Coming up at the Barn

this February...

'Spring Flowers, Castles & Palaces
of the Sintra Region'
Wednesday 5th February, 7:30pm at the Barn
£4 (£2 for Friends)

An exhibition of art that shines a spotlight on a time when communities and artists were affected by war and persecution is planned at Buxton Museum and Art Gallery.

Find out more information here: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news-events/news-updates/news/buxton-museum-exhibition-reveals-stories-of-colonialism-war-and-oppression.aspx

Saturday 22^nd February 2020 - 7:30 pm (SOLD OUT)

Sunday 23^rd February 2020 – 7:30 pm (TICKETS AVAILABLE)

Crich Glebe Field Centre (DE4 5EU)

Crich Glebe Field Centre is delighted to present a thrilling evening of classical piano music, with virtuoso pianist Sergei Podobedov. Enjoy pieces by Beethoven, Chopin, and others.

Dance4’s CAT is the Centre for Advanced Training provides access to world-class training opportunities and spaces for young people aged between 11-18 years with exceptional potential in dance. The scheme is funded by the Department for Education and we welcome applications from anyone with a passion for dance. We have several opportunities available for young people and their teachers to find out more about the scheme and what it can offer:

FREE School Workshops:

ARTIST OPPORTUNITY

Summary:

Erewash Museum are commissioning an artist to provide two paintings or coloured sketches for a backdrop for an exhibition, to support their work with schools and to put on promotional posters and flyers.  They will be used in a temporary exhibition at Kirk Hallam church, two Anglo Saxon event days, and later on display at the museum. The images should be of:

1) Anglo Saxon high status woman carrying a weaving baton, made of iron. Full length image.

The Builders Merchant Building Index (BMBI) announces that Midland Lead’s Sales and Marketing Manager Lynn Street will join a panel of industry experts.

Libraries in Derbyshire are taking part in a national scheme to help children look after their mental health and wellbeing.

Read more here: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news-events/news-updates/news/derbyshire-library-initiative-to-help-children-with-their-mental-health-and-wellbeing.aspx

An artefact from Buxton Museum and Art Gallery is to play a part in the Natural History Museum’s latest exhibition – Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature.

Read more here: https://www.derbyshire.gov.uk/council/news-events/news-updates/news/buxton-museums-mermaid-to-visit-the-natural-history-museum-in-london.aspx

With just about a week to go we now only have £1500 to raise towards the "new Arkwright Experience"!  Many thanks to all those of you who have already donated towards the film, and help us get so close to the target.

If you were planning to donate towards the fund but haven't yet been able to go on-line or visit the Mills please could you follow this link and DONATE now.

What the project is about: