News from producers around Derbyshire

Vertigo announces May 21 release date for My New York Year.

Following news that the UK Government had targeted May 17 as the date when cinemas in England should be able to reopen, the film release calendar is beginning to show signs of life. Vertigo was quick to announce May 21 as the release date for My New York Year (pictured above), starring Sigourney Weaver and Margaret Qualley. The film is based on the book (and was originally titled) My Salinger Year by Joanna Rakoff, and premiered at the 2020 Berlin Film Festival.

Friday 10.15-11.00am  |  5th, 12th, 19th, 26th March

FREE! with option to donate

Open to all, the Mind and Body Class is particularly geared to anyone and everyone who would like a little time out for themselves to gently exercise, clear the head and free up the body.

Email: tuckerbutler@hotmail.com or emdanetwork@gmail.com for further details.

Tuesday 10.15-11.15am  |  2th, 9th, 16th, 23rd March

FREE! with option to donate.

Open to all, some experience of contemporary dance useful. Includes warm up, strengthening and conditioning, floor work and dance sequences.

Email: tuckerbutler@hotmail.com or emdanetwork@gmail.com for further details.

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Deadline 31st March

Deda Derby has launched a series of new classes to help you take care of both your physical and mental wellbeing – from acrobatic skills to yoga.

Sue Allanson Sculptures

If you are walking along Gorsey Bank on the edge of Wirksworth you may be intrigued by a tap-tapping sound and the chink of a chisel striking stone. It will mean you have stumbled across the home of sculptor Sue Allanson who works beneath a modest shelter in her garden. Listen this week as she discusses her work with Pete Singer on Instagram and Facebook. She is interviewed on Saturday by Pete Singer.

Join us for one, some, or all of the amazing events taking place during FORMAT21. The Opening Night, Festival Conference, artist talks and films are just some of the activities you can log into via our digital venue New Art City and steaming services.

• FORMAT21: Opening Night

Date: 11 March 2021
Time: 5.30pm onwards
Location: FORMAT21 Digital Venue - New Art City
Tickets: FREE

Spring is finally in the air and we've plenty planned to help put a creative spring in your step over the coming month.

We've not one but two CreativeMornings for you including the first ever UK wide event, plus Andrew Davis is on hand to help us put a much needed 'so what' into our social media.

I'm feeling more optimistic for 2021 and excited to keep you all informed of the developments in my work. Even with galleries closed, great things are still happening in the art world as everyone adapts to the new ways.

Collect 2021

Walking in the local area? Purchase the Dronfield Rotary Walk guide!

With the weather beginning to warm up, some of you may be wanting to get out on walks in the local area again. If so, why not consider purchasing our guide for the Dronfield Rotary Walk? These have recently been reprinted and are available on our website, and can be delivered to you even whilst the Barn remains closed!