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Tissington Pre-School See Monday’s Events for further details. Tools for Self Reliance See Monday’s Events for further details. Weekly Guided Meditation Classes at Heart Jewel Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Matlock Bath. 10.30am-12 noon term time. Suitable for beginners. Everyone welcome. Drop in Classes-no need to book. £5 per class. Tel. 01629 581585 or see our website www.heartjewel.org.uk Whist Drive 7.30pm. Great Longstone Village Hall. Raffle. Entry £1 incl. refreshments. Zen in the Peak District See Every Monday’s Events for further details. Zumba Baslow Village Hall. 9.15am. Contact Claire 07990 771155. EVERY SATURDAY Bakewell Croquet Club meets on the Recreation Ground from 10am during the playing season. Contact Alan Reeves 01629 812603. Bingo 8.30pm, Bakewell Working Men’s and Social Club, Butts Road, Bakewell. Chatsworth Bowling Club April-Sept. 5-7.30pm. Open night. Beginners and new members welcome. 01246 567478 or 01629 814439.. Children’s Beginner and Intermediate Fiddle Classes 10.15-11.45am. Contact Ria on 01433 631352 for more details. Darley Dale Croquet Club See Friday’s Events for further details. Hathersage Farmers Market 1st Saturday of each month. Hathersage Memorial Hall from 10am-2pm. Contact Gemma Facer 07931 960770. Juggling Club Circus skills practice. 6-8pm. St Annes Centre, Hardwick Square West, Buxton. All ages and abilities welcome. Tel. 07791 657863 for details. Matlock Cycling Club 9.15am. Starting from the car park opposite Stanley Fearn’s Bike Shop, Matlock. Morning mountain bike ride. Tel. Tony Holmes 01629 734753. Matlock Farmers’ Market held on third Saturday of each month in the Imperial Rooms from 9am-2pm. Narrow Gauge Train Rides (plus bank holidays). On the Steeple Grange Light Railway. Follow signs to National Stone Centre. Free parking on Old Porter Lane. www.steeplegrange.co.uk Otter Tots and Juniors Swim School 10.30-12.30pm. For children aged 9 months - 8 years. See Monday’s Events for further details. Rugby Bakewell Mannerians RUFC. 1st XV Matches on the showground, Bakewell. (KO varies 2 or 3pm). Contact Ed Hutchinson 07771916471 or see www.bakewellrugby.org.uk Rebels Retreat/High Peak Country and Western Club 8pm at Sterndale Moor Social Club, Sterndale Moor for Western/Linedance to live country music in a friendly atmosphere. More info via website at www.highpeakcwc.co.uk or contact Jenny 01298 77870. Samudra Buddhist Centre 47 High Street, Buxton. World Peace cafe. 10am4pm. 01298 79777. Whist Drive Queen’s Court Sheltered Accommodation, Queen’s Road, Fairfield, Buxton. 7.30pm. Whist Drive in Tansley Village Hall (upper room), 7.45pm start, cost £1.50. New faces very welcome. Tel. Marjorie Ramwell for details on 01629 583530. EVERY SUNDAY Art Classes (First Sunday in the month) -Life drawing class with a model, with an artist who trained at the Slade School of Art in the Gallery Room at the Whitworth Centre, Darley Dale - 10.30am-1pm. £12 /£9 concs. All proceeds donated to the Whitworth Centre. Tel: Sarah Bennett 01629 733759. Bakewell Parish Church Sunday School – called Explorers. Anyone between the ages of 3 and 11 is warmly welcomed. 10.45-12noon. At church. Bakewell Society of Friends (Quakers) Sunday Meeting for Worship 10.30am at the Meeting House on Matlock Road. Young People’s Meeting 10.30am every Sunday with regular activities such as swimming and cooking. Contact Roger Clarke 01629 582122 or bakewell@quaker.org.uk or www.bakewellquakers.org Bakewell Methodist Church Services 10.30am and 6pm on the first, third and fifth Sundays. Junior Church/Seekers at 10.45am. Seekers age groups 3-5, 6-10 and 11+. Creche available. Buxton Model Boat Club seeks new members of all ages and abilities to join us between 9am & 2pm, at the large lake in the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton. For contact and membership details, please visit www.buxtonmodelboatclub.co.uk Car Boot Sale in Hope. Gates open at 7am, close at 1.30 pm. £5 per car, £10 per van. All proceeds go to Hope Valley College PTFA and Hope Valley Sports Association. Sorry, no dogs allowed on the field. Church in the Peak (Newfrontiers) 10.30am. At County Hall, Matlock. For more details call 01629 584783, email admin@churchinthepeak.org.uk or visit www.churchinthepeak.org.uk. You are very welcome to join us! Come DancingAdult ballroom/Latin beginners 6.45pm, intermediate 7.45pm. St Peters Hall, Buxton. 01298 23171. Cromford Methodist Church Sunday Worship 10.30am followed by coffee. Details from Rev. Dr. Robert Foster 01773 839795. All welcome. Curbar All Saints’ Church - 10.30am Parish Eucharist. Dales Christian Spiritualist Church Mencap Society, Greenaway Lane, Darley Dale. Through the school yard. 6.30pm. Divine Service and Clairvoyance. Warm welcome to everyone. Dale Road Methodist Church, Darley Dale invites you to our Sunday Services. 10.30am. Morning worship for all age groups followed by coffee and chat. 6.30pm. Evening worship. Darley Dale St Helen’s Church Sunday services. 11am. Holy Communion on the first, third and fourth Sundays. 8am Holy Communion (BCP) on the second Sunday and All Age Worship 11am. Cafe Church on the 4th Sunday 5pm in the Church Hall beginning with a bring and share meal. Everyone welcome. Darley Hillside Methodist Church Morning services 10.30am. Junior church children welcome from age 3. Darley Dale Croquet Club See Special Events for further details. Fairfield (Buxton) Band See Wednesday’s Events for further details. Family Service At the Gospel Hall, North Church Street, Bakewell. 11.30am12.15pm. Hackney Methodist Church Greenaway Lane, Hackney, nr. Matlock. 10.30am. Worship and Sunday School followed by refreshments. Hathersage Methodist Church meets for worship and fellowship at 10.30am. Check out our website www.hathersagemethodist.org.uk Holloway Methodist Church Sunday Worship 10.30am followed by coffee. Details from Rev. Dr. Robert Foster 01773 839795. All welcome. Junior Mini Rugby Ages 6-13 years old. Bakewell Mannerians RUFC Training. 10.30am-12noon. The Showground, Bakewell. Contact James Adams 07779 587841, or see www.bakewellrugby.org.uk for more details. Kidzone An action packed time of games and activities and learning about God. For 6-11 year olds. 10.45am-12.15pm. At County Hall, Matlock. Organised by Church in the Peak. Contact Chris Cookman 01629 582851. Lea Chapel Main Rd., Upper Lea, Lea. Sunday evening worship service 6.30pm. All welcome!! Matlock Methodist & United Reformed Church Sunday Services 1st Sunday of the month 9.30am and 10.45am. 3rd Sunday of the month 6.30pm. Coffee after service. Matlock and District Tennis Club Social play. 10am-12noon. Meet at Highfields School, Lower School site, Starkholmes. Tom 01629 733346 or Andy 01629 580951. Messy Church at Bakewell Parish Church (every first Sunday in the month). Informal craft based service for all ages finishing with breakfast together. From 9.15am. Tel. 01629 813736 email messychurchbakewellchurch.co.uk Narrow Gauge Train Rides See Saturday’s Events for further details. Old Chapel, Great Hucklow (Unitarian) Weekly worship. 10.30am. Further details from Liz Shaw. 01433 630541. Otter Tots and Juniors Swim School 10am-12noon. For children aged 2-10 years Various classes and levels available. See Monday’s Events for further details. Peak Rail Travel on a preserved steam railway through beautiful countryside between Rowsley and Matlock. Onboard buffet and bar, restaurant coaches, station tearoom and buffet, gift and book shops free parking. Open all year, contact 01629 580381 for details. Peak Walking Group Small walking group established in 1999. Offers friendly walks with like-minded people around Peak District National Park every Sunday. All walks are varied between 7-12 miles and are all circular. Own transport needed. From beginners to experienced all are welcome. If you are looking for a new direction in life give us a call. www.peakwalkinggroup.co.uk email is publicity.peakwalkinggroup.co.uk Tel. 01246 853155. Rowsley Methodist Chapel Sunday service. 2.30pm. Stanton Lees Chapel (off A6, near Darley Dale). Independent evangelical church. Services at 2.30pm and 6.30pm. www.stantonleeschapel.org.uk Contact Peter Hulland tel. 01629 732216. Tansley Methodist Church Sunday Worship 10.30am and 6pm. Details from Lyn Houghton 01629 584443. All welcome. The Dales’ Evangelical Church Meeting in the Community Rooms, Arc Leisure Matlock, Bakewell Road, Matlock DE4 3AZ. Sunday worship services at 11am and 6pm. Minister: Revd Richard Brooks. 01629 733744/733520. www.thedalesec.org.uk
Peak Advertiser 16th September – Page 41 The Dales Christian Centre 29 Chesterfield Road Matlock; morning service including Sunday School, 10.30 am, Sunday Evening service 6pm 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month. Affiliated to Assemblies of God. Tel. 01629 55755 The Living Hope Church 10.30am in Hathersage Memorial Hall, Oddfellows Road, for praise, worship and ministry from God’s word. For more details, and because we occasionally meet at other venues, please contact Pastor Tim Pritt 01433 650942. Wirksworth Methodist Church Sunday Worship 10.30am followed by coffee and 6pm. Details from Rev. Dr. Robert Foster 01773 839795. or just turn up. Wirksworth Netball Club Youth (under 18)/Junior Players (year 6). During term time. 10am-12noon. Wirksworth Leisure Centre. Tel. Joy Cooke 01629 822229. Zen in the Peak District 11am. Meditation practice, instruction and help followed by vegetarian lunch and afternoon talk and walk for those who want, near Matlock Bath. Contact jibul@kwanumzen.org.uk or visit http://www.kwanumzen.org.uk/The Peak/ for more info. EVERY DAY Bakewell Pre School Playgroup We offer flexible three hour sessions; 2 to school age. Mon-Fri, 9am-12 noon, St John Hall, Bakewell. Call in or contact 07976 140475 for further details. Bakewell Nursery School We welcome children from 3 months to 5 years. Free flexible sessions for eligible two, three and four year olds. Open 52 weeks of the year 8am-6pm. Contact Mrs J.M. Teale, Head of the Nursery on 01629 813888. Biggin by Hartington Pre-School Ofsted approved. 8.45-12.30pm. 2-4 yrs. Contact Lisa Blood 07527 185969/Linda Kirkham 01298 687465. Brassington Pre-School for 2+ year olds in village hall, Brassington. Mon/Thur/Fri 9.15am-12.15pm. Tues/Wed 9.15am-12.15pm and 12.15-3pm. Contact Fliss Bridges 01629 540855. Breakfast Club at Castleton. 7.45-8.45am. 07890 050196/01433 620630. Cromford Pre-School Playgroup Mon. 12noon-3pm, Tue-Fri 9am-12noon. Tel. 07905 937371 during session time or call in. Darley Churchtown Out of School Club Breakfast Club. 8-8.50am. After School Club 3.15-6pm. During term time only. Tel. Mrs S. Wood 01629 735851. Discovery Centre at the National Stone Centre, Wirksworth. 10am-5pm. Treasure shop/store of stone exhibition/cafe/gem panning. Flagg Nursery School provides top quality free nursery education. Open from 8.15am-3.15pm. Tel. 01298 85208. Free Children’s Competition at the Painted Plate, Eyam. Open for pottery painting. Tel. 01433 639200. Great Longstone Pre-School The Old School House, Main Street, Great Longstone. Term time 9.15am-12.15pm. Please phone 01629 640842. Holloway Playgroup Florence Nightingale Village Hall, Mill Lane, Holloway. Session times 9.15-12.15pm, Mon-Fri during term time. Tel. Lex anytime on 07838 044153 for a free trial session or Holloway Playgroup in session times on 07813 501731. Matlock Bath Pre-School Playgroup meets for 3 hours each morning from 912noon at the Pavilion Community Centre. Tel. Sarah Stephenson 07870 525001. Matlock Pre-School Playgroup 205 Smedley Street, Matlock. Session times 8.50-11.50am and 12.30-3.30pm. Tel. 01629 583639 during session times. Parwich Pre-School Stepping Stones 9am-12noon. Parwich Memorial Hall. Details call Helen 01335 346317 after 2pm. Peak Time Kids Club Hathersage after-school club in its own building on Hathersage School site. 3.15-6pm during school term time and from 8am6pm during school holidays. Tel. Lynne Condon on 01433 650004. Pilsley Pre-School Nursery 12.45-3.15pm in the Early Years Suite. If you would like to register your child, please contact the school on 01246 583203. Rowsley Pre-School Village Hall. Open daily Mon, Thu and Fri 8.30-11.30am. Tues and Wed 8.30am-4.30pm. Children taken from 2 yrs and free places for 3 and 4 yr olds. For further details Lulie 07917 624120. South Darley Pre-School Playgroup South Darley village hall. For children 2 years upwards. Mon and Thurs 9.15am-12.15pm and 12.30-3.30pm (lunch club available for all day session). Tues, Wed, and Fri 9.15am-12.15pm. Free places for 3 and 4 years olds and eligible 2 year olds. Sarah 07863 771636. Stepping Stones Pre-School Parwich Mon-Thurs 9am-12noon at the Parwich Memorial Hall. Fri 8.45-11.45am at Parwich Primary School. Children ages 2 - school age. Free government funding for 3 and 4 year olds. Tel. Helen Downing 01335 346317. Taddington Tigers meet after school in the new school hall to enjoy playing with friends. Tel. 01298 85278 or arrange to pay a visit. The Hall Nursery School Stoney Middleton, nr Bakewell. Free places for 3 and 4 year olds in a converted 18th coach house in the grounds of Middleton Hall. Contact Mrs Sarah Glossop 01433 631295 for further details. Wirksworth Pre-School Playgroup Cemetery Lane, Wirksworth. Sessions are held from 9am-11.30am and 12.45-3.15pm. Tel. Liz on 01629 822625. Youlgrave Playschool 9am-12 noon. Enq. 07745 191366. PLACES OF INTEREST Bakewell Old House Museum Cunningham Place, off North Church Street, Bakewell, DE45 1DD. Open 29th March-5th November. 11am-4pm daily (last visitor entrance 3.30pm). For further information 01629 813642. email bakewellmuseum@googlemail.compas Chatsworth House, Garden and Farmyard open everyday to 23rd December. Open 11am-5.30pm (4.30pm last admission for the house. Garden open 11am-6pm (5pm last admission). Farmyard and adventure playground open 10.30am-5.30pm (4.30pm last admission). For further information 01246 565300. www.chatsworth.org Haddon Hall open May-Sept. daily (closed Sat. and Sun. 29th/30th June). Summer late night opening: Every Thurs during June and July, house and gardens will remain open until 8pm (last entry 7.15pm). October: Sat. Sun. Mon. Christmas 4-15th Dec incl. 10.30am-4pm (last entry 3.30pm). Eyam Hall Historic House Open March-November Wed.-Sun. The Craft Centre is open every day throughout the year 10.30am-4.30pm (last entry to Hall 4pm). For further information 01433 639565. Caudwell’s Mill, Rowsley Unique Victorian ‘automatic’ water-powered roller flour Mill on the beautiful River Wye. Four fascinating floors to explore plus top-class quality flours from the Mill shop. Café offers quality snacks and meals. Open daily between 10am-5.30pm. Free entry to all craft workshops and free parking. Flour sales daily all year round. For further information, tel. and fax 01629 734374. Wirksworth Heritage Centre open Wed-Sat plus all bank holidays 10.30am4.30pm. Sun. 1.30-4.30pm. For further information 01629 825225. www.storyofwirksworth.co.uk
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– 14 HARTINGTON WELL DRESSING AND WAKES See Special Events for further details. THURSDAY 12 BAKEWELL DERBYSHIRE DALES WALKING FOR HEALTH 10am. Moderate walk 90 – 120 minutes. Meet at Foolow – park next to Village Green. 12 CALVER, CURBAR AND FROGGATT SENIOR CITIZENS CLUB Calver Methodist Church. 2pm. Talk - Crime Scene Investigation - Ms Gill Donnelly followed by tea. New members are very welcome. 12 CALVER FILM Skyfall. Village Hall, Calver. 7.30pm. Calver Film is a membership club costing £20 for 9 films plus bonus offers. Guest tickets cost £5.00. Charity of the Month Help for Heroes. For further information contact Denise Hall 01433 630760. 12 CROMFORD MILLS TO BLACK ROCKS – GUIDED WALK Meet at Reception, Cromford Mills. 10.30am-1pm. Free/donation – Limited places, advance booking recommended. Ian Howarth will be leading this walk that explores the local history and heritage whilst enjoying the stunning views. Walk starts from Cromford Mills before walking along the canal to Leawood Pumphouse and High Peak Junction, up to Black Rocks then returning through fields and Intake Lane to Cromford Mills. Walk 4 miles and there are some steep slopes. It is strongly recommended to wear stout footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather. Further details and bookings phone 01629 825995 or visit: www.arkwrightsociety.org.uk 12 DERBYSHIRE DALES GROUP OF THE RAMBLERS’ ASSOCIATION 10am. 8 miles. Moderate. Hathersage CP (fee) North Leeds, Offerton Hall. 0115 9654884. 12 FREE PUBLIC TALK ON MEDITATION Learn how to establish and strengthen a meditation practice and how to integrate it in normal daily life to reduce stress and increase wellbeing. Everyone is welcome. No need to book. 7.30-9pm. Venue: Heart Jewel Kadampa Buddhist Centre, Holme Road, Matlock Bath DE4 3NU. Further info please contact the Centre on 01629 581585 or email epc.heartjewelcentre@gmail.com www.heartjewel.org.uk 12 ROWSLEY & DISTRICT WI 7.15pm, Rowsley Village Hall: A very welcome return of Sally Mosley with her talk, “Anniversary Walk”. You will be very welcome to join us.
12 SCARTHIN ROCK WALK Meet at Reception, Cromford Mills. 2.30-2.30pm and 3-3.30pm. Free/donation. Limited places, advance booking recommended. Join Ian Howarth as he leads this guided walk up Scarthin Rock with views over Cromford Mills and Willersley Castle. There is a steep uphill climb and it is strongly recommended to wear stout footwear and clothing appropriate for the weather. For further details and bookings phone 01629 825995 or visit: www.arkwrightsociety.org.uk 12 – 13 GEORGIAN TEXTILES Location: Arum-Lilie Designs, Cromford Mills. 10am-4pm. Free entry. Arum-Lilie Designs steps back in time and experiments with textiles of the 18th century. People will be in costume and experimenting with design, pattern, colour and printing their own cloth and constructing costume the Georgian way. For further details phone 01629 825995 or visit: www.arkwrightsociety.org.uk 12 - 15 HERITAGE OPEN DAYS Heritage Open Days celebrate England’s fantastic architecture and culture by offering free PATIOS, access to properties that are usually closed to the public or FENCING, normally charge for admission. TURF LAYING, Every year, on four days in September, buildings of every WALLS age, style and function open their doors.
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