Too Darn Soulful!

The Town Hall

SoulDeep with Jamie Joseph meets Motown with DJ, Kev Roberts. 2022 sees Kev Roberts, who was born in Wirksworth, celebrate his 50th year as a Northern Soul DJ. One of the originals at Wigan’s legendary Casino in the 1970’s, he works closely with fellow ex-Casino DJ, Richard searling. Kev enjoys a successful music and radio […]

The Memory of Water: Radio Play By Shelagh Stephenson

The Town Hall

On the eve of their mother's funeral, three sisters meet, bicker and reveal the conflicts of the past and its grip on the present, the patterns and strains of family relationships and the distortions of memory. Stephenson is a mistress of comic anguish. It will be presented as a radio production. Bring your own booze/cabaret […]

£5

Screening: Architectural Oddities with Barry Joyce and Toby Ebbs

The Northern Light Cinema

The Northern Light Cinema are delighted to present three film tours telling little known but intriguing stories inspired by buildings in Nottinghamshire and Derbyshire. Local historians Barry Joyce MBE and Toby Ebbs will take you on virtual tours around buildings in Long Eaton, Nottingham's Park Estate and Wirksworth- you may be surprised by tales of […]

Life Drawing with Veronica West

Gallery M.I 23a Market Place, Wirksworth

Veronica West has taught Life Drawing for over 30 years. Each session at Gallery M.I will introduce a different approach to drawing and use of media, exploring line, tone, mixed media and colour. Tutored sessions for all levels Every Tuesday Afternoon 2pm-5pm from 1st November Boards free and materials provided for £1 extra 12 places […]

Dick Whittington

The Glee Club of Wirksworth are delighted to present a brand new version of the classic rags to riches pantomime with bells on, Dick Whittington. Wednesday 30th November is the world premiere! Please come along and join in the fun. Refreshments will be available and there is a raffle with fabulous prizes. Warning, this performance […]

£8 – £10

Wirksworth Christmas Farmers Market

Join us for a day of festivities! The market will be across town, with around 60 stalls. Expect local producers, live music, mulled wine, handmade gifts and more!

Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust presents ‘A Christmas Carol’

Hopkinson's House 1-3 Greenhill, Wirksworth

A Dickensian inspired evening at Hopkinson's House in Wirksworth. Lewis Hancock and Ron Middleton will perform beside the huge Inglenook stone fireplace and get everyone warmed up for Christmas. Taking place 7pm-9pm on Friday 16th and Saturday 17th December. Refreshments will be available at the Old Blacksmith's Shop across the Lane. Early booking is recommended […]

Tutored Life Drawing at Gallery M.I

Gallery M.I 23a Market Place, Wirksworth

Guided tuition in drawing from the figure using line, tone, colour, and a variety of media. Each class begins with rapid drawings then concentrates on a main study in each class, covering proportion, tone, form, expression and colour. 5 sessions of 3 hours: £20 per session or 5 for £90. To book or for information: […]

Poetry Night

Wirksworth Heritage Centre 31 St Johns Street, Wirksworth

Every first Thursday of the month. Led by Denise Bristow, join the group and read some of your own poems or just listen and enjoy. Bar available. 7–9pm. No booking required. FREE. Donations gratefully accepted. Enter through the side door of the Heritage Centre. 2023 dates for your diary- Jan 7/Feb 2/Mar 2/ Apr 6/ […]

Wirksworth Big Book Day

Wirksworth

A fabulous day out for book lovers of any age. Come along and meet great authors; buy new and used books; try your hand at book folding; listen to poetry; eat great street food, pub food and taste the local ales- and an awful lot more.

The Lime Kiln Presents Pub Olympics

Lime Kiln Pub Cromford Road, Wirksworth, Derbyshire, United Kingdom

The Lime Kiln Presents Pub Olympics. Pub open 11:00 -23:59 Games: 13:00 - 17:00 Team and Individual Events: Tug of War, Barrel Relay, Beer Spin Relay, Car Pull, Tyre Flip, Arm Wrestling plus other events. Cash and Booze Prizes to be Won!