Eleven new statues have been added to the ‘Walking Together’ mining memorial at our Markham Vale Business Park, commemorating miners who tragically lost their lives in 3 major disasters at Markham Colliery.
The ‘Walking Together’ memorial trail by Artist Stephen Broadbent symbolises a miner’s journey to the pit and back and represents the men who lost their lives in the disasters of 1937, 1938 and 1973.
To celebrate the festive season, Buxton International Festival are thrilled to share a series of classical Christmas playlists, selected by Buxton International Festival artists, with you! Today, you can view what is included in the first collection, chosen by Martin Roscoe and Klezmer-ish. The second selection will be shared via newsletter on the 19th December.
Wednesday 13th January, 1pm-2pm: LIT AT LUNCH 6 – STORY STRUCTURE
Pay What You Like Session. Online, via Google Meet
A businessman who is involved in NK Motors and Lotus Indian Kitchen has revealed plans to open a new Indian tapas restaurant and cocktail bar on Pride Park.
A Derbyshire choir has produced a CD dedicated to people who died during the Covid-19 pandemic and proceeds from the sale will be donated to a charity supporting patients and key workers.
Artists applications closing midnight Tuesday 15th December - Join the 5th Visual Art Open Competition. Apply Now
All UK & International artists are invited to apply for the Visual Art Open Prize 2021. Presented by the Visual Artists Association, the prestigious VAO 2021 Prize is now celebrating its fifth edition and offers an £8,000 Prize Fund.
A professional photographer has beautifully captured moments of hope amidst the loneliness and isolation felt by many during the coronavirus lockdowns.
Tony Fisher, 66, from Riddings, Derbyshire, came up with the idea for a photography exhibition on loneliness before lockdown, and was given the go-ahead from the Arts Council to take a series of portraits and nature photographs exploring the theme of isolation.
Derbyshire’s specialist child exploitation charity Safe and Sound has finished an award-winning year with news that the charity’s chief executive
Tracy Harrison has been recognised in the Derbyshire Live Heroes awards.
Tracy was presented with the Lifetime Achievement Award by Safe and Sound’s chair of Trustees Allen Graham.
The small market town of Glossop, on the border of Greater Manchester, has secured Arts Council funding to launch a new Digital Placemaking project, aimed at boosting the local economy by harnessing and mobilising its creative community.
This concert is kindly supported by the Making Music Philip & Dorothy Green Young Artists Scheme.
To watch go to Youtube "Matlock Music" Channel. Recording will be available for at least 48 hours afterwards.
Sunday 20th December at 6 pm
Eleanor Corr and Emil Duncumb will play Grieg Piano Sonata No 2, Ravel Szigane and Massenet Meditation.