BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Discover Wirksworth - ECPv6.15.20//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-WR-CALNAME:Discover Wirksworth X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Discover Wirksworth REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:Europe/London BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20240331T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20241027T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20250330T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20251026T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20260329T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20261025T010000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:+0000 TZOFFSETTO:+0100 TZNAME:BST DTSTART:20270328T010000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:+0100 TZOFFSETTO:+0000 TZNAME:GMT DTSTART:20271031T010000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260225T203000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20260212T184603Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260212T184603Z UID:18753-1772046000-1772051400@discoverwirksworth.co.uk 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/dereklatham.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wirksworth Civic Society":MAILTO:WirksworthCivicSociety@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20260128T200000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20260112T182200Z LAST-MODIFIED:20260112T182200Z UID:18596-1769626800-1769630400@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:Empty Homes Update DESCRIPTION:From empty buildings to lived in homes.\nTalks by DDDC Empty Homes Officer and the Wirksworth Co-housing project URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/empty-homes-update/ LOCATION:Wellspring\, Wellspring Church\, Woodstreet\,\, DE44DS CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/Scan_20260112-scaled.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wirksworth Civic Society":MAILTO:WirksworthCivicSociety@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251214T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251214T170000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20251206T121853Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251206T121853Z UID:18451-1765728000-1765731600@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:Wirksworth Civic Society Christmas Social - A Christmas Carol DESCRIPTION:WCS Annual Social event\, includes Free mulled wine and minced pies. \nA performance of Bah Humbug by Lewis Hancock and Ron Middleton URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/wirksworth-civic-society-christmas-social-a-christmas-carol/ LOCATION:The Maltings\, Wirksworth\,\, DE4 4DP CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/humbug.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wirksworth Civic Society":MAILTO:WirksworthCivicSociety@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251126T203000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20251119T200203Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251119T200203Z UID:18386-1764183600-1764189000@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:A Presentation on Chesterfields Hidden Town Centre DESCRIPTION:A talk by Peter Gray on the history of the hidden footways and courtyards in Chesterfield Town Centre. URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/a-presentation-on-chesterfields-hidden-town-centre/ LOCATION:Wellspring\, Wellspring Church\, Woodstreet\,\, DE44DS CATEGORIES:Heritage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/WCS261125.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wirksworth Civic Society":MAILTO:WirksworthCivicSociety@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20251022T203000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20251018T000051Z LAST-MODIFIED:20251018T000051Z UID:18238-1761159600-1761165000@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:Don't lose your way DESCRIPTION:Access and obstacles along public Rights of Way \nA talk by Ken Brockway and martin Bennett URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/dont-lose-your-way/ LOCATION:Wellspring\, Wellspring Church\, Woodstreet\,\, DE44DS CATEGORIES:Heritage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/wcs_dontloseyrway.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wirksworth Civic Society":MAILTO:WirksworthCivicSociety@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T130000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250927T230000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250803T215432Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T215432Z UID:17901-1758978000-1759014000@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:The Feather star Chilli Festival DESCRIPTION:Chilli lover unity for a unique day of celebrating everything Chilli!\nIn collaboration with Pingle produce (Wirksworth’s own organic Veg producers) we bring you a fun day of opportunities to procure\nChilli plants\, seeds\, chilli sauces and oils and bespoke made merch.\nWe have the best spicy food stalls coming. Plus….\nCompetitions\nWorkshops\nFood stalls\nDJ’S\nChilli drinks\nAnd soon much more! URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/the-feather-star-chilli-festival/ LOCATION:The Feather Star CATEGORIES:Community ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot_20250729_191705_Dropbox.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250910T203000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250814T195955Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250814T195955Z UID:17965-1757530800-1757536200@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:Wirksworth Civic Society presents 'A talk on Bole Hill and Steeple Grange' DESCRIPTION:A talk by Bolehill and Steeple Grange History Group.\nPubs\, Post Offices and a Titanic survivor URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/wirksworth-civic-society-presents-a-talk-on-bole-hill-and-steeple-grange/ LOCATION:Wellspring\, Wellspring Church\, Woodstreet\,\, DE44DS CATEGORIES:Heritage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/532417416_1193666659454970_8274090847891743875_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wirksworth Civic Society":MAILTO:WirksworthCivicSociety@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250904T093000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250906T180000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250718T064357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250718T064357Z UID:17841-1756978200-1757181600@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:2nd International Conference on Surgery and Anesthesia DESCRIPTION:ICSA 2025 – 2nd International Conference on Surgery and Anesthesia\n📅 Date: September 04–06\, 2025\n📍 Location: Frankfurt\, Germany\n📧 Email: icsa@pagesconferences.org\n📞 Contact: +91 9100330643 \nJoin us at ICSA 2025\, the 2nd International Conference on Surgery and Anesthesia\, bringing together leading surgeons\, anesthesiologists\, healthcare professionals\, and researchers from around the globe. The conference aims to present the latest innovations\, research findings\, and best practices in the fields of surgery and anesthesia. \nWith keynote presentations\, panel discussions\, and interactive sessions\, ICSA 2025 offers a premier platform for academic exchange\, networking\, and collaboration in surgical sciences and anesthesiology. \nWhether you’re a medical professional\, academic\, or industry expert\, this conference is an excellent opportunity to gain insights\, share knowledge\, and explore advancements shaping the future of surgical care. \nDon’t miss the chance to be part of this global medical event in the heart of Europe! URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/2nd-international-conference-on-surgery-and-anesthesia/ ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/July-16th.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250828T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250828T230000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250803T214618Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T214618Z UID:17897-1756409400-1756422000@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:Pictish Trail DESCRIPTION:As part of the Harlaam artspace gallery exhibition “Guiser” we welcome Pictish Trail. With support from James Mauby and C5.\nThroughout his career Pictish Trail has resolutely furrowed his own path\, steadily creating a unique catalogue of recordings & performances\, while eschewing the blueprint of the predictable singer-songwriter in favour of something untidily intriguing. \nIsland Family is the fifth album from Isle-of-Eigg dwelling electro-acoustic psych-pop artist Johnny Lynch aka Pictish Trail\, and released by Fire Records & Lost Map in 2022. A strange\, unpredictable\, sardonic and yet deeply personal record inspired by all from Fever Ray to The Flaming Lips\, Liars\, Mercury Rev and Beck\, Island Family is Pictish Trail’s contrarian view of arcadia; a search for the euphoric in the bucolic. \nWhen not putting out his own music as Pictish Trail\, Johnny Lynch is a fulcrum of the British independent music community. Through his label Lost Map\, he champions a diverse and idiosyncratic array of extraordinary talent\, helping to elevate the likes of Rozi Plain\, Alabaster dePlume\, Bas Jan\, Callum Easter and Free Love URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/pictish-trail/ LOCATION:Haarlem Gallery\, The Red Lion\, Wirksworth CATEGORIES:Live music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot_20250728_215853_Instagram.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250818T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250921T160000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250816T122757Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250816T122757Z UID:17977-1755511200-1758470400@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:Digging Up The Past DESCRIPTION:Discover the fascinating story of Wirksworth in this special pop up exhibition. Featuring interpretation panels\, interactive displays\, and a creative Woolly Workshop with crafts for children\, the exhibition brings the town’s past to life for all ages. Special children’s workshops will run on Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th August.\nFREE ENTRY URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/digging-up-the-past/ LOCATION:National Stone Centre\, Portland Lane\, Wirksworth\, de4 4ls CATEGORIES:Heritage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Exhibition-entry-sign-NSC.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250809T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250809T230000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250803T213759Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250803T213759Z UID:17893-1754767800-1754780400@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:Juju plays live in Guiser Art exhibition DESCRIPTION:Stopping at Haarlm Gallery aspart of their UK tour JUJU hail from Italy as one of the hottest psych synth pop bands in the country. Featuring Chad Channing (Nirvana’s original drummer) on their new 2025 album JUJU are set to deliver a memorable evening of art and Music.\nWith support from Chimps on Acid and C5. URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/juju-plays-live-in-guiser-art-exhibition/ LOCATION:Haarlem Gallery\, The Red Lion\, Wirksworth CATEGORIES:Live music ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot_20250728_215920_Instagram.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250801T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250802T220000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250604T123346Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250604T123346Z UID:17637-1754074800-1754172000@discoverwirksworth.co.uk 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Six-Poster.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250725T200000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250725T213000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250709T115322Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250709T115322Z UID:17808-1753473600-1753479000@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:The Wirksworth UFO Incident DESCRIPTION:The Film Premiere of The Wirksworth UFO Incident by local filmmaker Stuart Wheeldon \n🛸 THE WIRKSWORTH UFO INCIDENT will screen at The Northern Light on Friday 25th July! Don’t miss it! 👽👾😱🛸\n🎬 In 1985 Arthur Peterson was a witness to something that would shape his life. Now he returns to the town where it all started… WIRKSWORTH!\n🎟️ All tickets available at:\n💻 www.tnlcinema.co.uk\n📞 01629 337513\n🍺 or at the bar. \nPlease note that if this date sells out then other screenings will be made available from the 28th of July. URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/the-wirksworth-ufo-incident/ LOCATION:The Northern Light Cinema CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/504425139_10160494841527257_5681291122629150436_n.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250723T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250723T203000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250702T193129Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250702T193129Z UID:17776-1753297200-1753302600@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:200 Glorious Years - Cromford and High Peak Railway DESCRIPTION:A talk by Andy Pollock on the history of the Cromford and high Peak Railway 1825 – 2025 URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/200-glorious-years-cromford-and-high-peak-railway/ LOCATION:Wellspring\, Wellspring Church\, Woodstreet\,\, DE44DS CATEGORIES:Heritage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/andyp_Talk.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wirksworth Civic Society":MAILTO:WirksworthCivicSociety@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T150000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250610T193518Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T193518Z UID:17664-1749996000-1749999600@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:WWII\, how it changed womens' lives for ever DESCRIPTION:A talk by Shirley Mann\, our local award-winning war novelist. \nThe talk will be at at Wirksworth Station on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway as part of the Wirkworth back to ’40s weekend. URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/wwii-how-it-changed-womens-lives-for-ever/ LOCATION:Ecclesbourne Valley Railway CATEGORIES:Events,Heritage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Shirley-1.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ecclesbourne Valley Railway":MAILTO:ticketoffice@e-v-r.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250615T150000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250610T192223Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250610T192223Z UID:17656-1749996000-1749999600@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:WWII\, how it changed womes lives for ever DESCRIPTION:A talk by Shirley Mann\, our local award-winning war novelist.\n (see\nThe talk will be at at Wirksworth Station on the Ecclesbourne Valley Railway as part of the Wirkworthback to ’40s weekend. (See https://www.e-v-r.com/) URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/wwii-how-it-changed-womes-lives-for-ever/ LOCATION:Ecclesbourne Valley Railway CATEGORIES:Community,Events,Heritage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/Shirley.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Ecclesbourne Valley Railway":MAILTO:ticketoffice@e-v-r.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250604T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250604T203000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250528T181357Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250528T181357Z UID:17621-1749063600-1749069000@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:Wirksworth Civic Society AGM and Presentation on the history of North End DESCRIPTION:Wirksworth Civic Society’s annual general meeting and a presentation by the Wirksworth Historians on the history of North End. URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/wirksworth-civic-society-agm-and-presentation-on-the-history-of-north-end/ LOCATION:Wellspring\, Wellspring Church\, Woodstreet\,\, DE44DS CATEGORIES:Heritage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/IMG-20250523-WA0000.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wirksworth Civic Society":MAILTO:WirksworthCivicSociety@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250518T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250518T170000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250415T181936Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T181936Z UID:17531-1747562400-1747587600@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:Stained Glass Sun Catchers (1-day) at Zantium Studios DESCRIPTION:Let the sunlight flood in…through your own handcrafted window hanging. Using the copper foil (Tiffany) technique you will create a beautiful stained glass light catcher to take home. \nPerfect for beginners or improvers\, you will learn how to cut\, shape and join glass. Templates are provided or you may wish to develop your own simple design to fit within a 5 inch diameter metal hoop. Add beads and wire to finish and display. Practise basic skills and gain confidence with glass. No previous experience required. \nTutor: Lin Fletcher \nPrice includes professional tuition\, lunch & refreshments. Additional materials fee payable on the day. URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/stained-glass-sun-catchers-1-day-at-zantium-studios/ CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/IMG-20250128-WA0002.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Zantium Studios":MAILTO:studios@zantium.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250515T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250516T163000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250415T164436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T164436Z UID:17512-1747303200-1747413000@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:Willow Animal Sculputre Course at Zantium Studios DESCRIPTION:Let your imagination run wild creating your own willow animal. No experience necessary for this fun and accessible medium. Make a fox\, pheasant\, hare or hens to enhance any home or garden. \nOver the 2 days you will design and construct a creature of your choice…be that a four-legged animal or a pair of bird sculptures. Dogs & cats\, sheep & pigs\, deer\, hares\, ducks & hens have all proven popular over the years. Past projects have included a snail\, a peacock and even a unicorn! Abstract forms are equally possible should you prefer this approach. \nArtist Caroline Gregson will share her wealth of knowledge about all things willow…how to grow\, harvest\, prepare\, sculpt and weave. Start day one with a bundle of pliable willow rods and a basic sketch…return home the next day with a substantial work of art! \nThis class takes place outside whenever possible. Views out across the fields to Carsington Water makes the garden a lovely place to work. \nPrice includes professional tuition\, lunches & refreshments. Additional materials fee payable on the day. URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/willow-animal-sculputre-course-at-zantium-studios/ CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/DSCN5945.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Zantium Studios":MAILTO:studios@zantium.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250510T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250511T163000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250416T092723Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250416T092723Z UID:17539-1746871200-1746981000@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:Mosaic Course (2 days) at Zantium Studios DESCRIPTION:Design and make your own mosaic. Explore traditional or contemporary approaches using beautiful glass and ceramic tiles. Potential projects include a decorative panel\, mirror frame or small table top. \nTwo whole days to lose yourself in a mosaic project – bliss! Bring along your own ideas or simply turn up to be inspired. Peter will offer advice on design\, materials and techniques. Grouting and finishing demonstrations conclude the workshop. Open to both beginners and those with experience. \nOpen to both beginners and those with experience.\nPrice includes professional tuition\, lunch & refreshments. Additional materials fee payable on the day. \nSee our website for full details URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/mosaic-course-2-days-at-zantium-studios/ LOCATION:Zantium Studios\, Godfrey Hole House\, Near Hopton\, DE4 4DF\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/winterschool_feb07-005.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Zantium Studios":MAILTO:studios@zantium.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250509T163000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250415T173940Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T173940Z UID:17523-1746784800-1746808200@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:Mosaic Course (1 day) at Zantium Studios DESCRIPTION:Design and make your own mosaic using beautiful glass and ceramic tiles. Project ideas include a decorative panel\, mirror frame\, placemat or house number. A perfect introduction to this all-absorbing craft. \nOpen to both beginners and those with experience.\nPrice includes professional tuition\, lunch & refreshments. Additional materials fee payable on the day. URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/mosaic-course-1-day-at-zantium-studios/ CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/CIMG2297.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Zantium Studios":MAILTO:studios@zantium.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250501T163000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250415T165804Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250415T165804Z UID:17519-1746093600-1746117000@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:Modern Calligraphy Course (1 day) at Zantium Studios DESCRIPTION:Learn the art of pointed pen & ink calligraphy from initial concepts to finishing flourishes. Develop your own distinctive lettering style with this modern free flowing approach. \nGo with the flow creating basic strokes and shapes\, guided step by step by professional calligrapher\, Allie. Play with letter-forms\, layout and font to develop projects of your own. Perfect for anyone organising a wedding/special event or wishing to add personalised touches to gifts. \nOpen to both beginners and those with experience.\nPrice includes professional tuition\, lunch & refreshments. Additional materials fee payable on the day. URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/modern-calligraphy-course-1-day-at-zantium-studios/ CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/calligraphy.materials.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Zantium Studios":MAILTO:studios@zantium.co.uk END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250430T203000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250403T123648Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250403T123648Z UID:17454-1746039600-1746045000@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:Belper Voices - Victorian Readings and Pictures DESCRIPTION:A presentation by Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Educational Trust URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/belper-voices-victorian-readings-and-pictures/ LOCATION:Wellspring\, Wellspring Church\, Woodstreet\,\, DE44DS CATEGORIES:Heritage ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/488655275_1088957856592518_1379330074570968149_n.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Wirksworth Civic Society":MAILTO:WirksworthCivicSociety@outlook.com END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T193000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T213000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250401T083514Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T094201Z UID:17410-1745782200-1745789400@discoverwirksworth.co.uk 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/418BB120-F1C0-46FD-8F97-770CE7037FF8.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250427T163000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250407T115755Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T115821Z UID:17468-1745762400-1745771400@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:Traditional Brush Making Workshop DESCRIPTION:With Sophia Elouise\nLearn the traditional technique of brush making and take home two of your own handmade natural fibre brushes. \nBrush binding is a lovely skill to learn ands requires some finger dexterity but once the technique is nailed down\, you can transfer it to many fibres\, bindings and designs. \nNibbles and drinks will be provided as well as a welcoming and creative atmosphere. \n£75 per person URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/traditional-brush-making-workshop/ LOCATION:Haarlem Shop\, 11 Market Place\, Wirksworth\, DE4 4ET\, United Kingdom CATEGORIES:Workshop ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/sophia.jpg ORGANIZER;CN="Haarlem Shop":MAILTO:paul@haarlem.shop END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T190000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T210000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250401T130808Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T130808Z UID:17418-1745694000-1745701200@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:Great Wirksworth Book Quiz DESCRIPTION:Test your literary learning\, your English expertise\, and your paperback proficiency with questions set by Scarthin Books\, last year’s quiz winners. \nPrizes for the winning team donated by Ken’s Megastore plus prizes of Scarthin book tokens to be awarded as the judges decide on the night. All proceeds to be shared between Aquabox and the Wirksworth Book Festival. No bar – bring your own drinks and nibbles. \nEntry fee £20 for a team of four – book your team and think of a name with Sally-Anne at Marsdens Gifts\, 7 Market Place\, cash only. Places are limited\, so book early! \nSponsored by Scarthin Books. URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/great-wirksworth-book-quiz/ LOCATION:Memorial Hall\, 39 St John Street\, Wirksworth\, DE4 4DS CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/2025-03-05-22.01.11.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T160000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T190000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250401T084347Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250407T094300Z UID:17414-1745683200-1745694000@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:Jamie Thrasivoulou Feral poetry launch and open mic DESCRIPTION:Award-winning writer\, poet\, and educator Jamie Thrasivoulou will launch Feral\, his third full-length collection of poetry at The Feather Star. \nJamie Thrasivoulou is also the lyricist in the band Kez. In 2019 he won the Saboteur award for Best Spoken word performer in the UK\, in 2018 he won the Culture Matters Bread & Roses award for Best spoken word and musical collaboration. His work has been published and broadcast widely\, including appearances on BBC Radio 2\, BBC Radio 3\, and BBC Radio 4. \nGrounded in working class experience\, his poems are packed full of witty and often satirical social observation; he has two fingers aimed firmly towards authority and the class system. \nFeral is published in February 2025 through Verve Poetry Press. https://vervepoetrypress.com/product/jamie-thrasivoulou-feral-pre-order-out-oct-2024-free-uk-pp \nJamie hosts an open mic poetry session after the launch. \nThank you to the Feather Star for supporting the book festival by hosting Jamie. \nStick around until 8pm for Shark Fin. URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/jamie-thrasivoulou-feral-poetry-launch-and-open-mic/ LOCATION:The Feather Star CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/A05C5FFA-12A9-4027-AB3A-F369E36E0D7A.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T140000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T150000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250402T060307Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T060307Z UID:17429-1745676000-1745679600@discoverwirksworth.co.uk SUMMARY:Wirksworth Book Festival The Power of Reading DESCRIPTION:The Power of Reading with Vanessa Hall \nWhat is single most powerful way to improve your child’s well-being\, academic achievement\, communication skills\, general knowledge and capacity for empathy? Well\, obviously that’d be reading. This workshop is designed to help parents and teachers to better support and improve your child’s reading – to help build knowledge as to how to overcome specific reading barriers\, improve fluency\, and motivate and engage reluctant readers. \nVanessa has worked as an English teacher for over twenty years\, and as a senior leader in a range of inner-city schools for the last decade. She is currently the Director for Teaching and Learning for Greenwood Academies Trust\, and a works as a literacy advisor for a DfE initiative across Nottingham City. URL:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/event/wirksworth-book-festival-the-power-of-reading/ LOCATION:The Feather Star CATEGORIES:Events ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/3DD42535-9826-45F0-B73E-5ACA64C866FB.jpeg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T110000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T160000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250401T131333Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250401T131333Z UID:17423-1745665200-1745683200@discoverwirksworth.co.uk 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.\nhttps://www.amazon.co.uk/stores/author/B001HCXZV6 \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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/Screenshot-2025-04-01-at-14.12.34.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T100000 DTEND;TZID=Europe/London:20250426T120000 DTSTAMP:20260510T205530 CREATED:20250402T060614Z LAST-MODIFIED:20250402T060614Z UID:17433-1745661600-1745668800@discoverwirksworth.co.uk 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 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://discoverwirksworth.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/59F8DE99-55BC-48BD-8EC5-13FA40D6FBED.jpeg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR