The latest news from producers, makers, venues and events organisers from around Derby and Derbyshire. If you have news to add to this page, then email us to let us know about it: editor@madeinderbyshire.org
Cromford Mills is hosting two days of festive fun for all the family with its Christmas Weekend on Saturday 9 and Sunday 10th December, 10am-4pm.
There will be donkey rides in the mill yard, a Christmas tree trail with prizes to be won, and a selection of games to play all weekend including giant games, traditional games, and Christmas themed games. There will also be face painting (11am-4pm).
In what has become an annual event, Buxton Fringe is inviting everyone to celebrate the opening of entries to the 2018 Fringe with a festive village carols sing-along.
The exciting Christmas Party, hosted by Buxton’s Green Man Gallery, will take place on Saturday December 9 from 7 to 9.30pm with Derbyshire Village Carols from 7.30-9pm. Wine and light refreshments will be provided with all donations going to the Fringe.
For those who are feeling energetic, there will be a Free Park run and Junior Park run taking place during the Family Festivities weekends and the Derby Hospital Jingle Jog will take place on Sunday 3 December. This is a 5km run around Markeaton Park, dressed as Santa! The fun run is for adults, children and dogs alike and there is also a children’s 1.5km fun run. The Jingle jog costs £10 to take part and is free to watch and support. To join visit derbyhospitalscharity.org.uk/events/jingle-jog.
<span "="">
Despite the weather turning colder there are many ways to enjoy the outdoors and spend time with family and friends getting active outside and enjoying the festive season in Derby.
My name is Jonathan Russell, I am a Staffordshire born filmmaker and am contacting to tell you about my production company's (Rubicon Films) debut feature film 'HEX' an English Civil War independent UK horror/thriller. Now available on Amazon Prime UK and US, and soon to Japan and Germany: https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B077J6F21Y/ref=sr_1_2?s=instant-video&ie=UTF8&qid=1510914483&sr=1-2&keywords=Hex
Our clubnights our very popular, the last clubnight brought around 100 people together. The Manchester Evening News has since given our event tremendous promotion with their article.
Glow in the Dark
7.30pm at Broadway Baptist Church, Broadway, Derby DE22 1BP.This is our traditional Christmas concert with special guests Voices Choir, featuring festive treats and seasonal favourites with plenty of carols to sing along to.
Tickets are available from Foulds music shop on Irongate in Derby, or from any band member, or at the door.
gallerytop, Rowsley Derbyshire have a group of new paintings of Stanage Edge by Kristan Baggaley. These are typical of his signature work on the Derbyshire Peak District, with his characteristic palette of cadmium orange, yellow ochre and burnt umber. These paintings bring the grit stone edges alive in a way unique to his style and vision.
We offer a variety of art workshops by accomplished artists, which include drawing and sketching, working in acrylics, watercolour, mixed media, collage, digital art, photography & jewellery.
All workshops are suitable for beginners and intermediates.
The cost of our workshops is £80 per day, which includes refreshments and lunch from our café.
Gift vouchers are available if you want to book a workshop for a friend or loved one.
Award winning family musician returns to his native Derbyshire for a very special Christmas concert
Date and time:
Sunday 11 December, 14:00-15:00
Venue: The Fishpond, 204 South Parade, Matlock Bath, DE4 3NR
Event link: http://www.wegottickets.com/event/410938
Website link: http://www.davidgibb.com
Tickets: £7/£5