Listing Showing Events from 23/06/2016 to 03/07/2016 and Within 12 Miles of Ashbourne

Listing showing events from 23/06/2016 to 03/07/2016 and within 12 miles of Ashbourne

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Ashbourne Festival at Ashbourne Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1EU 17th Jun 2016 - 4th Jul 2016 Contact: Ashbourne Festival Office Tel: 01335 348707 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ashbournefestival.org 2016 festival events line up to include 'Whos Next' Tribute band, The Rev Richard Coles 'pop star to vicar', Prof Robert Winston, Comedy night, Roger Mc Gough and Little Machine plus many other exciting events

Norbury Primary School Well Dressing at Norbury Norbury, Derbyshire, DE6 2EG 17th Jun 2016 - 23rd Jun 2016 Contact: Rebecca Chapman Tel: 01335 324337 Donations gratefully accepted. This ancient custom is unique to Derbyshire and is the art of decorating wells with pictures made from natural materials.. At Norbury Primary School, one well is dressed. Blessing Service 17th June 1.45.

Summer Art Exhibition at Ashbourne Town Hall Ashbourne Town Hall, Market Place, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ES 18th Jun 2016 - 25th Jun 2016 11:00 and 17:30 Contact: Festival Office Tel: 01335 348707 Web: http://www.ashbournefestival.org Free entry .

Summer Gardens at Hopton Hall Hopton Hall , Hopton, Wirksworth, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 4DF 21st Jun 2016 - 23rd Jun 2016 10:30-16:00 28th Jun 2016 - 30th Jun 2016 10:30-16:00 Contact: Hopton Hall Tel: 01629 540923 Web: http://www.hoptonhall.co.uk £4.00 per person Summer garden spectacular with visual surprises at each corner.

An Islay Whisky Tasting Evening SOLD OUT at Ashbourne Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1EU 23rd Jun 2016 19:30 Contact: Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01335 343666 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ashbournefestival.org Whisky Tasting £20 Age Restriction 18+ An Islay Whisky Tasting Evening Please note: The ticket price includes all of the whiskies to be tasted. Attendance at this event is limited so book early to avoid disappointment!

Free Guided Walks at Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre, Ashbourne Town Council, Town Hall, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ES 23rd Jun 2016 11:00-12:15 25th Jun 2016 11:00-12:15 30th Jun 2016 11:00-12:15 2nd Jul 2016 11:00-12:15 Contact: Ashbourne VIC Tel: 01335 343666 Email: [email protected] .

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 Divertimenti Quintet at Ashbourne Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1EU 24th Jun 2016 19:30 Contact: Ashbourne Visitor Information Centre Tel: 01335 343606 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ashbournefestival.org £17.50 & £2.50 Under 18 The Divertimenti Quintet is widely acclaimed as one of the most exciting and innovative British chamber groups of its generation

Free Friday Walks at Ilam Park Ilam Park, White Peak Estate Office, Home Farm, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ 24th Jun 2016 11:00-13:00 1st Jul 2016 11:00-13:00 Contact: National Trust White Peak Office Tel: 01335 350503 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Join us for a free walk in the White Peak this Friday morning. No booking needed, just meet our team of friendly walk volunteers by the visitor centre. Choose from a 1hr, 2hr or 3hr walk. Dogs are welcome too.

Exile Music Festival at Darley Dale Darley Dale, Derbyshire, DE4 2SD 24th Jun 2016 - 26th Jun 2016 Contact: Enquiries Tel: 07983 250980 Web: http://www.belpermusicfestival.org.uk/ Please see our website for ticket prices. The Exile Music Fest is a weekend event showcasing 15 to 20 local and independent music’s best bands.

New Buggy Walks at Ashbourne Leisure Centre Ashbourne Leisure Centre, Clifton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1AA 24th Jun 2016 12:00 and 13:00 1st Jul 2016 12:00 and 13:00 Contact: Howard Griffith Tel: 01629761194 Email: [email protected] Web: http://derbyshiredales.gov.uk/parent&baby Walking works.... It's free, simple and gentle on the body.. walking a part of a small group is a good way to start. It's a fun way of getting together and making new friend, helping you to get out and about. It's perfect for people who d

The Jive Aces at The Empire Ballroom The Empire Ballroom, King Edward Street, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1BW 25th Jun 2016 20:00 Contact: Ashbourne VIC Tel: 01335 343666 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ashbournefestival.org/jiveaces.html £16 admission fee applicable .

Open Gardens at Belper Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1AY 25th Jun 2016 - 26th Jun 2016 11:00-16:00 Contact: Kathy Fairweather Email: [email protected] Entry fee £3 per person to cover all the gardens After last year's success, Belper is opening its delightful gardens again. Meander through the historic streets of Belper and enjoy a variety of private gardens, public parks and award winning eateries.

Dethick, Lea and Holloway Carnival at Lea Lea, Derbyshire, DE4 5GJ 25th Jun 2016 14:00 Contact: . .

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 Hidden Gardens and Courtyards at Wirksworth Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4EU 25th Jun 2016 - 26th Jun 2016 12:00-17:00 Contact: . Tel: 01629 822 539 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.wirksworthgardens.co.uk/ £4.00 for adults which cover both days, concessions £3.00, under 16's free. his fascinating town has a wide variety of intriguing courtyards and gardens that are often hidden from view. 25 gardens to explore including one garden with its fantastic miniature railway.

Tissington Village Hall Craft Fairs at Tissington Tissington, Derbyshire, DE6 1RA 25th Jun 2016 - 26th Jun 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

Handmade and Vintage Fair at Ashbourne Town Hall Ashbourne Town Hall, Market Place, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ES 25th Jun 2016 11:00-16:00 2nd Jul 2016 11:00-16:00 Contact: Michelle Email: [email protected] Saturday 2nd April Craft Fair Cancelled

Martyn Joseph at The Whitworth Centre The Whitworth Centre, Station Road, Darley Dale, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2EQ 25th Jun 2016 19:15 Contact: Peak Concerts Tel: 01246 860022 Web: http://www.peakconcerts.co.uk £16.00 Martyn Joseph is a powerful, Welsh singer-songwriter whose music is often focused on social lament or protest with his expressing and poignant lyrics.

Choral Workshop led by J Willcocks at Ashbourne Methodist Church Ashbourne Methodist Church, Church Street, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1AE 25th Jun 2016 10:00 Contact: Ashbourne VIC Tel: 01335 343666 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ashbournefestival.org/chameleon.html £20 (includes music hire) To ensure adequate supply of music scores, please return a completed booking form no later than Saturday, 11 June 2016, or preferably before. Also venue opens to register from 9.30am on the day .

Youlgreave Well Dressing at Youlgreave Youlgreave, Derbyshire, DE45 1UR 25th Jun 2016 - 30th Jun 2016 Contact: Peter Pimm Tel: 07977 451339 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.youlgravewelldressers.co.uk Donations gratefully accepted This ancient custom is unique to Derbyshire and Youlgrave can trace its well dressing tradition back to 1829. Today, 5 large wells and 2 children's wells are dressed. Blessing Service 25th June 2016 2.30pm All Saints Church, Youlgrave

Mayfield Well Dressing at Mayfield Mayfield, Staffordshire, DE6 2HQ 25th Jun 2016 - 1st Jul 2016 Contact: Mayfield Well Dressing Tel: 01335 344290 Donations gratefully accepted. This ancient custom is mainly found in the Peak District area. Mayfield, in the heart of the Dove Valley has three wells that are dressed. Blessing Service Saturday 25th June at 2.00pm at Hall Lane, Middle Mayfield.

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 Anything Goes 2016 at Churnet Valley Railway Churnet Valley Railway, Kingsley and Froghall Station, Froghall, Staffordshire, ST10 2HA 25th Jun 2016 - 26th Jun 2016 10:00-16:00 Contact: Churnet Valley Railway Tel: 01538 750755 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.churnet-valley- railway.co.uk Advance Adult Ticket £16.00 Advance Senior Ticket £14.00 Advance Child Ticket £10.00 (4-14yrs) Advance Family Ticket £46.00 On the Day - Adult: £17.00 On the Day - Senior (60+): £15.00 On the day - Child (4-14): £11.00 On the day - Under 4yrs: FREE On the day - Family (2A+2C): £48.00 Join us for the return of our summer enthusiasts event, providing another weekend of trains with our varied home fleet running and the possibility or a surprise or two!

Horse Tram Day at Crich Tramway Village Crich Tramway Village, Crich, Derbyshire, DE4 5DP 26th Jun 2016 Contact: Enquiries Tel: 01773 854392 Web: http://www.tramway.co.uk Adults - £16.00 Seniors (60+) - £12.00 Children (4-15yrs)- - £9.00 Family (2A+3C) - £39.00 The ‘clip-clop’ of horses hooves on the cobbled street of Crich Tramway Village is a sign that today is one of the six planned days in 2016 when you will be able to experience real horse-power.

John Smith's Summer Cup at Uttoxeter Racecourse Uttoxeter Racecourse, Wood Lane, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8BD 26th Jun 2016 12:00-18:00 Contact: Uttoxeter Racecourse Tel: 01889562561 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.uttoxeter- racecourse.co.uk/whats-on/fixture/26-june-2016/ Centre Course Ticket | £12 per person online and on the day Grandstand & Paddock Enclosure Ticket | £17 online / £20 on the day or over the phone Premier Enclosure Ticket | £22 online / £25 on the day or over phone Grandstand & Paddock Plus Package | £27.00 Fancy a Flutter Package | £30 online and over the phone, not available on the day Premier Plus Package| £32.00 Classic Raceday Package | £39 online and over the phone, not available on the day Hoops Bistro & Champagne Bar | £72 per person inc. VAT 1907 Restaurant - NEW for 2016 | £89 per person inc. VAT Private Hospitality | From £95 per person plus VAT John Smith’s Summer Cup the biggest fixture in the Summer jump racing calendar. Join us for a jam-packed day of seven jump races including our feature race the Summer Cup A Listed Handicap Steeple Chase!

THE TROUBLE with WOMEN is MEN at Ashbourne Town Hall Ashbourne Town Hall, Market Place, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ES 26th Jun 2016 19:30 Contact: Ashbourne VIC Tel: 01335 343666 Web: http://www.ashbournefestival.org/troublewithwomen.html £12.50 admission fee applicable .

Parwich Open Gardens at Parwich Parwich, Derbyshire, DE6 1QL 26th Jun 2016 14:00-18:00 Contact: . Tel: 01335 390542 Email: [email protected] Web: http://parwich.org/diary/ £3 for the Map available from the Memorial Hall Parwich Open Gardens and Childrens' Horticultural Show, with cream teas (2pm - 5pm), plant sales and tombola. Admission to the gardens with a programme £3.00., available from the Memorial Hall.

Band Concert at Hall Leys Park Hall Leys Park, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 3AP 26th Jun 2016 14:00 and 16:00 3rd Jul 2016 14:00 and 16:00 Contact: Matlock Town Council Tel: 583042 Web: http://www.matlock.gov.uk Band playing on the Bandstand in Hall Leys Park.

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 Free Monday Walks at Ilam Park Ilam Park, White Peak Estate Office, Home Farm, Ilam, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 2AZ 27th Jun 2016 11:00-13:00 Contact: National Trust White Peak Office Tel: 01335 350503 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue. Join us for a free walk in the White Peak this Monday morning. No booking needed, just meet our team of friendly walk volunteers by the visitor centre at 11:00am and go on a 2hr walk. Dogs are welcome too.

The Peakland Players 'Rebecca' at Ashbourne Town Hall Ashbourne Town Hall, Market Place, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ES 28th Jun 2016 19:30 Contact: Ashbourne VIC Tel: 01335 343666 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ashbournefestival.org/players.html £8 Admission fee applicable .

'Playing Maggie' with Pip Utton at Ashbourne Town Hall Ashbourne Town Hall, Market Place, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ES 29th Jun 2016 19:30 Contact: Ashbourne VIC Tel: 01335 343666 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ashbournefestival.org/piputton.html £8 Admission fee payable .

Afternoon Cream Tea Train at Churnet Valley Railway Churnet Valley Railway, Kingsley and Froghall Station, Froghall, Staffordshire, ST10 2HA 29th Jun 2016 Contact: Bookings Tel: 01538 750755 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk Adult £17.00 Child £12.00 (Tickets include both your train travel and food) Join us to enjoy a very English Traditional Cream Tea served on-board our dedicated dining train, from where you can enjoy the beauty of the Churnet Valley throughout the summer whilst being hauled by one of our heritage locomotives.

Professor Robert Winston at St John's Church St John's Church, Buxton Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, . 30th Jun 2016 19:00 Contact: Ashbourne VIC Tel: 01335 343666 Email: [email protected] £16 MODIFYING HUMANS: where does genetics stop? Lord Winston has worked in the fertility field for 40 years pioneering human fertility treatments discusses the ethics of genes technology and fertility treatment

Battle of the Somme, Anniversary talk at Redfern's Cottage Redfern's Cottage, 34-36 Carter Street, Uttoxeter, Staffordshire, ST14 8EU 1st Jul 2016 18:30 Contact: Laura Wigg Bailey Tel: 01889 567176 Email: [email protected] Free Event: Donations Welcomed Centenary of the first day of the Battle of the Somme – Talk by Gill and Alan Talbot, authors of ‘Uttoxeter’s Lost Generation – 1914- 1918’. Meeting at Uttoxeter Town Hall.

Comedy Night SOLD OUT at The Empire Ballroom The Empire Ballroom, King Edward Street, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1BW 1st Jul 2016 20:00 Contact: Ashbourne VIC Tel: 01335 343666 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ashbournefestival.org/comedynight.html Age restrictions apply 18 years plus, £15 .

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 Hay Day at RSPB Coombes Valley RSPB Coombes Valley, Six Oaks Farm, Bradnop, Nr Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7EU 2nd Jul 2016 12:00-16:00 Contact: Information Tel: 01538 384017 Email: [email protected] Web: www.rspb.org.uk £5.00 adults, £2.50 children, £10 family ticket (20% reduction for members) To commemorate National Meadows Day join RSPB to celebrate Bellpit Meadws and learn about how they will benefit the surrounding woodlands and wildlife. Activities include corn dollies, seed bombs, meadow games, seeding activities, etc.

Roger McGough & LiTTLe MACHiNe at The Empire Ballroom The Empire Ballroom, King Edward Street, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1BW 2nd Jul 2016 19:30 Contact: Ashbourne VIC Tel: 01335 343666 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ashbournefestival.org/rmandlm.html £15 admission fee applicable .

Matlock Artists Society Exhibition at Carsington Water Visitor Centre Carsington Water Visitor Centre, Carsington Water, Carsington, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1ST 2nd Jul 2016 - 10th Jul 2016 10:00-16:00 Contact: Carsington Visitor Centre Art Exhibition by various artists in the Henmore Room

Quiz night at The Bowling Green The Bowling Green, 2 North Avenue, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, DE6 1EZ 3rd Jul 2016 19:30 Contact: Ashbourne VIC Tel: 01335 343666 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ashbournefestival.org/quiznight.html £24 for 4 people to enter the quiz .

Annual Classic Bus rally at Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, Wirksworth Station, Station Road, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, DE4 4FB 3rd Jul 2016 Contact: EVR Tel: 01629 823076 Web: http://www.e-v-r.com Come and see the fantastic display of buses at Wirksworth and enjoy rides on classic buses and trains through the scenic Ecclesbourne Valley.

Lunch Trains at Churnet Valley Railway Churnet Valley Railway, Kingsley and Froghall Station, Froghall, Staffordshire, ST10 2HA 3rd Jul 2016 Contact: Bookings Tel: 01538 750755 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.churnet-valley-railway.co.uk Tickets are £35 per person and include both your train travel and meal Board our First Class Dining Coach at Froghall Station and enjoy a 4-course Lunch with full waitress service whilst enjoying the fabulous scenery along the Churnet Valley line and the Cauldon Branch Line as far as Ipstones.

Picnic in the Park at Memorial Gardens Memorial Gardens, Ashbourne, DE6 1EU 3rd Jul 2016 13:00 Contact: Ashbourne VIC Tel: 01335 343666 Email: [email protected] Web: http://www.ashbournefestival.org/picnicinthepark.html Free entry .