Listing Showing Events from 02/05/2015 to 10/05/2015 and Within 10 Miles of Wirksworth

Listing showing events from 02/05/2015 to 10/05/2015 and within 10 miles of Wirksworth

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'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.

Tempo Restaurant - Afternoon Tee at Marriott Breadsall Priory Hotel Marriott Breadsall Priory Hotel, Moor Road, Morley, Derby, DE7 6DL 1st May 2015 - 31st May 2015 Contact: bookings Tel: 01332 832235 £45.00 per person. Twilight Afternoon Tee (3pm onwards) £35.00 per person. Contact the Golf Shop to book your Afternoon Tee Fourball. Enjoy a full 18 holes on one of our two fabulous golf courses, followed by a Golf themed afternoon tea in Tempo including a pint of draught beer or glass of wine per person.

Ferret Roulette - Family Fun Day at Birchover Birchover, Derbyshire, DE4 2BL 2nd May 2015 18:00 Contact: Bakewell Visitor Centre Tel: 01629 813227 Come along and meet Cara, Bella and Nimrod at the fun Ferret Roulette event! Donkey Rides (weather permitting), stalls, Coconut Shy, Tombola....get there early! Fund raising event for Birchover Carnival 2015.

Handmade and Vintage Fair at Ashbourne Town Hall Ashbourne Town Hall, Market Place, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ES 2nd May 2015 11:00 -16:00 9th May 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!

Heritage Centre at Ashbourne Heritage Centre Ashbourne Heritage Centre , 13 Church Street, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1AE 2nd May 2015 11:00 -16:00 7th May 2015 11:00 -16:00 8th May 2015 11:00 -16:00 9th May 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.

Rocks and Rails Weekend at Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Wirksworth Station, Station Road, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4FB 2nd May 2015 - 4th May 2015 Contact: Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Tel: 01629 823076 Web: www.e -v-r.com In conjunction with the Steeple Grange Light Railway, which is based in the nearby quarries, we celebrate the inportance to Wirksworth of the stone industry. Special joint tickets will be available for this event. See website.

All information believed to be correct at time of print. Derbyshire Dales District Council cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre, Tel: 01335 343666: [email protected] Page 1 MEET THE ARTIST – VALDA SAMPSON & LESLEY PLATT at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 2nd May 2015 - 3rd May 2015 10:00 -16:00 Contact: enquries Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk A display of paintings and embroideries.

Guided Walk at Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre, Ashbourne Town Council, Town Hall, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ES 2nd May 2015 11:00 7th May 2015 11:00 9th May 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.

Birdwatching for Beginners at Carsington Water Carsington Water, Carsington, Ashbourne, DE6 1ST 3rd May 2015 10:00 -12:00 Contact: Carsington Visitor Centre Tel: 01629540696 Please book by calling 01629 540696 or pop into reception at Carsington Water The regularly held two hour walks are designed to help those new to birdwatching. Please book by calling 01629 540696 or pop into reception The variety of wildlife at Carsington Water makes each visit such a special day out.

Leawood Pumphouse Operating Days at Leawood Pump Leawood Pump, Cromford Canal, Cromford, Derbyshire, DE4 5HN 3rd May 2015 - 4th May 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

Bakewell Showground Spectacular at Bakewell Showground Bakewell Showground, The Showground, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AQ 3rd May 2015 - 4th May 2015 09:30 -17:00 Contact: Janet Bailey Tel: 01629 812736 Web: www.spectacularweekend.com Adults £6.00 Seniors £5.00 Under 15s £4.00 Under 5s Go FREE!! Car Parking All Day Only £3.00 Fun family day out - Funfair, Food & Bar Live Music & Entertainment & much more.

The Chesterfield Art Club at Ashover Ashover, Ashover, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 0JP 3rd May 2015 - 4th May 2015 10:00 -17:00 Contact: Mrs Marilyn Madin Tel: 01246 278466 Email: [email protected] Web: www.saa.co.uk The Chesterfield Art Club is once again holding its popular May Exhibition. This exhibition will be over two days showcasing a wide spectrum of current members work, most of which will be for sale. Venue Parish Hall, Milken Lane (S45 0BA)

Middleton Top Engine House Operating Days at Middleton Top Visitor Centre Middleton Top Visitor Centre, Rise End, Middleton by Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4LS 3rd May 2015 - 4th May 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

All information believed to be correct at time of print. Derbyshire Dales District Council cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre, Tel: 01335 343666: [email protected] Page 2 Toy and Bear Fair at Agricultural Business Centre Agricultural Business Centre, Agricultural Way, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1AH 3rd May 2015 Contact: Agricultural Centre Tel: 01629 813227 Toy and Bear Fair.

Arkwright Spinsters at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 3rd May 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.

Priory Restaurant - Champagne Breakfast at Marriott Breadsall Priory Hotel Marriott Breadsall Priory Hotel, Moor Road, Morley, Derby, DE7 6DL 4th May 2015 09:00 -11:00 Contact: bookings Tel: 01332 832235 Priory Restaurant - Champagne Breakfast This May Day why not treat yourself as the Priory Restaurant launches Champagne Breakfasts. Served every Friday morning from 9am- 11am, A Priory Champagne Breakfast is the perfect luxurious start to the weekend.

Mayfest at Wellfield Allotments, Matlock at Matlock Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AT 4th May 2015 12:00 -16:00 Contact: Matlock Town Council Tel: 01629 583042 Web: www.matlock.gov.uk Come and play out this summer, like we used to. Various activities at each event; story telling, bug hunting, tree climbing, music making, maypole dancing, potion mixing, pond dipping, mask painting, smoothie biking....unplugged

Free Guided Tours at Haddon Hall Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1LA 5th May 2015 12:30 -15:00 Contact: Haddon Hall Tel: 01629 812855 Email: [email protected] Web: www.haddonhall.co.uk Normal admission prices apply. Free guided tours run at intervals from 12:30pm until 3pm on the following days. Just turn up! Normal admission prices apply.

A LIFETIME IN TEXTILES at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 5th May 2015 19:00 Contact: ticket bookings Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk £7.50 (includes cheese and wine 7pm -7:30pm) – Limited places, advance booking recommended. Back by popular demand Peter South, Head Guide at Cromford Mills, delivers an insightful, humorous and entertaining look back at his 38 years with these two giants of the textile industry.

Matlock Market at Hall Leys Park Hall Leys Park, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AP 6th May 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.

Balanceability at Ashbourne Leisure Centre Ashbourne Leisure Centre, Clifton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1AA 7th May 2015 10:15 -11:00 Contact: Ashbourne Leisure Centre Tel: 01335 343712 £4.85 per child with membership (valid Active Leisure Card) £5.35 per child non -member/visitor For ages 2 and half years to 4 years This session provides your toddler with a safe environment to learn the first basic skills needed to ride a bike whilst having lots of fun.

All information believed to be correct at time of print. Derbyshire Dales District Council cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre, Tel: 01335 343666: [email protected] Page 3 JCB FACTORY TOUR at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 7th May 2015 10:00 -12:30 Contact: ticket bookings Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk £20 (includes refreshments on arrival) – Limited places, advance booking essential. A tour of JCB ’s World Headquarters in Rocester.

ARKWRIGHT THE DUCK ’S MILL TRAIL at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 9th May 2015 - 10th May 2015 10:00 -16:00 Contact: enquries Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk £1 entry fee Follow Arkwright the Duck ’s mill trail and discover fascinating facts about the world’s first successful water powered cotton spinning mill here at Cromford. Complete the trail and win a small prize.

PLANT SALE at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 9th May 2015 13:30 -16:00 Contact: enquries Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk The North Derbyshire Cottage Garden Society will be holding its popular annual sale of quality plants.

Meet the Mill Manager at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 9th May 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.

Waingroves Well Dressing at Waingroves Waingroves, Derbyshire, - 9th May 2015 - 14th May 2015 Contact: Margaret Bailey Tel: 01773 743509 Donations gratefully accepted. This ancient custom is only found in Derbyshire. At Waingroves 2 wells are dressed. Blessing Service Saturday 9 May 2015, 11.00am at Waingroves Methodist Church.

Wildlife Photography Birds of Prey at Clay Cross Countryside Centre Clay Cross Countryside Centre, 23 Market Street, Clay Cross, Chesterfield, Derbyshire, S45 9JE 9th May 2015 10:00 -15:00 Contact: Tapton Lock Visitor Centre Tel: 01629 533020 Email: [email protected] Web: www.derbyshire.gov.uk/countrysideevents Adult £50 Join our Ranger, a wildlife expert and photography enthusiast for this workshop. Learn about lighting, composition and perspective as you shoot some native birds of prey.

Derbyshire Singers Chamber Choir Concert at Ashbourne Methodist Church Ashbourne Methodist Church, Church Street, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1AE 9th May 2015 19:30 Contact: Tickets Tel: 01335 300338 Web: http://www.ashbournemethodist.org.uk/events Tickets £12 for adults, under 18s free (ticket required), from Natural Choice or by phoning 01335 300338 Derbyshire Singers are a renowned choir who perform a wide range of choral music from the sixteenth century to the twenty -first – Gabrieli through to works by Paul Patterson and Eric Whitacre.

All information believed to be correct at time of print. Derbyshire Dales District Council cannot be held responsible for any errors or omissions. Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre, Tel: 01335 343666: [email protected] Page 4 Tissington Village & Railway (am) - Ranger Walk at Tissington Tissington, Derbyshire, DE6 1RA 9th May 2015 10:30 -13:00 Contact: PDNPA Tel: 01629 816270 Start 10.30am, finish 1pm. 2.75 mile walk to take a close look at the buildings and history of Tissington. Easy terrain, asphalt, grass, some stiles. Meet Tissington Trail car park (GR: SK178 521) (PC: DE6 1RA). Booking essential. P&D

Tissington Village & Railway (pm) - Ranger Walk at Tissington Tissington, Derbyshire, DE6 1RA 9th May 2015 13:30 -16:00 Contact: PDNPA Tel: 01629 816270 Start 1.30pm, finish 4pm. 2.75 mile walk to take a close look at the buildings and history of Tissington. Easy terrain, asphalt, grass, some stiles. Meet Tissington Trail car park (GR: SK178 521) (PC: DE6 1RA). Booking essential. P&D

Magnificent Mutts Dog Show at Ashbourne Animal Welfare Ashbourne Animal Welfare, Wyaston Rd, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1NB 10th May 2015 11:00 -16:00 Contact: Ashbourne Animal Welfare Tel: 01335 300494 Web: www.ashbourneanimalwelfare.org May Open Day, Magnificent Mutts Dog Show. Fun Dog Show Lunches, Teas, Gifts etc.

Living History Display and Muster at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 10th May 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.

AUSTIN SEVEN VINTAGE CARS at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 10th May 2015 10:00 -11:00 Contact: enquries Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk Cromford Mills is the meeting point for an impressive collection of Austin Sevens, as well as other vintage and classic cars, prior to a run through the Derbyshire Dales.

BECOME A WEAVER AND MAKE YOUR OWN WATERWHEEL at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 10th May 2015 13:00 -16:00 Contact: ticket bookings Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk £2.50 (accompanying adults free) Children must be accompanied by an adult. Learn how to weave your own coaster and make a waterwheel from paper plates. Drop in anytime for an afternoon of family fun. Suitable for 3 -8 year olds.