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Derby Photographic Society 125th Anniversary >>
June Exhibition at Cathedral Centre

Archdeacons' Visitations >>
During May and June

Christian Friendship Fellowship >>

St Matthew's Church in Morley >>
open Saturday afternoons until September 2009

North Chesterfield MMA: Exploring the Bible >>
6 Wednesdays starting 3 June, 7.30–9pm

Recitals at Eight, at Staveley >>
17 June, 15 July

Tansley Village Fete >>
Sat 20 June

Musical Extravaganza, Stapenhill >>
Sat 20 June

St Peter’s Church, Edensor, Garden Party >>
20 June

Repton Open Gardens in June >>
20-21 June

“Be Inspiring” Street Pastors Showcase >>
Wed 24 June

Sacheverell-Bateman Mausoleum >>
Wed 24 June

A BIT OF A DO & Car Boot Sale, Ironville >>
Sat 27 June

Festival of Leisure, Gresley >>
27 & 28 June

Open Gardens, Great Longstone >>
27 & 28 June

Floral Display at Mickleover >>
Fri 3 July

Brass Band Concert at Swanwick >>
Sat 4 July

Cream Teas for Twyford Church >>
Sat 11 July

St. Cuthbert's, Doveridge Gift Weekend >>
11 & 12 July

Valuation Day with Charles Hanson >>
Sat 18 July

Book Launch at Ambergate >>
Sat 18 July

Barn Dance at Mickleover >>
Sat 18 July

Jazz on the Lawn at Morley >>
Sat 25 July

Open Church >>
31st August
Morton Holy Cross Church - Holy Cross Tide 3 Day Event >>
12-14 September

Flower Festivals >>

Pilgrimages >>

More events on the Derby Church net web site >>

 

 

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Derby Photographic Society 125th Anniversary
June Exhibition at Cathedral Centre

Derby Photographic Society celebrates its 125th Anniversary by linking past and present. The Cavendish area of the Cathedral displays a selection of work by current members. In the Cathedral Centre (Sir Richard Morris Room) archive material shows Derby's place in the history of photography.

The exhibition runs from 1-30 June (Mondays to Saturdays, 9.30am – 4.30pm).

 

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Archdeacons’ Visitations
During May and June

Chesterfield Archdeaconry:
Thu 7 May - Chesterfield/Bolsover Deaneries - at Crooked Spire
Thu 14 May - Wirksworth/Alfreton Deaneries - at Crich
Tue 19 May - Buxton/Glossop/Bakewell Deaneries - at Hayfield

Derby Archdeaconry:
Thu 4 June - Ashbourne, Duffield, Longford - at Allestree St Nicholas
Tue 9 June - Melbourne, Repton - at Allenton
Tue 16 June - Heanor, Erewash - at Marlpool
Tue 23 June - Derby North, Derby South - at Derby St Augustine

 

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Christian Friendship Fellowship

Single Christians are welcome to share a programme of outings and events. Forthcoming programme for the Derby branch:

June 13 Picnic & Games in Markeaton Park, Derby
June 27 A walk – from Thorpe

June 27 Regional event - after afternoon events, regional groups meet at Bradwell Methodist Church at 4.30pm for salad tea (£7.50) and speaker - please contact Janet on (01274) 599122 or janetmary@talktalk.net, stating vegetarian option if required, by Friday, June 12th. It is not necessary to be a member of CFF to attend this event. All single Christians are welcome.

July 4 Visit to Carsington Reservoir
July 18 Annual BBQ
Aug 15 Day on a Canal Boat
Aug 31 A walk around Belper
Sep 19 Visit to Launde Abbey

Further details from Jenny Smith, 01332 361180. See also www.c-f-f.co.uk.

 

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St Matthew's Church in Morley
open Saturday afternoons until September 2009

St Matthew's Church in Morley will be open to the public on every Saturday afternoon from 2-4 pm until September. This church is noted for its stained glass windows, memorial brasses and medieval tiles, and is well worth a visit.

 

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North Chesterfield MMA: EXPLORING THE BIBLE
6 Wednesdays starting 3 June, 7.30–9pm

Meat and beans at 7pm. At Old Brampton and Barlow Rectory, 25 Oldridge Close, Holme Hall, Chesterfield, S40 4UF.

  • Big picture stuff, and how did it come to be as it is? Why so many versions?
  • The Law. In whose interest?
  • Prophets, History, Wisdom, Psalms, Poetry. Images of God.
  • Gospels. Why only 4?
  • Paul and the rest. Why were they written?
  • Authority: how should we use it?

No booking needed: just turn up. More info: contact Stanley Monkhouse, 01246 558112. stanley.monkhouse@btinternet.com.

 

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Recitals at Eight, at Staveley
17 June, 15 July

Organ recitals are held at St. John the Baptist Church, Church Street, Staveley, nr Chesterfield on the 3rd Wednesday of the month at 8pm: June 17th and July 15th. Approximately 45mins duration with light refreshments afterwards. There is no entrance fee, but a retiring collection to cover costs. Further details: 01246 852034.

 

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Tansley Village Fete
Sat 20 June

Holy Trinity Church, Tansley will have a stall at the Village Fete on Saturday 20 June, raising money for the Church. Most of the other monies raised will go to the Village Hall for its restoration fund - the Hall is leased to the village by the Church.

 

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Musical Extravaganza, Stapenhill
Sat 20 June

St. Peter's Church, Stapenhill is presenting a Musical Extravaganza on Saturday 20th June at 7.30pm. The programme will include classical, jazz and more modern music, with a variety of instrumental, choral and ensemble performances. Tickets are £5 (concessions £4) and are available from the church office (01283 564589) or on the door. All are very welcome!

 

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St Peter’s Church, Edensor, Garden Party
20 June

There will be a Garden Party on Saturday 20 June from 2pm-4.30pm at 1, Old Vicarage, Edensor, by kind permission of the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire.

Entrance £1, children free. Stalls and games, children’s races, raffle, barrel organ and Refreshments.

Tour the Old Vicarage, home of the Dowager Duchess of Devonshire between 2.30pm and 4.00pm, entry £5 per person.

 

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Repton Open Gardens in June
20-21 June

Repton Open Gardens takes place on Saturday & Sunday, 20 & 21 June. 2pm to 6pm. Admission £3. Teas in the Village Hall. All proceeds to St Wystan’s Church.

 

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“Be Inspiring”
Street Pastors Showcase – Caring, Listening, Helping

24 June

Derby City Partnership Week
Wednesday 24 June, 3.30pm – 4.30pm with tea and cakes
Derby Cathedral, Irongate, Derby
Free entry

A presentation and stories to give insight into the aims of the Street Pastors Project and how it works out in practice. Opportunity to meet representatives from the agencies involved and the people who go out onto the streets of Derby every Friday and Saturday night.

 

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Sacheverell-Bateman Mausoleum
Wed 24 June

The Sacheverell-Bateman Mausoleum in Morley Churchyard will be open to the public 2-4pm on 24 June. Free admission. Tea & biscuits will be available in church.

 

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A BIT OF A DO & Car Boot Sale, Ironville
Sat 27 June

Tombola, Stalls, Games, Competitions, Grand Prize Draw, Barbecue, Cream Teas and other attractions on Saturday 27 June, 11am-2pm, on Ironville Church lawns (if wet in Church Hall). Proceeds in aid of United Benefice Churches Funds. Contact: 01773 540833.

 

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Festival of Leisure, Gresley
27 & 28 June

The Christian Heart of Church Gresley will be pumping over the weekend of 27 and 28 June, with a big investment to put on a great show at the Festival of Leisure on the Maurice Lea Memorial Park in Gresley. Exhibitions, refreshments and places for prayer and meditation inside the 60’x40’ marquee. Also stage area and a continuous show 1-5pm on both days. Ecumenical service on Sunday from 4pm. Further details: http://heartofyourcommunity.info

 

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Open Gardens, Great Longstone
27 & 28 June

Gardens will be open in Great Longstone on Saturday 27 June, 11am-5pm, and Sunday 28 June, 1pm-5pm, in aid of St Giles Church. Free Car Park in Church Lane.


Floral Display at Mickleover, 3 July
All Saints Church, Mickleover presents Down the Bottom of the Garden, a demonstration of Floral Art on Friday 3rd July at 7:30pm in All Saints Church, Etwall Road, Mickleover, Derby. Raffle, Cake Stall, Refreshments. Tickets £5.50 from the Church Office or call Amanda 07920110748. All profits go to the Church Building Project.

 

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Floral Display at Mickleover
Fri 3 July

All Saints Church, Mickleover presents Down the Bottom of the Garden, a demonstration of Floral Art on Friday 3rd July at 7:30pm in All Saints Church, Etwall Road, Mickleover, Derby. Raffle, Cake Stall, Refreshments. Tickets £5.50 from the Church Office or call Amanda 07920110748. All profits go to the Church Building Project.

 

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Brass Band Concert at Swanwick
Sat 4 July

Christians Together in Swanwick present a 4th July Brass Band Concert in St Andrew's Church on Saturday 4 July. Tickets are £6 including refreshments, available at the door or by calling 01773 541458/605291.

 

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Cream Teas for Twyford Church
Sat 11 July

Cornish cream teas will be served at Corner Barn, The Poplars, Twyford on Saturday 11th July from 3pm till 5.30pm. Tickets £3.50 from Anne Bennett, 01332 701383 or Sylvia Fox, 01283 533619. Tombola, Cake Stall, Raffle. Proceeds to St. Andrew's Church, Twyford. All welcome.

 

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St. Cuthbert's, Doveridge Gift Weekend
11 & 12 July

Saturday 11th Church Open 2-5pm. Christening Gown exhibition. Display of Pilgrimages. Musicians. Plant Stall. Children's Activities. Teas. 5pm Short Service of Renewal.

Sunday 12th: Church Open 2-4.30pm. 12 noon Shared Lunch at St. Cuthbert's. Christening Gown exhibition. Display of Pilgrimages. 2-3pm Teddy Bears Picnic. Teas. 6pm Rev’d Joe Cant will celebrate his First Eucharist following his ordination on 4th July.

Charities to be supported: St. Cuthbert's Fabric Fund, Palestinian Children’s Project, Stroke Association.

 

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Valuation Day with Charles Hanson
Sat 18 July

St Matthew's Church, Morley from 10.00 am - 2.00 pm. Admission £1 (including coffee & biscuits); Valuations £1 each (maximum of 3 per person). Light refreshments available. All proceeds in aid of St Matthew's Church, Morley.

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Book Launch at Ambergate
Sat 18 July

St Anne’s Church, Ambergate needs a disabled access ramp to replace the crumbling steps up to the main entrance. Local reader, Elizabeth Dye, has written a children’s book “The Winter of Magical Letters” with all profits from its sale going to the cost of the ramp. Please consider buying one from her (01773 852613), or Waterstones and persuading your friends to do likewise.

An invitation is extended to all a book launch on 18th July in Ambergate Church hall between 2-5pm when you will be able to see the perilous state of the steps and, of course, buy a signed copy of the book. Publication date 12 July. ISBN 978-0-9556169-52.

 

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Barn Dance at Mickleover
Sat 18 July

On Saturday 18 July there will be a Barn Dance in Mickleover Memorial Hall at 7.30pm (in aid of the church roof fund). American Supper (bring and share!). Tickets £6, available through All Saints Church Office, 01332 510446.

 

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Jazz on the Lawn at Morley
Sat 25 July

Jazz with the Paul Stephenson Jazz Group on the Croquet Lawn at Morley at 6.30 pm. Tickets £5.00 available from 01332 831649 or 01332 835376 (or pay on the night). Please bring your own picnic and chair. All proceeds in aid of St Matthew's Church, Morley.

 

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Open Church
Monday 31st August

St Michael & All Angels, Alsop-en-le-Dale, will be open for the Bank Holiday Monday from 11am to 4pm serving tea, coffee and cakes.

 

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Morton Holy Cross Church - Holy Cross Tide 3 Day Event
12-14 September

Sat: open from 10.30am to Musical Evening at 6.30pm, lunches from 12 noon.

Sun: open from 10.30am Family service with H.C. to Songs of Praise at 6.30pm.

Mon: Holy Cross day, open 10.30am-4pm. Exhibition depicting "Church Life" and refreshments throughout the event.


 

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