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About the Diocese
Flower Festivals
... across the Diocese of Derby
Many Christians celebrate and communicate about
their faith through the glory of flowers. Every year, Anglican
churches all over Derbyshire host flower festivals which are listed
below. If you are from a Derbyshire church and your flower festival
is not listed, please contact the Diocesan Communications Office
at communications@derby.anglican.org.
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 July 2008
Friday, 4th July to Sunday, 6th July
10.00-16.00
(Sun 6: 11.00-16.00)
St. Martin's Church, Alfreton
"Once Upon a Time"
Light refreshments throughout, cream teas 2.30-3.45pm Sun
01773 833280
Friday, 4th July to Sunday, 6th July
10.00-17.00
(Sun 6: 12.00-17.00)
St. Werburgh's Church, Spondon
"Operetta & Musicals"
Concert 7pm Sat, music from operetta and musicals, followed by supper, £5
Light refreshments, lunches Fri & Sat
01332 673241
Friday, 4th July to Sunday, 6th July
11.00-18.00
(Sun 6: 14.00-17.00)
St. Peter's Church, Parwich
"A Village Garden Celebration"
Service and dedication of altar frontal, stained glass window and tympanum replica by the Bishop of Repton 6pm Sun
Light refreshments
01335 390202
Saturday, 5th July to Sunday, 6th July
11.00-17.00
St. James' Church, Brassington
"Open Gardens"
Refreshments Legion Hall 11am-2pm, various gardens 11am-5pm
01629 540599
Saturday, 5th July to Wednesday, 9th July
10.00-19.00
St. Michael's Church, Pleasley
"Wedding Anniversaries"
Well Dressing, Blessing service 3pm Sun
Light refreshments daily. Stalls Sat & Sun
01623 810035
Saturday, 5th July to Sunday, 13th July
10.30-18.00
(Sun 6: 10.30-13.00; Sun 13: 10.30-13.00)
St. James' Church, Buxworth
"Celebrations"
Well Dressings at Buxworth Canal and outside church
Handicrafts, jewellery, cards and paintings by local artists
Ploughman’s lunches, home-made cakes
(coach parties 01663 750478)
01663 750566
Wednesday, 9th July to Sunday, 13th July
10.30-17.30
St. Anne's Church, Buxton
"Buxton Well Dressings"
Refreshments
01298 77856 or 70814
Friday, 11th July to Monday, 14th July
10.00-17.00
St. Mary and St. Laurence Church, Bolsover
"Women of the Word"
Summer Fayre 2-4pm Sat
Refreshments daily
01246 824888
Saturday, 12th July
14.00-18.00
St. Cuthbert's Church, Doveridge
Open Gardens
Visit gardens throughout the village.
Donations for charities.
01889 563774
Saturday, 12th July to Wednesday, 16th July
11.00-17.00
Holy Trinity Church, Tansley
"Musicals"
Well Dressings
Refreshments
01629 55946
Sunday, 13th July
11.00-18.00
St. Laurence's Church, Walton on Trent
"Mystery Play"
Mystery play ‘Our Salvation History’ starting 11am, in various locations around village, ending with ‘The Resurrection’ in church at 4pm
Lunches, cream teas, stalls
01283 711350
Saturday, 19th July to Sunday, 20th July
11.00-17.00
St. Mary's Church, Rosliston
Open Gardens
Cakes, crafts, bric-a-brac, plants in village hall
01283 711350
Saturday, 19th July to Saturday, 26th July
11.00-20.00
(Sat 19: 10.00-20.00)
All Saints Church, Heath
Village Well Dressings and Scarecrows
Garden Fete 12-6 Sat 19, concert 7pm Wed ‘Music with strawberries & cream’
01246 850112 or 0779 015 9486
Friday, 25th July to Tuesday, 29th July
10.00-19.00
St. James' Church, Barlborough
Well Dressings
Refreshments Sat & Sun pm, or by arrangement
01246 810304
August 2008
Wednesday, 13th August to Tuesday, 19th August
10.00-21.00
St. Lawrence's Church, Great Barlow
Well Dressing
Well Dressing. Blessing Service and procession 6.30pm Wed
Coffee until 2pm in church, cream teas at Hall Farm 2.30-5.30pm
01142 890310
Saturday, 16th August to Tuesday, 19th August
(Sat 16: 10.00-16.00; Sun 17: 11.00-16.00; Mon 18: 11.00-14.00)
St. John the Evangelist's Church, Derby
"Christ is our Cornerstone"
Organ recital 7.30pm Sat. 180th anniversary of dedication: Choral Evensong 6.30pm Sun, Preacher: the Bishop of Lichfield. Choral Eucharist 7.30pm Tue, Preacher: the Rev’d Brian Pearson
Refreshments
01332 346927
Thursday, 21st August to Monday, 25th August
10.00-18.00
Christ Church, Hulland
"Let's Celebrate"
Sat-Mon events & displays in village hall, live entertainment, Fruit & Veg Show
Stalls and refreshments
01335 370334
Saturday, 23rd August to Monday, 25th August
10.30-17.00
(Sun 24: 11.00-17.00)
All Saints Church, Sudbury
"The Edwardians of Sudbury"
Edwardian costumes
Home-made refreshments, stalls
01283 585401
Saturday, 23rd August to Tuesday, 26th August
(Sat 23: 10.00-18.00; Sun 24: 13.00-18.00; Mon 25: 10.00-18.00; Tue 26: 10.00-16.00)
All Saints Church, Sawley
"God's Glory"
Concert 7.30pm Sat, Songs of Praise 6pm Sun, Band Concert 2.30pm Mon
Plant, book and other stalls
Tea, coffee, home-made cakes, light lunches
01159 735573
Saturday, 23rd August to Tuesday, 26th August
10.30-18.00
St. John the Baptist's Church, Dethick
"For All the Saints"
Refreshments, stalls
01246 590564 or 01629 534302
Tuesday, 26th August
10.00-16.00
St. Peter's City Centre Church, Derby
Lunchtime service 12-1 pm each day
01332 360790
September 2008
Thursday, 18th September to Monday, 22nd September
10.30-17.30
(Thu 18: 19.30)
St. George's Church, New Mills
"For All Our Saints"
Opening ceremony 7.30pm Thu
Tea and coffee daily, lunches Sat
Friday, 19th September
10.00-17.00
Christ Church, Belper
"Biblical Occupations"
01773 823292
Saturday, 20th September to Monday, 22nd September
(Sat 20: 10.00-17.00; Sun 21: 11.00-17.00; Mon 22: 10.00-14.00)
The United Church of All Saints, Stanley Common
Harvest
Light refreshments
Harvest service 10am Sun
01159 321998
October 2008
Saturday, 4th October to Tuesday, 7th October
14.00-16.00
(Sat 4: 13.00-16.00)
St. Stephen's Church, Borrowash
"Harvest in Hope08"
Refreshments
01332 674736
December 2008
Friday, 12th December to Sunday, 14th December
11.00-16.00
St. Andrew's Church, Stanley
Christmas Tree Festival
(Sun Carols & Lessons)
Refreshments
01159 308731
Sunday, 28th December to Tuesday, 30th December
10.00-16.00
(Sun 28: 12.00-16.00)
St. Helen's Church, Pinxton
"Flowers and Candles Festival"
Candle-lit Carol Service 6pm Sun
Free light refreshments
01773 783112
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