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Archives for Derbyshire events

Olney Pancake Race, Shrove Tuesday, Olney Buckinghamshire

Pancake Day races and traditions you shouldn’t skip this Shrove Tuesday

From wacky races to local customs, here’s the quirkiest Pancake Day (Shrove Tuesday) events taking place…

The HandleBards on tour

The HandleBards head out on bikes to pedal their plays

Fancy some open-air theatre this summer? The popular Shakespearean troupe known as The Handlebards are back with another bicycle-powered tour…

Hero and Leander second image credit Chelsey Cliff

Outdoor theatre gig show tours with its own bandstand

Hero & Leander — Or, I Love You, But Everything’s Under Water — is a classic Greek myth that will be retold this summer as an outdoor theatre gig show…

Water Hymn, Spin a Tale

Dance and heritage come together to Spin a Tale

Constella OperaBallet have joined forces with Darley Abbey in Derbyshire to bring its unique heritage to life with Spin a Tale…

Olney Pancake Race, Shrove Tuesday, Olney Buckinghamshire

Competitors get ready to batter one another this Pancake Day

Shrove Tuesday (aka Pancake Day) for most people means pigging out on pancakes, but there is so much more to the day, from local customs to wacky races…

Matlock Boxing Day Raft Race 2017 - Derbyshire

A raft of teams compete in quirky Boxing Day race

Expect to see some unusual looking rafts rowing their way down the River Derwent this festive season, as Matlock’s quirky race takes place…

Two German officer prisoners playing chess ©W.W.Winters Ltd

Hidden histories on display in Derby

A unique collection of previously unseen photographs, revealing what life was like for WWI prisoners in an East Midlands camp, has gone on show in Derby…

Neal Pike Five Years

An exploration of adolescence in Five Years

Based on memories of life at a special educational needs school, Five Years uses poetry, storytelling and direct address to explore an adolescence…

World Championship Hen Racing 2016 - Derbyshire

Egg on the World Championship Hen Racing competitors

The summer of sport continues this August, as Derbyshire plays host to the one of their most popular quirky races…

Timber Festival outdoor performance credit Teneight

A festival with a giant marble run and a cardboard world

A festival weaving together the forest with arts and ideas, will take place this weekend in the heart of the National Forest in Derbyshire…

Matlock Boxing Day Raft Race 2017 - Derbyshire

Matlock’s quirky Boxing Day Raft Race

The 57th Matlock Raft Race will take place on Boxing Day with creatively-minded teams competing in quirky crafts and raising money for the RNLI…

Not to Tame Cinderella: A Wicked Night Out!

An alternative panto with Cinderella: A Wicked Mother of a Night Out!

Fancy something a bit different to the usual pantomimes this Christmas?  Not Too Tame presents Cinderella: A Wicked Mother of a Night Out! combining panto and pub… 

Old Nags Head - Edale - Peak District

A unique fell running event in the Peak District

The Great Kinder Beer Barrel Challenge will see teams race from one pub to another, via high Peak District moorland, whilst carrying a beer barrel…

World Championship Hen Racing 2016 - Derbyshire

Don’t be a chicken, have a go at hen racing

The Hen Racing World Championships take place annually in Derbyshire, at the Barley Mow Inn, Bonsall. This year’s quirky event takes place on Saturday 4th August…

Curiosity of the Week - Well Dressing Etwall, Derbyshire - Contrary Life

Well Dressing in Derbyshire

Our latest Curiosity of the Week is a traditional custom that takes place every year throughout the villages and towns of Derbyshire…

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Curiosity of the Week

Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

You have heard of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, but have you heard of its lesser known neighbour, Woodhenge? Find out more in our latest Curiosity of the Week…

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Fakes, forgeries and misinformation at Royal Society Late
Dragon Fish - The Royal Society Lates in March

Next month, the Royal Society’s Late event mixes tomfoolery with science as it tackles fake news and hoaxes…

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