To have your event entry included FREE OF CHARGE - please email the Events Editor Every 2nd Thursday and last Sunday of every month Chesterfield Farmers' Market 9am-4pm Thursdays 10am-2pm Sundays 01246 345 777/8 Every last Saturday in the month
Farmers' Market at Bakewell Agricultural Business Centre
9am – 2pm 01629 – 813777
Food products are the main attraction here from Bakewell Puddings to Ashbourne gingerbread and Hartington cheese, many producers hold the Peak District Environmental Quality Mark for businesses which support the National Park’s natural assets.
Every 1st Sunday in the month Farmers' Market at Castleton
Hope Valley Derbyshire 10.00 – 15.00 01433 620699
Every 1st Thursday in the month Farmers' Market at Buxton
Buxton Pavilion Gardens
10 am to 3 pm
Every 3rd Saturday in the month Farmers' Market at Holmesfield
Vicarage Close S18 7WZ 11.30 am to 4 pm
Every 3rd Saturday in the month Farmers' Market at Ashbourne
01629 76110 ext 1318 Every 3rd Saturday in the month
Farmers' Market at Matlock
9am-1pm 01629 57488
Every weekend until end of November
Bakewell Crafts every Saturday, Sunday and Bank Holidays
From Saturday February 7th until Christmas Fairs in December
10.30am-4.30am at the Brigade Hall through the gardens in Bakewell. Lots of handmade crafts and gifts for sale. Free Admission. 07765 404354 or email email: peakfairs@aol.com
Every Easter Tuesday Flagg Races
Point to point race meeting where you could be witnessing the future stars of National Hunt racing. www.flaggraces.co.uk E-mail: secretary@flaggraces.co.uk Tel: 01889 500223 Mobile: 07985 156813
2012
Saturday 11th - Sunday 19th February Spring in the Woods at The Heights of Abraham Special half-term events in the Heights of Abrahan new events pavilion. Spring in the Woods with Tess Willoughby - Folklore Tales and make woodland head gear.
11:30am Folklore Tales 12:30pm Woodland head gear
2:00pm Folklore Tales
3:15pm Woodland head gear Tel: 01629 582 365 Thursday 16th February 'Bake a Bakewell - Guided town walk around Bakewell A town tour and walk around Bakewell including a visit to the Old Original Pudding Shop for tea/coffee and bake your own Bakewell pudding. Meet at the Old Original Pudding Shop at 10am. The town tour will include lots of snippets of local history and pass places and features of interest. Booking essential as limited places available. Tickets £12.50 Sally Mosley Guided Walks
Saturday 18th February Archaeological Finds Day at Buxton Museum & Art Gallery
Have you found any archaeological objects while metal-detecting or fieldwalking? The local Finds Liaison Officer from the Portable Antiquities Scheme can help you identify your finds and record them on the national database. 11am - 3pm.
Tel: 01629 533540
Friday 24th - Sunday 26th February Old Hall Beer Festival in Chinley Beer and cider festival, over 60 beers, music and winter stews. More details can be found at www.oldhallbeerfestival.co.uk Tel: 01663 750529 Saturday 25th - Sunday 26th February 38th Annual Model Railway Exhibition at Chapel-en-le-Frith Approx 20 layouts plus demonstrations stands, preservation societies & refreshments. £4.00 Adults, £3.00 Concessions, £10.00 Family (2Ad + 2Ch)
Wednesday 29th February Fairport Convention at the Winding Wheel Hailed as the originators of British folk-rock music, Fairport Convention is celebrating its 45th anniversary as one of the most entertaining bands on the live music scene.
This year's winter tour will feature songs from Fairport's most recent studio album, the critically acclaimed Festival Bell. But the band has a vast repertoire to draw on and this concert will include favourites chosen by audiences as well as the new material. The band has won a coveted BBC Lifetime Achievement Award and Radio 2 listeners voted Fairport’s groundbreaking album Liege & Lief 'The Most Influential Folk Album of All Time'. £17.50 Auditorium, £19.50 Circle Tel: 01246 345777 Thursday 1st March The Artisan Amble Guided Walk at Tissington Approximate 3.5 mile walk around Tissington incorporating a visit to www.glass-at-the-barn.co.uk for a demonstration and the chance to make your own decorated glass coaster. The £15 charge includes p&p to forward your coaster which will have to be fired overnight. Meet at the pay and display car park at the former Tissington Station at 11am. Booking essential. Tel: 01629 814108 Mobile: 07989 622692
Saturday 3rd March To The Manor Born - Ranger Guided Walk of Grindleford 5 miles. Meander back through time and visit the homes and livelihoods of ancestors long gone. Meet Grindleford Railway Station (GR: SK251 788) (PC: S32 2JA) Start 10.30 am, finish 3.30 pm. Booking not required. Suitable for families. Assistance dogs only. Links to bus and rail services. Tel: 01629 816211 Sunday 4th March The Wonders of Wormhill - Ranger Guided Walk
7 mile walk looking at the history of Wormhill and surrounding area, some ascents and descents and some stiles. Meet Millers Dale Old Station car park. Take minor road signposted to Wormhill off B6049 at Millers Dale, go under bridge and turn left. (GR: SK138 732) (PC: SK17 8SN) Start 10.30am, finish 4pm. Booking number (available Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm) 01629 816 211. P&D car park. Links to bus services.
Saturday 10th March Tissington Village and Railway - Ranger Guided Walk Tissington Trail 2.75 mile walk to take a close look at the buildings and history of Tissington and its environs, including a section of the Tissington Trail. Easy terrain, asphalt, grass, some stiles. Meet Tissington Trail car park in Tissington village (GR: SK178 521) (PC: DE6 1RA)
Start 10.30am, finish 1pm. Booking not required. Suitable for families. Assistance dogs only. P&D car park. Links to bus services. Saturday 17th March Doug Stanhope at The Winding Wheel Twice Time Out New York's Comedy Performance of the Year, tough-talking Doug Stanhope is opinionated, brutally honest, shockingly uninhibited and one of the most celebrated comedians in the world. He’s the stuff of legend!
"There's a kind of Olympic torch of extreme American comedy, which passed from Lenny Bruce, through Richard Pryor and Sam Kinison... to the late Bill Hicks. Stanhope is the latest, and equally brilliant, bearer" - Independent on Sunday. All seats £20 Tel: 01246 345777/8 Sunday 18th March Mother's Day Special at the Heights of Abraham Let us cook and do the washing up! Special Sunday roast only £6.50 (choice of 2 roasts or a vegetarian option). 1st 25 Mum's have your Sunday roast for FREE! Tel: 01629 582 365 Wednesday 21st March The Secret Side of the Dove - Guided walk in Dovedale A leisurely nature walk of approximately 3 miles along a private path beside the Dove looking at flora, fauna, fishes and fossils, followed by soup + roll lunch at The Izaak Walton Hotel. The charge of £12.50 includes lunch. Meet at the Izaak Walton car park DE6 2AY at 10.30. Booking essential.
Sally Mosley Guided Walks Tel: 01629 814108 Mobile: 07989 622692 Tuesday 3rd April Easter Eggsplorers
Held at Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve, Nr Bakewell - a day for families to find out all about the bird life of Lathkill Dale's woods and open spaces.
Visit www.naturalengland.org.uk or contact paul.maddox@naturalengland.org.uk
Tel: 01629 810 579
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Monday 9th April Easter Egg-citement at Linacre Woods This event is part of Derbyshire County Council’s programme of countryside events for 2012.
Join the Easter fun at Linacre Reservoirs. Explore the woodlands around Linacre and see if you can find any hidden treasures left behind by the Easter Bunny. Meet at Ranger Base, Linacre Reservoirs, Cutthorpe (off the B6050), OS ref SK 335 728 SatNav S42 7JW.
Suitable clothing/ footwear
Booking is essential. Tapton Lock Visitor Centre Tel: 01246 551035 Thursday 12th April Signs of Spring
Held at Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve, Nr Bakewell - a day for families and others to come and enjoy signs of Spring in Lathkill Dale's woodlands.
Sunday 22nd April
Introduction to Climbing at The Roaches We will meet at the Roaches lay-by and head up to the crag (approx 500 m) there you will be shown how to set up safety rope systems - you will then have the opportunity to climb rock faces in different areas of the crag.
During the day you will learn the basics of how to climb safely and will have a go at climbs of different grades. Instruction will be given by Upper Limits professional and friendly staff. Adults £20.00 Children £15.00 Family ticket (2 adults and 2 children) £60.00
Booking essential.
Tel: 01538 483054
Mobile: 07896 857857 Sunday 22nd April Over 50s Kinder Scout Trek
Participate in a classic journey with a qualified mountain leader. This one day walk is perfect for all participants who have a reasonable level of fitness. Sensible clothing and walking boots are essential. Please bring a packed lunch and drinks.
This is a moderate 8 mile walk. Booking essential. Adults £25.00
Peak Outdoor Training Ltd Tel: 01663 743278 Mobile: 07714 406120
Sunday 22nd April Win and Lose Ranger Guided Walk 8 mile high level, linear walk between Hope and Edale railway stations. Exceptional views of the Hope and Edale valleys. Meet Hope Railway Station (GR:SK181 833) (PC: S33 6RD) Start 10.45am, finish 4pm. Bring money for return rail fare. Booking line (available Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm) 01629 816 211. Links to bus and rail services. Ranger Service Tel: 01629 816211 Thursday 26th April The Heritage of Buxton A walking tour looking at the Town's Georgian and Victorian heritage and the various projects being undertaken to establish Buxton as England's leading spa town.
This walk is lead by the Conservation Officer at High Peak Borough Council. Free entry and booking essential as this will be a very popular walk. Leek Tourist Information Centre Tel: 01538 483741 Saturday 5th - Monday 7th May May Day Funfair at Queen's Park, Chesterfield This May Day Bank Holiday will see Proctors Fun Fair return to Queen's Park and provide entertainment and fun for all the family.
For discount ride vouchers, visit www.proctorsfunfairs.com and take them with you. Sunday 6th May Family Mountain Bike Adventure Mountain biking is the perfect family activity and the Peak District is the perfect place to try it. We'll use a family friendly route and a local instructor who knows how to tailor the session perfectly for all ages. Throw in a few challenges, some child friendly games and the perfect Peak District trails and you've got a great family adventure. Choose from a morning or afternoon session. Adults £20, Children £10, Family ticket (of 4 or more) £50.00 09:30 to 12:30 and 13:00 to 16:00 Peak Mountaineering Tel: 01433 620283 Mobile: 07840 187735 Sunday 6th & Monday 7th May Bakewell Showground Spectacular Adults £5, Seniors £4, Children £3, Under 5s Free Monday 7th May Ashover May Day Carnival Traditional May Day with May Queen, King and attendants. The parade leaves at 11.15am with the crowning ceremony at 11.30am.
The carnival includes Ashover Brass Band, maypole dancing, Chesterfield Garland Dancers, Ripley Morris Dancers, Punch and Judy, Uncle Michael the Clown, barrel organ music provided by Patrick Cooke, mummers play, races, hedgehog rolling, games, escapology, roundabouts, slide, fun run, tug of war, stalls, barbeque, refreshments and ice cream. Event takes place at top and bottom of Church Street, Ashover (S45 0AB)
A guided tour of the Tower of Chesterfield's famous Church with an opportunity to look up into the Crooked Spire and out over the town. Climb approximately 144 steps, then walk out onto the top of the Tower for a close up look at the Spire.
On the way, visit the Belfry and discover fascinating facts about the Church and its history. Adults £3.50 Children under 16 £1.50.
Saturday 12th May Lathkill Dale's Industrial Past - Ranger Guided at Youlgreave 9 mile walk to discover Lathkill Dale’s exciting industrial past; with corn mills, lead mines and quarrying. Steep ascent and descent. Meet Moor Lane car park, on a minor road off the A524 Bakewell to Newhaven road, 1.5 miles west of Youlgreave (GR: SK183 644) Start 11am, finish 4.30pm. Booking number (available Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm) 01629 816 211. Links to bus services. Ranger Service Tel: 01629 816211 Sunday 13th May Castleton by the Sea - Ranger Guided Walk at Castleton Visitor Centre 7 miles. A fascinating history of the geology, mining and caving above the Castleton and Peak Forest area. Some ascent/descent. Meet Castleton Visitor Centre (GR: SK149 829) (PC: S33 8WP) Start 10.45am, finish 4pm. Booking number (available Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm) 01629 816 211. P&D car park. Assistance dogs only. Links to bus and rail services. Ranger Service Tel: 01629 816211 Sunday 13th May Morris Minor Day at Crich Tramway Village
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Tel: 01773 854321
Tuesday 15th May Overlooked by Neolithic Ancestors - Archaeology Walk at Pikehall
Thursday 17th - Wednesday 23rd May Tissington Well Dressing
Well dressing is in ancient tradition unique to Derbyshire. Tissington has been celebrating the life giving water from the wells for centuries, possibly since 1349, after the village survived a terrible outbreak of the Black Death. Six wells are dressed in Tissington.
A blessing service will take place on Thursday 17 May at 11.00am in St Mary's Church, followed by blessing each well from around 12 noon.
Parking fees - £2 per car, £10 per coach.
Tel: 01335 343666 Saturday 19th May Real Ale Amble at Ashover Take in stunning scenery from the edges of Chesterfield stopping from time to time to find out more about the real ales of the area and even trying one or two on the way. Ending at the Rose and Crown in Brampton, Chesterfield (S40 2QT). Please bring a torch. Transport back to Ashover can be arranged.
Meet at Old Poets’ Corner, 1 Butts Road, Ashover, Chesterfield. S45 0EW
Grading – Leisurely, Distance – 9 miles
Dogs on a lead welcome (6-10 stiles) and participation costs £3. Starts at 11am.
Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult. Tel: 01773 854321 Saturday 26th May The Railway Tunnels Walk - Ranger Guided Walk at Bakewell 8 mile linear walk (with return transport) along a former railway and passing through open tunnels, to look at its history and wildlife. On tracks and trails with a climb at the end. Meet Bakewell Old Station car park, off A619, Bakewell (GR: 223 690) (PC: DE45 1GE) Start 10.45am, finish 5.30pm. Bring £3 return bus fare. Booking number (available Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm) 01629 816 211. Assistance dogs only. P&D car park. Links to bus services. Ranger Service Tel: 01629 816211 Saturday 26th May Introduction to Kinder Scout - Ranger Guided Walk 11 mile walk onto Kinder Scout to introduce the walker to this dramatic part of the Peak District. Strenuous walk, with steep ascents. Meet Bowden Bridge car park. From Church Street in Hayfield, turn onto Kinder Road at the chemists, follow the road for 1 mile, Bowden Bridge car park is on the left (GR: SK048 869) (PC: SK22 2LE) Start 10.30am, finish 5pm. Booking number (available Mon-Fri 9am-4.30pm) 01629 816 211. P&D car park. Links to bus services. Ranger Service Tel: 01629 816211 Saturday 26th & Sunday 27th May Derbyshire Food and Drink Festival at Hardwick Hall
Over 150 stalls showcase the very best local food and drink from Derbyshire and the Peak District, as well as unique and exotic foods from further afield. Goods range from meats, pickles, wines cakes, chocolates, organic produce, cookery ware and much more.
Celebrity chefs deliver demonstrations in the cookery theatre throughout the weekend with TV chef Simon Rimmer back by popular demand. Renowned Derbyshire chefs demonstrate their culinary skills and signature dishes. Names to be confirmed.
Adults £4.00, Concessions £2.00, Children under 16 free. Visitors to the Food Fair can get 2 for 1 entry to Hardwick Hall and gardens.
Tel: 01246 345777/8
Saturday 26th May - Friday 1st June
Ashford in the Water Well Dressing Construction Find out more about this ancient custom by watching the well dressers working to dress the well. Clay and natural materials are used to produce a picture or design.
The five locations in the village (DE45 1QF), all signposted and open at various times, are: Old School (2 wells), Garage on Court Lane, Old Chapel on Court Lane, Garage on Old Road/Hall End Lane, plus the Garage on Greaves Lane.
Tel: 01629 813227
Monday 28th May - Friday 1st June Middleton-by-Youlgreave Well Dressing Construction Find out more about this ancient custom by watching the well dressers working on the dressing. The design is placed on top of the wet clay which fills the well dressing boards and ‘pricked out’ – small holes made along each line of the picture with a knife or skewer, like a dot-to-dot picture. The design is then outlined in wool and ‘coloured in’ using natural materials – leaves, flower petals…
Tel: 01629 813227 Monday 28th May - Friday 1st June Monyash Well Dressing Construction Find out more about this ancient custom by watching the well dressers working on the dressing. The design is placed on top of the wet clay which fills the well dressing boards and ‘pricked out’ – small holes made along each line of the picture with a knife or skewer, like a dot-to-dot picture. The design is then outlined in wool and ‘coloured in’ using natural materials – leaves, flower petals…
Tel: 01629 813227 Saturday 2nd - Tuesday 19th June Ashford in the Water Well Dressing This ancient custom is unique to Derbyshire. In Ashford-in-the-Water, 6 wells are dressed on different themes.
A blessing service will take place on Sunday 3 June, 3pm at Trinity Church followed by procession around the wells
Refreshments will be served all week at the Old School Community Rooms where an art exhibition by the Village Arts Group will be on show. The Institute will also be serving refreshments a few days in the week.
11am - 4pm Tel: 01629 810 579
Wednesday 8th August Meet The Species Medal Challenge Held at Derbyshire Dales National Nature Reserve, near Bakewell, the first of this Summer's ‘Wild Wednesday' events for children and their families and specially designed to tie in with the Olympics. How many different kinds of living things can you find in a day in Lathkill Dale? Will it be enough to win a Bronze, a Silver or even a Gold medal?
Friday 31st August - Sunday 2nd September 2012 Chatsworth Country Fair
Held in the park of Chatsworth House, home to the Dukes of Devonshire, the 2012 event will be the 31st Country Fair. It has become one of the largest events of its type in England, and is an essential part of the Derbyshire and Midlands calendar. Given good weather, crowds of the order of 90,000 people can be expected over the three days. The focus of the Show is the Grand Ring on the "big flat", with over 300 trade stands and crafts. Around the park are over 40 showground attractions, many with a country theme. Tel: 01246 565300 www.chatsworth.org Wednesday 5th - Wednesday 19th December
Christmas 2012 at Haddon Hall
Each Christmas Lord Edward Manners opens the doors of his magical home to offer a truly unique experience. Haddon glows with traditional decoration and lighting. There are open fires, Tudor music and the very best of festive hospitality – the atmosphere is enchanting.
What more could you want this Christmas?
For a truly wonderful day in the beautiful Derbyshire countryside visit the most perfect English house to survive from the Middle Ages – a day at Haddon is your ideal Christmas present. 10.30am until 4pm ( last entry at 3.30pm)