What’s On At Cromford Mills December 2018
Friday 7th, Saturday 8th, Sunday 9th December
Friday 14th and Saturday 15th December
CHRISTMAS WREATH MAKING WORKSHOPS
10am -12 noon or 2pm – 4pm
Location: Winster Room
Cost: £18 Limited places, advance booking essential.
Come and join one of our Christmas Wreath making workshops. Bring a friend or two and enjoy a festive couple of hours making your own unique Christmas wreath.
Instruction and materials provided to make your own festive wreath using florist block, holly and natural materials. You may wish to bring your own additions such as baubles and other festive items.
Please bring secateurs and gloves if you have them.
Please note that the Winster room is on the second floor and unfortunately there is no lift.
Advanced booking is recommended to avoid disappointment.
Please contact events@arkwrightsociety.org.uk or call or 01629 823256 if you would like more information or you would like to book a place.
Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th December
CHRISTMAS AT CROMFORD MILLS
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Cromford Mills, Mill Yard
Cost: FREE ENTRY (There is a small charge for some activities)
Get into the spirit of Christmas with Cromford Mills Christmas Weekend.
We have lots of fun activities for all the family. Father Christmas will be visiting both days (11am-3pm), we have a Community Christmas Tree Trail, Christmas Makers Market, Christmas Tree sale, Woodies Wings will be here with their owls and parrots, there will be live music, including Wirksworth Community Orchestra on Saturday (from 1pm),Hazy horse mobile bar, mulled wine, mince pies and lots of other treats.
Come and join our elves in their workshop for a variety of Christmas crafts and challenges – earn your elf certificate!
For more information please contact: events@arkwrightsociety.org.uk or 01629 823256
Saturday 8th - Sunday 9th December
CROMFORD MILLS CHRISTMAS MARKET
Time: 10am-4pm
Location: Mill Yard
Cost: Free Entry
This weekend we will be holding our CROMFORD MILLS CHRISTMAS MARKET. A variety of talented local artists and makers will be showcasing their wares. Come and find that extra special Christmas gift you’ve been looking for!
There will be lots of Christmas activities going on - FUN FOR EVERYONE!
Please contact events@arkwrightsociety.org.uk if you would like more information or you would like to have a stall, pitch prices start from £20 per day.
Wednesday 12th December
KNIT AND NATTER
Time: 10am-12 noon
Location: Arkwright’s Café
FREE ENTRY
Join us for a morning of knitting and nattering. This drop-in session is suitable for anyone who wants to knit, learn to knit or just fancies a chat.
Thursday 20th December
CHRISTMAS AFTERNOON TEA
Time: 12noon – 2pm
Location: Wheatcroft’s Wharf Cafe
Cost: £14.99 per person (please book in advance)
Indulge in a festive afternoon tea at Cromford Mills. Festive finger sandwiches, scone and cream, mini mince pie, fruit cake, angel sparkle cake – all served with warm spiced orange juice and tea or coffee.
Please contact events@arkwrightsociety.org.uk or call or 01629 823256 if you would like more information or you would like to book a place.
Sunday 16th December
ARKWRIGHT SPINSTERS
Time: 11am-4pm
Location: Gothic Warehouse
FREE ENTRY
The Arkwright Spinsters will be demonstrating spinning and fibre crafting and sharing their skills. Bring your own spinning wheel and learn to spin or learn with group equipment by prior arrangement.
Please contact arkwrightspinsters@yahoo.co.uk if you would like to arrange a lesson.
Friday 21st December
CHRISTMAS DINNER IN ARKWRIGHT’S CAFÉ
Time: 5:45pm-7:15pm
Location: Arkwright’s Café
Cost: £22.50 (please book in advance)
Come and enjoy a delicious four course festive dinner before the carol service at St Mary's Church. Join us for a Christmas Dinner in Arkwright's Cafe and then wassail by lantern light to St Mary's Church for a carol service and selection of readings at 7.30pm.
To book a place please contact: events@arkwrightsociety.org.uk or 01629 823256
Friday 21st December
CHRISTMAS CAROL SERVICE
Time: 7:15pm-8:30pm
CAROL SERVICE AT ST MARY’S CHURCH
Location: Meet in the mill yard
Cost: FREE ENTRY (donations welcome)
Wassail by lantern light to St Mary’s Church for a carol concert and selection of readings at 7:30pm. The service will be followed by refreshments including festive punch and cake. Bring a torch or battery-operated lantern and come along in Georgian costume if you wish.
Why not enjoy a delicious four course festive dinner from 5:45pm-7:15pm in Arkwright’s Cafe. (Limited places, advance booking essential).
To book a place please contact: events@arkwrightsociety.org.uk or 01629 823256