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The Level Centre in Rowsley have some exciting exhibitions coming up

The Level Centre in Rowsley have some exciting exhibitions coming up, continue reading for more information!

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Roaming dragons and knight training to mark St George’s Day in Derby

Discover dragons, workshops, puppet shows and the family retelling of St George at a free family-friendly event in Derby city centre. Add in a spot of knight training and a few roaming dragons and you can be sure there will be lots of fun for all the family to enjoy. The city’s annual St George’s Day celebrations will take place on Saturday 20 April. The two-hour programme, brought to you by Derby LIVE in conjunction with The Lost Boys and St Peters Quarter BID, features a feast of family fun for St George’s Day.

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A special evening of beautiful original songs and poetry at Over Haddon Village Hall

Last year, Over Haddon Village invited Phil Baggaley, Bill Varnam and Nina Blaszczyk to the Village Hall to perform their wonderful show 'Broken Instruments', described as "a beautifully crafted piece [with] sublime music and singing" EdFringe.com,

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Experience Rail Ale Festival at Barrow Hill Roundhouse

Experience Rail Ale Festival at Barrow Hill Roundhouse

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FOLD: Derby’s first ever zine fest arrives in the city this April!

Derby's first ever Zine Fest will take place on Saturday the 13th of April 2024 12:00pm- 10:30pm, spanning two of the city's cultural hubs, Déda and QUAD, in partnership with Derbyshire Zine Library and the University of Derby.

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Invitation to a FREE Community Concert The Pye Hill & District Male Voice Choir

Last year, The Pye Hill & District Male Voice Choir celebrated its 120th Anniversary and toured the Lake District and provided a full programme of concerts throughout Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire. This is your opportunity to have a wonderful evening’s entertainment for free. Why not bring family and friends and make it a social evening to remember. If you have not been to our concerts before, you will be surprised what you are missing.

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Bolsover Teenage Market

Bolsover Town Council are on the look out for teenagers, aged 13 – 19 years, who are creatives and would be happy to try out the selling their wares, or performing, whether it be singing, playing instruments, reading poetry etc. 

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Congratulations to the winners of Derby Book Festival’s 50-word Flash Fiction Writing competition

Derby Book Festival are delighted to announce the winners of this year's competition.  They will each receive a book token and a framed copy of their illustrated bookmark, you can read all the winning stories online.

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