Events Programme
Join the annual devotion in which hands are held encircling St Mary’s Church, continuing the revival of an historical tradition. To “Clyppan” is an ancient term meaning “to embrace” in Anglo Saxon”. Following the ringing of the bells the Service will be inside St. Mary’s Church from 3.00pm followed by the Clypping at around 3.20pm. […]
DERBY HARP ENSEMBLE is run by local professional harpist Lucy Nolan and comprised of harp students from the local area ranging in age from 6 to 18! They perform a range of music from all around the world from South American toe-tappers to beautiful well known classics and even some Justin Bieber! Regularly performing for […]
It is said there are only seven stories in the world. Is that true? Or is that just a story? Welcome to a world spun by the story-wheel. By turns funny, lyrical, heart-stirring, wise and foolish Inventive story-telling, told collaboratively in words and music Tony Jones intrigues with his unique brand of inventive storytelling told […]
In light of the continued war new questions of the role of the international community have been posed. What can we do as individuals and collectively? What agency do we have to stop the killing and destruction of people’s lives and communities? How do we maintain pressure for peace and not run out of steam? […]
Dead Mans Uke are an award winning two man band playing dirt swing, hokum and old blues tunes as well as crazy covers and anything else they fancy on double bass and a resonator ukulele that belonged to Tiny Tim…..
Three women. Three stories. Follow two young pregnant women as they are evacuated from wartime Hackney, London to give birth in the safety of Willersley Castle, Derbyshire… while one mother-to-be stays behind. Amid the chaos and uncertainty they find laughter, friendship, strength, and unexpected moments of joy in the face of WWII. Play accompanied by […]
The Fishpond Choir presents. Songs of the Earth, Moon, and Stars A choral concert featuring music by Eric Whitacre, Karl Jenkins and Henry Mancini as well as music from opera, film and great West End musicals. …All inspired by the wonder and mystery of the Earth, Moon & Stars…
Hard grooving Hammond organ quartet in the mode of the early 60’s, inspired by legends of the organ, Jimmy Smith, Jack McDuff, Jimmy McGriff and Big John Patton. Unity are a Hammond organ quartet in the mode of classic bands from the 1960’s. Jazz organists such as Larry Young, Jimmy Smith, ‘Big’ John Patton, Lonnie […]
Derby Chamber Orchestra’s next concert is; September 20th 7.30 St Mary’s Church, Wirksworth. DE4 4DQ. Mozart: Overture Cosi Fan Tutte. Haydn: Symphony No 104 ‘London’. Mozart: Impresario Overture. Beethoven: Piano Concerto No 5 ‘The Emperor’, with Beate Toyka. piano. Leader Laura Waters. Conductor Jonathan Trout.