The Capote Tapes preview and post-film networking (28 Jan) and Filmbankmedia VSR Demo (3 Feb)
Join us for our first two online events of the year - featuring a chance to catch up with fellow organisers, preview a great new title for online film club bookings and hear more about the Filmbankmedia Virtual Screening Room!
The Capote Tapes Preview Screening, 28 Jan, 6.30pm, £3 members/ £5 non-members:
An Arts Derbyshire project designed to boost the wellbeing of housebound people over-65 has been shortlisted for an award.
We have been nominated for Best Arts Project for Necklace of Stars in the National Campaign for the Arts' (NCA) Hearts For The Arts Awards 2021.
The awards celebrate the unsung heroes of local authorities who are championing the arts against all odds.
On Wednesday 27th Jan 2pm – 3pm, EMDAN is holding an online drop in session, to have a cup of tea and chat all things Dance and Covid. No pressure to stay for the whole thing, just a chance to connect. See their facebook for more details or join the mailing list.
E-mail: emdanetwork@gmail.com to be added to the mailing list
FREE CPD Session | 9th Feb | 4.30pm – 6pm
A session on wellbeing, which will focus specifically on stress and anxiety in your current situation.
Register: http://bit.ly/CPDwellbeing
Snow is the next Chapter of Voices from the Peak from Derbyshire Poet Mark Gwynne Jones, which helps celebrate the Peak District National Parks 70th anniversary this year. It is just under 30 mins in length so sit back with a warming drink and enjoy.
Derbyshire author Leonie Martin is offering a choice of two February dates on Zoom for her latest online Writing for Wellbeing workshop on the theme of HOPE: Wednesday 3rd February 11:00-13:00 and Saturday 6th February 11:00-13:00.
Bestselling writers Roz Watkins and Sophie Draper’s Wednesday night writing course via Zoom ‘How to Write a Gripping Commercial Novel’ Is now full.
The Writing Ambitions Celebration Panel Event on 8th February, 5.30 pm to 6.30 pm is now open for bookings https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/writing-ambitions-celebration-panel-event-tickets-137588973323.
A fundraising campaign to secure the future of Sing Viva – the two Derbyshire carers’ choirs set up by Sinfonia Viva, the East Midlands’ professional orchestra – has reached its target.
A fantastic response from members of the public has led to a donations total of £1,800 which has been matched by a generous benefactor.
Plans are now being made for a return to the free group sessions in Derby and Chesterfield as well as potential public performances when allowed.
January’s annual stargazing event at Alvaston Park has been a heavenly highlight for ten years, but in these different times it is going online, encouraging you to enjoy the winter skies from the comfort of your own home while staying safe – and importantly at this time of year, warm!