Diary Of Events Birdwatching for Beginners walks at Carsington Water. Bird Watching for Beginners – Sunday 1st July 2018 10.00am If you want to see and hear, all the breeding summer warblers that have come to Carsington, July is a good time, with adults actively collecting food for the young. And nests everywhere. Foliage will soon make it harder to spot birds in the trees, so come and join the experts to help you identify and enjoy the birds even more. The next Beginners walk, which are held on the first Sunday of every month, is on Sunday August 5th. Book by contacting Carsington for more information, 01629 540696 or just drop in to reception. If you don’t want to miss the birds, binoculars are essential!! Future date to slot in your diary app, September 2nd. Derbyshire Dales Woodcraft Club Meets in Wyaston village hall (DE6 2DR) on the first Saturday of each month from 10:00am to 2:00pm. We have a mixed programme of visiting demonstrators, hands-on sessions under the guidance of more experienced members and a monthly competition. 7th. July 2018 - this is a hands-on meeting and visitors may come along and have a go at woodturning, woodcarving etc. under the guidance of an experienced member. For more information go to www.ddwc.co.uk where you can see reports with photos on previous meetings, including competition results, and read past newsletters. If you would like to know more about the club, email your query to info@ddwc.co.uk or phone James Sharpe on 01335 344933. Darley Abbey Historical Group ‘St. Chad’ by Jonathan Oates. All meetings start at 7.30pm and are held in Darley Abbey Village Hall, Abbey Yard off New Road, Darley Abbey, DE22 1DS. There is a charge of £1 for members of the Historical Group and £3 for visitors. For further information contact Maria Gibson on 01332 552837 To find out more about the Historical Group, take a look at their blog: https://darleyabbeyhistoricalgroup.wordpress. com/ Ashbourne & District Flower Club Monday July 16th Di Singleton will provide a demonstration entitled Summer Celebrations. Monday August 20th a workshop will show you how to arrange a mixed bunch of flowers from the supermarket. Visitors welcome Meeting to be held at St Oswald’s church hall Ashbourne 7:30pm. Bestwood Male Voice Choir Summer Harmony Concert. Bestwood Male Voice Choir are delighted to be joined by special guests Tideswell Male Voice Choir for a Summer Harmony Concert at St Mary Magdalene Church, Hucknall on Saturday 23 June at 7.00pm. Based in the beautiful Peak District village of Tideswell, the guest choir has a well-deserved reputation for its excellence in choral singing. Founded in the 1950’s, the choir members were
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originally drawn from the villages of Tideswell itself. However, today men travel from all around to be part of this exciting group, now numbering 40 members, enjoying rehearsals which continue to be held in Tideswell. Tickets are priced at £6.00, available from Colin on 01159 794842 or on the door. So come along.
theatre company Babbling Vagabonds take us on a Wild Walk outdoor adventure to discover the rascal who has been stealing the King’s golden apples. Pit your wits against riddlers, puzzle makers, and a useless wolf ! See if you can discover who the Golden Thief is!
Charity Horse Ride Charity Horse Ride at Shottle, Belper on Sunday 15July. A beautiful 10mile ride in central Derbyshire on land not normally available for horse riding. Raising money for local charities - for full info - Paul.millership@yahoo.co.uk OR www. rotary-ambervalley.org.uk Heanor Floral Art Group Demonstration by Jane Pugh entitled Dance the Night Away. At the Wilmot Street Welfare Centre. Wilmot Street Heanor . On Monday July 16th at 7oclock. Visitors £5 everyone welcome. For further details contact 01332-880179 . Little Chester Local History Group Little Chester Heritage Centre, St. Paul’s Church, Mansfield Road, Derby. We are open on Sunday July 1st 2-4pm, when you are invited to view our collection of original newspapers from the Napoleonic Wars to recent times. Read ‘Forces’ and other newspapers from the Two World Wars. Free admission. Refreshments available. For further information Tel. 01332 363354 Allestree Flower Group Tuesday 17th July 2018 Flower demonstration by Di Singleton TIme: 7.00 pm for 7.30 pm. Venue: The Evergreen Hall, Cornhill, Allestree Admission: Members £3.00. Non- members £7.00 For further details telephone 01332 558540 Derby City Photographic Club Derby - Celebration of a City’ 3rd May to 28th July venue Deda, Chapel Street, Derby An exhibition of 40 framed photographs and an audio visual by members of Derby City Photographic Club celebrating Derby as it is now, 40 years after attaining City status. Showcasing its buildings, commerce, industry, sport and leisure. The exhibition is open Monday to Saturday 9am to 5pm and entry is free. For further information visit www. derbycitypc.co.uk Derby Wine Circle Friday 13th July – A “Russian Banquet” with speaker. Meetings are held on the first Friday of each month at The Evergreen Club, Allestree – 7.30pm for 7.45pm. for further information contact Julie@Thebelks.plus.com / 01159 328217 Gilllian.wall@Ntlworld.com / 01332 551447.
A Wild Walk: The Golden Thief by Babbling Vagabonds. Saturday 18th August 11:00 am and 2:00 pm at Crich Glebe Field Centre (DE4 5EU) Explorers, wanderers and daring adventurers – we want you! Join us at Crich, as professional
This is a ‘for all the family’ event, but it is an outdoor theatrical walk, and will take about an hour to complete. Please come prepared with good walking shoes, a rain coat and other outdoorsy things. Be warned – you may need to be brave, quick thinking and definitely ready for adventure! The show lasts an hour, and takes place near The Crich Glebe Field Centre, and on and around Crich Recreation Ground. There will be 2 performances, starting at 11:00 am and 2:00 pm. Meet at the Glebe 15 minutes before the start. Children under 16 must be accompanied by a responsible adult. Everyone will need a ticket. They are free for those aged 3 and under, and £5.00 for everyone else. Wirksworth Antiques in the Streets 2018 Sunday the 15th of July 10am-4pm The beautiful little town of Wirksworth is yet again opening it’s doors to a fabulous Antiques and Vintage market scattered around the town. Antique dealers , flea market goers, people moving house, Aunty Mable clearing out her garden shed, they all turn out for a fabulous day with a difference. If you want a wonderful free day out wondering around the quirkiest town in Derbyshire then come along, you will not be disappointed. If you want to escape the hubbub of the crowd then venture into church walk or the puzzle gardens and enjoy a quiet minute or two. Of course you can also enjoy fantastic street food, award winning restaurants, cafes, micro breweries, old fashioned pubs serving the best local real ale and the famous “Yorkshire pudding wrap” at the Sizzling pig , the best fair trade shop in the county, fabulous gifts, gallery and framers, organic foods and so much more all in our historical little town. Don’t forget to bring your valuables for a free valuation from Bamfords Auction house and the big indoor antiques and flea market at the Memorial Hall on the main road. Visit our Facebook page Wirksworth Antiques in the streets 2018 or call 01629 820191. marsdensgifts@gmail.co.uk