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Steve Free at Music In The Green, Bakewell

Q and A with characterful Derbyshire record shop Music In The Green

Top 10 tips for online bingo in Daventry: How to choose the best sites. Picture – supplied.

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Swan Lake is regarded as the greatest romantic ballet of all time.

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A jail break down the Derwent at the 2022 Boxing Day Raft Event. (Photo: Brian Eyre/Derbyshire Times)

Matlock Boxing Day Raft Race preparations ramp up as special guest revealed

Marie Curie needs Christmas collection volunteers in Derbyshire

Gladioli Tunnel is a new showstopper at Christmas At Belton 2023

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The festival is being launched by siblings (from left) Ki, Issy and Roxie Webster.

Peak District to host music and vintage clothing festival

Get into the festive spirit with a visit to Chatsworth Christmas Market, make a seasonal wreath at Ilam Park of take your dog on a Santa Paws walk in Kedleston Hall's parkland.

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Cathy Parsons, Chief Reindeer Keeper at Bluebells Farm Park

‘Chief Reindeer Keeper’ and ‘Director of Toy Making’ appointed at popular Derbys...

The Matlock Christmas lights switch-on is a chance for the whole community to come together. (Photo: Brian Eyre/Derbyshire Times)

Matlock revives traditional street parade for Christmas lights switch-on event

An artisan and producers market will take place at Dronfield Hall Barn and Peel Centre on November 24 and 25, 2023.

Christmas gift ideas at artisan market in Derbyshire town

Ice skating returns to Derbyshire

Christmas is coming: Lantern parade in Bolsover, festive lights in Belper and a cheery sign in Alfreton, clockwise from top.

Christmas lights in Derbyshire - here's all you need to know

Shop for your Christmas presents at Peak Village

Christmas market and elf workshops at Derbyshire retail village

Donna Bednarek from Teenage Cancer Trust with Bonnie Hammond from Dobbies (photo: Stewart Attwood)

Christmas shopping night supports teenagers cancer charity

Disney On Ice 100 Years Of Wonder skaters are inspiring young stars of the future

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Young visitors at Bakewell Christmas Sparkle wearing their handmade crowns.

Father Christmas in tipi grotto adds new sparkle to family event in Derbyshire

Meet Santa at a Christmas Fayre on November 25 at Chesterfield and North Derbyshire RSPCA centre on Spital Lane, Chesterfield.

Santa will call at Christmas fair run by Chesterfield RSPCA

Where will your children be meeting Santa in the run-up to Christmas? (Photos courtesy of Stewart Attwood, Bluebell Farm Park, Chesterfield Canal Trust, clockwise from top).

Where to meet Santa in Derbyshire

The Sherlocks celebrate two sold out shows with fans at Network Sheffield. Photo by Rhona Murphy

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Visitors are invited to experience 24 rooms of wonder at Chatsworth this Christmas.

Chatsworth opens doors for Palace of Advent themed Christmas event season

Watch fireworks in safety at a community bonfire night event in Derbyshire.

Remember, remember it's Bonfire Night - where to see fireworks in Derbyshire

The line up for the comedy night in Chesterfield

Funny men lined up for Chesterfield comedy night

The 2 Knits and a Purl stall

“Grandma taught me to knit when I was five. I’ve been knitting ever since.”

The Sherlocks

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Staff met with Wonky Pets representatives at Cadley Hill View

Swadlincote care home feeds animals from local shelter with Halloween pumpkins

Runners about to start the Wild Peak Rounds 15km route

Walkers and runners step up to new Peak District Challenge

Many Derbyshire families will have great memories of days out at the museum. (Photo: Crich Tramway Village)

Derbyshire heritage attraction announces new dates for free residents' weekend

The whole story of ‘Chronicles of the Bakewell Witches’ can be heard whilst taking a short walk around Bakewell, where GPS location technology will trigger the story chapters automatically. Those unable to visit Bakewell can listen to any part of the story from anywhere.

The trial of the Bakewell Witches - new audio drama

'Museum of the Moon' will hang in the nave at Derby Cathedral where it will on show to the public from October 12 to November 10, 2023 (photo: Kieran Collins)

Art installation composed of NASA images of lunar surface returns to Derbyshire

Bluebells Deathly Mallows Ice Cream

Deathly Mallows amongst ‘Ice-scream’ flavours at Bluebells Farm Park near Derby

Witch Marks Cave Open Day at Creswell Crags; Celebrating Superstitions

Open invite to view ancient Witch Marks at Derbyshire's Creswell Crags

Bonkers Bingo is at Mecca Bingo, Foljambe Road, Chesterfield on October 28, 2023.

Bonkers Bingo brings top tunes and dance-offs to Chesterfield

Take your child along to the Little Scare-lings event in Dobbies Chesterfield at Barlborough Links from October 26-29, 2023 (photo: Fraser Band/UNP)

Halloween treats for kids at north Derbyshire's Little Scare-lings event

The world's top riders will be gearing up for a podium spot at the DL12 Indoor Trial at Utilita Arena Sheffield on Saturday, January 13, 2024.

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Disney On Ice presents 100 Years of Wonder at Utilita Arena Sheffield, November 30 to December 3, 2023

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Join a Santa Special Cruise down Chesterfield Canal.

Santa pushes the boat out on Chesterfield Canal

Kalmazoo Dance Band will be playing at the 1940s market in Chesterfield on November 2, 2023.

1940s vehicles and replica Spitfire plane at vintage market in Chesterfield

Nottinghamshire artist unveils portraits of Treetops Hospice staff and volunteers

Local artist unveils portraits of Treetops staff and volunteers during national ...

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Postal workers receive a treat from care home residents

Bright Winter Nights at Bolsover Castle

New light show announced to celebrate 30 years of Bolsover Lantern Parade

Openreach volunteers Ben Coales, Jordan Walker and Rob Pennycook

Openreach volunteers scale ‘Mam Tor’ raising £4,000 for Cancer Research UK

Jess, Mez and Tricia at The Garden Room, Matlock

Cake, coffee and kindness: the Matlock cafe that cares

Christmas at Belton House.

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Ashgate Hospice is hosting a Death Café this month

Death Café in Chesterfield aims to make conversations about death and dying easi...

Real Time in Chesterfield

“Chesterfield is home”: Q&A with Real Time Music