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The Derbyshire May half term runs from Saturday 27th May to Sunday 4th June 2023 and there’s lots of family friendly events taking place in Derby and Derbyshire this school holiday. Bookmark this post and keep checking back as I will add more events as I see them. Some events need pre-booking. Please double check […]
A carefully curated list of events you actually want to go to, in Derbyshire and just beyond. Here’s my guide to the best events and what’s on in Derbyshire (and if it’s really of interest, in surrounding counties) in 2023, all organised by date. There are lots of free activities, and most events (not all) […]
Review by regular guest writer, Charlotte A Taylor. Follow Charlotte on Instagram and read more of her posts. [AD] In the stunning City Hall in Sheffield, Carrot Productions hosted their Christmas spectacular- the live orchestral accompaniment to Shaun the Sheep, the Flight Before Christmas and the classic story of The Snowman. Patiently waiting for us […]
Chapter 1: Spain with Fawcett and Friends [AD] A few weeks ago I enjoyed a truly unique evening at Peak Edge reviewing the first of their Wine Series events. Designed to be a journey through a particular country or region’s best wines, this first event paired sublime Spanish wines with a tasting menu of quality […]
[AD – PR invite] I remember an argument I had with a previous colleague about whether the theatre was better than cinema. He wouldn’t be convinced that the presence of the players on stage trumped any CGI but I stand by it- The Chatsworth Players immersed me in the world in way that the just […]
[AD – PR invite] Last week I felt very lucky to be invited to an autumn event for The Laura & Becky Show, held in the private dining room at The Tickled Trout in Barlow in between Chesterfield and Sheffield. It was an incredible evening so worthy of a spot on the blog – both […]