The sun will be out, so make the most of the Bank Holiday right here in Derby. The Darley Park Weekender will be taking over the beautiful natural amphitheatre of Darley Park as it returns for it’s second year. After last year’s success the event has grown to Fri-Sun event, with music, fireworks and activities for the whole family.
The Derby Season of Light (DSOL) family festival will return this Autumn with a packed programme of activities and performances to celebrate the city and county’s diversity and creativity.
The programme between September and December will coincide with the festivals of Diwali, Bonfire Night, Hanukkah, and Christmas and the preparations for Chinese New Year which all share the common theme of light. This year, the festival will also mark the 75th anniversary of India’s independence.
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Our Autumn Edition will soon be here
We hope you have been enjoying our continental summer – the perfect excuse to sit in the shade and read rather than doing anything too strenuous!
The Festival team have been enjoying a quieter period before we gear up again for our Autumn Edition.
Autumn Edition 2022
There were so many events for free and family throughout the two week New Mills festival that this newsletter is the first of two. In this one the first two weekends and the first week events are covered. There'll be a follow up in coming weeks to guide you through week two.
We are all excited for the return of our much loved film club, bringing you the best in world cinema to New Mills. Information on the upcoming films will be released soon and can be obtained from Spring Bank Arts on 01663 308202 or admin@springbankarts.org.uk.
Sunday 18th September 2:30PM
Meliora Collective Afternoon Tea Concert
Part of the New Mills Festival Meliora Collective is a freshly established flexible ensemble, comprising of an array of dynamic, creative and spirited young artists. They are in the unique position of performing as a dectet, formed of five wind players alongside five string players, whilst also presenting concerts with more intimate chamber groupings.
The 2022 Harley Open Exhibition is now on show, with 125 works being exhibited by artists in the
region.
The open art competition received over 750 entries, with two rounds of judging needed to whittle the
artworks down to the final 125 which are on show until 23 October.
The grand prize of £2000, sponsored by The Harley Foundation, was jointly awarded to Verity Pulford
for her glass piece Untitled and Millie Welburn-Cowell for her painting Juna.
The exhibition features a wide range of artworks with an impressive variety of subjects, techniques