Derbyshire Local Offer
Information for young people & children with SEND, families and professionals
‘Derbyshire Local Offer’ website which provides information for young people & children with SEND, families and professionals. If your organisation has an offer appropriate for children with SEND you might want to get your offer listed so families can find it.
Masterclass in Nature Writing with Mark Cocker. This is a four-hour masterclass, split over two consecutive Saturdays, exploring some of the techniques of nature writing. Paying careful attention to language, and to the power and importance of your initial observations.
Language and the Imagination with Aoife Mannix. A 6-week poetry exploration using imagery and imagination, this course will help you develop your poetic voice.
Each week you will focus on a different aspect of using language and the imagination in poetic writing. You will read a poem closely for inspiration, undertake practical and fun writing exercises, share your work and receive constructive feedback on what you have written.
Friday 17th September 7.30 for 8pm at Melbourne Sporting Partnership DE73 8DG
MELBOURNE FESTIVAL is back and in traditional style on “Festival Friday” – Friday 17th September t are welcoming everyone back to Melbourne Festival Funhouse Comedy at Melbourne Sporting Partnership DE73 8DG. The headline act is the fantastic Scott Bennett supported by Dominic Woodward and Ant Dawson all kept in line by compere Dave Williams.
Graham Oppenheimer & Friends
The renowned viola player Graham Oppenheimer brings a group of friends to perform string quintets by Mozart and Dvorak and will be joined by local young musician and soprano, Grace Crocker for songs by Schubert.
They will be playing at Melbourne Parish Church, DE73 8JH, on Thursday 23rd September Doors open 7.00 pm, concert begins 7.30 pm.
WE ARE WHAT WE OVERCOME
Sunday 26th September at Melbourne Assembly Rooms DE73 8GF
Live Music, comedy, heartfelt stories and open conversations about mental health featuring Matt McGuinness and the MLC
Although our focus is on creative art Melbourne Festival’s concerts & performances have always been an important part of the Festival. On 8th October, The Ben Crosland Jazz Quintet will be performing.
THE BEN CROSLAND JAZZ QUINTET
The event will take place at Melbourne Parish Church DE73 8JH on 8th October 7 for 7.30pm.
Back by popular demand Melbourne Festival Jazz in the Parish Church on Friday 8th October.
Horticulture students at Derby College Group’s Broomfield Hall have contributed to the College’s competition medal haul with a silver award in the professional category at Gardeners World Live at the NEC (August 26 to 29).
The Creation Station is launching their autumn programme of award-winning arts and crafts classes for pre-school children, and adult craft nights, in the Ashby, Hilton, Melbourne and Swadlincote areas.
For pre-schoolers, the hands-on, exploratory programmes are based on the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum EYFS. Each class is designed to support the individual child’s journey of discovery, through a wide range of different materials and tools, every week.
Plumbing and Electrical Installation students at Derby College Group have been recognised at an event – showcasing their hard work and commitment to their studies.
Teachers on the Levels one and two and three study programmes at the Roundhouse nominated the Best Student and Most Improved Student who were presented with prizes donated by local companies CEF, Monument Tools and Willbond Plumbing Centres.
The award winners were: