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
Residents and businesses of Derby are being asked by Bondholder Derby City Council to give their opinions on how the city runs its local elections.
A consultation is underway to consider moving from the current ‘Elections by Thirds’ model, where elections are held three times in every four years, to the 'Whole Council Elections’ model, with an election held once every four years.
Having partnered with award-winning waste management company ACM Environmental, The Derby Conference Centre has put an ambitious plan in action to reach a 0% landfill goal by the end of this year.
At a time when many companies are still in the early stages of reviewing their environmental impact, this unique and versatile Derby venue is already tackling the issue head on and making real changes in its day-to-day operation.
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Our new exhibition AFRESH opens on 14 March and includes a group of paintings by Rex Preston.
Rex Preston has been painting the British landscape for many years, developing a highly individual vision of iconic locations including Cornwall and the Lake District, but particularly the Derbyshire Peak District. He has achieved a national reputation for his paintings:
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Sunday 22nd March,
10am-3pm
FREE ADMISSION
Thinking of holding your wedding at the Barn? Then make sure you join us on Sunday 22nd March for our Wedding Open Day.
See the Barn and our beautiful gardens for yourself, chat with our local wedding suppliers, and meet our friendly hospitality team. Free admission - and no advanced appointment necessary.
For further details, contact our Hospitality Manager, Pauline, on 07971928459.
Time is running out for the once in a lifetime opportunity to have the name of your choice permanently displayed in the new Museum of Making.
As part of British Science Week we are hosting an interactive workshop exploring Sir Isaac Newton’s Three Laws of Motion. Bring your family to discover the physics behind the laws and see if you can complete Newton's Science Challenge.
Saturday 14 March 10.30am - 12noon or 1pm - 2.30pm
New Mills Festival is delighted to invite applications from artists from all backgrounds for the return of the festival Art Trail and Arts Big Weekend for 2020! The Trail is growing in reputation and forms part of New Mills Festival, taking place from the 11th to the 27th September. Submissions are now open to artists wishing to take part in the two-week long trail and will close at midnight 26th April 2020. The Art Trail turns the town into a gallery, with more than seventy local businesses hosting artists' work in their windows and premises each year.
Opening September 2020 the Museum of Making will celebrate the makers of the past and will be designed to empower makers of the future. Within the museum will be a dedicated retail space to showcase the work of the country’s most exciting and dynamic makers.
Midland Lead is absolutely thrilled to announce that we have been named International Business of the Year at the East Midlands FSB Awards 2020.