News from producers around Derbyshire

We're pleased to announce that the latest digital exhibition is now available to view on our new standalone website.

Join us in supporting The Art That Difference Makes! We're Developing our Board of Trustees to support LEVEL Centre's vision and aspirations.

We are looking for individuals to provide skills, knowledge and lived experience as:

In these Covid and post covid times, the world has remembered the importance of conversations.  Sure, screen time has its function and place, but EVERYTHING ties back into having meaningful conversations.  

Mobile phones have made the original purpose of the Red Telephone boxes (connecting with people) all but extinct. So how are different communities across the country working to keep this British icon maintained and useful in keeping conversations in their community going?

We're back open at last! After 156 days since we were forced to close at the beginning of November, it has been great to welcome customers - both new and old - back to the Barn. Thank you to everyone who has visited us so far, and we hope that you will continue to help us share the word with your friends and family. 

Thankfully, the weather has been kind to us so far this week - it has been lovely to enjoy the sunshine in the courtyard, and see the gardens starting to look their best for the spring. 

Photo credit: Pictoria Pictures

After 300 years in the making, the new Museum of Making in Derby is delighted to be opening its doors from Friday 21st May 2021. On the site of what is widely regarded as the world’s first modern factory at Derby Silk Mill, the new museum will share Derby’s history of making and innovation.

Designed and made with the people and industries of Derby, the Museum will display over 30,000 objects, many of which have never been seen by the public before.

Three local colleges have joined forces to raise awareness of the options available to study a university-level course close to home with the flexibility of fitting studies around their work and family commitments.

Derby College Group (DCG) Burton and South Derbyshire College and Chesterfield College all work in partnership with leading universities and professional awarding bodies to deliver first class nationally recognised qualifications which meet the needs of individuals, employers and society.

Constella OperaBallet brings the heritage of Darley Abbey to life on 8th May with an innovative online festival of newly commissioned dance, music and drama, including the premiere of Darley Abbey’s very own song, as well as giant decorated bobbins, and threads of bunting, all created in collaboration with the local community.

Monday 26th April 2021, 4.00-5.00pm. Free to book.

Join us online in the first week of the UK Poet Laureate's 10-year adventure for this free live-streamed event from the new BELPER LIBRARY in Derbyshire.  

Picture credit: Laura Firth, MiniAperture Photography.

Specialist local charity Safe and Sound has bought its first minibus to enable youth and support workers to help and protect more children and young people in local communities.

Tables and chalets are now available to book ready to welcome you back to Derby's alfresco dining experience, which re-opens in Derby Market Place at 6pm on Friday 23rd April. The website will be open for bookings from 5pm tonight, initially for up to Sunday 13th June.

Last year the venue attracted more than 28,600 additional visitors to the city centre to enjoy outdoor dining, entertainment and markets. It was launched to create a new COVID-secure area for socialising while providing a much-needed boost to the city's hospitality industry.