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Buxton Model Boat Club seeks new members of all ages and abilities to join us between 9am and 2pm, at the large lake in the Pavilion Gardens, Buxton. For contact and membership details, please visit www.buxtonmodelboatclub.co.uk 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! 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 Dale Croquet Club See Friday’s Events for further details. Enjoy Narrow Gauge Train Rides on the Steeple Grange Light Railway, off High Peak Trail between Black Rocks and National Stone Centre Wirksworth. 12noon-5pm. 01246 235497. www.steeplegrange.co.uk Darley Hillside Methodist Church Morning services 10.30am. Junior Church children welcome from age 3. Fairfield (Buxton) Band Are you interested in music? Can you play an instrument? Do you want to learn to play? Band practice. 7.30-9pm. Contact Maureen 01298 25590. Family Service Gospel Hall, North Church Street, Bakewell. 11.30am12.15pm. Hackney Methodist Church Greenaway Lane, Hackney, nr. Matlock. 10.30am. Worship 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 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 210 years. Various classes and levels available. During term time only at S. Anselm’s School, Bakewell. For all babies and children from 3 months to school age. Contact Victoria 07944 391362. victoria@ottertots.com. www.ottertots.com. 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 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. www.peakwalkinggroup.co.uk. Contact 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 Tansley Methodist Church Morning Service 10.30am followed by coffee. Evening Service 6pm. Rev. Keith Bamford 01629 259128. The Living Hope Church 10.30am. Hathersage Memorial Hall, Oddfellows Road, for praise, worship and ministry from God’s word. More details and because we occasionally meet at other venues, 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. 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 2, 3 and 4 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/Tues/Thur/Fri 9.15am-12.15pm. Wed 9.15am-12.15pm and 12.153pm. Contact Andrea Brandon 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. 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. 9.15-12.15pm, Mon-Fri during term time. Tel. Lex 07838 044153 for a free trial session or Holloway Playgroup in session times on 07813 501731. Matlock Bath Pre-School meets Mon and Fri 9am-12noon. Tues/Wed/Thurs noon-3pm. Now offering 8.30am-4pm at the Community Room, Grand Pavilion. Tel. Sarah Stephenson 07870 525001. email info@matlockbathpreschool.co.uk 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.
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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-Fri. 9am-4pm. Children taken from 2 yrs and free places for 3 and 4 yr olds. Tel. Josie 07918 792480. 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 Youlgrave Scout & Community Hall. 9am-12noon everyday. Details Lucy 07745 191366. Youlgrave Bee Group Varies each day. 7pm. Contact 01629 630202. PLACES OF INTEREST Haddon Hall Open daily May to Sept. (closed 21st/22nd May). Oct. Sat, Sun and Mon. (Open 10.30am-5pm, last admission 4pm.) Christmas 1st-18th Dec. (10.30am-4pm, last admission 3pm). For further information 01629 812855. Bakewell Old House Museum Cunningham Place, off North Church Street, Bakewell, DE45 1DD. 11am-4pm daily (last visitor entrance 3.30pm). For further information 01629 813642. email bakewellmuseum@googlemail.com Eyam Craft Centre The Craft Centre is open every day throughout the year 10.30am-4.30pm. 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
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BAKEWELL DERBYSHIRE DALES WALKING FOR HEALTH 10am. Moderate walk 90–120 minutes. Meet at Calver – park by playing fields in village centre. BAKEWELL GUIDED TOUR, about one hour at 2pm. Walk from River Wye, up the spine of Bakewell to the only genuine Tudor house in the area. Hear of the many Secrets and Legends woven into the town. £4 charity. Please book at Tourist Info Centre (01629 813227), by 1pm. Meet at TIC. DERBYSHIRE DALES GROUP OF THE RAMBLERS’ ASSOCIATION10am. 8 miles. Moderate. Calton Lees CP (fee), Beeley, Stand Wood, Edensor. 01623 552985. THE FARMING LIFE CENTREWalks are short, gentle, easy walks usually one hour in duration designed to help ease people back into walking. These walks generally take place on even, flat surfaces unless otherwise stated. Everyone is welcome to join us for a chat and tea and biscuits at the Farming Life Centre afterwards. Walking from Tideswell Dale, meeting in the car park at Tideswell Dale Picnic Site (on the B6049), this is an easy-going walk by the stream, along the trail that leads into the Dale. - 11 TISSINGTON WELL DRESSINGSee Special Events for further details.
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BAMFORD COMMUNITY ARTS & CRAFTS (BCAC) Folk event with Roy Bailey accompanied by Marc Block and support act Dogwood Rose. Bamford Institute. 7.30pm. Tickets £10 from Bamford PO or online from wegottickets. £12 on the door. DERWENT RURAL COUNSELLING SERVICE DRCS A Charity Antiques Valuation event given by Charles Hanson (of Bargain Hunt fame). Mr Hanson will give a short talk, followed by an evaluation of antique items brought in by the ticket holders. Bakewell Town Hall. Tickets are £15 (to include a glass of wine, and nibbles), available on request from Billie at the DRCS offices in Bakewell on 01629 812710 or by email on billierose410@gmail.com.
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DERBYSHIRE DALES WOODCRAFT CLUB Wyaston village hall 10am2pm. The club has about 40 members at varying skill levels, from complete beginner to expert, in woodturning, woodcarving, marquetry and pyrography. We have a mixed programme of visiting demonstrators, hands-on sessions under the guidance of more experienced members and a monthly competition. Our meeting follows the hands-on format when members and visitors alike will be able to try out a new craft be it woodturning, woodcarving, pyrography etc. Entry fee for visitors is £6, half of which will be credited if you become a member (free tea/coffee). For more info. go to www.ddwc.co.uk If you would like to know more email your query to info@ddwc.co.uk or phone James Sharpe on 01335 344933. DERBYSHIRE DALES GROUP OF THE RAMBLERS’ ASSOCIATION10am. 7 miles. Moderate. Monsal Head small CP. Monsal and Cressbrook Skywalk. 07952 546067. MOVING ON FROM GRIEF MEDITATION CLASS 10.30am-12pm. Guided meditation followed by pastries and drinks in the cafe. Everyone welcome. Cost £6 which includes refreshments. Heart Jewel Buddhist Meditation Centre , Holme Road, Matlock Bath DE4 3NU. For further info. or to book a place please contact us on 01629 581585 or by email heartjewelcentre@gmail.com www.heartjewel.org.uk NATIONAL PARK RANGER SERVICE Spring Walk in Coombs Dale. 3 miles. A spring walk in Coombs Dale discovering the spring flowers such as bluebells, violets, primroses, wood anemones and many others, in beautiful ancient woodland and in wildlife sites of international importance. Event terrain: Mostly on good paths, but some uneven ground up the side of the dale. 11am-3pm. Meet Stoney Middleton Sports Field. From Calver follow A623 towards Stoney Middleton for 300m and turn right into sports field car park.SK235 750, S32 4TQ. Cost: £4 per person aged 18 and above. Children aged 17 and below go free on any suitable event. To book: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/events NATIONAL PARK RANGER SERVICE Pinnacle Edges. 8 miles. A highlevel trek across the iconic edges of the Stanage area, passing pinnacles and with wonderful panoramas. Stanage, taken from ‘stone edge’, is internationally renowned as a location for climbing. Event terrain: One steep climb, some rocky outcrops, a shallow flowing brook to cross, with easy riverbank woodland walk return. 10.30am-4pm. Meet Grindleford Railway Station Café. Parking available on the station approach road. SK 251 788, S32 2JA. Cost: £6 per person aged 18 and above. Children aged 17 and below go free on any suitable event. To book: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/events NATIONAL PARK RANGER SERVICE Ring Ouzels at Stanage. 2 miles. The ring ouzel population at Stanage has been intensively studied for more than 15 years by the Estate Ranger, Bill Gordon. Come and share in his knowledge and enthusiasm whilst listening and looking for this evocative bird. Extra items: Binoculars. Event terrain: Rough paths with some uphill sections. 8am-12 noon. Meet Hollin Bank car park, on the minor road below Stanage edge, north of Hathersage. SK237 839. Cost: £4 per person aged 18 and above. Children aged 17 and below go free on any suitable event. To book: www.peakdistrict.gov.uk/events WRITERS AT THE PEAK Cybermouse Books are running a Writers’ Session at Eyam Hall in the Music Room. Berlie Doherty and Caroline Pitcher (both Derbyshire Authors reading from their work for adults). There will be books for sale on the day. Start 11.30am. For further information contact: cybermousemm@gmail.com or visit our website www.cybermouse-multimedia.com
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