Listing Showing Events from 18/11/2016 to 04/12/2016 and Within 13 Miles of Ashbourne

Listing showing events from 18/11/2016 to 04/12/2016 and within 13 miles of Ashbourne. For more details please contact Ashbourne VIC Tel: 01335 343666

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Grimm Tales by the fireside at Tissington Hall Tissington Hall, Tissington, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1RA 18th Nov 2016 19:00-21:00 23rd Nov 2016 19:00-21:00 25th Nov 2016 19:00-21:00 2nd Dec 2016 19:00-21:00 Contact: Tissington Hall Tel: 01335 352200 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.tissingtonhall.co.uk £16 per head including a glass of mulled wine and mince pies, bookings must be made in advance. Please ring 01335 352200. Experience Tissington Hall by candle light, walk the rooms dressed from tales of Brothers Grimm, C.S. Lewis and Lewis Carol, then take your seats by the fireside in the old hall for classic Christmas ghost stories, of a very Grimm nature!

Tales of Enchantment at Tissington Hall Tissington Hall, Tissington, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1RA 19th Nov 2016 - 4th Dec 2016 11:00-15:00 Contact: Tissington Hall Tel: 01335 352200 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.tissingtonhall.co.uk £12.00 per adult (family tickets and concessions available), please visit tissingtonhall.co.uk for more information. Private bookings for groups, societies and schools Monday to Friday Public opening Saturdays and Sundays 11-3pm See the Hall at the most magical time of year and let it guide you on an enchanted journey to once upon a time.

Winter Show at Peak Shopping Village Peak Shopping Village, Chatsworth Road, Rowsley, Matlock, DE4 2JE 19th Nov 2016 - 4th Jan 2017 Contact: Enquiries Tel: 01629 735326 Web: http://www.peakshoppingvillage.com Winter Show at the Old Station Gallery

Polyanna Pickering Exhibition at Oaker at Matlock,Oker & Darley Bridge Matlock,Oker & Darley Bridge, Derbyshire, DE4 3AT 19th Nov 2016 - 4th Dec 2016 10:00-18:00 Contact: + 44 (0) 1733 865453 Tel: + 44 (0) 1733 86545 Email: [email protected] Web: http://http://pollyannapickering.co.uk/about/ 10% of all sales will be donated to the Polyanna Pickering Foundation which raises funds for international conservation and wildlife rescue. Exhibition the Dawn of Time at her private gallery at Brookvale House, Oaker, near Matlock (AA signposted).

John Tams & Barry Coope at Alstonefield Village Hall Alstonefield Village Hall, Bus Stop Triangle, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2FY 19th Nov 2016 19:30 Contact: David Littlehales Tel: 01332 310322 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.alstonefield.org Tickets £14.00 Six times winner of the BBC Radio 2 folk awards, John Tams has had a career spanning every performance medium, including Musical Director for War Horse at The National Theatre. For this show, Tams is joined by Barry Coope.

Tissington Village Hall Craft Fairs at Tissington Tissington, Derbyshire, DE6 1RA 19th Nov 2016 - 20th Nov 2016 10:30-16:30 26th Nov 2016 - 27th Nov 2016 10:30-16:30 3rd Dec 2016 - 4th Dec 2016 10:30-16:30 Contact: Stall Enquiries Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.facebook.com/Tissingtoncraftfairs Tissington Village Hall Craft Fairs Buy direct from the makers Open 10:30am - 4:30pm

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 Danny & The Champions of the World at Matlock Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AT 19th Nov 2016 19:15 Contact: Peak Concerts Tel: 01246 860022 Web: http://www.peakconcerts.co.uk Musical event

NEW Craft and Gift Fair at Ashbourne Town Hall Ashbourne Town Hall, Market Place, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ES 19th Nov 2016 10:00-16:00 26th Nov 2016 10:00-16:00 3rd Dec 2016 10:00-16:00 Contact: Chrisian Email: [email protected] .

Pool Inflatable Fun Session at Ashbourne Leisure Centre Ashbourne Leisure Centre, Clifton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1AA 19th Nov 2016 14:15-15:30 26th Nov 2016 14:15-15:30 3rd Dec 2016 14:15-15:30 Contact: Ashbourne Leisure Centre Tel: 01335 343712 Email: [email protected] Children & Concessions £2.50 Adults £3.70 Additional 50p for non-members Can you conquer our inflatable obstacle course or will you end up slip sliding your way into the pool. Floats and small toys will also be out in the shallow end of the pool.

Christmas Cracker Event at Long Lane Long Lane, Derbyshire, DE6 5BJ 20th Nov 2016 11:00-15:00 Contact: Cats Protection League Tel: 01332 824950 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.derby.cats.org.uk There's plenty of fun to be had for all at the Derby Adoption Centre Long Lane near Derby DE6 5BJ, the largest purpose built cat centre in this area.

Christmas Market at Over Haddon Over Haddon, Derbyshire, DE45 1JE 20th Nov 2016 11:00-16:00 Contact: The Lathkil Hotel Tel: 01629 812501 Web: http://www.lathkil.co.uk Christmas Market at The Lathkil Hotel, School Lane, Over Haddon DE45 1JE

Lighting Up Ashbourne 2016 at Ashbourne Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1EU 20th Nov 2016 14:00 Contact: Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01335 343666 Email: [email protected] Web: www.ashbournetc.co.uk A host of Festive activities in the historic Market Place will set the scene for the Christmas Light Switch On at 5.30pm by Darth Vader. Yuletide Market, Music and Father Christmas will take time from his busy schedule to visit.

Pollinating the Peak at Darley Dale Methodist Church Darley Dale Methodist Church, Dale Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2FS 21st Nov 2016 19:30-21:30 Contact: Anthea Rawlance Tel: 01629 650480 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk Charge £3 includes refreshments. Join the Community Development Officer from Bumblebee Conservation Trust for a talk about the Trust's exciting new project. The project aims to use fun, innovative ways to inspire and enable people to make the area a haven for bumblebees.

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 Guy Davis & Brooks Williams UK Tour at Alstonefield Village Hall Alstonefield Village Hall, Bus Stop Triangle, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2FY 23rd Nov 2016 19:30 Contact: Inside The Delta Tour Tel: 01335 310322 £12 Live Blues Music event

Comdey Night at The Bridge-Courtyard & Just B Restaurant The Bridge-Courtyard & Just B Restaurant, DIg Street, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1GF 24th Nov 2016 20:00 Contact: The Bridge Tel: 01335 418234 Email: [email protected] £6.00 Comedy Night presented by 'The Ship of Fools' at The Bridge, Dig Street. A night of top quality Stand-Up featuring Kate McCabe, Stu Woodings and Harv Hawkins and the evenings compere Alan Seaman

Christmas at the Ark Open Weekend at Ashbourne Animal Welfare Ashbourne Animal Welfare, Wyaston Rd, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1NB 26th Nov 2016 - 27th Nov 2016 11:00-16:00 Contact: Ashbourne Animal Welfare Tel: 01335 300494 Web: http://www.ashbourneanimalwelfare.org/events.php Collection for the cats and dogs Christmas dinner.

Family Quiz Night at Ashbourne Town Hall Ashbourne Town Hall, Market Place, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ES 26th Nov 2016 - 25th Nov 2016 18:30 Contact: Rachel £6 or £30 for 6 No more than 6 in a team Tickets available until Tuesday 22nd November 2nd Ashbourne Scout Group are holding a family quiz night fundraiser. BYO drinks and snacks, fish and chip or sausage and chip supper included.

Derbyshire Singers and Sinfonia The Messiah at St John's Church St John's Church, Buxton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, . 26th Nov 2016 19:30 Contact: Derbyshire Singers Web: http://www.derbyshiresingers.co.uk £15.00 Adults £13.00 Concessions Students/Under 16's FREE accompanied by an Adult Available from Natural Choice Ashbourne Robert Young Florists Matlock A lively choir of enthusiastic singers with a reputation for giving polished performances perform along with The Derbyshire Sinfonia and professional singers - Handel's Messiah

Christmas Bazaar at Derbyshire Wildlife Trust HQ Derbyshire Wildlife Trust HQ, Main Street, Middleton, Derbyshire, DE4 4LR 26th Nov 2016 10:30-15:30 Contact: Enquiries Tel: 01773 881188 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk Free entry Come and join us for our Christmas Bazaar! Stalls of Christmas goodies, wreath making, mulled wine and mince pies.

Advent Tree Festival at Mayfield Mayfield, Staffordshire, DE6 2HQ 26th Nov 2016 - 27th Nov 2016 12:00-16:00 3rd Dec 2016 - 4th Dec 2016 12:00-16:00 Contact: St John the Baptist Web: www.mayfieldparishchurch.org Advent Tree Festival Saturday 26th Sunday 27th November and Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December Christmas Fair Saturday 26th November Christmas Music Sunday 4th December Organ Music ant 2.00pm and U3A Choir at 3.00pm

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 Christmas Market and Shopping at Wirksworth Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4EU 27th Nov 2016 10:00 and 16:00 Contact: Sally-Anne Tel: 01629 820191 Christmas Market and Shopping,

Free Nordic Walking Taster at Ilam Park Ilam Park, White Peak Estate Office, Home Farm, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ 30th Nov 2016 10:00-11:00 Contact: White Peak Nordic Walking Tel: 07469 895267 Email: [email protected] This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue This taster session will include a warm up, instruction and a walk to practice your skills. Poles will be provided as a part of the session. Session delivered by White Peak Nordic Walking.

Haddon Hall Christmas Preview at Haddon Hall Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1LA 1st Dec 2016 18:00 Contact: Haddon Hall Tel: 01629 812855 Web: http://haddonhall.co.uk tickets £10 (to include mulled wine and mince pies), available from Bookend Bookshop, Bakewell. By kind permission of Lord and Lady Manners in support of Bakewell and Eyam Community Transport.

Christmas Night Markets at Peak Shopping Village Peak Shopping Village, Chatsworth Road, Rowsley, Matlock, DE4 2JE 2nd Dec 2016 Contact: Enquiries Tel: 01629 735326 Web: http://www.peakshoppingvillage.com Christmas Night Markets

Victorian Matlock Christmas Weekend and Market at Matlock Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AT 2nd Dec 2016 - 4th Dec 2016 Contact: Matlock Town Council Tel: 01629 583042 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.matlock.gov.uk Over 150 stalls in two marquees. The market will see the widest variety of goods from both local producers and stall holders from all parts of the country. Street entertainers etc and fireworks on Sunday at 5.15pm

Christmas Treasure Hunt at Highfields Happy Hens Highfields Happy Hens, Heage Lane, Etwall, Derbyshire, DE65 6LS 3rd Dec 2016 - 2nd Jan 2017 10:00-17:00 Contact: Highfield Happy Hens Tel: 01283 735063 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.highfieldshappyhens.co.uk Event Free of Charge but normal entry price applies. £4.50 per person Family Ticket for 4: £15.00 Under 2yrs Free of Charge Look out for the Christmas treasure hunt pictures as you make your way around the farm and answer the questions correctly at the end, then receive a Christmas treat!

Gloriana at Haddon Hall Haddon Hall, Bakewell, Derbyshire, DE45 1LA 4th Dec 2016 Contact: Julie Mellor Tel: 01629 812855 Email: [email protected] Web: www.haddonhall.co.uk Normal admission prices apply. Join in with Gloriana, an Elizabethan dance troop.

A Dickensian Christmas at Ashbourne Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1EU 4th Dec 2016 10:00 and 16:00 Contact: Ashbourne VIC Tel: 01335 343666 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ashbournetc.co.uk/ Traditonal fairground games, Christmas Food, Drink, Crafts, Gifts and lots of involvement from the local community will see this Dickensian themed event come to life for a very Christmassy start to the festivities!

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 Birdwatching for Beginners at Carsington Water Visitor Centre Carsington Water Visitor Centre, Carsington Water, Carsington, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ST 4th Dec 2016 10:00-12:00 Contact: Carsington Water Visitor Centre Tel: 01629 540696 Email: [email protected] Booking Essential Join a volunteer ranger for Carsington Water's monthly introduction to bird watching.

Christmas Fayre at Parwich Parwich, Derbyshire, DE6 1QL 4th Dec 2016 Contact: . Web: https://parwich.org/ A craft and gift fair set in the delightful village of Parwich plus Christmas music from the Chameleon Choir at 4.45pm in the Memorial Hall From 3.00pm in the Church and between 4.00pm and 6.00pm in the Memorial Hall and Legion.

Christmas Concerts at Thorpe Thorpe , Derbyshire, DE6 2AW 4th Dec 2016 14:30 Contact: Pipes in the Peak Tel: 01335 350258 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.pipesinthepeaks.co.uk/ Tickets £12.50 As series of festive concerts held in the unique setting in the beautiful Peak District. Home of a Compton Cinema Organ will be transformed into a Christmas spectacle, but with the British built Compton organ taking centre stage.