Listing Showing Events Events from 22/05/2015 to 31/05/2015 and Within 12 Miles of Ashbourne

Listing showing events Events from 22/05/2015 to 31/05/2015 and within 12 miles of Ashbourne

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The Big Six Challenge at Alton Towers Resort Alton Towers Resort, Alton, Staffordshire, ST10 4DB 1st May 2015 - 30th Sep 2015 10:00 Contact: Guest Services Tel: 0871 222 3330 Web: http://www.altontowers.com/things-to-do/the-big-six/#big-six Normal admission prices apply. Discounts for advance tickets bought online from Alton Towers website. Take on the challenge! Ride six of the UK's biggest roller coasters at Alton Towers Resort in one day and get a free return visit to the theme park on 4th November 2015.

Discover Cotton: Made in Derbyshire at Ashbourne Library Ashbourne Library, Compton, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1DA 1st May 2015 - 31st Jul 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.

Flower Festival at St Giles Church - Great Longstone St Giles Church - Great Longstone, The Vicarage, Church Lane, Great Longstone, Bakewell, DE45 1TB 16th May 2015 - 23rd May 2015 10:00-18:00 Contact: Mrs Fraser-Smith Tel: 01629 640478 Theme: Countries of the World Refreshments: Lunches, Cream Teas served all day in the Village Hall

Morph Creative Art Group exhibition at Carsington Water Visitor Centre Carsington Water Visitor Centre, Carsington Water, Carsington, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ST 16th May 2015 - 31st May 2015 Contact: . Morph Creative Arts Group, consisting of Derby University arts graduates) have an exhibition of their paintings and sculptures in the Henmore Room at the Visitor Centre.

Hognaston Flower Festival at Hognaston Hognaston, Derbyshire, DE6 1PW 22nd May 2015 - 26th May 2015 10:00-19:00 Contact: Information Hognaston Flower Festival, the theme is "Colour My World". Held in St Bartholomew's Church, Hognaston, near Carsington Water.

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 Heritage Centre at Ashbourne Heritage Centre Ashbourne Heritage Centre , 13 Church Street, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1AE 22nd May 2015 11:00-16:00 23rd May 2015 11:00-16:00 28th May 2015 11:00-16:00 29th May 2015 11:00-16:00 30th 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.

Bee Friendly at Carsington Water Carsington Water, Carsington, Ashbourne, DE6 1ST 22nd May 2015 10:30-14:00 Contact: DWT Tel: 01773 881188 Web: www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk £10 per person or £20 for 3 sessions Bee Friendly - wildlife gardening workshop See website for more details

Winsterfest 4 - Rockers Reunited at Winster Winster , Derbyshire, DE4 2DQ 22nd May 2015 - 25th May 2015 Contact: Website Web: www.winsterfest.webs.com From £35 Rockers Reunited present a May Day Bank Holiday Weekender at the Miners Standard, Bank Top, Winster, Derbyshire DE4 2DR

Middleton by Youlgrave Well Dressing at Middleton by Youlgreave Middleton by Youlgreave , Derbyshire, DE45 1LS 23rd May 2015 - 29th May 2015 Contact: . Email: [email protected] Donations gratefully accepted. This ancient custom is only found in Derbyshire. In Middleton-by-Youlgrave one well is dressed. Blessing Service in The Square

Wirksworth Well Dressing at Wirksworth Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4EU 23rd May 2015 - 27th May 2015 Contact: Information Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.wirksworthcarnival.org/well-dressing.html This ancient custom is only found in Derbyshire and is the art of decorating springs and wells with pictures made from natural materials.

MEET THE ARTIST – SUSAN TRENTHAM at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 23rd May 2015 - 25th May 2015 Contact: enquries Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk Paintings, limited edition prints, hand-painted slate and granite giftware and handcrafted greeting cards.

PLANTING DAY WITH SIDDALLS PLANTS & CRAFTS at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 23rd May 2015 11:00-16:00 Contact: Siddalls Tel: 01629 822227 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk £20 (traditional summer hanging basket – includes all plants/materials) £15 (traditional summer pot – includes all plants/materials) Bring along pots, tubs, baskets, or any planters and containers you would like to plant up and receive expert advice to produce summer displays.

Guided Walk at Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre, Ashbourne Town Council, Town Hall, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ES 23rd May 2015 11:00 28th May 2015 11:00 30th 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.

Barney Buffers at Churnet Valley Railway Churnet Valley Railway, Kingsley and Froghall Station, Froghall, Staffordshire, ST10 2HA 23rd May 2015 - 25th May 2015 Contact: Churnet Valley Railway Tel: 01538 750755 Web: www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk Adult: £12.00, Child: (4-14) £10.00, Senior: £10.00, Family: £40.00 Under 4: Free Barney Buffers is back! The Churnet Valleys lovable engine is back again giving boys and girls regular steam train rides along the magical valley accompanied by his good friend Darcy Diesel.

Strawberries and Cream Evening Land Cruise at Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Wirksworth Station, Station Road, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4FB 23rd May 2015 Contact: Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Tel: 01629 823076 Web: www.e-v-r.com Take a gentle evening excursion between Wirksworth and Duffield and enjoy fresh strawberries and cream as you watch the countryside roll by. See website for more details

Wildlife Detectives Trail at Ilam Park Ilam Park, White Peak Estate Office, Home Farm, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ 23rd May 2015 - 31st May 2015 11:00-16:00 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/ £1 per person Discover who lives in Ilam Park on a self led trail.

Handmade and Vintage Fair at Ashbourne Town Hall Ashbourne Town Hall, Market Place, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ES 23rd May 2015 11:00-16:00 30th 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!

Peak District Artisans Spring Arts We at The Whitworth Centre The Whitworth Centre, Station Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2EQ 23rd May 2015 - 25th May 2015 10:00-16:30 Contact: Peak District Artisans Web: www.peakdistrictartisans.co.uk Browse and buy from more than 29 of the Peak District's best artists, jewellers and contemporary designers.

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 BELPERAMBLE at Belper Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1AY 23rd May 2015 Contact: George Gunby Tel: 07845 400914 Email: [email protected] Getting you ready for a fortnight of walking fun is the BELPERAMBLE, which combines to bring theatre, music, performance and walking together to unlock some of the secrets of Belper.

Middleton Top Engine House Operating Days at Middleton Top Visitor Centre Middleton Top Visitor Centre, Rise End, Middleton by Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4LS 24th May 2015 - 25th 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

Family Funday at Uttoxeter Racecourse Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8BD 24th May 2015 12:00-18:00 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 £38 for the Classic Raceday Package. Under 18s free if accompanied by an adult. Hospitality packages also available. Seven thrilling jump races and a guest appearance from Peppa Pig!

Tractor Pull at Birchover Birchover, Derbyshire, DE4 2BL 24th May 2015 18:00 Contact: Information Teams of 5 - £10 entry per team Fund raising event held by Birchover Carnival Committee at he Red Lion. Help us to raise funds for this years Carnival.

Wirksworth Carnival Parade at Wirksworth Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4EU 25th May 2015 13:00 Contact: Organisers Email: [email protected] Come along and watch or dress up in your most colourful glad rags or fancy dress and join us in the parade. Starting at Millers Green we parade through the town turning down Coldwell Street at the Red Lion and invite you to follow the fun t

Wild Time - Family Self-guided Outdoor Play Walk at Cromford Cromford , Derbyshire, DE4 3QF 25th May 2015 - 2nd Jun 2015 Contact: information Web: http://www.projectwildthing.com Self-guided activity ideas along the Cromford Canal and High Peak Trail for children and families to have a go at as they walk. Linked to the Project Wild Thing movement see www.projectwildthing.com for details.

Bridge Hill to the Corn Mill at Strutt's North Mill Strutt's North Mill , Derwent Valley Visitor Centre, North Mill, Bridgefoot, Belper, DE56 1YD 25th May 2015 14:00-16:30 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] £4pp From Bridgefoot, where ancient roads converged to Bridge Hill and the turnpike to Ashbourne, returning alongside the Black Brook, past the 17th Century Corn Mill. Ends with views of Belper’s elegant late 18th Century bridge.

Here and There - Self-guided Art Walk at Belper Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1AY 25th May 2015 11:00-15:00 Contact: . The art walk sensitively place-makes in an area of Belper Parks...guide yourself to discover the works here... look with new eyes to find the partner works there... head to the poetry stone to begin your walk of discovery...

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 Here and There - Art Walk in Belper at Belper Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1AY 25th May 2015 12:00-13:00 Contact: . £3.5 Meet the curator, discover the works with informal conversation. The art walk sensitively place-makes in an area of Belper Parks...

Dovedale Fete at Dovedale Dovedale, Derbyshire, DE6 2AY 25th May 2015 12:00-16:00 Contact: Dovedale House Web: http://www.dovedalehouse.org/ £3.00 for Parking Traditional village Fete at Dovedale House with stalls, cream teas, 'ducking stool', maypole dancing, BBQ, face painting, masses of games etc....Proceeds to the local school and Dovedale House

Vintage and Flea Market at Ashbourne Town Hall Ashbourne Town Hall, Market Place, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ES 25th May 2015 10:00-16:00 Contact: Michelle Tel: 07875703969 Web: www.absolutelyvintagedarling.co.uk £1.00 supporting PAWS and Rainbows Hospice Under 16s Free Everything Pre-loved and Vintage in Ashbourne Town Hall Plus a pop up Vintage Tea room - except on Sunday 22nd March

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.

George Stephenson to Network Rail at Strutt's North Mill Strutt's North Mill , Derwent Valley Visitor Centre, North Mill, Bridgefoot, Belper, DE56 1YD 26th May 2015 14:00-16:00 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] £4pp To celebrate 175 years since the opening of the North Midland Railway, join Gordon on a stroll alongside the impressive Stephenson-built railway cutting, taking in both the Belper Stations. Walk leader: Gordon Dexter.

Milford Village Walk at The Mill House The Mill House, Derby Road, Milford, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0QW 26th May 2015 10:00-12:00 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] £4pp A guided walk around this historic village. Walk leaders: Heather Eaton and Adrian Farmer.

Wirksworth in War Time at Wirksworth Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4EU 26th May 2015 18:30-21:30 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] £4pp The effect of the war on Wirksworth, visiting places of significance to the conflict in the town and linking them with a walk through our wonderful countryside. Walk leaders: Andy Pollock and Graham Sellors.

MEET THE ARTIST – TESS PAULSON at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 26th May 2015 - 28th May 2015 10:00-16:00 Contact: enquries Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk Tess will demonstrate the process of weaving the rugs, bags and purses she makes. There will be items to buy too.

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 5 FIBRES AND FABRICS at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 27th May 2015 10:00-12:00 Contact: enquries Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk £5 (accompanying adults free) – Limited places, advance booking recommended. Children must be accompanied by an adult. A chance for all the family to discover the many uses of some of the world’s natural fibres including cotton. See if you can tell the difference between mohair and sisal, jute and wool and have a go at carding and spinning.

Heage Windmill and Cromford Canal at Heage Windmill Heage Windmill, Chesterfield Road, Heage, Derbyshire, DE56 2BH 27th May 2015 14:00-15:30 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] £4pp Starting and finishing at historic Heage Windmill, this attractive short walk has extensive views along the Derwent and Amber Valleys. It passes along part of the Cromford Canal and the disused railway from Ripley to Ambergate.

Heage and Other Mills at Heage Windmill Heage Windmill, Chesterfield Road, Heage, Derbyshire, DE56 2BH 27th May 2015 10:00-13:00 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] £4pp Starting and finishing at historic Heage Windmill, this scenic walk passes another windmill and other mills en route. It passes over what is claimed to be the world’s oldest railway tunnel and by the site of England’s last revolution!

Taking the Turnpike to the Workhouse at Strutt's North Mill Strutt's North Mill , Derwent Valley Visitor Centre, North Mill, Bridgefoot, Belper, DE56 1YD 27th May 2015 14:00-16:00 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] £4pp Join Christine on a walk through Belper’s history, starting at the historic North Mill and taking in the old Workhouse of 1840, where you’ll discover how paupers lived in the 19th century. Walk leader: Christine Smith.

Wild Art Week at Carsington Water Carsington Water, Carsington, Ashbourne, DE6 1ST 27th May 2015 13:30-15:30 Contact: Derbyshire Wildlife Trust Tel: 01773 881188 Web: http://www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk/events/2015/05/27/wild-art-week? instance=0 Cost £2.00 donation per artwork No need to book, just drop in! Be part of 'It’s Our World' an environmental art project where children can create artwork to celebrate where they live. Artwork will be photographed,uploaded to digital ad screens across the UK on UN World Environment Day, 5th June

In Search of Belper’s Lost Manor House at Belper Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1AY 27th May 2015 19:00-21:00 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] £4pp A short walk to see clues and evidence that indicate where this important but mysterious building, once the nerve centre of Duffield Frith, might have been. Walk leader: Trevor Griffin.

Matlock Market at Hall Leys Park Hall Leys Park, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AP 27th 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.

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 6 John Smedley’s Holloway at Florence Nightingale Memorial Hall Florence Nightingale Memorial Hall, Mill Lane, Holloway, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 5AQ 28th May 2015 10:00-12:00 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] £4pp Short circular walk around Holloway focussing on the life of John Smedley. Walk leader: Jackie Morgan.

Betty Kenny Storywalk at Ambergate Ambergate, Derbyshire, DE56 2ES 28th May 2015 10:00-13:00 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] Join Debbie Alston as she leads this guided walk around Shining Cliff Woods near Ambergate. See this ancient woodland and hear the story of Betty Kenny and her family, who were local charcoal makers.

Belper in Wartime at Strutt's North Mill Strutt's North Mill , Derwent Valley Visitor Centre, North Mill, Bridgefoot, Belper, DE56 1YD 28th May 2015 14:00-16:00 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] £4pp Taking a look at the impact of the two World Wars on Belper. Walk leader: Adrian Farmer.

Open Gardens at Clifton Clifton, Derbyshire, DE6 2GJ 28th May 2015 12:30 Contact: Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01335 343666 £4.00 per person Clifton Village open their gardens on Sunday. A charming little village just 1.5 miles south of Ashbourne. Refreshments will be available and maps of the gardens open too.

A Taste of Tissington Wine Evening at Tissington Hall Tissington Hall, Tissington, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1RA 29th May 2015 19:00 Contact: bookings Tel: 07970666181 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/taste-of-tissington- tickets-16690575962 £25 Taste a range of English wines from World beating English sparkling to locally grown and produced wines from Derbyshire. Listen to Duncan and Barry from Amber Valley Wines, growers and producers of local wines.

Watch out for Highway Men! at The Holly Bush Inn The Holly Bush Inn, Holly Bush Lane, Makeney, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 0RX 29th May 2015 14:00-16:00 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] £4pp A family walk following one of the old routes into Belper from before the A6 was opened in 1817. We’ll use the atmospheric nature of the route to include appropriate stories, folk tales and legends.

Exploring St John’s Chapel at Belper Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1AY 30th May 2015 11:00-12:00 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] £4pp Come and explore Belper’s oldest surviving building, St John’s Chapel - inside and out!

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 7 Belper Cemetery Walk at Belper Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1AY 30th May 2015 14:00-16:00 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] £4pp A stroll around the historic cemetery, visiting the graves of notable local people, hearing their stories and enjoying the views across the valley. Walk leader: Adrian Farmer.

Ride New Trails in the Peak District - Ranger Walk at Longshaw Longshaw, Derbyshire, S11 7TZ 30th May 2015 10:00-14:00 Contact: PDNPA Tel: 01629 816270 Booking essential; you may donate when booking, or give cash/cheque to the event leader on the day 20 mile guided mountain bike ride on bridleways around the Eastern side of the Peak District. Suitable for people who have some mountain bike experience. Meet just above the Fox House pub GR: SK267 803 PC: S11 7TY.

Hill Top Open Gardens at Kirk Ireton Kirk Ireton, Derbyshire, DE6 3LF 30th May 2015 - 31st May 2015 13:00-17:00 Contact: Gill Lockett Tel: 01335370183 £3.50 per adult per day, accompanied children (12 and under) free. £5.00 per adult for a two day ticket Tickets available in advance from Kirk Ireton Community Shop and from any of the gardens on the days. Nestling above the Ecclesbourne Valley on the southern end of Carsington Water a dozen varied gardens will be open in Kirk Ireton in aid of local charities Refreshments available at various gardens and plants and rooted cuttings to buy.

Meadow Fest - Bailey's Tump Matlock at Matlock Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AT 30th 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 including story telling, bug hunting, tree climbing, music making, maypole dancing, potion mixing, pond dipping, mask painting and smoothie biking...

LOCAL INDUSTRY IN THE LOCAL AREA at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 30th May 2015 11:00-15:30 Contact: information Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk £3 Step back in time and discover more about the industries of the local area on this 7 mile walk led by John Rivers.

Kieran Goss UK Tour 2015 at Darley Dale Darley Dale, Derbyshire, DE4 2SD 30th May 2015 20:00 Contact: Information Tel: 01246 860022 Kieran Goss UK Tour 2015 with special guest Annie Kinsella.

Local Industry in the Area at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 30th May 2015 11:00-15:30 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] £4pp Step back in time and discover more about the industries of the local area. Walk from Cromford Wharf along the canal, over to Bolehill and Wirksworth, up through quarries to the National Stone Centre and along the High Peak Railway line.

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 8 A Walk Along The Lumsdale Valley at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 31st May 2015 14:00-16:00 Contact: Information Tel: 01629 825995 Email: [email protected] Web: http://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.

DERBYSHIRE WOODCRAFTS at Arkwright's Cromford Mills Arkwright's Cromford Mills, Mill Road, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 31st May 2015 10:00-16:00 Contact: enquries Tel: 01629 825995 Web: http://www.cromfordmills.org.uk Demonstrations by traditional wood carvers including wood turning on a lathe, wood carving and pyrography. All products available to purchase.

People, Places and Events of Darley Abbey Village at Darley Abbey Village and Mills Darley Abbey Village and Mills, Darley Abbey, Derby, Derbyshire, DE22 1DX 31st May 2015 10:30-12:00 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] £4pp Walk around the village of Darley Abbey and enjoy the views of the river, mill, park and community buildings. Learn about the people who made this village what it is today. Walk leader: Erica Perry.

Strutt Legacy Walk at Strutt's North Mill Strutt's North Mill , Derwent Valley Visitor Centre, North Mill, Bridgefoot, Belper, DE56 1YD 31st May 2015 14:00-16:00 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] £4pp A walk through the early industrial housing around Belper, the world’s first factory town, and taking in the Unitarian Chapel. Walk leader: Gordon Dexter.

Tour of the Bridge Hill Ice House at Strutt's North Mill Strutt's North Mill , Derwent Valley Visitor Centre, North Mill, Bridgefoot, Belper, DE56 1YD 31st May 2015 14:00-16:00 Contact: bookings Tel: 01629 536831 Email: [email protected] £4pp See inside one of the few surviving structures belonging to Bridge Hill House, the Strutt’s residence in Belper, which was demolished in the 1930s. Walk leader: Adrian Farmer.

Rotary Cromford Classic Car & Bike Show at Matlock Rugby Club Matlock Rugby Club, Cromford Meadows, Cromford, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3RQ 31st May 2015 10:00-16:00 Contact: Eric McCarrison Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.cromfordclassics.co.uk Adult £5, Child (include ages that apply) Under 12's free This is an open air event on grass for the display of cars of all ages by enthusiasts and the enjoyment of the public.