A look at what’s in store for Derbyshire and the Peak District
MUSIC, DRAMA & CONCERTS
5th
ARKangel Jazz Concert
Cromford Mills, Cromford, 7.30pm. Tel: 01629 825995
5th
Derby Bach Choir
‘Music for a Summer Night’, St Wyston’s Church, Repton, 7.30pm. Tel: 01332 344842
12th
Derby Concert Orchestra
St Mary’s Church, Wirksworth, 7.30pm. Tel: 01332 763594
13th-15th
Rent: The Musical
Centre Stage Theatre Arts, Robert Ludlam Theatre, Duffield Rd, Derby, 7.30pm. Tel: 0800 048 8659
18th, 19th
13: The Musical
Centre Stage Theatre Arts, Robert Ludlam Theatre, Duffield Rd, Derby, 7.30pm (Sat mat 3pm). Tel: 0800 048 8659
22nd
Sinfonia Viva
With conductor Fawzi Haimor and Leonard Elschenbroich, Derby Cathedral, 7.30pm. Tel: 01332 255800
22nd-26th
Sense and Sensibility
Marlowe Players, Darley Abbey Village Hall, near Derby, 7.30pm. Tel: 07961 607372
OTHER EVENTS
4th-6th
The National Forest Folk Festival
Family festival at Conkers Discovery Centre, Moira. See www.visitconkers.co.uk
4th-13th
Lichfield Festival
Highlights include lunchtime, evening and late-night concerts at the stunning Cathedral; a varied programme of music, drama, dance and talks – including shows from BBC Philharmonic, The Sixteen and Clare Teal; visual arts exhibitions and a vibrant festival market. Visit www.lichfieldfestival.org 5th
Buxton Military Tattoo
In aid of ABF The Soldiers’ Charity at The Dome, Buxton. Performances at 2pm & 6.30pm. Tickets from Buxton Opera House, www.buxtontattoo.org.uk or by calling 0845 127 2190
5th, 6th
Derby Summer Market
Hand-selected food and gift exhibitors, The Roundhouse, Pride Park, Derby. See www.derbyshiresummermarket.co.uk
6th
Tour de France in the Peak
The world’s most famous cycle race slices through the northern tip of the Peak District. Stage 2 of the race enters the National Park at Holme village, before heading over Holme Moss, onto the Woodhead Pass and through Langsett and Bradfield to Sheffield.
Expected times:
Holme 2.45pm
A628 3pm
A616 3.20pm
Bradfield 3.30pm
Sheffield 4.15pm
Along with a host of events marking its arrival, Official Grand Depart Spectator Hubs will be located at key points throughout the stages, offering live coverage on a big screen, refreshments and entertainment. See www.letouryorkshire.com9th-27th
Buxton Festival
Renowned opera, music and literary festival. Buxton Festival Fringe from 9th-27th July. See www.buxtonfestival.co.uk 12th
Bastille Day
Whiffle While You Workshops arts and crafts event in aid of at local charities, Cathedral Green, Derby, 10am-4pm
12th
Bakewell Green Festival
Family-oriented event mixing food, music and dance with ideas for living a greener life.Agricultural Business Centre, Bakewell
12th, 13th
Saying it with Flowers
War time memories of the local area at Christ Church, Ironville. Sat from 10am, Sun from 12pm
13th
100th Ashby Show
Cattows Farm, Heather, Leics. See www.ashbyshow.com
19th Hazelwood Annual Church Fete & Vintage Car Show
Vintage and classic cars, band, displays, organ recitals, dancing, bowls, tennis, games and stalls. Fete in Hazelwood Memorial Hall and on adjoining field, 2pm-4pm. Adm: Adults £5 incl cream tea
19th, 20th Arts & Crafts Weekend
Mickleover Methodist Church, nr Derby, Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 1pm-4pm. Tel: 01332 735052
19th, 20th
The Great Dome Art Fair
Peak District Artisans at The Dome, Buxton, 10am-4.30pm
25th, 26th
Summer Nights Film Festival
Outdoor film screenings at Kedleston Hall, nr Derby. Rocky Horror Picture Show 12A on 25th July and Gravity 12A on 26th July. Doors open 7pm. Estimated start time 9.30pm. Visit www.summernightsfilm.co.uk26th, 27th
Arts & Makers Festival
Cromford Mills, Cromford. Tel: 01629 825995
26th, 27th
Bolsover Food & Drink Festival
Free entry, Bolsover Castle
27th
Ashbourne Animal Welfare Spectacular
Open day and fun dog show, The Ark, Wyaston Rd, Ashbourne, 11am-4pm. Tel: 01335 300494
THEATRES
BUXTON OPERA HOUSE (0845 127 2190)
28th
Steve Hewlett
Ventriloquist and ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ finalist, 7.30pm
GUILDHALL THEATRE, DERBY (01332 255800)
5th
Doug Segal
‘I Can Make You A Mentalist’, 8pm
16th
The Time Machine
Nunkie brings HG Wells’ science fiction classic to life in a thrilling one-man show, 8pm
DERBY THEATRE (01332 593939)
27th Jun-12th July
April in Paris
John Godber’s comical masterpiece following a couple who try to rekindle their romance, 7.30pm, mats vary
17th-19th
Oddsocks
Performing ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ on 17th-18th and ‘Twelfth Night’ on 19th, 7.30pm
MANSFIELD PALACE THEATRE (01623 633133)
3rd-5th
Oh What a Lovely War
Award-winning musical play, 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm
6th
The Twist
Set in an American Diner, celebrating the greatest stars of the 1950s and 1960s, 7.30pm
NOTTINGHAM THEATRE ROYAL (0115 989 5555)
1st-5th
Happy Days
A refreshing new musical based on the hit TV series, 7.30pm
25th, 26th
English Youth Ballet
‘Nutcracker’ performed by a cast of professionals and 100 local dancers, 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.30pm
28th Jul to 2nd Aug
The Ghost Train
Part of Classical Thriller Season, 7.30pm, mats vary
NOTTINGHAM ROYAL CONCERT HALL (0115 989 5555)
3rd
An Evening with Aggers & Swanny
Jonathan Agnew is joined by England spin legend Graeme Swann, 7.30pm
6th
Daryl Hall & John Oates
The famous musical duo embark on their first UK tour since 2005, 7.30pm
SOCIETIES & TALKS
Allestree Flower Group
15th ‘Floral fun’ demo, Evergreen Hall, Cornhill, Allestree, 7.30pm
Ashbourne Antiques & Collectables Society
1st AGM, St Oswald’s Church Hall, Ashbourne, 7.30pm
Ashbourne Embroiderers’ Guild
21st ‘Inspiration from Africa’, St John’s Church Hall, Ashbourne, 7.30pm
Chesterfield & District Family History Society
1st Talk and research evening, St Hugh’s RC Church, Littlemoor, Chesterfield, 7.30pm
Derbyshire Embroiderers’ Guild
12th ‘Multimedia Textiles & Magnification’, Derby Enterprise Centre, Princess Alice Court, Bridge St, Derby, 2pm
Derbyshire Numismatic Society
21st ‘A Royal Show’ exhibition and AGM, Friends Meeting House, St Helen’s St, Derby, 7.45pm
Derby Poetry Society
11th AGM and book sale, Friends Meeting House, St Helen’s St, Derby, 7.30pm
Derby & Sandiacre Canal Society
22nd ‘The Friar Gate Line’, Wilmot Arms, Derby Rd, Borrowash, 8pm
Heanor Floral Art Group
21st ‘The Italian Job’, Wilmot Street Welfare Centre, Heanor, 7pm
Long Eaton & District Horticultural Society
12th Open Summer Flower Show and plant sale, United Reform Church, The Green, Long Eaton, 10am-3.45pm; 15th Presentation of show awards followed by ‘Gardens of Carmarthen, South Wales’, Moorlands Club, Curzon St, Long Eaton, 7.30pm
Matlock Luncheon Club
10th ‘Downton-Edwardian Costumes: 1908-1918’, Matlock Golf Club, Chesterfield Rd, Matlock, 12pm
Mickleover Flower Arranging Group
9th ‘Nature’s Own’, St John’s Church Hall, Mickleover, Derby, 7.30pm
Though care has been taken to ensure the accuracy of dates and times, it is advisable to verify the details.
