A round-up of events in December
CONCERTS
1st
Russell Watson
‘A Candlelit Christmas’, Derby Cathedral, Iron Gate, Derby, 7.30pm. Tel: 0844 811 0051
5th
Derwent Singers
Carol concert with children from St Peter’s School at St Peter’s Church, Littleover, 7pm. Tel: 01283 561826
5th
Jubilee String Quartet
Multi-Faith Centre, University of Derby, Kedleston Rd, Derby, 7.30pm. Tel: 01332 830585
5th, 6th, 12th, 13th
Dick Whittington
Mickleover Players, Chatsworth Hall, John Port School, Etwall, Fri 7.15pm, Sat 2.15pm & 6.30pm. Tel: 01332 511867
6th, 20th
Dalesmen Male Voice Choir
Christmas concert with Derwent Brass on 6th at Landau Forte College, Derby and on 20th at St Peter’s Church, Belper, 7.30pm. Tel: 01332 552125
6th
Jubilee String Quartet
Ecclesbourne School, Duffield, 7.30pm. Tel: 01332 841503
6th
Sing with Derby Bach Choir
Sing ‘Messiah’, registration from 1pm, Central United Reformed Church, Derby. Tel: 01332 863822
6th
Derby Concert Orchestra
‘Music on the Move’ family concert, Derby Cathedral, 7pm. Tel: 01332 763594
7th
Grand Central Chorus
Christmas and barbershop songs with Trent College Band and Finest Hour, May Hall, Trent College, Long Eaton, 4.30pm. Tel: 01159734922
10th
André Rieu
Violin master and three-times Classic BRIT Award winner, Capital FM Arena, Notts. Tel: 0843 373 3000
11th
Derwent Singers
Carol concert, Borrowash Methodist Church, 7.30pm. Tel: 01283 561826
11th
James Ehnes (violin)
Bach’s ‘Sonatas’, Abbotsholme School, nr Rocester, 8pm. Tel: 01543 263304
13th
Beatus
Christmas concert, St Wystan’s Church, Repton, 7.30pm. Tel: 01283 813377
13th
Derby Bach Choir
‘Christmas is Coming’ with Derby Central Salvation Band, Calke Abbey Riding School, Ticknall, nr Derby, 7.30pm. Tel: 01332 695310
13th
Derby Concert Band
Featuring Streetlight Theatre Arts, Broadway Baptist Church, Derby, 7.30pm. Tickets from Foulds Music on 01332 344842, or at the door
13th
Heart of England Orchestra
Handel’s ‘Messiah’, Derby Cathedral, 7.45pm. Tel: 01332 202231
13th, 15th
Sitwell Singers
Christmas concert on 13th at Christ Church, Belper and on 15th at St John’s Church, Derby, 7.30pm. Tel: 01332 662519
14th
Musica Donum Dei
‘Music from Christmas Past’ played on period instruments, Holme Pierrepont Hall, Radcliffe-on-Trent, 2.30pm & 6.30pm. Tel: 0115 9410543
17th
Alfreton Male Voice Choir
Carol concert, South Wingfield Social Club, 7.30pm. Tel: 01773 608112
20th
Derby Choral Union
Carol concert, Derby Cathedral, 7.30pm. Tel: 01332 702162
21st
Christmas Baroque by Candelight
Violinist and composer Adam Summerhayes with 21st Century Baroque, St John’s Church, Ashbourne, 7.30pm. Tel: 01335 343666
OTHER EVENTS
Until 21st Dec
Stepping Stones
Photographic exhibition by veteran photographer Alan Clayden, Rainbow Gallery, DH Lawrence Heritage Centre, Eastwood, Notts. Tel: 01773 717353
28th Nov to 5th Jan
Derby Ice Rink
Market Place, Derby
28th Nov to 5th Jan
Santa Special Trains
Travel down the wintery Ecclesbourne Valley on a journey to the ‘North Pole’ from Wirksworth Station, 10am. Tel: 01629 823076
29th Nov
Bolsover Christmas Festival and Parade
Festive stalls and entertainment including brass bands and carols, with a magical lantern parade finale, 12-6pm
1st-3rd
Haddon Hall Christmas Worskhops
Learn how to make traditional decorations with the Hall’s tutor Julie Mellor. All abilities welcome. Tel: 01629 810912
5th-8th
Matlock Victorian Christmas Weekend
Over 150 stalls, entertainment and fun fair at Hall Leys Park
5th
Ashbourne Late Night Shopping
Explore some of the town’s finest retailers, 6pm-9pm
7th
Belper Food Festival
Locally-produced festive food and real ale, Belper High St
7th
Broomfield Christmas Food & Craft Festival
Broomfield Hall, Morley, 10am-4pm
12th
Swadlincote Christmas Mega Market
Traditional and farmers’ market stalls, Christmas stands and children’s entertainment, Market Place
16th-18th
Faulty Towers: The Dining Experience
Enjoy a three course meal served by Basil, Sybil and Manuel – improvised comedy theatre at its best, The Old Bell Hotel, Derby. Tel: 01332 255800
THEATRES
30th
A Viennese Strauss Christmas Gala
The British Philharmonic Orchestra bring a festive flavour of Vienna to Buxton Opera House. Box Office: 0845 127 2190
4th
Sounds of Christmas
Tideswell Male Voice Choir, Sir Richard Arkwright’s Masson Mills Band and local schoolchildren, Chesterfield Pomegranate Theatre. Box Office: 01246 345 222
7th
Our Life on Ice
The legendary ice-skating duo Jayne Torvill and Christopher Dean talk about their career, Nottingham Playhouse. Box Office: 0115 941 9419
17th
The Hallé Christmas Concert
Soprano Elin Manahan Thomas performs classical favourites and Christmas numbers, Nottingham Royal Concert Hall. Box Office: 0115 989 5555
19th
The Very Best of Brass & Comedy
The Brighouse & Rastrick Band and Norman Prince, Buxton Opera House. Box Office: 0845 127 2190
21st
Kate Rusby
Kate performs carols and songs from her childhood in South Yorkshire, Nottingham Royal Concert Hall. Box Office: 0115 989 5555
31st
Sinfonia Viva
The orchestra’s Classical Gala Nottingham Royal Concert Hall. Box Office: 0115 989 5555
SOCIETIES & TALKS
Allestree Flower Group
16th ‘Strictly Magic’ – Christmas social Evergreen Hall, Cornhill, Allestree, 7.30pm
Ashbourne Antiques & Collectables Society
2nd ‘The Good Old Derby Collection’, St Oswald’s Church Hall, Ashbourne, 7.30pm
Ashbourne Embroiderers’ Guild
15th Workshop and party, St John’s Church Hall, Ashbourne, 7.30pm
Ashbourne Heritage Society
9th ‘Food, Drink & Wassail’, St Oswald’s Church Hall, Ashbourne, 7.30pm
Chesterfield & District Family History Society
2nd Christmas fun and games, St Hugh’s RC Church, Littlemoor, Chesterfield, 7.30pm
Derbyshire Embroiderers’ Guild
13th Christmas celebration, Derbyshire House, Sherwin St, Derby, 2pm
Derby Poetry Society
12th ‘Anne Stevenson – A woman for all Seasons’, Friends Meeting House, St Helen’s St, Derby, 7.30pm
Derby Photographic Society
1st ‘Digital Colour’; 8th ‘Images of the Peak District’; 15th ‘Out and about with my camera’, Eborn House, Broadway, Derby, 7.30pm
Heath & District Heritage Society
1st ‘Iceland - Land of adventure’; 8th Social evening, Heath Primary School, 7.30pm
Heanor Floral Art Group
8th Christmas Party, Wilmot Street Welfare Centre, Heanor, 7pm
Kyleburn Historical Society
11th ‘Georgians, Jitties and Gingerbread’, Kilburn Baptist Chapel Schoolroom, 7.30pm
Long Eaton & District Horticultural Society
16th Members’ Christmas Party, Moorlands Club, Curzon St, Long Eaton, 7.30pm
Matlock Antiques & Collectables Society
12th ‘Clarice Cliff’, Imperial Rooms, Matlock, 7.30pm
Matlock & District Embroiderers’ Group
8th Members’ Christmas Party, Imperial Rooms, Matlock, 7.30pm
Ticknall Preservation & Historical Society
12th ‘A Victorian Ghost Story’, Ticknall Village Hall, 7.30pm
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