The latest news from producers, makers, venues and events organisers from around Derby and Derbyshire. If you have news to add to this page, then email us to let us know about it: editor@madeinderbyshire.org
Many of you may have already heard about Great Taste – the world’s largest award scheme for food & drink producers. The Guild of Fine Food, organisers of the Great Taste awards, have provided us with some information which you may find helpful.
Derby Book Festival’s 2020 books of Derby students’ writings and illustrations are now available for sale on the Festival website.
Lytisha Tunbridge is an experienced workshop facilitator having lead sessions for Nottingham Writers Studio, University of Nottingham and NTU. Join her for these fortnightly intimate zoom sessions for lunch time tasters.
Booking now for Thursday Lite Bites at lunchtime.
To secure you place please complete this form: https://forms.gle/4QxDh4KdRwgZi58Y8 or email info@lytishapoet.co.uk.
After months of hard work, I’m delighted that High Peak CVS are able to launch our brand new Membership Packages to Individuals, Groups and Organisations across the High Peak.
James Ellson, author of crime thriller The Trail, is running an online short story course, starting Wednesday 3rd February at 6.30pm - £20.
3 live Zoom workshops.
Consecutive Wednesdays, starting 3rd February at 6.30pm
Includes a group short story competition with a £25 prize.
https://shophandmadehayfield.com/product/short-story-writing-workshops/
We have lots of things in the pipeline for the celebrations. We will be keeping you informed, but for now, here are a couple of ways in which you can get involved.
Friendship group, Derbyshire Peak Oddfellows is inviting anyone struggling with the impact of spending increasing time alone to join them at one of their regular free online social events.
The group has a diary of upcoming Zoom events, which they can send out to anyone should they get in touch. Some of its public local and national events include:
Every Wednesday at 11am: National Cuppa and Chat, meeting ID: 988 3920 7187
Every Thursday at 2pm: Just-for-fun Thursdays, meeting ID: 988 3920 7187
Love poetry? Whether you enjoy reading, writing, or listening to poetry, or you want to find out more about exciting new forms such as poetry film, we have an event for you!
It is with deep sadness we announce the death of our dear friend and founding President Mick Peat after a short illness.
Mick left us on January 22nd. We extend our sympathy and love to his wife Celia, his family, and his countless friends across the world of music.
The news has hit the folk music community hard, and tributes have been pouring in from all over the country and beyond, many praising Mick’s kindness, generosity of spirit and guidance in their own musical careers.
New dates have been announced for two shows which were due to take place at Derby Arena in spring and early summer.
Jimmy Carr, who was due to bring his Terribly Funny tour to the Arena on Sat 22 May, has confirmed a new date of Sat 23 Oct 2021. Magic of Motown, a musical tribute to the sounds of the Motor City, has moved from Sat 26 Jun 2021 to Fri 27 May 2022.