A round-up of local events taking place in September
1st-3rd September: Longshaw Sheep Dog Trials
Longshaw Pastures, Longshaw Lodge, Grindleford, from 7.30am. See www.longshawsheepdog.co.uk
2nd-4th September: Chatsworth Country Fair Celebrating all the countryside has to offer, opened by Jessica Ennis-Hill, with parades, massed pipe and military bands, demonstrations from Paul Hollywood (Fri) and Mary Berry (Sat), quality trade stands and the Red Arrows (Fri and Sun). www.chatsworthcountryfair.co.uk
3rd September: John Ot-Day ’John Otway’ the movie plus Q&A and performance with John Otway. Bakewell Town Hall, from 4pm. Tel: 01629 810152
3rd September: Music at Haddon Hall Guitar soloist (opening of Fire exhibition), Haddon Hall, Bakewell. See www.haddonhall.co.uk
3rd September: Turnditch & Windley Show
Shire horses, gun dogs, vintage tractors and classes for horses, ponies, flowers and produce. Wirksworth Road (B5023), Windley, turnditchandwindley.co.uk
3rd-4th September: The Great Food & Drink Festival
Stalls, demonstrations and appearances from Masterchef duo John Torode and Greg Wallace. Calke Abbey, Ticknall. See www.greatfoodanddrinkfestivals.co.uk/calke-abbey
4th September: Donington Live
Starring Aled Jones, Laura Wright, Collabro, the Military Wives Choir and Sinfonia Viva plus a fireworks finale. Donington Park, www.doningtonlive.co.uk
6th-8th and 11th September: Moscow State Circus
An awe-inspiring show with flying, back flipping, juggling, wire walking and roller-skating performers. Bass’s Recreation Ground, Derby. See www.moscowstatecircus.com. Box Office: 0844 856 5555
7th September: The High Society Jazz Band
Dove Jazz Club, The Village Hall, Dove Holes, 8pm. Tel: 01298 814722
8th-10th September: Shafted A gritty drama about the trials and tribulations of a South Derbyshire mining family. Strutts Centre, Belper, 7.30pm. Tickets: 07875 648562 or 07886 017913
9th-25th September: New Mills Festival
New Mills will once again play host to an extravaganza of events culminating in a magical lantern parade when the annual arts festival returns. Under the theme of ‘inventions’, there will be plenty of opportunities to get creative, learn new skills or simply enjoy great entertainment. For full details visit www.newmillsfestival.co.uk
10th September: West Hallam Village Show
Displays of fruit, vegetables, baking, preserves, flower arranging, arts, crafts and photography. West Hallam Village Hall, 1pm-5pm. Tel: 0115 9303340
10th September-29th October: Matlock Bath Illuminations
Illuminated boats parade on the River Derwent every Saturday and Sunday, enhanced by fireworks nights every Saturday evening from 17th Sept-29th Oct. Matlock Bath. Tel: 01629 761110
11th September: Colour Rush
Family fun day 11am-5pm and Colour Rush 3k run at 1pm. In aid of Treetops Hospice Care. Register at: treetopshospice.org.uk/colour
11th September: Hartington Wakes The 119th Wakes, Sports and Country Show – fun for the whole family. Hall Bank, Hartington, www.hartingtonwakes.co.uk
16th-17th September: Belper Musical Theatre
Belper Community Theatre, John O’Gaunts Way, Belper, 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm. Tel: 01773 856190
17th September: Music at Haddon Hall
Entertainment from the Miller Trio. Haddon Hall, Bakewell. See www.haddonhall.co.uk
17th September: Plague and Fire Period words and music recalling the Plague in Eyam and the Great Fire of London in 1666. Eyam Parish Church, 7.30pm. Tickets: 07938 916976
18th September: Morley Village Show & Fun Day
Activities, stalls, home-grown produce, arts and crafts. Morley School, Morley, Ilkeston, 12-3pm
23rd-25th September: Art Out Loud at Chatsworth
An exciting line-up of over 20 speakers – including artists, curators and writers – with a connection to the art world. Speakers include Emma Bridgewater, Hugo Vickers, Peter Frankopan and Matthew Rice. This year’s event will also include a special exhibition to mark 25 years of the Peak District Artisans collective. Tickets and details: www.chatsworth.org
23rd-24th September: Derby Feste
The tenth annual Derby Festé will light up the city centre in September with a packed programme of spectacular family entertainment, featuring a host of top local, national and international artists and performers - including the unforgettable Sarruga Dragons. For full programme visit www.derbyfeste.com
24th-25th September: Derbyshire Food & Drink Fair
Local producers, crafts and gifts, live music, demos and Great British Bake Off’s Frances Quinn (Sat) and John Whaite (Sun). Bakewell Showground, derbyshirefoodanddrinkfair.co.uk
25th September: DCHC Steam Train
Steam train ride from Derby to Skegness, celebrating Derbyshire Children’s Holiday Centre’s 125th anniversary. Inc brunch and high tea. Tel: 01332 345424; www.dchc.org.uk
24th-25th September: Woodland Festival
Derbyshire County Council’s popular annual Woodland Festival takes place at Elvaston Castle Country Park near Derby, with displays of fire lighting, survival skills, pole lathe turning, chair making and willow weaving, plus songs and stories, children’s activities, delicious food, bespoke gifts, plants and an array of stalls. Visit www.derbyshire.gov.uk/woodlandfestival
28th September-2nd October: La Dame aux Camélias An authentic translation of Dumas’ celebrated love story, performed by the renowned Chatsworth Players. Tel: 01629 810174, see www.chatsworthplayers.com
30th September-2nd October: Derby Folk Festival
Featuring Fairport Convention, The Demon Barbers, The Young’uns, Heidi Talbot and a host of folk music stars, performing throughout the city centre. See www.derbyfolkfestival.co.uk
