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Don't miss out on these talks, workshops & activities

With summer beginning to come to a close, and September just around the corner, it's an ideal time to take a look at what we've got coming up at the Barn in the next few weeks. With our events programme having just restarted, we have plenty of great talks, activities and workshops coming up for you to get involved with.

'150 Bird Species in a Year by Public Transport'

Wednesday 1st September, 7:30pm, £4 (£2 Friends)

This September – the Mobile Libraries return to full service, Music & Drama service returns, you can book onto Baby Babble sessions, there’s exciting content for World Alzheimer’s Month and Recycling Week, and much more!

The Current Provision

Libraries are open for the following:

Derby Industries by Sarita Gnaniah, image © Derby Museums

People have flocked to the streets of Derby this summer to enjoy the fabulous Derby Ram Trail, which has been a Ramtastic success. Now, there is a chance to give one of the rams a forever home at the Ram Trail Auction, which takes place on 9 September and will be hosted by renowned auctioneer Charles Hanson.

After a rollercoaster couple of years the Melbourne Festival Art & Architecture Trail is going ahead. We all missed the Festival last year, but it is BACK! Look out for the bunting and make a date in your diary for a mini Melbourne Festival Art & Architecture Trail on Saturday 18th & Sunday 19th September. Get out your walking shoes and prepare to bump into lots of old friends!

This Month At Dronfield Hall Barn Tomorrow!

Final Pop-Up Mini-Market

10am-3pm FREE ADMISSION

Thank you to all of those who have supported our fantastic pop-up mini-markets throughout this month. It has been great to have seen so many people enjoying the stalls in our gardens - and we're looking forward to doing it one final time this summer at the usual time tomorrow!

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).