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ANTIQUES, VINTAGE AND COLLECTABLES FAIR – CROMFORD MILLS
Cromford Mills Antiques Fair presents a wide range of quality antiques, vintage items, and collectables, all set within the historic surroundings of the Cromford Mills complex. A varied selection of knowledgeable traders offer stock that includes antiques, decorative objects, traditional furnishings, curiosities, and distinctive one-off pieces. The fair provides a relaxed and informal environment for […]
BELPER’S SHOPS AND TRADERS EXHIBITION – BELPER 250
Over 30 large-scale images of Belper’s shopping streets and individual shopfronts from the past 170 years. Bring your phone and download information from a QR code which will tell you more about each image. Venue: Belper Library, Derwent Street Time: Open during normal library opening hours (Monday 2nd to Saturday 28th March) Cost: Free
THE STORY OF DERWENT STREET – BELPER 250
A talk by Adrian Farmer. From its origins as Eyes Lane, to the development of industry and leisure facilities, Adrian talks through the changing face of Belper’s Derwent Street and the stories of the people who have lived, worked and played there. Venue: Belper Library, Derwent Street Time: 7pm Cost: Free entry, donations welcome Booking: Places […]
PRESERVING BELPER’S INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE
A project coordinated by Belper Historical Society (BHS), aiming to engage with communities in and around Belper who may have relatives who worked in the many Belper factories and have treasures hidden away in cupboards and dusty attics. Volunteer BHS ‘curators’ will help to collect, organise and preserve factory-related photographs, documents and artefacts, creating virtual […]
FORGE DAY AT HIGH PEAK JUNCTION RAILWAY WORKSHOPS
Have-a-go at being a blacksmith in the oldest railway workshop in the world! Learn basic blacksmithing techniques and make a poker or a toasting fork for you to take home. Venue: High Peak Junction Visitor Centre, DE4 5AA (signposted from the A6 at Cromford) Time: 10.30am – 4pm Cost: £20 per item Booking: Essential via 01629 533298. Participants […]
FRANK BERESFORD, ARTIST OF ROYALTY, HISTORY, LANDSCAPE – AND MY GRANNIES! BELPER 250 (BHS MEMBERS ONLY)
Talk by Robert Reid for Belper Historical Society. Frank Beresford (1881 – 1967) was born in Derby, lived in Belper, studied at Derby School of Art, exhibited at the Royal Academy and was recognised for his war paintings and his portrait of George Herbert Strutt. Venue: Room 107, Strutts Community Centre, Belper Time: 7.30pm doors […]
YOU-CREATE EXHIBITION – BELPER 250
‘You-Create’ is an annual, creative competition, aimed at young people ages 5-17 years, from Belper, Duffield and surrounding areas. It is organised by Belper and Duffield Rotary. Categories include writing, photography, film making, cartoons/ Manga, Arts (including all media). The work is judged by a professional in each category and publicly displayed at this exhibition. […]
THE TAKE THAT EXPERIENCE – ST PETER’S CHURCH, BELPER
This incredible show features hit after hit from Take That’s career – from classic 90s hits through to their most recent triumphs. Songs include Pray, Relight My Fire, Patience, Shine, These Days, Rule The World and more. The songs are accompanied by iconic dance. The show also features the one and only “Robbie Williams” who […]
THE DARK SIDE OF MILFORD HERITAGE WALK
This walk covers Milford’s west side (or the “dark side”, where the sun doesn’t shine over the Chevin in the winter months) looking at the development of the housing, community buildings and the railway. Find out about what it was like to have the Strutts as your landlord and why the community of Swainsley Court […]
FORGE DAY AT HIGH PEAK JUNCTION RAILWAY WORKSHOPS
Have-a-go at being a blacksmith in the oldest railway workshop in the world! Learn basic blacksmithing techniques and make a poker or a toasting fork for you to take home. Venue: High Peak Junction Visitor Centre, DE4 5AA (signposted from the A6 at Cromford) Time: 10.30am – 4pm Cost: £20 per item Booking: Essential via 01629 533298. Participants […]
BELPER IN THE FRAME: THE VICTORIAN ERA – BELPER 250
Second in a series of six talks by Adrian Farmer, looking at the past 250 years in Belper through historic images. This session concentrates on images from the earliest days of photography. Venue: No.28, Market Place, Belper Time: 6pm Cost: Entry £5. Booking: Essential. Refreshments available for a donation. To book, email belpertalks.walks@gmail.com with your name […]
NORDIC WALK IN THE DERWENT VALLEY – BELPER 250
Meeting point will be advised on booking. Limited places on 3 sessions: 5pm – 5.45pm, 6pm – 6.45pm & 7pm – 7.45pm with Nordic Stride 2 Thrive. Join a FREE adult beginner friendly Nordic walking taster session. You’ll be learning at the picturesque Belper River Gardens, with views over Belper Mills. If you can walk […]
