THURSDAY, AUGUST 23
Sporting Life. Barlborough’s sporting aces such as footballer John Osborne and cricketer George Hibberd feature in exhibition at The Old School House, Ward Lane, Barlborough. Open 8.30am-2pm. Free admission.
Me and My Girl. The Opera House, Buxton, 7.30pm. Tickets £12-£17.50. To book call 0845 127 2190 or www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
The Final Twist. Part of the Classic Thriller Season 2012, at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham, at 7.30pm. Tickets £9.50 - £19.50. To book call (0115) 989 5555 or www.trch.co.uk
Starlight Express. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Rock-On-Roller skating musical sensation, at the Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham, at 2pm & 7.30pm. Tickets £16-£39.50. To book call (0115) 989 5555 or www.trch.co.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 24
The Last Laugh Comedy Club. Memorial Hall, Sheffield City Hall, at 8.15pm. Tickets £16. To book call (0114) 2789 789 or www.sheffieldcityhall.co.uk
Me and My Girl. See Thursday listings for details.
The Final Twist. See Thursday listings for details.
Starlight Express. See Thursday listings for details.
Flower Festival. Holymoorside United Reformed Church. 11am to 5pm.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 25
Festival. Chesterfield Street Entertainment Festival featuring acrobats, jugglers, escapologists and singers at Rykneld Square, the Pavements shopping centre and other locations around the town centre, from 10.30am.
Book signing. Steven Dunne, an author living in Derby, will be signing his latest thriller ‘Deity’ in Waterstones on Vicar Lane.
Star Disc. White Peak Astronomical Observing Group is hosting safe ways of observing the sun, looking for sunspots and other solar activity, in Wirksworth, from 3pm until early evening. Information will be available on different types of telescopes and practical advice on observing. Further information available at http://www.wpaog.co.uk/
Vintage Trains. At the Midland Railway, Butterley, Ripley, from 10am to 4pm. Entrance free - charges apply for train rides. Contact 01773 747674
Me and My Girl. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. See Thursday listings for details.
The Final Twist. See Thursday listings for details.
Starlight Express. See Thursday listings for details.
The Last Laugh Comedy Club. See Friday listings for details.
Sporting Life. See Thursday’s listing.
Sport Day. Igniting Ambition: On Your Bike - outdoor event, at the Market Place, Derby, 10.30am - 3.30pm. A day of sporting activities with the opportunity to have a go and learn how to get involved, whilst reliving some of the highlights of the Olympic Games. The event is free, part of the Cultural Olympiad.
Flower Festival. Holymoorside United Reformed Church. 11am to 4pm.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 26
Cavaliers! The pageantry of the Restoration period will be recreated at Bolsover Castle from 11am to 4pm. Adult: £10.50 and £9.50 (concessions), child: £6.30, family: £27.30, English Heritage members: free
Open garden day. In the area of Wyedale Drive, Wyedale Crescent, Burton Close and The Avenue, Bakewell, 2pm-6pm. Money raised is in aid of Oxfam.
Rockin’ on Heaven’s Door. Convincing portrayals of four unforgettable musical giants: Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis and Buddy Holly, backed by a superb five-piece band, at the Opera House, Buxton, at 7.30pm. Tickets £17.50, £19.50. To book call 0845 127 2190 or www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Vintage trains. See Sunday’s listings
Flower Festival. Holymoorside URC 11am to 5pm. With Songs of Praise at 6pm.
Starlight Express. See Thursday listings for details.
MONDAY, AUGUST 27
Festival. The Nutty Boys, KIN, Junction, Creakin’ Limb, Shotgun, The Marv White Band, DFacto, Pint Of Mild, Dave Towner & The Rhythm Aces, The Shambles, Midnight all take to the stage for Oakstock Reborn at the Royal Oak, Brampton, Chesterfield, from 1pm.
Hope Show. At The Showground, Marsh Farm, Castleton Road, Hope. For more information, call 01433 650031
The 35th Notts Classic Car, Bike & Mini Show. Thoresby Park, nr Ollerton, Notts, 10am - 4pm. The event will see over 600 classic vehicles assembled at Thoresby Park, with an array of motorcycles including BSA’s, Norton’s and Triumph’s of the British era to Honda and Kawasaki of the Japanese era. Classic cars will take precedence with all the great names in British motoring represented including MG, Mini, Triumph and Jaguar etc. Admission: Adult £7, Child £3 (7-14yrs), Under 7s Free.
Milkshake Live. Channel 5 and Premier Stage Productions proudly announce the live tour starring Milkshake presenter, Amy Thompson, along with the Little Princess and Scruff, Noddy and Tessie Bear, Roary and Big Chris, Fifi and Bumble and B1 and B2 (Bananas in Pyjamas) at the Opera House, Buxton, 2pm. Tickets: Adults £12.50, Child £10.50, Family tickets £42. To book call 0845 127 2190 or www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Barry Cryer - Butterfly Brain. The Opera House, Buxton, 7.30pm. Tickets £14, £16. To book call 0845 127 2190 or www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Cavaliers! See Sunday’s listings.
Vintage trains. See Sunday’s listings.
Starlight Express. See Thursday listings for details.
Flower Festival. Holymoorside United Reformed Church. 11am to 4pm.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 28
Shock!. Part of the Classic Thriller Season 2012, at the Theatre Royal, Nottingham, at 7.30pm. Tickets £9.50-£19.50. To book call (0115) 989 5555 or www.trch.co.uk
Sporting Life. See Thursday’s listing.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 29
The Johnny Cash Roadshow. Featuring Clive John as ‘the man in black’ at the Opera House, Buxton, at 7.30pm. Tickets £15.50, £17.50. To book call 0845 127 2190 or www.buxtonoperahouse.org.uk
Paralympics. Outdoor event at the Market Place, Derby. From the wonder of the Opening Ceremony to the thrills of the sporting action, see it all on the big screen, and cheer on the athletes. Free, limited seating.
Shock!. See Tuesday listings for details.
Starlight Express. See Thursday listings for details.
Sporting Life. See Thursday’s listing.
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