new weekly dance and movement class for people 55+. 

Tuesday 18 February 2020, 10am - 12noon at Enterprise Centre, University Of Derby, Bridge Street, Derby DE1 3LS    
Hosted by FSB member Yvonne Gorman, join like-minded Derbyshire business people to chat business and get involved in a friendly and supportive business network, open to all whether you're a start-up or established business. our February speaker is Debbie Porter presenting Top Ten Social Media Tips! Read more and join us for Free Ticket February here. 

Wednesday 5 February 2020, 8.30am - 10am at Cromford Creative, Sir Richard Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Lane, Cromford, DE4 3RQ  

Over 500 guests packed into Bondholder Derby Theatre on Friday morning for Marketing Derby’s Annual Business Event.

The event kickstarted 2020 with a showcase of films, speakers, teasers and a look back at some 2019 highlights, including the China Embassy event held in twin city Hefei, in Anhui Province.

David Higham Associates are offering a great opportunity for under-represented writers, follow the link to find out more https

Learn about writing to commission and planning a writing project at our first Derbyshire Commissions workshop which will be held on 8^th February at Alfreton Library with River Wolton.

There are still a few places left at this workshop with novelist Joanna Courtney in Belper on 17th March when she will be delivering an afternoon workshop on writing historical fiction, see here for details:

This year’s conference will focus on the strategies, efficiencies and support available to business which enables the creation of manufactured products in a way that reduces pollution, energy use and looks to reduce waste, whilst remaining economically viable and competitive.

Matlock Storytelling Cafe next meets on Friday, 7 February 2020. When our wonderful resident Storytellers will ease you into February with questions and answers.

Derby-based theatre company Oddsocks Productions return to Derby this February. This time, the team known for bringing classic tales to life with a difference will be adding their inimitable trademark humour, live music and audience interaction to Carlo Collodi’s classic tale in Andy Barrow’s brand-new piece “The Adventures of Pinocchio”.