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DECEMBER 2024

Boom Magazine Belper 24 great local walks for families,dog walkers

and those of us who just don't have legs we used to, find out

more here: http://bit.ly/short-walks-book

Hope for Belper

We have a Citizens Advice advisor at the Food & Community Hub Tuesday & Fridays so please get in touch if you need any advice.

Advice sessions are:

Tuesdays 9am-12pm - appointments only

Tuesdays 12pm - 2pm - drop in session

Fridays 12pm - 2pm - drop in session

We are based at the Baptist Church on Bridge Street.

To book an appointment call the free phone adviceline on 0808 278 7954.

Citizens Advice Derbyshire Districts

Saturday 21st

BELPER TOWN FC  v  HEATON STANNINGTON  (H) -  K.O. 3.00 pm

– Northern Premier Division One East League

BELPER RUGBY FOOTBALL CLUB   v    AMBER  VALLEY

Saturday  21 December  –  STARTS  3.00pm

Belper RUFC 1XV currently play in Midlands Division- Midlands 3 East (North).

Opera-lele Christmas Show

BELPER: Number 28

28 Market Place, Belper, DE56 1FZ

 Saturday 21st December, 2024

 Door time: 6:30pm, Start time: 7:00pm

 All ages (under 18s must be accompanied by an adult)

Event Information

Back for 2024 – Opera-lele warmly invites you to join them for their updated Opera-lele Christmas Show which is suitable for all the family. The show will feature sizzling operatic highlights alongside festive favourites and carols for all to sing and play along. Come along and get that festive feeling at the jolliest singalong in town! It’s the sure-fire way to sprinkle some sparkling seasonal spirit on a dark December day.

Opera-lele is a unique comedy music act specialising in performing music from opera and musical theatre accompanied by the emotionally powerful yet understated twang of their ukuleles! ​Having trained as singers at the Royal College of Music and Goldsmiths College in London, George Bartle and Amanda Harkett have gone on individually to forge careers for themselves as entertainers of the highest calibre.

Tickets General Admission 41 tickets available

Ticket price £15.00 Booking fee £0.00 – Total £15.00

https://www.wegottickets.com/event/628610

A Christmas Cracker! (Derwent Brass & James Barrington Stephens)

Date & Time

Saturday, 21 Dec, 2024 at 07:30 pm to 10:00 pm

Location

St. Peter's Church, Belper,

About the event

A Christmas Cracker! (Derwent Brass & James Barrington Stephens)

Join Derwent Brass for 'A Christmas Cracker!', an enchanting concert set in the heart of Belper, promising to fill the season with festive cheer and unforgettable music! Under the expert direction of Music Director Jack Capstaff, Derbyshire’s Premier Brass Band will be joined by the dazzling James Barrington Stephens, whose vibrant blend of jazz, pop, and swing will add a unique sparkle to this special evening.

This year’s concert features ‘A Very Bublé Christmas’, a joyful selection of festive songs inspired by the beloved Christmas hits of Michael Bublé. Audiences can also look forward to traditional carols, original works, and timeless themes from classic Christmas films, making it a truly magical experience for all ages. With its warm, family-friendly atmosphere, A Christmas Cracker is the perfect way to celebrate the season with friends and loved ones.

Don’t miss 'A Christmas Cracker' - an evening filled with festive favourites, iconic melodies, and joyful performances.

Book your tickets now for an unforgettable seasonal celebration!

Tickets:

General admission £8

Children (U16) half price

Children (U5) and carers go free when accompanied by a full price ticket

Available online at derwentbrass.co.uk/events or follow this link to go direct: https://www.priorbooking.com/e/a-christmas-cracker-with-derwent-brass-and-james-barrington-stephens

At THE  RAILWAY

King Street, BELPER.

 DAMAGE REPORT   Live  at The  GEORGE & DRAGON, Bridge Street,  Belper.

Live MUSIC at The Royal  British Legion  Strutt Street,  Belper.

Polaris: A Christmas Adventure

Date & Time

Saturday  Dec 21 2024 at 06:00 pm

Location

Belper Community Hall, Bridge Street, Belper.

About the event

Polaris: A Christmas Adventure

Polaris is a travelling bear and he is on the longest journey of his life, to find the great Mr. Hat-In-Burrow, a renowned human naturalist who- legend says- has the key to saving the Polar world. When he arrives unexpectedly by iceberg in a small village in the North of England, he doesn’t have the warm welcome he expected! Many complicated and comedic adventures ensue as with the help of his reluctant young human sidekick they set out to try and put everything right in time for Christmas…. A tall tale for all ages, the young and the young at heart in this original festive tale from Kate Bramley and Badapple Theatre

 Christmas…. A tall tale for all ages, the young and the young at heart in this original festive tale from Kate Bramley and Badapple Theatre

Drama classes for children with Captive Audience Community Theatre at the Strutt Centre, Derby Road, Belper. – 9.30 - 11.00am (secondary age) 11.00am - 12.00pm (primary age) — Term time Only – room 108

Contact  Larry on 07970 113564 for more information or email captiveaudience@live.co.uk

Folk Friendzy! Dance Group

Saturday`s - 09:00am – 13:00pm

Belper Community Hall, off Bridge Street, Belper.

Dance group for children 4years and over new starters always welcome (just turn up)

Contact Kay or Steve Platt on 01773743741 mobile-07811507932

folkfriendzy@gmail.com

or message us via facebook.com/folkfriendzy

Tae Kwon-Do

Wednesday 17:15 - 21:30

Saturday 09:30 - 12:00

Session are held at Belper Leisure Centre,

Ran by Mr Karl Duro, 5th Degree Black Belt. Sessions are for ages 4+, including separate junior and adult classes.  Tae Kwon-Do is great for increasing fitness, self-defence skills, confidence and flexibility. Call now on 0794659336

Sunday  22nd

BELPER LEISURE CENTRE INDOOR CAR BOOT SALE (DE56 0DA) IS ROCKING! DE56 0DA

OPEN THIS SUNDAY  (22nd December 2024) and then every Sunday throughout the winter (apart from 29th December 2024)

👏Only £10 to stand

👏£1 per person public admission

👏Tables provided

👏Proper indoor toilets

👏8am for sellers; 9am for buyers

👏 Extremely popular - so early booking recommended

👏Tel: Mike on 07966 445452 to book

👏Why not join the Treasure Trove Fairs Facebook Group?

At THE  RAILWAY

King Street, BELPER.

 QUIZ NIGHT  at The  GEORGE & DRAGON, Bridge Street,  Belper. – 7.30pm

Monday  23rd

Christmas Carols

Join us on Monday 23rd December from 6.30pm for our annual Christmas carols.

This year, the event will be taking place at the top of King Street. Musical accomaniment will be provided by Heage Band.

There will be a road closure in pace from Market Head at the top of King Street to it’s junction with Strutt Street to ensure the safe running of the event.

Free parking is available on the Coppice Car Park and chargeable

 parking is available in Green Lane Car Park and Field Lane Car Park.

Christmas Carols at The Spanker

Date & Time

Monday Dec 23 2024 at 07:30 pm

Location

The Spanker, Nether Heage, Spanker Lane,Belper, United Kingdom

The Spanker are once again hosting their traditional Christmas Carol Sing-A-Long.

It would be lovely if everyone could go along and join them singing in the pub, the warm fire will be glowing, there will be a wonderful atmosphere, have a beer or two, join great friends and neighbours and have a lovely old fashioned evening.

Carol Service at Chapel

Date & Time

Sunday, 22 Dec, 2024 at 06:00 pm

Location

Nether Heage Chapel, Slack Lane DE56 2JU, Belper, United Kingdom

Everyone is welcome to join us for our villages annual Carol service at Chapel.

It will take place at 6pm on Sunday 22nd December.

Tea and mince pies will be served after the service.

At The SPOTTED COW

HOLBROOK.

Tuesday  24th

Get ready for a magical Christmas Eve at Tyler’s in Belper with a special Buffet-Style Breakfast alongside Santa himself!

 Adults: £15 | Children: £7

When: Christmas Eve

What: Delicious buffet-style breakfast

Booking is strongly advised! Don’t miss out!

Join us for some festive fun, food, and unforgettable moments before the big day!

Book here

https://tylersbelper.co.uk/.../%F0%9F%8E%85%F0%9F%8E%84.../

#ChristmasEve #BreakfastWithSanta #TylersInBelper #FestiveFun #BookNow

At THE  RAILWAY

King Street, BELPER.

Wednesday 25th

CHRISTMAS DAY   

Have a happy and peacefull christmas from all at

Belper Celebration

Thursday  26th

Boxing Day

elper and the Beasts! Boxing Day Heritage Walk

Date & Time

Thursday Dec 26 2024 at 11:00 am to 12:30 pm

Location

The Triangle, Belper, DE56 1, United Kingdom

Belper and the Beasts! Boxing Day Heritage Walk

Walk off your Christmas pudding on our safari through Belper's past as we go in search of strange tales of animals, including escaped apes, the last wolf and lots of elephants.

Also suitable for children over 8 years. Activities and a safari pack provided for children.

Adults £7.50 with accompanied under 16s free.

Book your tickets via our website www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar

Friday 27th

QUEEN'S HEAD CANTER 5km

RACE : QUEEN'S HEAD 5km ROAD RAC

RACE CODE : QH5

DATE : FRIDAY 27 DECEMBER 2024

TIME : 11am start

VENUE : QUEEN’S HEAD PUB, CHESTERFIELD ROAD, BELPER, DERBYSHIRE DE56 1FF

ENTRY FEE : £5 seniors ; £2 16 & 17 year olds ; FREE under 16's. Payment is in cash and on the day please

CAR PARKING : COUNCIL CAR PARK, Shortlands, Belper….some 600m from the pub….o in side streets

START and FINISH : CRICH LANE…some 500m from the pub

COURSE : An out and back gently undulating most rural lap. Kilometers marked

ENTRY : The following details should be sent to me by text to 077 47 77 62 33 by 8pm on 26/12/24 :

Firstly the RACE CODE then 1 SURNAME : 2 FIRST NAME : 3 AGE : 4 CLUB (or state UN if not a member of an official running club) : 5 MOBILE NUMBER : 6 E-MAIL ADDRES

You will receive confirmation of your race number upon entry and the results by e-mail soon after the event

https://www.runningwithdavid.com/index.php

Saturday 28th

At THE  RAILWAY

King Street, BELPER.

 JUST  JAKE   Live  at The  GEORGE & DRAGON, Bridge Street,  Belper.

The 'Almost' New Year Great British Car Meet

Join us for our Great British Car Meet this Twixmas on Saturday 28 December 2024.

Date & Time

Saturday, 28 Dec, 2024 at 10:00 am to 03:00 pm

Location

Great British Car Journey, Drive Dad's Car, A6, Ambergate, DE56 2HE, United Kingdom,Belper

All makes and models welcome (classic cars, vintage cars or modern cars)…with their owners!

Entrance to the Great British Car Meet is £5 per car and is redeemable against entry on the day or a future visit to Great British Car Journey or Membership of Great British Car Club. The Club now has more than 750 members and a full programme of Club events.

As always Great British Car Club Members are free to attend but will need to pre-book directly.

Great British Car Club is affiliated to MotorSport UK and the Federation of British Historic Vehicle Clubs.

Sunday  29th

 ADAM  FOREMAN   Live  at The  GEORGE & DRAGON, Bridge Street,  Belper.

Monday  30th

 BAYERS  ROCK  NIGHT   Live  at The  GEORGE & DRAGON, Bridge Street,  Belper.

Tuesday  31st

Darren Morgan plays New Year's Eve at The Holly Bush Inn, Makeney

New Year's Eve 2024! A time for open fires, using up the mulled wine, raising a glass and joining in the fun! I'll be bringing a full night of classic covers, plenty of sing alongs and dancers and we'll see the new year in! Let the Good Times Roll!

New Years Eve

New Year's Eve with Legacy Band at The Eagle Tavern

Date & Time

Tuesday Dec 31 2024 at 08:00 pm

Location

The Eagle Tavern at Heage, 10 Ripley Road, Belper,

Ring in the New Year with a night of incredible live music at The Eagle Tavern!

Join us for an unforgettable evening as Legacy Band takes the stage to bring you all your favourite hits, from classic rock anthems to modern-day favourites as we say goodbye to 2024 and welcome 2025 in style!

New Years Eve Fireworks

Date & Time

Tuesday, 31 Dec, 2024 at 10:00 pm

Location

1331 Matlock Road, Ambergate, Belper, United Kingdom

About the event

New Years Eve Fireworks

Join us for a fireworks display at 10pm & 12 midnight.

Free entry for all.

At THE  RAILWAY

King Street, BELPER.

 RUSS`S  NEW  YEARS  EVE  DISCO  at The  GEORGE & DRAGON, Bridge Street,  Belper.

New Year's Eve Party at The Bulls Head

Join us for an evening packed with excitement, Live Music with The Burgundy's, delicious street food, and a celebratory toast with fizz at midnight. This is more than just a party, it's a chance to celebrate our journey together and welcome the year ahead with joy, laughter and unforgettable memories. Don't wait, grab your tickets now and join the festivities. Let's make this New Year's Eve truly spectacular!

Events in December