Derbyshire author Philip Dalling explores the life of one of the most charismatic politicians of the 20th century. Tickets available online through Eventbrite https://bit.ly/4eKzVP5
A talk presented by Allan Morrison (DHBT) of the story of the full restoration of Wingfield Railway Station
The place to buy all manner of things made in and around Wirksworth. The Saturday Farmers’ Market started as a pilot at the Wirksworth Festival in 2008 with a handful of stalls, gradually growing to become a regular source of locally produced fine food, crafts and information about stuff happening in and around the town.All stalls are run by small independent businesses, some only being found at the Wirksworth market! Most of our stall holders are based close by in the picturesque Derbyshire valleys of the nearby Amber, Ecclesbourne and Derwent rivers and we reckon the average distance they travel is no more than 15 miles!
A get together with mulled wine and mince pies. A slide show of Wirksworth "now and then". Just for fun pictorial quiz of local sites
Wirksworth Civic Society talk by Nigel Johns on the extensive refurbishment of the Wirksworth Alms Hoses on Church walk
As part of their uk and Scotland tour cyril cyril hail from Geneva and are stopping by to perform their psychedelic moog choons. Eclectic beats driven and sung in a language that means your GCSE French is fully stretched! You ll love them
Join us for a very special Burns night cabaret at The Feather Star in Wirksworth! Meet us in the turrets, where we will distinguish which one of our phenomenal international cabaret artists is a faithful or a traitor. Or maybe it’s one of you. Deception, cloaks, daggers, feathers and maybe even a smidgen of nudity […]
A talk by Nigel Johns: Wirksworth Alms Houses refurbished for the future
From field barn to cosy home. A talk by Timmy Nettles
Launch Meeting for a new community group Hear about our past projects: Open All Hours and Taming the Red Lion Books free to members joining on the night Discover our future plans: Research the history of North End Helping members with their own research Occasional talks and walks [email protected]
You are invited ‘among the shelves’ of Wirksworth Library to meet two authors on Friday 25 April. Wendy Garvey is the first. She welcomes young readers and their families to Story Time at 10am, 11am and 12pm. Come along and hear her delightful tales read by the author. Learn why a Chicken is driving a […]
You are invited to Wirksworth Library for 2:30pm on Friday 25 April for another author ‘among the shelves.’ Janet Tennant will talk about her new book, The Refugee Countess - Five lives in one lifetime. Marion Stein was a Jewish refugee who in 1938 escaped with her family from Nazi Austria to London. Her story […]
New books, secondhand books, authors, vintage and vinyl indoors and out.
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 […]
11am - Sophie Draper, Jane Bettany and Mark Eklid - Derbyshire's Partners in Crime Join 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 […]
The Power of Reading with Vanessa Hall What 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 […]
Award-winning writer, poet, and educator Jamie Thrasivoulou will launch Feral, his third full-length collection of poetry at The Feather Star. Jamie 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 […]
Test your literary learning, your English expertise, and your paperback proficiency with questions set by Scarthin Books, last year's quiz winners. Prizes 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 […]
With Sophia Elouise Learn the traditional technique of brush making and take home two of your own handmade natural fibre brushes. Brush 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. Nibbles and drinks will […]
Follow Alice down the rabbit hole with this fabulous radio style reading by the esteemed Kirk Ireton Light Programme. Tickets are for sale at: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/wirksworthbookfestival
A presentation by Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site Educational Trust
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. Go 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 […]
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. Open to both beginners and those with experience. Price includes professional tuition, lunch & refreshments. Additional materials fee payable on the day.
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. Two whole days to lose yourself in a mosaic project – bliss! Bring along your own ideas or simply turn up to be inspired. Peter will […]
