Over the last two years, High Peak CVS have been engaging with our members and the local community to understand more about how we can support them and key ask was from groups and individuals that are looking for information and accessibility of community venues in the High Peak. Whether it’s a local church, community centre, business or many other venues, groups and volunteers are always looking for meeting spaces for their members.
Hot news in case you haven't heard - the Belper Community Play received the full grant application from the Arts Council so there will be a play in Belper, Spring 2023.
The planning has begun so we are reaching out to everyone that we spoke to last year. So, individuals, community groups, activity groups, anyone that asked about it and that we came into contact with.
Derby College Group (DCG) has further improved its environmental credentials by teaming up with market-leading washroom water conservations specialists HSG who have installed their award-winning Ureco system at three key sites.
A total of 43 Ureco units and 13 Uretech water managers have been installed at DCG’s flagship technical and vocational skills college, The Roundhouse, in Pride Park as well as at the neighbouring Hudson Building and the Joseph Wright Centre in the city centre.
New exhibition at The Harley Gallery, Nottinghamshire reveals the life of the elusive 5th Duke of Portland who owned the historic Welbeck estate during the Victorian era.
The 5th Duke was an unusual figure in high society, and many myths and legends have grown around his memory. These include always wearing 3 pairs of socks, only eating roast chicken, and communicating exclusively by letter through his bedroom door. The actual truth behind the stories is uncertain but it seems that the famously private 5th Duke was leading a fascinating life.
Derby College Group’s Community College in Ilkeston is hold three special open days in August as part of the town’s week-long Community Theatre and Festival.
The College in Pimlico will be open to the public On August 16, 17 and 18 between 10am and 4pm with a wide range of family-friendly activities.
These will include children’s activities, author presentations, floristry and circus skills workshops, British Sign Language taster sessions, music performances, local produce market, second hand book sale and charity fund raising activities.
The New Mills Festival Folk Night takes place on the final weekend, as is tradition. It's happening on Sunday 25th September, at Torr Vale Mill. Doors open 7pm, performance 7:30pm. Tickets are £12 available here: https://new-mills-festival.ticketlight.co.uk
If you've been before, then I'm pretty sure the above is all the information you need to draw you in to a grand night out. If it's your first time, this is what to expect:
We now have two more ways of buying your tickets for the 2022 New Mills Festival Lantern Procession (taking place on Saturday 24th September 2022). These are:
We are asking a minimum donation of £1 per person and tickets are for available for the following times:
Black Umfolosi are performing at New Mills Art Theatre, Jodrell Street on Saturday 10th September. Doors open 7pm, performance 7:30pm. Tickets are £14.50 available here: https://new-mills-festival.ticketlight.co.uk.
The Great Escape is a new initiative from Art Fund, inviting museums, galleries and historic houses to host workshops for primary school children, and to contribute to a UK-wide work of art by a generation of young people. The work will be a demonstration of their vision for the biodiversity of our landscape, to be launched with activities for everyone on Earth Day 2023.
For the latest news about Buxton Museum & Art Gallery be sure to visit their blog or visit the official