Listing Showing Events from 20/03/2015 to 05/04/2015 and Within 10 Miles of Bakewell Visitor Centre

Listing showing events from 20/03/2015 to 05/04/2015 and within 10 miles of Bakewell Visitor Centre

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Peak District Photography Gallery at Bakewell Visitor Centre Bakewell Visitor Centre , Old Market Hall, Bridge Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1DS 1st Jan 2015 - 31st Dec 2015 Contact: Information Tel: 01629 813227 Email: [email protected] Web: www.peakgallery.co.uk Come and enjoy our fully accessible gallery, on the mezzanine floor of the historic Old Market Hall in the centre of Bakewell.

Peak District Artisans at Chatsworth Chatsworth, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1PP 7th Jan 2015 - 31st Mar 2015 10:00-15:30 Contact: Information Tel: 01246 565430 Web: www.peakdistrictartisans.co.uk See website Over thirty PDA members will be taking part in a grand Chatsworth Extravaganza in the New Year. The exhibition will open on 7th January and run until the end of March.

'An Accurate Record' Exhibition at Peak Shopping Village Peak Shopping Village, Chatsworth Road, Rowsley, Matlock, DE4 2JE 21st Feb 2015 - 28th Mar 2015 Contact: Katayune Jacquin Tel: 01629 735326 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.theoldstationgallery.wordpress.com The gallery is delighted to announce exhibitions and events for 2015.

Exhibition of Paintings at Castleton Visitor Centre Castleton Visitor Centre, Buxton Road, Castleton, Hope Valley, S33 8WN 2nd Mar 2015 - 30th Mar 2015 10:30-17:00 Contact: Castleton Visitors Centre Tel: 01629 815 572 Email: [email protected] Exhibition of Paintings By Members of the Buxton and High Peak Art Society.

Selling Exhibition at The Rutland Antique Centre at Bakewell Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1DS 7th Mar 2015 - 31st Mar 2015 Contact: The Rutland Arms Antique Centre Tel: 01629 810468 Web: www.therutlandarmsantiquescentre.co.uk Selling exhibition for Chinese and Japanese Porcelain, 18th and 19th century pieces and shipwreck hoards; Nan King, Hoi An, Tek Sing items, provided by Doug and Vera Broadhurst.

Model Railway Exhibition at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 10th Mar 2015 - 22nd Mar 2015 11:00-16:00 Contact: Cromford Mills Donations requested in aid of: Special Care Baby Units at Sheffield and Chesterfield Hospitals In conjunction with the Arkwright Society, The Chesterfield Railway Modellers (inc: Wingfield Group)present a Model Railway Exhibition featuring: Mettesford 'N'gauge layout bases on Matlock 1945 - 1965 Wingfield Junction '00' gauge freelance layout based in N. Derbyshire (ish) 1960s Open daily except Mondays at Cromford Mill

All information believed to be correct at time of print. Peak District National Park Authority cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Bakewell Visitor Centre, The Old Market Hall, Bridge Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire. DE45 1DS Tel: 01629 816558 Email: [email protected] Castleton Visitor Centre, Buxton Road, Castleton, Derbyshire. S33 8WN Tel: 01629 816558 Email: [email protected] Page 1 Take a walk on Wild Side at Bakewell Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1DS 20th Mar 2015 15:00-16:00 and 17:00-18:00 Contact: PDNPA Tel: 01629 816200 Email: [email protected] Web: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/learning-about/news/current- news/new-beer-takes-walk-on-wild-side £10 A new beer will celebrate 10 years of open access in the Peak District National Park and encourage visitors to walk on the Wild Side. To mark the anniversary, Bakewell-based Thornbridge Brewery, which also celebrates its 10th birthday this year, has created a new pale ale, called Wild Side. It will be officially launched with tours of the Riverside Brewery on March 20. Ian Rotherham, professor of environmental geography at Sheffield Hallam University, will talk about the wilder side of nature in our wilder areas and guests will be able to sample the new brew. A minimum donation of £10 is requested and all proceeds from the tour will go into the Access Fund to further improve access in the national park

Brown Hares in the Derbyshire Dales at Darley Dale Darley Dale, Derbyshire, DE4 2SD 20th Mar 2015 14:30 Contact: Bakewell Visitor Centre £3.00 includes tea/coffee and biscuits Christine will talk about the hares that she spent many hours watching and in this slide show presentation there are over 160 photographs of hares, other farmland wildlife and the landscape of the Derbyshire dales. Copies of Christine book will be on sale for £17

Amadou Diagne & Group Yakar at Taddington Taddington, Derbyshire, SK17 9UD 20th Mar 2015 19:30 Contact: The Queens Arms Taddington Tel: 01298 85384 Advance £9 & £8.50 OAP from Queens Arms, Taddington or Overdale Veterinary Centre, New Market St, Buxton On the door £9.50 & £9 OAP £7 if in full time education African rhythms song and dance.

Calver Childrens Cinema - Fire & Rescue at Calver Calver, Derbyshire, S32 3XQ 21st Mar 2015 13:30 Contact: Calver Village Hall Tel: 01433 631298 £3 Disney's Planes - Fire & Rescue film for all the family.

Bakewell Craft & Gift Fair, Brigade Hall at Bakewell Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1DS 21st Mar 2015 - 22nd Mar 2015 10:30-16:30 28th Mar 2015 - 29th Mar 2015 10:30-16:30 30th Mar 2015 - 31st Mar 2015 10:30-16:30 1st Apr 2015 - 12th Apr 2015 10:30-16:30 Contact: Stuart Green Email: [email protected] Web: www.peakfairs.co.uk "Bakewell Craft & Gift Fair" Open every weekend ~ Held In the "Brigade Hall" which is "Through the Gardens" in the Town Centre ~ Just follow the signs on foot during event days.

Sheldon History Group Exhibition at Sheldon Sheldon, Derbyshire, DE45 1QS 21st Mar 2015 - 22nd Mar 2015 11:00-17:00 Contact: Bakewell Visitor Centre Tel: 01629 813227 Sheldon History Group present an exhibition in the Village Hall of artefacts found around Sheldon from stone age flints to clay pipes and including spoons, coins, lead whorls and pottery. Refreshments available all day.

Backward Glance- A Surreal Who Dunnit. at Bamford Institute Bamford Institute, Ashopton Road, Bampton in Bamford, S33 0DY 21st Mar 2015 19:30 Contact: Bamford Institute Tel: 01433 651755 Web: www.liveandlocal.org.uk £8.50 standard £6:50 (16 and under) Backward Glance - Asurreal Who Dunnit. A writer is interrogated after his celebrity wife dies in mysterious circumstances.

Put a Spring in your Step - Ranger Guided Walk at Stanage Edge Stanage Edge, Hollin bank, Outseats, Hathersage, Derbyshire, S33 1BR 21st Mar 2015 11:00-15:30 Contact: PDNPA Tel: 01629 816270 Start 11am, finish 3.30pm. 6 miles. Along paths and tracks with some steep ascents and descents, with potentially muddy surfaces. Meet Hollin Bank car park (GR: SK236 839) (PC: S32 1DJ). Booking essential. P&D car park.

Mixed Traction Weekend at Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Wirksworth Station, Station Road, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4FB 21st Mar 2015 - 22nd Mar 2015 Contact: Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Tel: 01629 823076 Web: www.e-v-r.com A chance to see our steam and diesel fleet in action. The Ravenstor Inclne will be in operation. See website for more details.

Mountain Bike Taster Day at Curbar Curbar, Derbyshire, S32 3YH 22nd Mar 2015 10:00-15:00 Contact: Information Tel: 07738 7388474 Email: [email protected] Web: www.easternmoors.org.uk A free mountain biking event on the moors & tips on mountain biking, servicing & routes.

Navigation Walk (Grade B) - Ranger Guided Walk at Dovestones Ranger Centre Dovestones Ranger Centre, Binn Green, Holmfirth Road, Greenfield, OLDHAM, OL3 7NE 22nd Mar 2015 10:30-16:00 Contact: PDNPA Tel: 01629 816270 Start 10.30am, finish 4pm. 7 miles. Navigating using a compass and route card. Meet at Dove Stone car park. (GR: SE013 034) (PC: OL3 7NE) Bring Dark Peak OS 1:25000 map. Booking essential. P&D car park.

Longshaw and Eastern Moors Bike Day at National Trust Longshaw Estate National Trust Longshaw Estate , Peak District National Trust - Estates, Longshaw Estate Office, Longshaw, Sheffield, S11 7TZ 22nd Mar 2015 Contact: information Web: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/peakdistrict Join us for a day of bike related fun! Bike rides, how to maintain your bike and other activities. All happening at Curbar Gap car park.

Secrets of Surveying at National Trust Longshaw Estate National Trust Longshaw Estate , Peak District National Trust - Estates, Longshaw Estate Office, Longshaw, Sheffield, S11 7TZ 22nd Mar 2015 Contact: enquries Tel: 01433 637904 booking essential With bird surveyors Helen Foley and Chris Brewster. Walk the most ancient parts of Longshaw and learn how bird life is recorded and interpreted by scientists (and armchair scientists) everywhere.

Matlock Market at Hall Leys Park Hall Leys Park, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AP 25th Mar 2015 09:00-15:00 Contact: . Matlock Market every Wednesday at Park Head, Hall Leys Park. Over 35 stalls including food, crafts, clothing and more. 9 am until 3pm.

Rachel Carter Sculpture at Bakewell Old House Museum Bakewell Old House Museum , Cunningham Place, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1DD 25th Mar 2015 - 26th Mar 2015 11:00-16:00 Contact: Old House Museum Tel: 01629 813642 Art in action at the museum as Rachel creates a giant woven hanging sculpture to celebrate the re-opening of the museum and textile display of cool, clean cotton. Display of historic 19th & 20thc cotton dresses pantaloons, underwear, nightdresses, lucy pockets, quilts and much more

Easter & Spring Activities with the RSPB at Peak Shopping Village Peak Shopping Village, Chatsworth Road, Rowsley, Matlock, DE4 2JE 28th Mar 2015 11:00-16:00 Contact: Enquiries Tel: 01629 735326 Email: [email protected] Web: www.peakshoppingvillage.com Free Easter & Spring Activities with the RSPB Fun learning and activities from the nature experts

Easter Activities at Bakewell Old House Museum Bakewell Old House Museum , Cunningham Place, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1DD 28th Mar 2015 - 12th Apr 2015 11:00-16:00 Contact: Old House Museum Tel: 01629 813642 Come along and follow the egg trail around the museum. Design your own Easter egg, quizzes, games, dress up in Tudor costume. Join the rat hunt. Free art activity

Bakewell Farmers Markets at Agricultural Business Centre Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AH 28th Mar 2015 Contact: Agricultural Centre Tel: 01629 813777 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.derbyshiredales.gov.uk/services- business/agricultural-business-centre Generally held on the last Saturday of the month from 9am to 3pm - the multi-award winning Farmers' Market is now the second largest in the UK. Stalls under cover at the Agricultural Business Centre, with plentiful parking.

Willow Crafts making Garden Supports at Matlock Bath Matlock Bath, Derbyshire, DE4 3NR 28th Mar 2015 10:30-14:30 Contact: DWT Tel: 01773 881188 Web: www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk Learn how to make beautiful plant supports for your garden. Adults and supervised children over 12 years £20 per person. Booking essential

Gilbert & Sullivan Society's Spring Into Song at St John's Church (Walton) St John's Church (Walton), Walton Back Lane, Walton, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S42 7LT 28th Mar 2015 19:30 Contact: Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01246 345777/8 Email: [email protected] Web: www.chesterfieldgands.co.uk All tickets £7.00 Chesterfield’s Gilbert & Sullivan Society present their annual Spring Concert – Spring Into Song. Tickets available from Chesterfield Visitor Information Centre. Ticket price includes refreshments.

Navigation Walk (Grade C) - Ranger Guided Walk at Fairholmes Ranger Centre Fairholmes Ranger Centre, Upper Derwent Valley, BAMFORD, Hope Valley, S33 0AQ 29th Mar 2015 10:00-15:30 Contact: PDNPA Tel: 01629 816270 Start 10am, finish 3.30pm. 6 miles. Navigating using a compass. Meet Fairholmes Visitor Centre (GR: SK172 893) (PC: S33 0AQ) Bring compass, 1:25,000 Dark Peak map. Booking essential. P&D car park.

Living History Display and Muster at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 29th Mar 2015 11:00-16:00 Contact: enquries Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk The Georgian Home Guard prepares to defend the Mill against the French invaders led by Napoleon Bonaparte. Hear Captain Peter Arkwright’s company of volunteers tell their stories.

A Walk Along The Lumsdale Valley at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 29th Mar 2015 14:00 Contact: Information Tel: 01629 825995 Email: [email protected] Web: www.cromfordmills.org.uk/events Adults £3.00 - Limited places, advance booking essential A leisurely guided three-mile walk along this wooded gorge of outstanding natural beauty, exploring the stone ruins, ponds and waterfall that make up this unique industrial valley site.

Wanted, At Cromford, Children Of All Ages at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 30th Mar 2015 14:30-16:00 Contact: Information Tel: 01629 536831 Web: www.derwentvalleymills.org/discovery-days Costs £5.00 (accompanying adults free) Limited places - advance booking essential. Children must be accompanied by an adult. The Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Discovery Days. What was it like to live and work in Richard Arkwright's Cromford? Step back in time and learn about the jobs in the mills and the way of life of both children and adults.

Easter Activites at Haddon Hall Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1LA 1st Apr 2015 - 7th Apr 2015 Contact: Haddon Hall Tel: 01629 812855 Email: [email protected] Web: www.haddonhall.co.uk Normal prices & times apply Easter themed activities, including bunny ears, an Easter hunt and pin the pom-pom on the bunny.

Introduction to Climbing at National Trust Longshaw Estate National Trust Longshaw Estate , Peak District National Trust - Estates, Longshaw Estate Office, Longshaw, Sheffield, S11 7TZ 2nd Apr 2015 10:00-12:00 and 13:00-15:00 Contact: enquries Tel: 01433 631757 Come and try climbing on the world famous crags that surround the Longshaw Estate. Learn basic climbing techniques with our qualified and experienced instructors from Thornbridge Outdoors. For children aged 8-12.

Bakewell Craft & Gift Fair at Bakewell Medway Centre Bakewell Medway Centre, New Street, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1GT 3rd Apr 2015 - 6th Apr 2015 10:30-16:30 Contact: 01433 659616 Tel: 07765 404354 Email: [email protected] Web: www.peakfairs.co.uk Craft & Gift Fair at the Medway Centre, Bakewell. Hundreds of unique and individual Crafts and Gifts for sale. Refreshments. Fairs will also be held at The Brigade Hall, Bath Street, Bakewell (a short walk from this venue) on these dates.

Arkwright the Duck's Easter Trail at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 3rd Apr 2015 - 6th Apr 2015 10:00-16:00 Contact: enquiries Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk £1 entry fee Discover the different places where Arkwright the Duck is hiding, solve the puzzle and win a small prize. Entry forms are available from Reception/Shop.

Eyam Cadbury Easter Egg Trails at Eyam Hall Historic House and Gardens Eyam Hall Historic House and Gardens, Church Street, Eyam, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S32 5QW 3rd Apr 2015 - 6th Apr 2015 11:00-15:00 Contact: National Trust, Eyam Tel: 01433 639565 Web: www.nationaltrust.org.uk/eyam Normal admission applies. £3.00 per child for trail and activities. Become an eggsplorer and join us on a chocolate fueled hunt. Follow our exciting trail around the garden and see what you might find hiding amongst the daffodils. Get stuck in with children's crafts and activities to keep everyone entertained.

Easter Weekend at Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Wirksworth Station, Station Road, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4FB 3rd Apr 2015 - 6th Apr 2015 Contact: Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Tel: 01629 823076 Web: www.e-v-r.com Enjoy a day out on the train and join in our Easter Egg hunt!Ever fancied trying your hand at circus tricks? Come along to the Family Circus where there's juggling, spinning plates, wire walking and much much more!

'A Rural Life' Exhibition at Peak Shopping Village Peak Shopping Village, Chatsworth Road, Rowsley, Matlock, DE4 2JE 4th Apr 2015 - 16th May 2015 Contact: Katayune Jacquin Tel: 01629 735326 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.theoldstationgallery.wordpress.com The gallery is delighted to announce exhibitions and events for 2015.

Georgian Curiosity Show at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 4th Apr 2015 - 6th Apr 2015 11:00-16:00 Contact: enquires Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk Over the Easter weekend The Georgian Group will be bringing history to life at Cromford Mills. Come along and discover original and reproduction curiosities from the 18th century.

Meet the Mill Manager at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 4th Apr 2015 - 5th Apr 2015 11:00-15:00 Contact: enquires Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk Meet Richard Arkwright’s Mill Manager who will be out and about in the mill yard. Drop in any time and discover what it was like to live and work in the mills.

Meet the Artist-Jill York at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 4th Apr 2015 - 5th Apr 2015 10:00-16:00 Contact: enquires Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk Display of original paintings, prints and cards. The paintings feature colourful depictions of animals, people and dancers.

Leawood Pumphouse Operating Days at Leawood Pump Leawood Pump, Cromford Canal, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 5HN 5th Apr 2015 - 6th Apr 2015 12:00-17:00 Contact: Derbyshire County Council Tel: 01629 823204 Web: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/countryside Free but donations are gratefully received. Parking charges apply. Leawood Pump is situated on the Cromford Canal, a short walk from High Peak Junction. It was built in 1849 to pump water from the River Derwent into the Cromford Canal. Leawood Pump is now over 150 years old but remains in pristine condi

Car Boot Sales at Bakewell Showground Bakewell Showground, The Showground, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AQ 5th Apr 2015 07:00-13:00 Contact: Mike Snow Tel: 01246 520712 Email: [email protected] Web: www.treasuretrovefairs.co.uk Car £7/ Small, Medium Van £8 /Car & Trailer £8/ Transit Van , Large Van £9. 50p per person. Child Free. Car Boots to take place from 7am till approx 1pm. Dates are subject to change, please check local press for details before attending.

Muck In Day at Castleton Castleton, Hope Valley, Derbyshire, S33 8WG 5th Apr 2015 10:00-15:00 Contact: Shane Bates Tel: 01433 670368 Email: [email protected] Bookings requried. Join us to help with our woodland work around the Mam Tor area.

Arkwright Spinsters at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 5th Apr 2015 11:00-16:00 Contact: enquires Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk The Arkwright Spinsters will be demonstrating spinning and other crafts. Anyone wishing to learn may do so by arrangement. Bring your own spinning wheel and learn to spin.

Peak Easter Fun Day at Peak Shopping Village Peak Shopping Village, Chatsworth Road, Rowsley, Matlock, DE4 2JE 5th Apr 2015 11:00-16:00 Contact: Enquiries Tel: 01629 735326 Email: [email protected] Web: www.peakshoppingvillage.com Free Peak Easter Fun Day Balloon modelling, egg hunt and Easter crafts

Millstones & Damstones - Ranger Guided Walk at Grindleford Grindleford , Derbyshire, S32 2HS 5th Apr 2015 10:45-16:00 Contact: PDNPA Tel: 01629 816270 Start 10.45am, finish 4pm. 8 miles. On footpaths, with two short climbs. Meet Grindleford Station Café, at the bottom of the station approach road (GR: SK251 788) (PC: S32 2JA). Booking essential. Links to bus and rail services.

Middleton Top Engine House Operating Days at Middleton Top Visitor Centre Middleton Top Visitor Centre, Rise End, Middleton by Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4LS 5th Apr 2015 - 6th Apr 2015 13:00-16:30 Contact: Derbyshire County Council Tel: 01629 823204 Web: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/countryside Admission and parking charges apply. Middleton Top Engine House is a Scheduled Ancient Monument containing a superb working beam engine, built by the Butterley Company in 1829. Using the power of steam, the engine raised and lowered wagons on the Middleton Incline of the Crom