Listing Showing Events from 04/06/2015 to 14/06/2015 and Within 12 Miles of Ashbourne

Listing showing events from 04/06/2015 to 14/06/2015 and within 12 miles of Ashbourne

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Discover Cotton: Made in Derbyshire at Ashbourne Library Ashbourne Library, Compton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1DA 1st May 2015 - 31st Jul 2015 1st Jun 2015 - 6th Jun 2015 Contact: Ashbourne Library Tel: 01629 533950 Web: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/leisure/libraries/services The exhibition will be on display from 1 May to 31 July during normal library opening hours. The artefacts range from replica historic clothing representing Derbyshire's manufacturing industries.

Ilam's Artistic Treasure at Ilam Ilam, Village Centre, Ilam, Nr Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ 11th May 2015 - 31st Dec 2015 Contact: Ilam Art Club Tel: 01538 308223 Web: www.ilam.org.uk/ilam-story.asp Ilam Art Club is delighted to announce that their spectacular folk painting of the history of Ilam ‘The Ilam Story’ is now on display in the Church of the Holy Cross, Ilam.

DVMWHS Discovery Walks Festival at Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, PO Box 6297, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3WJ 25th May 2015 - 7th Jun 2015 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] Experience a charming blend of breathtaking natural scenery, fascinating industrial heritage and pure spectacle in the Derwent valley. It is strongly recommended to wear stout footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather.

BRITISH CHEESE WEEK at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 1st Jun 2015 - 7th Jun 2015 Contact: enquries Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk Come and visit Arkwright’s Café and enjoy our gourmet cheeseboard – specially selected from Hartington Cheese.

Guided Walk at Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre, Ashbourne Town Council, Town Hall, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ES 4th Jun 2015 11:00 6th Jun 2015 11:00 11th Jun 2015 11:00 13th Jun 2015 11:00 Contact: Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01335343666 Email: [email protected] Learn more about one of Derbyshire’s finest market towns and with a knowledgeable town guide. Explore the hidden yards, the wide elegant Georgian Church Street, its characters and history. Walks start form the VIC.

Wyver Lane Wander at Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, PO Box 6297, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3WJ 4th Jun 2015 19:30-21:30 Contact: Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Tel: 01773 881188 £4 – part of the Derwent Valley Mills Walking Festival Join us for an evening walk along Wyver Lane down to the bird hide. We will listen out for evening birds’ song and look for bats over the river.

All information believed to be correct at time of print. Visit Peak District & Derbyshire cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Visit Peak District & Derbyshire care of University of Derby, 1 Devonshire Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6RY Tel: 01332 594634 Page 1 Poetry in Motion... at Belper River Gardens Belper River Gardens, Matlock Road, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1BE 4th Jun 2015 14:00-17:00 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.derwentvalleymills.org/discovery-days/ £4pp A chance to walk round the 20 installations that make up Beth’s Poetry Trail in Belper; listen to the poems as you pause for breath. Suitable for families. Walk leader: Hilary Fender.

Heritage Centre at Ashbourne Heritage Centre Ashbourne Heritage Centre , 13 Church Street, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1AE 4th Jun 2015 11:00-16:00 5th Jun 2015 11:00-16:00 6th Jun 2015 11:00-16:00 11th Jun 2015 11:00-16:00 12th Jun 2015 11:00-16:00 13th Jun 2015 11:00-16:00 Contact: Heritage Centre Email: www.ashbourneheritagesociety.org.uk/contact/ Web: www.ashbourneheritagesociety.org.uk Donations welcome The Heritage Centre hosts a series of changing exhibitions and artefacts relating to Ashbourne and the surrounding area. The history of this historic market town, businesses, people, buildings and customs of Ashbourne.

Belper’s Little Snippets at Belper Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1AY 4th Jun 2015 11:00-12:00 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.derwentvalleymills.org/discovery-days/ £4pp Join local historian Mary Smedley as she takes you on a gentle stroll around Belper, entertaining you with snippets of gossip from centuries past. Includes a visit inside St John’s Chapel, Belper’s Heritage Centre.

Wyver Lane Evening Wander at Belper Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1AY 4th Jun 2015 19:30-21:30 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.derwentvalleymills.org/discovery-days/ £4pp Evening walk along Wyver Lane down to the bird hide listening out for evening birdsong and looking for bats over the river. Walk leader: Ruth Long.

Along the Dalley at Belper Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1AY 5th Jun 2015 11:20-13:15 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.derwentvalleymills.org/discovery-days/ £4pp Up the Dalley Lane Turnpike, finding out about the spring, the small Belper coalfield at Lane End, the Strutt’s Wyver Farm, pre-enclosure paths and the ancient track of Longwalls Lane. Great views of the Derwent Valley.

Flower Festival St Giles Church at Hartington Hartington, Derbyshire, SK17 0AS 5th Jun 2015 - 9th Jun 2015 10:00-17:00 Contact: Sarah Lacey Tel: 01298 84319 Web: http://www.hartingtonvillage.com/ Flower Festival at St Giles Church, Hartington. Theme: 1915 Remembered, Gallipoli to W. G. Grace. The Village Hall will be open Friday - Monday 11.am - 5.pm for light refreshments. Band Concert in Church on Friday 5th June at 7.30pm. Admission £6.00 on door. Refreshments available in the interval. Maypole Dancing in Village Hall by Village School Children. Saturday 6th June at 2.30pm. Songs of Praise in Church, Sunday 7th June at 6.30pm. Retiring collection for Church funds

Flower Festival Band Concert, St Giles Church at Hartington Hartington, Derbyshire, SK17 0AS 5th Jun 2015 19:30 Contact: Sarah Lacey Tel: 01298 84319 Web: http://www.hartingtonvillage.com/ Flower Festival Band Concert, St Giles Church.

All information believed to be correct at time of print. Visit Peak District & Derbyshire cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Visit Peak District & Derbyshire care of University of Derby, 1 Devonshire Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6RY Tel: 01332 594634 Page 2 Handmade and Vintage Fair at Ashbourne Town Hall Ashbourne Town Hall, Market Place, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ES 6th Jun 2015 11:00-16:00 13th Jun 2015 11:00-16:00 Contact: Michelle Tel: 07875703969 Email: [email protected] Unique handmade crafts and art alongside an eclectic mix of everything vintage and pre-loved. Refreshments available too!

Diocesan Festival Service at St Oswald's Church St Oswald's Church, Church Street, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1AJ 6th Jun 2015 16:00 Contact: Michael Halls Tel: 01335 372064 Web: http://[email protected] Come and sing in this beautiful church. All the music and readings, on the theme of the Trinity, will be contained in a service book. The service will be suitable for all denominations. Directed by Hugh Morris, Derby cathedral.

Foxhole Cave Tour at Dovedale Dovedale, Derbyshire, DE6 2AY 6th Jun 2015 Contact: National Trust White Peak Office Tel: 01335 350 503 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/ilam-park-dovedale-and-the-white-peak/ £6 per person. Bookings requried. Take a look inside this special limestone cave in the Peak District.

Exhibition in the Valley at Consall Nature Park Consall Nature Park, Consall Forge, Nr Wetley Rocks, Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, ST9 0AF 6th Jun 2015 - 7th Jun 2015 11:00-17:00 Contact: Rob Pointon Tel: 07734 905 327 Web: http://www.robpointon.co.uk/Exhibition+in+the+Valley Entrance to the Garden and a trail Map – £3.00 Explore a trail of Oil Paintings by Rob Pointon in a fine wildlife garden in the stunning location of Consall Nature Reserve. Cream teas and cakes provided by Leek & Moorlands NSPCC (ALL PROCEEDS IN AID OF THE NSPCC).

Water Power in Belper at Belper River Gardens Belper River Gardens, Matlock Road, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1BE 6th Jun 2015 14:00-15:00 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.derwentvalleymills.org/discovery-days/ £4pp A walk around the water courses of the Belper Mill complexes to see how the Strutts used water from the Derwent to power their cotton mills.

The Comedy Lodge at Hilton House Hotel Hilton House Hotel, 1 Mill Lane, Hilton, Derby, DE65 5GP 6th Jun 2015 19:30 Contact: Craig Bennett Tel: 07939 892199 Email: [email protected] Web: www.thecomedylodge.co.uk £8.50 The Comedy Lodge's regular night of stand up comedy acts fresh from the UK comedy circuit. Food and Bar available. A Great Night Out!

Bus Rally and Agricultural Day at Churnet Valley Railway Churnet Valley Railway, Kingsley and Froghall Station, Froghall, Staffordshire, ST10 2HA 6th Jun 2015 - 7th Jun 2015 Contact: Information/bookings Tel: 01538 750755 Email: [email protected] Web: https://www.churnet-valley- railway.co.uk For all aficionados of classic buses, farm machinery and steam train rides then this is the weekend for you. With a fine selection of vintage tractors and associated farm machinery on Saturday and Classic buses on Sunday.

All information believed to be correct at time of print. Visit Peak District & Derbyshire cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Visit Peak District & Derbyshire care of University of Derby, 1 Devonshire Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6RY Tel: 01332 594634 Page 3 RetroTrax at Uttoxeter Racecourse Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8BD 6th Jun 2015 - 7th Jun 2015 12:00 Contact: Retrotrax Web: http://www.retrotrax.co.uk Tickets start from £39. Weekend tickets on sale now £69 non camping, £85 full camping Retro Trax 100% old skool weekend festival returns with over 70 live acts / djs / mcs from the late 80s early 90s era of dance music

CELEBRATING THE CROMFORD CANAL at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 6th Jun 2015 - 7th Jun 2015 10:00-16:00 Contact: enquries Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk Come along and find out more about the Friends of Cromford Canal with demonstrations, a tombola and various items for sale.

Leawood Pumphouse Operating Days at Leawood Pump Leawood Pump, Cromford Canal, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 5HN 6th Jun 2015 - 7th Jun 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

Birchover Open Gardens at Birchover Birchover, Derbyshire, DE4 2BL 6th Jun 2015 - 7th Jun 2015 12:00-17:30 Contact: Christine Holt Tel: 01629 650438/630004 Adults £4 Children FREE FREE parking A wide variety of gardens are on view as well as plant and craft stalls, refreshments and musical entertainment.

Open Day & Woodcraft Fair at Wyaston Wyaston , Derbyshire, DE6 2DR 6th Jun 2015 10:00-16:00 Contact: Derbyshire Dales Woodcraft Club Tel: 01335 344933 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ddwc.co.uk Derbyshire Dales Woodcraft Club are having an open day and fair. Try a new craft, woodcarving, marquetry, intarsia, pyrography or buy a unique gift.

Cromford Photography Walk at Cromford Cromford , Derbyshire, DE4 3QF 6th Jun 2015 11:00-13:00 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.derwentvalleymills.org/discovery-days/ £4pp Visit St Mary’s Church, the canal wharf, Cromford Mills and village. During the walk there will be opportunities for landscape photography and architectural shots of historic buildings.

Cromford Canal and Leawood Pumphouse at Cromford Cromford , Derbyshire, DE4 3QF 6th Jun 2015 14:00-16:30 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.derwentvalleymills.org/discovery-days/ £4pp Walk along the Cromford Canal and visit Leawood Pumphouse which will be in steam, then continue via the Nightingale Arm to John Smedleys and back through Bow Wood to Cromford.

A Walk around Cromford Village at Cromford Cromford , Derbyshire, DE4 3QF 6th Jun 2015 19:00-20:30 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.derwentvalleymills.org/discovery-days/ £4pp Discover the history of Cromford Village, the factory community built by Sir Richard Arkwright. This tour incorporates the market place, workers’ housing, the Lock Up and the mill water courses. All information believed to be correct at time of print. Visit Peak District & Derbyshire cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Visit Peak District & Derbyshire care of University of Derby, 1 Devonshire Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6RY Tel: 01332 594634 Page 4 “A Stroll through the Gardens of Paradise'' at Cromford Cromford , Derbyshire, DE4 3QF 7th Jun 2015 10:45-15:30 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.derwentvalleymills.org/discovery-days/ £8pp On this walk Hugh Potter will take you first for a ride on a horse-drawn narrowboat, then continue on her route along the canal to the short Gregory Tunnel through a deer park, then up to Castle Top Farm.

Willersley Castle and Grounds at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 7th Jun 2015 14:00-16:00 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.derwentvalleymills.org/discovery-days/ £4pp Follow in the footsteps of William Adam’s 1851 book Gem of the Peak in which he describes a visitor’s tour of Richard Arkwright Junior’s grounds and gardens.

PRESTON MG CAR CLUB at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 7th Jun 2015 12:30-14:30 Contact: enquries Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk Come along and see a collection of approximately 15 MGs at Cromford Mills.

Arkwright Spinsters at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 7th Jun 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.

Dethick and the Babington Plot at Florence Nightingale Memorial Hall Florence Nightingale Memorial Hall, Mill Lane, Holloway, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5AQ 7th Jun 2015 11:00-14:00 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.derwentvalleymills.org/discovery-days/ £4pp Enjoy a scenic walk whilst stepping back in time. Starting and finishing in Holloway, this walk visits the hamlet of Dethick, home of Anthony Babington, leader of the Babington Plot against Elizabeth 1.

Through Robin Hood to Cromford at Whatstandwell Whatstandwell, Derbyshire, DE4 5HG 7th Jun 2015 09:50-13:15 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.derwentvalleymills.org/discovery-days/ £8pp Starting with a walk from Whatstandwell, along the canal to Leawood Pumphouse which will be in steam. Then by horse-drawn boat to Cromford Wharf.

A Wild Day Out at Dove Valley Centre Dove Valley Centre, Under Whitle Farm, Sheen, Nr Hartington, Derbyshire, SK17 0PR 7th Jun 2015 12:00-16:00 Contact: Dove Valley Centre Tel: 01298 83282 Web: http://www.dovevalleycentre.co.uk Supporting the Staffordshire Wildlife Trust; Bring a picnic & wellies for river & pond dipping, story telling & arts activities, mini-beast safari, bird & wild flower walks and a plant swap.

All information believed to be correct at time of print. Visit Peak District & Derbyshire cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Visit Peak District & Derbyshire care of University of Derby, 1 Devonshire Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6RY Tel: 01332 594634 Page 5 Middleton Top Engine House Operating Days at Middleton Top Visitor Centre Middleton Top Visitor Centre, Rise End, Middleton by Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4LS 7th Jun 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

Dancing Dogs, Open Day at The Ark at Ashbourne Animal Welfare Ashbourne Animal Welfare, Wyaston Rd, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1NB 7th Jun 2015 11:00-16:00 Contact: Ashbourne Animal Welfare Tel: 01335 300494 Web: http://www.ashbourneanimalwelfare.org The Ark's Strictly Come Dancing...with dogs. A display of heelwork & freestyle dancing to music by Together Dog Training. Visit the kennels & cattery. Homemade lunches & teas, gifts, books, bric-a-brac.

Art at The Manor at Ashbourne Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1EU 7th Jun 2015 11:00-16:00 Contact: Ashbourne Visitor Centre Web: http://www.isabellapeatfield.com £1 entry Donation Come for a wander around the house and gardens art trail in Mappleton Manor, Mappleton, near Ashbourne before making a 'silent' bid on your favourite piece. Refreshments include Pimms, tea and cakes.

Visit to Carsington Water at Carsington Water Carsington Water, Carsington, Ashbourne, DE6 1ST 8th Jun 2015 Contact: George Wolfe Tel: 01433 631308 Join our Wye and Upper Derwent Group on a guided walk around Carsington Water. Learn about conservation work that takes place here to preserve habitats for wildlife.

GUIDED TOUR OF BBC BROADCASTING HOUSE at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 9th Jun 2015 05:45-20:00 Contact: enquries Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk £47 (includes return coach travel to London and tour) Enjoy a day in the capital with a tour around BBC Broadcasting House followed by an afternoon of shopping and sightseeing in Central London.

Knit and Natter at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 10th Jun 2015 10:00-12:00 Contact: enquries Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk Come along for a morning of knitting and nattering. This drop in session is suitable for anyone who wants to knit, learn to knit or just fancies a chat!

Bike & BBQ at Ashbourne Cycle Hire Centre Ashbourne Cycle Hire Centre, Mapleton Lane, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AA 10th Jun 2015 16:00-19:00 Contact: Helen or Jim Tel: 01335 343156 Email: [email protected] Web: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/visiting/cycle £6 per person Guided Ride £6 per person Bike hire £6 per person BBQ (£4 under 12s) Guided Bike ride & BBQ. 9 miles. Difficulty - easy. Essential requirements - cycle helmet, warm waterproof clothing. Suitable for adapted bikes. Cycle Hire available if required. Suitable for children aged 6-17.

Matlock Market at Hall Leys Park Hall Leys Park, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AP 10th Jun 2015 09:00-16:00 Contact: Matlock Town Team Tel: 07738 991305 Matlock Market every Wednesday between 9an and 4pm at Park Head, Hall Leys Park. General goods, food and crafts.

All information believed to be correct at time of print. Visit Peak District & Derbyshire cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Visit Peak District & Derbyshire care of University of Derby, 1 Devonshire Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6RY Tel: 01332 594634 Page 6 ARKWRIGHT SOCIETY LECTURE SERIES: JOSEPH WRIGHT at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 11th Jun 2015 19:00 Contact: enquries Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk £7.50 (includes cheese and wine 7pm-7:30pm) – Limited places, advance booking recommended. Joseph Wright was one of the most interesting and important painters of the late 18th century. Lucy Bamford, Curator of Art at Derby Museum, explores his life and work.

Grasses Identification Course at RSPB Coombes Valley RSPB Coombes Valley, Six Oaks Farm, Bradnop, Nr Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7EU 11th Jun 2015 Contact: Nicki Dyas Tel: 01538 381356 Email: [email protected] £50.00 (Lunch and refreshments are included) When looking out across a meadow; seeing the different seed heads and changing colours you might be more aware of it. Well there's a whole world of varying and interesting grass species out there and the CVLLP wants to intriduce you to them

Ladies Night at Uttoxeter Racecourse Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8BD 11th Jun 2015 16:00-22:00 Contact: Ms Hayley Locker Tel: 01889 562561 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.uttoxeter-racecourse.co.uk Prices range from £10 for a Centre Course Ticket to £35 for the Premier Pimm's Package, which includes access to the Premier Enclosure and the Pimm's Village, a raceday programme, a glass of Pimm's, a £5 tote voucher and car parking! This package must be booked in advance. One of the highlights of the Staffordshire social calendar, Ladies Night is the perfect chance to showcase your favourite outfit and win fantastic prizes!

Celebrating Cromford at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 12th Jun 2015 - 14th Jun 2015 Contact: Cromford Mills Tel: 01629 823256 Web: www.cromfordmills.org.uk A multitude of weird and wonderful, big and small, fun and family-friendly events across the village and at Cromford Mills over the whole weekend. For further details visit Cromford Mills website.

Celebrating Cromford at Cromford Cromford , Derbyshire, DE4 3QF 12th Jun 2015 - 14th Jun 2015 Contact: See the website below for more informati Web: ww.celebratingcromford.org Celebrating Cromford festiva l2015 features a wide range of events for all the family. Dancing Dogs, Dale Diva, Cromford's famous all- woman acapella group, Hands on Science , Duck Race, Youth Theatre, Open Gardens and much more!

Belper Steam & Vintage Event at Belper Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1AY 13th Jun 2015 - 14th Jun 2015 Contact: Terry Mellor Tel: 0780 390 2053 Email: [email protected] Web: www.belpersteam.co.uk Belper Steam & Vintage Event has always tried to cater for the family when it comes to their arena events and over the years we have had a varied selection of entertainment.

Local Wildlife Site Work Party at Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site, PO Box 6297, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3WJ 13th Jun 2015 10:00-15:00 Contact: Dave Savage Tel: 07972 223219 Email: [email protected] Join the DerwentWISE volunteer team and help us improve Local Wildlife Sites in the lower Derwent Valley. Practical habitat management including meadow improvement, woodland management, hedgelaying and many more activities.

All information believed to be correct at time of print. Visit Peak District & Derbyshire cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Visit Peak District & Derbyshire care of University of Derby, 1 Devonshire Road, Buxton, Derbyshire, SK17 6RY Tel: 01332 594634 Page 7 Farmers Market at Cheadle Cheadle, Staffordshire Moorlands, ST10 1AQ 13th Jun 2015 Contact: Leek TIC Email: [email protected] With many well known faces providing a rich variety of local and regional produce, Cheadle monthly farmers' market is a great place for local residents and visitors alike to pick up tasty treats at a great price!

Wyaston & Edlaston Well Dressing at Wyaston Wyaston , Derbyshire, DE6 2DR 13th Jun 2015 - 19th Jun 2015 Contact: Mrs Audrey Rose Tel: 01335 342828 Email: [email protected] Donations gratefully accepted. This ancient custom is only found in Derbyshire. At Wyaston and Edlaston, 2 wells are dressed, one in each village. Blessing Service Saturday 13 June 2015, 2.00pm at St James' Church in Edlaston

Summer Fair at the Eco Centre at Middleton by Wirksworth Middleton by Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4LQ 13th Jun 2015 11:00-16:00 Contact: Derbyshire Eco Centre Tel: 01629 533038 Email: [email protected] Web: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/ecoentre Free Event, everyone welcome, lots to see and do. Craft stalls, Local food & bar, Entertainment & Family activities. Saturday evening Ceilidh dance with live music £4.00 & £2.50

Peak Truck Show at Uttoxeter Racecourse Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8BD 13th Jun 2015 - 14th Jun 2015 Contact: Uttoxeter Racecourse Contact Uttoxeter Racecourse for ticket prices The Peak Truck show is annually held at Uttoxeter Racecourse and consists of highly decorated lorries and trucks parking on the Centre Course for the weekend for a variety of Show & Shine and other category competitions.

Mayfield Well Dressing at Mayfield Mayfield, Staffordshire, DE6 2HQ 13th Jun 2015 - 19th Jun 2015 09:00-18:00 Contact: Mayfield Well Dressing Tel: 01335 344290 Donations gratefully accepted. This ancient custom is mainly found in the Peak District area. In Mayfield, three wells are dressed. Blessing Service Saturday 13th June at 2.00pm at Hall Lane, Middle Mayfield.

SUMMER CRAFTS at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 13th Jun 2015 - 14th Jun 2015 13:00-16:00 Contact: enquries Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk £2.50 (accompanying adults free) Children must be accompanied by an adult Drop in anytime for an afternoon of family fun making summer crafts to take home. Suitable for 3-8 year olds.

Meet the Mill Manager at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 13th Jun 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.

Open Gardens, Fete & Fun Day at Bradley Bradley, Derbyshire, DE6 1PG 14th Jun 2015 14:00-17:00 Contact: Bradley School Open Gardens, Fete & Fun Day at Bradley School.

Marston Montgomery Well Dressing at Marston Montgomery Marston Montgomery, Derbyshire, DE6 2FF 14th Jun 2015 - 20th Jun 2015 Contact: Rosemary Murray Tel: 01889 590646 Web: www.marstonmontgomery.btck.co.uk Donations gratefully accepted. Well dressing is the ancient art of decorating springs and wells with pictures made of natural materials. Marston Montgomery has 2 wells on show. Blessing Service Sunday 14 June 2015, 2.00 pm at St Giles Church

Flower Panel Art at Alstonefield Alstonefield, Staffordshire Moorlands, DE6 2FX 14th Jun 2015 10:00-16:00 Contact: Cathy Reavy Tel: 01335 310125 Email: [email protected] Web: www.threadsworkshops.co.uk £35.00 including all materials Please bring your own packed lunch Tea/coffee & home-made baking provided throughout the day at no additional cost Make textile panels using real flower petals, which are then embroidered & embellished, some made into cards.

Antique and Collectors Fair at Matlock Rugby Club Matlock Rugby Club, Cromford Meadows, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 14th Jun 2015 09:30-16:00 Contact: John Tel: 07973481578 £2.50 Antique and collectors fair at Matlock Rugby Club

Harness Racing at Pikehall Pikehall, Pikehall, Derbyshire, DE4 2PG 14th Jun 2015 14:00 Contact: www.pikehallharnessracing.co.uk Tel: Tel/Fax 01335 390412 Email: [email protected] Web: www.pikehallharnessracing.co.uk Entrance £10 per person (children under 14 free) Free car Parking. Be assured of a great day out at Pikehall!, with trackside parking, as many as twenty bookmakers, refreshments, licensed bar and children's attractions.