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Devised by well known singer & musician Lester Simpson and Chesterfield musician Nigel Corbett. A completely new show as part of the commemorations of the end of World War 1.
This event will be hosted at Spital Arts on Friday September 21st at 7.30pm
Doors at 7pm and tickets are £10 from;
01246 220741
A World Premiere of this performance forming part of the commemorations of the end of World War 1.
Following this summer’s successful bumper Buxton Fringe, organisers are already planning for next year’s eagerly awaited 40th Fringe and have announced a new, open-to-all art competition to create the 2019 programme cover.
The Fringe has a reputation for spectacular covers with 2018’s programme using a vibrant design from artist Joanna Allen of New Mills, winner of last year’s Fringe competition.
WIRKSWORTH FESTIVAL
Art and Architecture Trail
8 - 9 September
Venue: Wild Cherry B&B, Green Hill
Open 10am - 5pm
WIRKSWORTH FESTIVAL
Art and Architecture Trail
8 - 9 September
Venue: Wild Cherry B&B, Green Hill
Open 10am - 5pm
Burbage School was the venue for a very special world premiere when pupils heard their own musical compositions performed for the first time.
The Festival’s Celia Dunk had taught the youngsters how to write short pieces of music during outreach sessions at the school, and invited Burbage Band, one of the oldest in the world, to come and play them.
Croots Farm Shop in Derbyshire is celebrating after two of its products were hailed as ‘outstanding’ at the annual Great Taste Awards.
Croots Sausage Roll and Croots Old Goat Ale were both awarded two-star accolades in the awards, which are widely regarded as the ‘Oscars’ of the food world and the ‘epicurean equivalent of the Booker prize’.
Organised by the Guild of Fine Food, the awards attracted more than 12,500 entries. Fewer than 15% of products achieved two stars and earned the description of ‘outstanding…above and beyond delicious’.
Derby College has been awarded the top accreditation for the fourth time in recognition of its consistent quality in providing careers, employability and enterprise advice and guidance for students at its campuses in Derby, Ilkeston and Morley.
Middleton by Walking is a walking festival during October half term based in Middleton by Youlgrave. In this first year Middleton by Walking will focus on walks and activities on their Sites of Meaning stones. You can learn more about the festival and its walks on the internet, Facebook and Twitter:
www.Facebook.com/middletonbywalking
@middletonwalks