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Acoustic Session with Featured Guest: TBA
Acoustic Sessions are every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. All are welcome to bring instruments, sing, play or just enjoy the live music in a friendly atmosphere
Tearoom, Old Hall Hotel, Market Place, Hope
Today
Draw with Hot Wax and Dyes. Batik your Initial!
Learn to decorate textiles with the ancient art of Batik. All materials will be provided for this quality 1 day workshop in Belper including a picture frame to take home your finished piece of art. Decorate your initial on a cotton panel using a variety of techniques with hot wax and dye.
The White Swan. 21 Market Place, BELPER
Today
Hardwick - We are Bess
An age-old story revealed through the voices of modern women. Another chance to see the acclaimed exhibition ’We are Bess’ which reveals a new side to Bess of Hardwick’s story through the voices and experiences of modern day women.
Hardwick, Doe Lea, Chesterfield,
Today, Wed 27 Mar to Sun 31 Mar
Ashford in the water Antiques, Gifts & Craft fair
Ashford In The Water
Antique, gift & Craft Fair
A range of Antiques, Gifts and Crafts from collectors & makers around Derbyshire
Friendly Hall with Refreshments
Free entre
Sundays
24th March, 28th April, 12th May
9th June, 7th July, 21st July
18th Aug, 1st Sept, 29th Sept
29th Sept, 20th
Ashford in the water
village hall , war memorial hall, Church Street Bakewell
Today
Learn to Play Day
National Learn to Play Day offers the general public the chance to have a FREE ‘taster’ lesson on a musical instrument. It aims to inspire everyone, young and old, and of different levels of experience to appreciate the benefits of learning to play a musical instrument.
Rattle and Drum
Today
Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors - Trust10 Longshaw
Enjoy a 10k run in the special surroundings of the Longshaw Estate. Free, informal and for everyone. Join us on the fourth Sunday of the month for our free 10k run. Registration is on the day 8.15 in the caf, and the run starts at 9 am. A number will be issued to you at your first run.
Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors, Longshaw Estate, near Sheffield,
Today
Curious About Derby
Have fun discovering Derby with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Buy in booklet or instant download format.
Are you curious about Derby? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather?
Derby City Centre Starts: Pickford’s House Musuem, Friar Gate Derby
Today to Sat 4 May
The Bakewell Craft & Gift Fair ~ Weekends ~ Open until December
The Bakewell Craft & Gift Fair ~ Open Saturday & Sunday with hundreds of "Unique & Individual" Crafts & Quality Gifts for sale at superb prices, so why not visit us for that something special .
Brigade Hall ~ Bath Street
Today, Sat 6 Apr, Sun 7 Apr
Calke Abbey - Lambing at Home Farm
Join us at Home Farm to see newborn lambs from Calke’s rare-breed Portland sheep flock. Lambing at Home Farm is a wonderful opportunity to see newborn lambs with their mothers. If you’re lucky, you might even see a lamb being born. Booking Not Needed.
Calke Abbey, Ticknall, Derby,
Today
Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak - Free Monday Walks at Ilam Park
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 National Trust shop at 11:00am and go on a 2 hr walk. Dogs are welcome too.
Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak, Ilam, Ashbourne,
Mon 25 Mar 19
Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak - Free Nordic Walking Taster at Ilam Park
Come to Ilam Park and try out Nordic Walking! Ideal for beginners and a great introduction to the activity, this free taster session will show you what it is all about. Nordic Walking uses poles in order to add two major benefits. The use of poles means the upper body muscles are used as well as the legs.
Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak, Ilam, Ashbourne,
Wed 27 Mar 19
Open Day, inc afternoon tea.
Care Home Open day.
If you are considering or looking for a Care Home for a relative then come along and take a look at Seale Pastures House.
View the home and our facilities and stay for afternoon tea.
Seale Pastures is a Residential Home offering 24 hour care on a permanent or respite basis.
Seale Pastures House
Burton Road
Swadlincote
Wed 27 Mar 19
Acoustic Session with Featured Guest: Paul Pearson
Acoustic Sessions are every 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of each month. All are welcome to bring instruments, sing, play or just enjoy the live music in a friendly atmosphere
Tearoom, Old Hall Hotel, Market Place, Hope
Wed 27 Mar 19
Kedleston Hall - The Designed Landscape at Kedleston - 1 hour outdoor tour
Discover the changing designs of the landscape at Kedleston on a 1 hour outdoor tour. Join our friendly volunteers for a 1 hour outdoor tour taking in the parkland and pleasure grounds to discover how the landscape was carefully designed.
Kedleston Hall, near Quarndon, Derby
Wed 27 Mar
Lunchtime Traditional Jazz
A weekly Wednesday lunchtime Traditional Jazz session by The New Orleans Hotshots Jazz Band; leader, trombonist: Dave Harmer. Very good meals available.
The Coronation Pub, Baker Street, Derby. (Often called The Steaming Billy)
At Junction of Baker Street and Severn Street.
Wed 27 Mar, Wed 3 Apr, Wed 10 Apr, Wed 17 Apr, Wed 24 Apr, Wed 1 May
Live jazz
Free admission live Dixieland jazz from 845 pm Resident band ( for last 10 years ) The West End Jazzband
Very good selection of quality ales
Horse & Groom 48 Elms Street Derby
Wed 27 Mar
The Devil’s Violin presents STOLEN
Spellbinding storytellers perform their kaleidoscopic fairytale. A young prince falls endlessly down through the darkness. In a field of giant poppies, a beautiful old woman is trapped in a cottage nestled in a huge claw.
Taddington Village Institute, Main Road, Taddington, Buxton
Thu 28 Mar 19
The Shamans Drum
ENRICHMENT Spring Equinox
Drumming Circle and shamanic Journeying,
A Place for you to Relax , Enjoy the Rhythm, Journey , Meditate, Chant , Dance or loose yourself to find yourself .
Discover the spirit of the Shamans Drum, from mystery’s of creation to the here and now.
Arkwright Hall,Moorside Lane,Holbrook,Belper,Derbyshire
Fri 29 Mar 19
SPRING CONCERT "Love & Music"
CHESTERFIELD GILBERT AND SULLIVAN SOCIETY
SPRING CONCERTS “Love & Music”
Chesterfield Gilbert and Sullivan Society’s spring concerts will take place on Friday 29th March at Ashover Parish Hall and Saturday 30th March at Hasland Village Hall, starting at 7.30pm.
ASHOVER PARISH HALL
HASLAND VILLAGE HALL
Fri 29 Mar 19
Hardwick - Monthly Ranger walks
Join one of our Rangers on a walk around the Parkland. Enjoy the Hardwick parkland through the changing seasons on a guided walk with one of the Rangers.
Hardwick, Doe Lea, Chesterfield,
Fri 29 Mar 19
Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak - Free Friday Longer Walks at Ilam Park
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 at 11:00am and go on a 3 hr walk. Dogs are welcome too.
Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak, Ilam, Ashbourne,
Fri 29 Mar
Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak - Free Friday Walks at Ilam Park
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 at 11:00am and go on a 2 hr walk. Dogs are welcome too.
Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak, Ilam, Ashbourne,
Fri 29 Mar
Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors - "Spring Chicks" Family Trail
Search for Longshaw’s spring chicks on a family walk through the woods and open parkland, with a treat for nature to take home. Spring’s here, and at Longshaw we’re celebrating nature! Listen out for chirping chicks and spot signs of spring around the estate.
Longshaw, Burbage and the Eastern Moors, Longshaw Estate, near Sheffield,
Sat 30 Mar 19 to Sun 28 Apr
The Devil’s Violin presents STOLEN
Spellbinding storytellers perform their kaleidoscopic fairytale. A young prince falls endlessly down through the darkness. In a field of giant poppies, a beautiful old woman is trapped in a cottage nestled in a huge claw.
Stretton on Dunsmore Village Hall, 14 Church Hill, Stretton on Dunsmore
Sat 30 Mar 19
Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak - Spring Outdoors at Ilam Park
We’re doing something new this year. Look out for signs of spring around Ilam Park on our fun self led trail. How many signs of spring will you spot around Ilam Park' Look our for lambs, flowers, birds and bugs as you explore.
Ilam Park, Dovedale and the White Peak, Ilam, Ashbourne,
Sat 30 Mar 19 to Sun 28 Apr