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Live & Local: 12 Positive Stories

Read on for some happy news... With only 12 days to go until Christmas, we'd love to share with you 12 positive stories from throughout 2020, a year that has been unlike any other.

Rock along with The Hollies at Derby Arena

Derby LIVE are excited to announce that The Hollies will be coming to Derby Arena in autumn next year. Join the legendary icons of British rock on Saturday 16 October 2021 at 8pm for a brand new tour of their brilliantly crafted songs in The Road is Long.

Further statues added to mining memorial

Eleven new statues have been added to the ‘Walking Together’ mining memorial at our Markham Vale Business Park, commemorating miners who tragically lost their lives in 3 major disasters at Markham Colliery.

The ‘Walking Together’ memorial trail by Artist Stephen Broadbent symbolises a miner’s journey to the pit and back and represents the men who lost their lives in the disasters of 1937, 1938 and 1973.

Get in the Festive Mood with Buxton International Festival

To celebrate the festive season, Buxton International Festival are thrilled to share a series of classical Christmas playlists, selected by Buxton International Festival artists, with you! Today, you can view what is included in the first collection, chosen by Martin Roscoe and Klezmer-ish. The second selection will be shared via newsletter on the 19th December.

Moments of hope amidst the loneliness of lockdown captured in moving photographs

A professional photographer has beautifully captured moments of hope amidst the loneliness and isolation felt by many during the coronavirus lockdowns.

Tony Fisher, 66, from Riddings, Derbyshire, came up with the idea for a photography exhibition on loneliness before lockdown, and was given the go-ahead from the Arts Council to take a series of portraits and nature photographs exploring the theme of isolation.

St John Street Gallery is open!

Festive Cheer!

How about giving the gift of art for Christmas? We have wonderful original paintings, limited edition prints and beautiful sculptures and ceramics that will make the ideal Christmas present.

There are special prices on selected items, and if you buy a print for over £50, you can get a second one at 10% discount!

You will also support local artists and local business - spread the festive cheer!


SPECIAL CHRISTMAS OPENING HOURS!

Hubbub Club: Winter Wonderland

Hubbub Club: Winter Wonderland​ - 7-9pm | Friday 11 December

Join our fun winter party, hosted by Hubbub Theatre Company with DJ Omar and special guest performances.
Come and have a dance and enjoy some Hubbub warmth and fun!
Please invite family, friends and carers to join you.

Email info@hubbubtheatre.org for the Zoom link for Hubbub Club Winter Wonderland.

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