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SUMMARY:My sustainable home
DESCRIPTION:The story of his own new build home\, by award winning architect Derek Latham
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/my-sustainable-home/
LOCATION:Wellspring\, Wellspring Church\, Woodstreet\,\, DE44DS
CATEGORIES:Family
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SUMMARY:SIX The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Outdoor theatre in the heart of the Derbyshire Peak District!   \nDivorced\, beheaded\, died\, divorced\, beheaded\, survived. From Tudor Queens to Pop Icons\, the SIX wives of Henry VIII take the mic to remix five hundred years of historical heartbreak into a Euphoric Celebration of 21st-century girl power! This new original musical is the global sensation that everyone is losing their head over.  \nLive from the Geo Steps Amphitheatre located at the National Stone Centre. A summer treat not to be missed.   \nGet your tickets here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/gateposttheatrecompany
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/six-the-musical/
LOCATION:National Stone Centre\, Portland Lane\, Wirksworth\, de4 4ls
CATEGORIES:Events,Family,Live music
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SUMMARY:Alice in Wonderland
DESCRIPTION:Follow Alice down the rabbit hole with this fabulous radio style reading by the esteemed Kirk Ireton Light Programme. \nTickets are for sale at:\nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wirksworthbookfestival
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/alice-in-wonderland/
LOCATION:Haarlem Gallery\, The Red Lion\, Wirksworth
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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SUMMARY:Wirksworth Book Festival Off the Bookshelf
DESCRIPTION:11am – Sophie Draper\, Jane Bettany and Mark Eklid – Derbyshire’s Partners in Crime  \nJoin Derbyshire-based authors Sophie Draper\, Jane Bettany and Mark Eklid\, who will be discussing their books\, the popularity of crime fiction\, and the appeal of the sub genres in which they write. Jane is a writer of cosy crime novels set in Derbyshire: https://www.janebettany.co.uk. Sophie writes psychological suspense novels based in Derbyshire: https://www.sophiedraper.co.uk. Mark has written six crime thrillers: https://markeklid.com. \n12pm – Bill Bevan – Time Thieves versus the Argonauts \nBill previews the second instalment in the adventures of the Time Thieves\, his time traveling series for children of all ages. Following on from the successful mission to Ancient Egypt where they had to steal Tutankhamun’s Golden Ankh\, Johnny\, Yaz and Ted find themselves in Ancient Greece battling gods\, mythical creatures and volcanoes alongside epic heroes.\nhttps://quantum-mystery-books.sumupstore.com  \n12:30pm –  Wirksworth and District Very Short Story Competition Winners \nFind out who won. the competition. Winners will either read their stories or hand out printed copies.  \n1pm – Stephen Bailey – Walking Through History \nStephen introduces the histories of the old roads of Derbyshire. He loves walking the lanes and paths of Derbyshire and is fascinated by the stories they can tell\, reaching back to prehistory. He has explored some of these routes in The Derbyshire Portway (2009) and The Old Roads of Derbyshire (2019 )\, both of which combine a historical panorama with walking suggestions.\n \n2pm – Shirley Mann – Chuck it and bucket: how women survived working on the canals in WW2 \nShirley previews her latest book\, ‘Maggie’s War\,’ be published in the summer. It tells the story of a young woman who needs to escape her past but has no idea that such an arduous journey along England’s waterways will also take her on her own journey of drama\, torment and even love.  Shirley will reading from the book and introduce women’s wartime work on the canals. Shirley Mann is a former BBC journalist who was inspired by her mother’s wartime story to write her first novel in her 60s. A winner of the Romantic Saga of the Year Award\, she’s also been nominated for the RNA Popular Fiction Award.\nhttps://www.fantasticfiction.com/m/shirley-mann  \n3pm – Lee Stuart Evans – Pleasantly Disturbed \nLee talks about Pleasantly Disturbed\, his novel about growing up in the East Midlands during the 80s. Robin dreams of being Jim Kerr\, Fliss aims to be Kate Bush. When dozens of fast cars are stolen\, old mechanic Vern recruits Robin to help him investigate suspicious goings-on at a derelict railway yard on the edge of Sherwood Forest. Lee was born in Chesterfield and is a top TV comedy (8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown\, The Late Late Show (RTE)\, I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here!). A series of jokes he co-wrote for Ant & Dec on I’m A Celebrity Get Me Out of Here! were nominated for a BAFTA in 2022. He was one of Sean Lock’s staff writers for 15 years\,and has written for Harry Hill\, Patrick Kielty\, Frank Skinner\, Dawn French\, Jonathan Ross and Jimmy Carr.\nhttps://www.curtisbrown.co.uk/client/lee-stuart-evans
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/wirksworth-book-festival-off-the-bookshelf/
LOCATION:Wellspring\, Wellspring Church\, Woodstreet\,\, DE44DS
CATEGORIES:Events,Family,Heritage
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T141156
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SUMMARY:Wirksworth Book Festival Story Games
DESCRIPTION:Participants will be led through timed writing exercises using dice\, cards and chess pieces as triggers to generate plot lines and characters. Story Games are fun and useful tools for provoking the imagination\, and potentially giving writers the initial inspiration for larger works. After each round\, participants are invited to read out their pieces\, if they are comfortable doing so.  \nTurn up at the library between 10 and 12 to either watch or join in with as many exercises as you wish. Each round will take about 10 – 25 mins depending on the game and numbers of people. Bring your own notebook\, or use the pen and paper provided.   \nThis activity is suitable for both old and young (12+).
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/wirksworth-book-festival-story-games/
LOCATION:Wirksworth Library\, Town Hall\, Market Place\, Wirksworth\, DE4 4EU
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250425T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T141156
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SUMMARY:Wirksworth Book Festival Among the Shelves 1
DESCRIPTION:You are invited ‘among the shelves’ of Wirksworth Library to meet two authors on Friday 25 April. \nWendy Garvey is the first. She welcomes young readers and their families to Story Time at 10am\, 11am and 12pm. \nCome along and hear her delightful tales read by the author. Learn why a Chicken is driving a Tractor! See how easily distracted a Toad can be! and find out if a lovable Mouse can finally settle in a new home!  Offering a free fun colouring activity and signed books.
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/wirksworth-book-festival-among-the-shelves-1/
LOCATION:Wirksworth Library\, Town Hall\, Market Place\, Wirksworth\, DE4 4EU
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240629T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240630T160000
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SUMMARY:Hidden Gardens and Courtyards of Wirksworth
DESCRIPTION:Every year on the last weekend in June\, the town comes alive with it’s annual Hidden Gardens and Courtyards of Wirksworth weekend event.\nApproximately 30 gardens will be open\, showcasing the varied gardens\, courtyards\, hidden gems\, and often surprising views which makes Wirksworth so special \nDATE – Saturday 29th to Sunday 30th June \nTIME – 11.00 am till 4.00pm (please note the new time) \nTickets will be on sale at various venues during the weekend itself – ‘Marsdens’ gift shop near to the market place / ‘Green Gates’ – one of the garden venues situated on Coldwell Street / there will also be a ticket sale stand outside Waltham House (opposite the Memorial Gardens) \nTickets are priced at £5 / accompanied under 16’s are free \nTickets purchased on the Saturday can also be used on the Sunday \nTickets included a wrist band and a Trail Map \nSome of the gardens will be serving refreshments. It is hoped that some of the gardens will also be able to provide toilet facilities. \nEach year\, the money raised from the event is donated to various local clubs and organizations which have a strong connection to Wirksworth. We also support ‘Study Guatamala’ which is an Education provision in Guatemala.
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/hidden-gardens-and-courtyards-of-wirksworth-2/
LOCATION:Wirksworth
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240421T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240421T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T141156
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SUMMARY:Wirksworth Book Festival - Day 3
DESCRIPTION:Wirksworth welcomes the return of its book festival and fair for a day on the 20th April and a little bit more on the 19th and 21st. \nThe festival features local and national and local authors talking about their work and is sponsored by TDP\, manufacturers of recycled plastic furniture\, and Scarthin Books. \nSunday 21st April\nThe Great Wirksworth Book Quiz sponsored by Scarthin Books. 7pm\, The Memorial Hall. \nTest your knowledge on all types of books and authors. Prizes kindly donated by Ken’s. Teams of 4\, entry £20 with your team name at Marsden’s. \nThe quiz and Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde will raise funds for Aquabox and the Book Festival. \nWirkswortth Book Festival is a not-for-profit event organised by Wirksworth Traders Community Events CIC and other members of the community. \nRob Barlow of TDP says “As a local company TDP love supporting Wirksworth and the Book Festival is an exciting event for us to be one of the sponsors.”
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/wirksworth-book-festival-day-3/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240420
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240421
DTSTAMP:20260510T141156
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SUMMARY:Wirksworth Book Festival - Day 2
DESCRIPTION:Wirksworth welcomes the return of its book festival and fair for a day on the 20th April and a little bit more on the 19th and 21st. \nThe festival features local and national and local authors talking about their work and is sponsored by TDP\, manufacturers of recycled plastic furniture\, and Scarthin Books. \nSaturday 20th April\nThe town turns over its streets\, market and venues to celebrate the joy of reading for a day packed with events. \nBook Fair and Market. 9am – 4pm\, Memorial Hall and Gardens. \nBookshops. The Bookshop and Haarlem Shop\, Market Place; EVRA Shop\, Wingfield Station; Red Brick Retro\, North End; Wirksworth Heritage Centre\, St John Street; Scarthin Books\, Cromford. \nOff the Bookshelf is a series of free author talks and book signings at the Wellspring Centre\, 11am – 4pm. There will be a café. FREE.\nAuthors include:\n11am. Shirley Mann\, Phil Whitney – Writing from Life.\n12pm – Penny Anderson – Peak District nature.\n1pm – Andy & Vally Miller – Way to the West\, a multimedia presentation featuring projected illustrations and poems read by actors.\n2pm – Zoe Sharp – You Can’t Run in High Heels!\n3pm – Helen Mort –Ethel: The biography of countryside pioneer Ethel Haythornthwaite \nFreed Words from the Lockup features poets performing their own work between 11am – 2pm. The Old Lockup\, North End. FREE.\nPoets include Joe Zux\, Sarfraz Ahmed\, Tanvir Akram\, Matthew James Fowler\, Demspey Grinion and Rob Stamper. \nZinefest. Artist Presses and Zines\, featuring local works by Ruby Beard and Gabriel Carr as well as invited publishers from Derby\, Nottingham and Sheffield. 10am – 4pm\, FREE. &Breath\, 17 St John Street. \nThe Writing Tent. Aspiring and established writers of all ages are invited to visit Writing East Midlands and see what support they offer. Memorial Gardens\, 10am – 4pm\, FREE. \nChildren’s Story Time on the Train with a ride up to Ravenstor Station. 10am\, 11am\, 1pm and 2pm\, Wirksworth Station. FREE. \nLiterary Links. Natalie Windsor sings songs along the theme of books and Shakespeare! 10:30am\, outside Marsden’s Gifts. \nAuthor Talks Around Town.\nWinging It Blind. Simon Mahoney talks about his books and life as a visually impaired author. 09:45\, Wirksworth Library. FREE. \nMills\, Mines and Fulfilment Centres. Carmel Doohan talks about her new novel\, Fulfilment Centre. 12:30pm\, Haarlem Shop. FREE. \nPlus there may be a few surprises on the day. \nWriting Workshops\nStory Games. Timed writing exercises using dice\, cards and chess pieces as triggers to generate plot lines and characters. Each round will take about 10 – 25mins. Bring your own notebook\, or use the pen and paper provided. 10:30am – 12:30pm\, Wirksworth Library\, FREE. \nWith Lindsay Galvin\, author of Darwin’s Dragons\, The Call of the Titanic\, and many other young adult books. For adults and teenagers\, 2pm\, The Feather Star. £5. \nSusie Sloth and her Secret Superpower. Local author and pilates and breath coach Charlotte Marsh will lead children’s sessions based on her picture book ‘Susie Sloth’ The Maltings\, 1pm and 3pm. From £5. Book in advance or pay on the door.\nwww.ticketsource.co.uk/wirksworthbookfestival \nChildren’s Craft Corner. Design your own book and other crafts. Book signing from local authors – tbc. 10am – 3pm\, Wirksworth Heritage Centre. £3 for keepsake book activity. \nThe Feather Star\nVoices from the Peak. Listen to Peak District inspired soundcapes by Mark Gwynne-Jones played in the bar. 12 – 5pm. Poetry Slam. Bring a 3 minute poem and recite it in the annual contest of verse in front of an appreciative audience. All ages and abilities welcome. 5 – 7pm. I Ching readings from 7pm. The Feather Star. FREE. \nThe Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde adapted and read by Kirk Ireton Light Programme. 7pm\, The Moot Hall on Chapel Lane\, £10. Book in advance or pay on the door.\nwww.ticketsource.co.uk/wirksworthbookfestival
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/wirksworth-book-festival-day-2/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240419
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240420
DTSTAMP:20260510T141156
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SUMMARY:Wirksworth Book Festival - Day 1
DESCRIPTION:Wirksworth welcomes the return of its book festival and fair for a day on the 20th April and a little bit more on the 19th and 21st. \nThe festival features local and national and local authors talking about their work and is sponsored by TDP\, manufacturers of recycled plastic furniture\, and Scarthin Books. \nFriday 19th April\nTricia Durdey presents Upside Down in a Hoop\, a performance of words and movement. 7pm\, Wellspring Centre\, £10. Book in advance or pay on the door.\nwww.ticketsource.co.uk/wirksworthbookfestival
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/wirksworth-book-festival/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240107T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240107T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T141156
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SUMMARY:Heritage Walk - The Quarries of Wirksworth Town
DESCRIPTION:Join Lynn Willies on this walk around the old quarries in Wirksworth town and discover some of the industrial history of the area (quarrying\, limekilns and transport links) and the people who worked in them.\nJust £3 per person – please bring the correct change.\nMeet outside the Limekiln pub in Wirksworth (DE4 4RF) at 11am.\nThe walk will last up to 2 hours. Dogs welcome on short leads.
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/heritage-walk-the-quarries-of-wirksworth-town/
LOCATION:Lime Kiln Pub\, Cromford Road\, Wirksworth\, Derbyshire\, DE4 4RF\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family,Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20240101T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240101T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T141156
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SUMMARY:Heritage Walk - National Stone Centre to Middleton Top
DESCRIPTION:Join Tony Wood on this walk from the National Stone Centre to Middleton Top and back – with several diversions from the direct route. You will discover some of the industrial history of the area and the people who worked in them.\nJust £3 per person – please bring the correct change.\nMeet outside the cafe building (metal building on the down-hill side of the High Peak Trail) at 11am.\nIf parking at the National Stone Centre please do pay either at the machine or in the shop – this helps maintain safe public access to the site.\nThe walk will last up to 2 hours. Dogs welcome on short leads.
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/heritage-walk-national-stone-centre-to-middleton-top/
LOCATION:National Stone Centre\, Portland Lane\, Wirksworth\, de4 4ls
CATEGORIES:Events,Family,Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231231T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20240101T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T141156
CREATED:20231229T135437Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T135437Z
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SUMMARY:Winter Steam in the Valley
DESCRIPTION:One for the enthusiast! Our first-ever winter steam event featuring visiting Class 2 78018 plus resident Class 4 80080. 0-4-0 “Brian Harrison” is set to feature and it is planned for the event to be the launch into service of Bagnall “The Duke”\n 
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/winter-steam-in-the-valley/
LOCATION:Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
CATEGORIES:Events,Family,Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ecclesbourne Valley Railway":MAILTO:ticketoffice@e-v-r.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231230T110000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231230T110000
DTSTAMP:20260510T141156
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LAST-MODIFIED:20231229T141348Z
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SUMMARY:Heritage Walk - The Industrial Past of the National Stone Centre Site
DESCRIPTION:Join Lynn Willies on this walk around the National Stone Centre site and discover some of the industrial history of the site (quarrying\, limekilns and transport links) and the people who worked in them.\nJust £3 per person – please bring the correct change.\nMeet outside the cafe building (metal building on the down-hill side of the High Peak Trail) at 11am. No booking required – just turn up.\nIf parking at the National Stone Centre please do pay either at the machine or in the shop – this helps maintain safe public access to the site.\nThe walk will last up to 2 hours. Dogs welcome on short leads.\n 
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/heritage-walk-nsc/
LOCATION:National Stone Centre\, Portland Lane\, Wirksworth\, de4 4ls
CATEGORIES:Events,Family,Heritage
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231209T103000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T141156
CREATED:20231108T135532Z
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SUMMARY:Community Chritmas Festival
DESCRIPTION:Meet Santa\, search for his reindeer in a magical trail\, watch live band performances\, browse a Christmas market\, and more at this year’s event!\n\n\nActivities\, attractions and performances \n\n(Confirmed so far) \nSanta’s Grotto Experience (Meet and greet with Father Christmas) \nThe Search for Santa’s Reindeer Trail \nPerformance by Ukeswirks Band \nPerformance by the BM&W Brass Band \nIndoor Christmas market \nGem Panning \n\n\n\nThe Community Christmas Festival returns on Saturday 9th December. Certain activities during the event will have limited space. To avoid disappointment\, please notify us of your attendance.\n\n\n\nClaim your free tickets here: https://hubs.ly/Q027x45r0
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/community-chritmas-festival/
LOCATION:National Stone Centre\, Portland Lane\, Wirksworth\, de4 4ls
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231203T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231203T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T141156
CREATED:20231102T225424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231102T225424Z
UID:14931-1701597600-1701615600@discoverwirksworth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Christmas Market
DESCRIPTION:Good tidings! The Town Council will be running a family-friendly Christmas Market again this year\, on Sunday 3rd December 10am -3pm. Alongside unique local Christmas gifts\, delicious hot food and mulled wine\, there will be Santa’s grotto\, run by and in aid of Wirksworth Preschool Playgroup. \n10am-3pm: Wirksworth Christmas Market on the Memorial Gardens.  Indulge in the lovely food on offer\, listen to the fabulous local musicians and browse the array of stalls. Little ones can visit Santa’s Grotto in the Memorial Hall (and big ones can visit the mulled wine stall…)
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/christmas-market/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall Garden
CATEGORIES:Events,Family,Markets
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231202T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231202T153000
DTSTAMP:20260510T141156
CREATED:20231003T201357Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231003T201357Z
UID:14873-1701511200-1701531000@discoverwirksworth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Santa is Coming To Town!
DESCRIPTION:Pop along to Wirksworth Heritage Centre and visit Santa in his grotto. There will also be some Christmassy crafts in the studio! \n10-3:30pm\, no booking required. £5 per child (includes gift).
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/santa-is-coming-to-town/
LOCATION:Wirksworth Heritage Centre\, 31 St Johns Street\, Wirksworth
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231028T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231028T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T141156
CREATED:20231012T205808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231012T205808Z
UID:14893-1698512400-1698516000@discoverwirksworth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Fauré Requiem Performance
DESCRIPTION:Performance of Fauré Requiem and Cantique de Jean Racine after a Come and Sing Day with\nAdam Green Musical Director of Wirksworth Community Choir leading the Wirksworth Choral Day Choir in their performance of Fauré Requiem\nLynn Dean former MD of WCC leading the Cantique
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/faure-requiem-performance/
LOCATION:St Mary’s Church\, Saint Mary's Gate\,\, Wirksworth\,\, Derbyshire\, DE4 4DQ\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Family,Live music
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ORGANIZER;CN="Wirksworth Community Choir":MAILTO:bryartg@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20231008T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20231008T153000
DTSTAMP:20260510T141156
CREATED:20230902T202707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230902T202707Z
UID:2423-1696759200-1696779000@discoverwirksworth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wizarding Day at Wirksworth Hertiage Centre
DESCRIPTION:Visit our ‘great hall’ for witchCRAFTS!\n\nDrop in for children’s crafts. £3 per child\, choose a craft kit and make it in our ‘Great Hall’ with help from other Witches and Wizards.
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/wizarding-day-at-wirksworth-hertiage-centre/
LOCATION:Wirksworth Heritage Centre\, 31 St Johns Street\, Wirksworth
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230930T170000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230930T200000
DTSTAMP:20260510T141156
CREATED:20230915T181122Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230915T181122Z
UID:14833-1696093200-1696104000@discoverwirksworth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Generation Game
DESCRIPTION:This is a fundraiser for Children’s charity “AFK”.\nSIX Teams of two compete against eachother to get the chance to put their working memory to the test with the “conveyor beelt of prizes”!\nLocal people show their skills that have to be replicted by the team member. Just like the 80’s famous games show\, chaos will ensue!!!!! \n£5 or £20 per team.
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/generation-game/
LOCATION:The Feather Star
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230930
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20231002
DTSTAMP:20260510T141156
CREATED:20230914T165422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230914T165422Z
UID:14816-1696032000-1696204799@discoverwirksworth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wirksworth Model Railway Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway are proud to announce the 18th Wirksworth Model Railway Exhibition. \nSpread across three venues around Wirksworth town centre – The Town Hall\, The Memorial Hall and The Parish Rooms. Don’t forget to visit our Model Railway Coach at Wirksworth Station too! \nIncludes: \nSpecialist Trade Stalls\nDVDs and Books\nEVRA Tombola\nSecondhand Railway Books\nRefreshments\nAt the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway there will be steam trains plus The Station Cafe\, Museum and Apollo Bar. \nA full list of the layouts can be found here:\nhttps://www.e-v-r.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/mre23_layouts.pdf
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/wirksworth-model-railway-exhibition/
LOCATION:Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
CATEGORIES:Events,Family,Heritage
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ORGANIZER;CN="Ecclesbourne Valley Railway":MAILTO:ticketoffice@e-v-r.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20230728
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20230731
DTSTAMP:20260510T141156
CREATED:20230724T132547Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230724T133207Z
UID:2273-1690502400-1690761599@discoverwirksworth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Feather Star Beer Festival
DESCRIPTION:Jo & Rob from the Award Winning Feather Star Alehouse invite you to the Feather Star Beer Festival! \n 30 Real Ales + 15 Craft Kegs + 10 Real Ciders + Live Music + Family Friendly + Great Food!
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/feather-star-beer-festival/
LOCATION:The Feather Star
CATEGORIES:Events,Family,Live music
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20230727T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20230727T120000
DTSTAMP:20260510T141156
CREATED:20230718T211935Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230718T211935Z
UID:2233-1690452000-1690459200@discoverwirksworth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Family Learning - Photography For Fun
DESCRIPTION:Learn the basics of creative photography in a fun and creative relaxed workshop.\n\n\nThis course is for creative families who are looking for some guidance in how to channel their ideas\n\n\n\n\nYou will learn:\nAbout composition\, the practical basics\, and fun ways to explore your creativity together.\nHow to take great photographs of nature and wildlife at Derbyshire Eco Centre.\nHow to take great photographs using your own camera creatively and build confidence in using your own camera.\nHow to take great close ups of flowers\, bugs and plants\, capturing the textures\, colours and details of the wildlife around us.\nThere will be chance to ask questions and put what you have learned into practice.\n\n\n\n\nPlease bring along a camera or phone that can be used to take photographs\nThis workshop will take place outdoors\, please dress accordingly for the weather.
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/family-learning-photography-for-fun/
LOCATION:Derbyshire Eco Centre\, Porter Lane\, Matlock\, Derbyshire\, DE4 4LS\, United Kingdom
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221210T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221210T153000
DTSTAMP:20260510T141156
CREATED:20221119T205557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221119T205557Z
UID:1761-1670666400-1670686200@discoverwirksworth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Santa visits Wirksworth Heritage Centre
DESCRIPTION:Santa will be taking time out of his very busy schedule to visit Wirksworth Heritage Centre on Saturday 10th December 10am-3.30pm. \n£5 per child (including gift)
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/santa-visits-wirksworth-heritage-centre/
LOCATION:Wirksworth Heritage Centre\, 31 St Johns Street\, Wirksworth
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221210T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221210T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T141156
CREATED:20221203T184511Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221203T184511Z
UID:1784-1670666400-1670684400@discoverwirksworth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Community Christmas Festival
DESCRIPTION:Join the National Stone Centre this Christmas for a range of festive and geological activities for all the family!\nFor the first time\, market stalls will be hosted in the site’s brand new marquee\, hosted over ten local businesses selling a variety of goods.\n\nLive music will take place throughout the day\, with performances from the BM&W Brass band and Ukeswirks.\nExperience Santa’s Grotto\, which will be open for children to visit from 10am-12pm and 12:30pm-3pm. Alongside Santa’s Grotto is the ‘Search the Santa’s Reindeer’; an activity that challenges children to find all of Santa’s nine reindeer across the geological site in return for a reward. Geological activities\, such as gem panning\, guided geo-trail tours and the rock shop will also be available for visitors.\n\nThe day is free-to-attend (excluding parking)\, with multiple options to donate throughout the day.\nTickets aren’t required to attend the event\, but registering your attendance in advance allows the NSC to manage the expectation of visitors to the event more efficiently.
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/community-christmas-festival/
LOCATION:National Stone Centre\, Portland Lane\, Wirksworth\, de4 4ls
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221130T191500
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221203T191500
DTSTAMP:20260510T141156
CREATED:20221024T165942Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T170028Z
UID:1699-1669835700-1670094900@discoverwirksworth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Dick Whittington
DESCRIPTION: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. \nWarning\, this performance contains flashing lights\, terrible puns and lots of innuendo. \nWe have a small number of spaces for wheelchairs. If you are booking a ticket for someone in a wheelchair please book one of the end seats on Row A and email us to let us know at gleeclubpantotickets@gmail.com. If you wish to book two or more wheelchairs\, please email us in advance. The venue is on the first floor of the Town Hall\, which is wheelchair accessible via ramps and lifts. Please note that the accessible toilet is on the ground floor. \nBook here
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/dick-whittington/
CATEGORIES:Events,Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221027T173000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221029T173000
DTSTAMP:20260510T141156
CREATED:20221005T193953Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221006T174922Z
UID:1677-1666891800-1667064600@discoverwirksworth.co.uk
SUMMARY:The ghost train through the countryside...
DESCRIPTION:Ecclesbourne Valley Railway brings the Halloween fun to Wirksworth this year. Join in with the spooktacular characters aboard the train as they perform\, sing and entertain throughout the journey telling the story of “Compartment 666.”
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/the-ghost-train-through-the-countryside/
LOCATION:Ecclesbourne Valley Railway
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20221027T090000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20221027T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T141156
CREATED:20221024T170533Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221024T170533Z
UID:1702-1666861200-1666875600@discoverwirksworth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Halloween Cooking Course with Rhubarb Kitchen
DESCRIPTION:Book your place at The Rhubarb Kitchen on Thursday 27th October for our Children’s Cookery Course. Sallie and Rachel will be cooking up some fun in our kitchen (warning – this could get messy!)\nWe’ll be running two sessions – one starting at 9.30am and one starting at 1pm.\nTicket price includes ingredients to make everything\, activities and refreshments. Children will be able to take home what they’ve made.\nTickets can be purchased via Ticketsource using this link for the 9.30am START\nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-zzokgvg\nAnd for the 1pm START\nhttps://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/t-rpzrlmj
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/halloween-cooking-course-with-rhubarb-kitchen/
LOCATION:Rhubarb Kitchen
CATEGORIES:Family
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20220917T093000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20220917T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T141156
CREATED:20220829T120849Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220829T202925Z
UID:1302-1663407000-1663419600@discoverwirksworth.co.uk
SUMMARY:Wirksworth Horticultural Show and Bake Off
DESCRIPTION:The annual show of the best home grown fruit\, vegetables and flowers of local gardeners alongside wonderful home baking. \nThe produce will be auctioned at the end of the show so why not treat yourself!… \nCharge for entering produce: 50p per item \nApplication forms from Top Ken’s or phone 01629823752 \nFree entry for visitors\nPlease note the Hall will be closed for judging 10.30 to 11.30.
URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/wirksworth-horticultural-show-and-bake-off/
LOCATION:Memorial Hall Garden
CATEGORIES:Community,Family
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