The Oil Machine explores the complexities of transitioning away from oil and gas as a society and considers how quickly we can do it. Come and join us for what we hope will be an inspiring chat afterwards in the barn at the Royal Oak (opposite the cinema). On Sunday 12th November we will be […]
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Emerging from the City of Angels’ neo-psychedelic rock scene in 2017, Dream Phases reflects California’s natural splendor and adventuresome inner spirit in its music. The earthy-yet-exalted sounds of the Byrds, the Beach Boys and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young – as well as latter-day artists like the Rain Parade, Elliott Smith and Autolux – figure […]
Sat 18th November we are proud to host "The Silver Field" and "Debbie and the Sea of Fire" for the Start of TSF's UK tour. This is an intimate gig held in the comfort of the front room (old Umami) of The Feather Star. Expect an evening to soothe your soul from the dark cold […]
Wirksworth’s weekly market offers up the best of our local producers
A monthly meet-up for some of the most talented jazz musicians in the county to jam and improvise jazz-style music. Expect lots of brass and the inability to stop your toes from a tappin. A friendly crowd that welcome new jammers and one-off singer to front a song or two! Regular meet up on the […]
Wirksworth late-night Christmas shopping Thursday the 23rd of November Until 9 pm Come and join us for a wonderful, festive evening and support your local shops, cafes, pubs and restaurants. Carol singers and of course Border Morris outside Top Kens at 7 pm.
Join us for a Q&A with Haarlem based acclaimed author Helen Jukes, whose debut novel A Honeybee Heart has Five Openings receied fantastic reviews. "An inspiring, up-close portrait of tending to a honeybee hive—a year of living dangerously" Penguin "A Honeybee Heart Has Five Openings, which moved and delighted me more than a book about […]
Every fourth Thursday of the month. Join our friendly regulars and discuss the book of the month at Wirksworth Heritage Centre.
Wirksworth’s weekly market offers up the best of our local producers
Pop along to Wirksworth Heritage Centre and visit Santa in his grotto. There will also be some Christmassy crafts in the studio! 10-3:30pm, no booking required. £5 per child (includes gift).
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. 10am-3pm: Wirksworth Christmas Market on the Memorial Gardens. Indulge […]
Wirksworth’s weekly market offers up the best of our local producers
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.
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! Activities, attractions and performances (Confirmed so far) Santa's Grotto Experience (Meet and greet with Father Christmas) The Search for Santa's Reindeer Trail Performance by Ukeswirks Band Performance by the BM&W Brass […]
Briar & Bramble are a contemporary folk duo composed of Mike Turnbull & Kate Hewson. Mike Turnbull is a multi-instrumentalist who has the knack for writing well crafted songs with a story to tell. With his trademark tenor guitar, Influences are taken from his home region of the Lakes, around the UK & beyond. Together […]
The Biggest Little Farm film follows a city living couple moving to their dream of farming life in harmony with nature. They have a lot to learn, and not everything goes right straight away but together they find a vision for the future. The film will be followed by discussions in the barn behind the […]
Wirksworth’s weekly market offers up the best of our local producers
Wirksworth’s weekly market offers up the best of our local producers
Wirksworth’s weekly market offers up the best of our local producers
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. Just £3 per person - please bring the correct change. Meet outside the cafe building (metal building on the down-hill side […]
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"
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. Just £3 per person - please bring the correct change. Meet outside the […]
