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JUNE 2026

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

THE STRUTTS EXHIBITION – BELPER 250

A display of portraits of the Strutt family who built and managed the Belper and Milford Mills.

Bring your phone and download information from a QR code which will tell you more about each member of the family.

Venue: Belper Library, Derwent Street – Time: during normal library opening hours – Cost: Free

Monday 1st

Twistin Tots is our class for those children who are able to follow instructions – often slightly older children (3+), although you know your child better than us, so you can decide yourself if this class is suitable In the Community Hall, Bridge Street, Belper. Mondays, 9.45 – 11.30 (Stay & Play session – 50 mins music followed by 50 mins free play)

-- ring 07977 578 359 for price

Yoga at Belper Leisure Centre John O'Gaunts Way, Belper. DE56 0DA –

Every Monday from 7.30 until 9.00pm in the Palms Studio

Belper Leisure Centre Phone:01773 825285 - Contact Email:- info@belperleisurecentre.co.uk

Rough Truffles Community Choir, Belper

Rough Truffles are delighted to share that we are back to normal rehearsals meeting at No 28 Belper Market Place. Monday evenings 8.00pm – 10.00pm For more info visit our website. https://roughtruffles.weebly.co

The Dalesmen Male Voice Choir practice at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper.

In room 107 – 7.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. All welcome please come and join us.

Pilates with a Twist meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 15 – 5.00pm – 7.30 pm

Table Tennis 9 meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 26 – 10.30am – 12.30pm

Burlesque Chair Dancing meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 103 – 7.00pm – 8.00 pm

Italian Improvers meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 54 – 2.00pm – 3.30 pm

Dots Tots Playgroup meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 15 – 9.45am – 12.15 pm

Belper Players meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 15 – 7.30pm – 9.30 pm

Permission to Pause Men`s Yoga meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 15 – 6.30pm – 7.30 pm

Graham Simpson Ballroom Dancing meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. – 7.00 pm - 8.00 p.m. Room Hall

Belper Youth Council meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 16 – 4.15pm – 6.00 pm

Languages for all meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 16 – 10.00am – 11.30am

Belper 50+ Forum meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 14 – 10.30am – 12.00noon

Chair - o- bics – Weekly on Mondays – 11.15am – 12 noon

@Alder Road Centre – Booking required Call Hannah 07734591211

BLUE BOX Community Centre, Alder Road, ,Belper DE56 1LP

Tuesday 2nd

Welcome to Belper WI

The WI offers all women the opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills and campaign on wide ranging issues.

We meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm at the Congregational Church in Belper.

Twistin Tots is our class for those children who are able to follow instructions – often slightly older children (3+), although you know your child better than us, so you can decide yourself if this class is suitable In the Community Hall, Bridge Street, Belper. Tuesday 9.45am - 10.45am — Tinies & Teacups is our not-for-for profit Community running on Tuesdays at Belper Community Hall, 11 am – 1pm. -- ring 07977 578 359 for price

Belper Folk Club meets every Tuesday evening at 8pm - entry £1. There is always a warm welcome for any singers, musicians, poets and audience.

We meet at The Old King's Head, Days Lane, BELPER, Derbyshire, DE56 1NP.

Belper Poetry Circle meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 18 – 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Strutts Bridge Group meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 54 – 4.00pm – 5.00pm

The Chevin Singers meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 107 – 10.00am – 12.00 noon

Derby City Photographic Club meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 107 – 7.00pm – 10.00 pm

Belper Life Drawing Group meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 105 – 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Stronger for Longer Christine meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 17 – 10.30am – 11.30 am

Makeney Morris meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. – 7.45 pm - 9.45 p.m. Room Gym

Ukulele Group

At Belper Unitarian Chapel, Field Row, Green Lane, Belper. Derbyshire. DE56 1DH

Beginners and more advanced players welcome. 7-8.30 pm alternate Tuesdays as advertised (See Belper Ukulele Group Facebook Page

Jwebster fitness

Belper Community Hall

Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1AB

Tuesday, June 7 – 6:00 – 7:30pm

Weekly on Tuesday`s

Wednesday 3rd

Belper Meadows Bowls Club - Over 55 A v Hazelwood B – H – Starts 1.30pm

Belper Pottery A Bowls Club - Over 55s LG v Allestree A – H – Starts 1.00pm

Story and Rhyme Time – Wednesdays, 11:00am-11:30am

Belper Library Derwent Street, Belper. DE56 1UQ

This is a FREE event suitable for toddlers and pre-schoolers – ring 01629 533192 for info

Belper.library@derbyshire.gov.uk

Derbyshire Toy Library Stay and Play in the Community Hall, Bridge Street, Belper.

Wednesday`s 9.30am - 11.00pm

Village Games at the Strutt Centre A Bowls and Table Tennis session designed especially for the over 50's in a relaxed and friendly environment.A fun way to keep fit and meet new friends, No need to book, just come alongEvery Wednesday Morning 10am - 11.30am at Belper Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper.

Belper Model Railway Group meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 103 – 7.00pm – 10.00pm

Let`s Get Active meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. – 11.45 am - 12.45 p.m. Room 15

Table Tennis 6 meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. – 12.00 pm - 1.00 p.m. Room 26

Tetsudo meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. – 7.00 pm - 8.30 p.m. Room 26gym

COMPANY BLOOD THEATRICALS meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 108 – 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Belper Community Choir meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 103 – 4.15pm – 5.45p

French with a Native meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 14 – 1.00pm – 3.00 pm

4th Belper Brownies meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 15 – 6.15pm – 7.30pm

Belper Musical Theatre meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 107 – 7.30pm – 10.00pm

Belper Historical Society meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 54 – 2.00pm – 6.00pm

Languages for all meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 14 – 6.00pm – 7.30pm

Derbyshire Archaeological Society meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper.

-- Room 101 – 10.00am – 1.00pm – 3.30pm

BLUE BOX CUPPA CAKE CHAT

First and Third Wednesday of the month 10-11.30am @Alder Road Centre

BLUE BOX Community Centre, Alder Road, ,Belper. DE56 1LP

Slimming World

Tracy at Strutts Centre (opposite Babington hospital)

Your Consultant is - Tracy

Derby Road, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1UU

Telephone – 07730 667218

Group times – Wednesday –5.00pm - 8.00pm

Please call the consultant for details

My real-life group is open, with special sessions to welcome new members and sessions for existing members too. Please contact me to book your place.

If you’re thinking of joining us don’t miss out! Please call your Consultant to book into one of our new member sessions or to pre-book your place in group.nd 45 minutes. https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/

Yoga & pilates

Wednesdays:

Venue: Sage Yoga Studio, Unity Mill, 25 Derwent St, Belper DE56 1WN

Time: 7pm to 8.15pm

Cost: £38.00 pre-booked as 4 week term - 8 places Date: Contact Laurie@littlesageyoga.co.uk

for up to date info or feel free to contact me on: 07545 479693

SOUL 2 SOUL at no 28 the Market place .Belper. MEDIUMSHIP EVENING - no need to book - from 6.30 p

Little Church

Leader: Rev. April Tomkins (01773 835122)

Little Church pre-school playgroup, for children aged 0-4 years meets every Wednesday in Term Time from 10 am - 12 noon in St Peter's.

We play and have fun with stories, singing and craft activities all with the help of Jack.

All parents, grandparents and carers are free come.

Come along and join. – w£1 per family.

Child and football – Session are held at Belper Leisure Centre,

Gymkids runs every Wednesday Term time only, and consists of pre-school

Gymnastics for children aged 9 months to 5 years. For further details please contact the course leader Helen on 07894987280 or contact via email on helens75@hotmail.co.uk

Belper Netball Club

Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00

£3.50 per session are held at Belper Leisure Centre,

Belper Netball Club. Netball is a fantastic sport for ladies who would like to be fitter and healthier whilst meeting new friends or spending time with old ones. Everyone is welcome (16+) regardless of whether you are returning to the game or just want to try something new.

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

Thursday 4th

Belper Baby Club

Date & Time

Thursday at 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Location

Number 28 Belper Market Place, Belper.

Building confidence and community for parents and non-mobile (pre-crawling) babies.

Whether you're finding parenting rewarding, fascinating, exhausting, relentless, confusing, funny, hard, or just different to how you expected it to be, we all need support and community in those turbulent early days.

Come for the chat. Come for the camaraderie. Come for the experienced, qualified perinatal practitioner (that's me!). Or just come for the cake.

All are welcome, none are judged.

Yoga at Belper Leisure Centre John O'Gaunts Way, Belper. DE56 0DA –

Every Thursday from 12.30 until 1.30pm in the Palms Studio

Belper Leisure Centre Phone:01773 825285 - Contact Email:- info@belperleisurecentre.co.uk

Dru Yoga at Belper Leisure Centre John O'Gaunts Way, Belper. DE56 0DA –

Every Thursday from 8.30 until 9.30pm in the Palms Studio

Belper Leisure Centre Phone:01773 825285 - Contact Email:- info@belperleisurecentre.co.uk

Sew it with DI meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 17 – 2.00pm – 4.00 pm

Yoga with Corinne meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 17 – 9.15am – 11.45 am

Rethink Mental illness meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 18 – 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Belper Players meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 15 – 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Belper Art Group meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 108/109 – 7.00pm – 9.00 pm

Yoshinkan Aikido Kenshu Class meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 103 – 7.30pm – 9.30 pm

Belper Labour Party meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 104 – 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Time Travellers meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 14 – 10.00am – 12.00noon

Weekly Board Games Social

Weekly board games social on a Thursday afternoon 2:00 to 6:00. Every week starting this week (30th Oct).

We have an extensive board game library for people to borrow from or bring your own games

At Distinct Gaming, The Corn Exchange, 8a King Street, Belper DE56 1PS

All ages and abilities are welcome. £5 entry including unlimited tea and coffee.

Please be aware that the shop is accessed by stairs

CHAIR-O-BICS Weekly on Thursdays - 2pm till 2.45pm

@Alder Road Centre Booking required –Call Suzanne:07810023743

BLUE BOX Community Centre, Alder Road, ,Belper, DE56 1LP

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ at the Royal British Legion Strutt Street, Belper. 7.30pm

Quiz & Chips – Just £2 per player

Tai Chi

Belper Community Hall

Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1AB

Thursday, – 9:00 – Weekly on Thursday`s

Joshua Webster fitness

Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1AB

Thursday, – 5:00 – 7:30pm

Weekly on Thursday`s

Belper Hammers Volleyball Club

Every Thursday at Belper Leisure Centre

Juniors 11-15 6pm – 7pm

Seniors 16+ 7pm - 9pm

All sessions are mixed-gender.

Volleyball is one of the world’s most popular team sports and a great way to keep fit indoors. We’re a very friendly club and new players and beginners are welcome.

Please email volleyballbelper@gmail.com to register – first session is free

www.belpervolleyball.co.uk

Rave Fit with Sonja

at the Community Hall

Bridge Street, Belper. DE56 p1BA

Every Thursday 19:45 – 21:15

Friday 5th

BELPER GOES GREEN – BELPER 250

Belper Goes Green is an eco, community and arts festival in the heart of Belper, Derbyshire. Organised by Transition Belper it is a celebration of local living, which aims to share ways of reducing our impact on the planet, whilst connecting the local community in a relaxed, safe and uplifting way.After a year away, they are back and bigger than ever before at Belper Meadows Cricket Club. On 5th – 7th June 2026.Belper Goes Green will return to celebrate everything the local community has to offer in an environmentally conscious way.

The three-day family-friendly festival will be held at Belper Meadows Cricket Club.

Venue: Belper Meadows Cricket Club

Times: To be confirmed 5th – 7th June, 2026

Cost: £5.50 for the weekend, or day tickets are available too.

More information: Please visit www.transitionbelper.org/belper-goes-green/ for more info about the festival

Belper 1776 Heritage Walk with Adrian Farmer - Friday 5th June 2pm BELPER 250

Overview

What was Belper like when the Strutts first arrived in the town? Adrian Farmer explores this small 18th century community on this 1.5 mile walk.

Takes in The Coppice, The Butts, Penn Street, Green Lane, Long Row.

Please note that this two hour walk is not a circular walk, and involves some steep climbs.

Unfortunately dogs are not welcome on this walk, and due to uneven surfaces it is also not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.

£1 of your ticket price will go towards the upkeep of the Unitarian Chapel, built by Jedediah Strutt.

Book tickets – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

In Door Bowls, Belper Community Hall - Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1AB

Friday, – 1:00 – 5:00pm — Weekly on Friday`s

Pilates with Cathy, Belper Community Hall, Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1AB

Friday, – 9:00am – 11:30am – Weekly on Friday`s

Coffee Morning in the Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Belper. -- 10.00 a.m. -- 12 noon

Slimming World Group meet at Belper Town Football Club

Belper Town Football Club, Christchurch Meadow, Belper, DE56 1BA

Fridays 9:15am and 11:15am

Your Consultant's name is Sally – Telephone 07814655937

Please call the consultant for details

My real-life group is open, with special sessions to welcome new members and sessions for existing members too. Please contact me to book your place.

If you’re thinking of joining us don’t miss out! Please call your Consultant to book into one of our new member sessions or to pre-book your place in group.

You’ll get everything you need for a fab first week. Your first new member session will last around 45 minutes.

https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/

Saturday 6th

Belper Amateurs C.C. 2nd XI v Eckington C.C. 3rd XI (H )

1.30pm on the Packhouse Ground, Alderwasley

Ambergate C.C. 1st XI v Alfreton CC 2nd XI (H) – 1.00pm on The Hurt Arms Ground

Belper Pottery A Bowls Club - Saturday LG v Etwell A – H – Starts 2.00pm

250 years of Belper Waterpower - Heritage Walk: Saturday 6th June 2pm BELPER 250

Overview

Part of the 2026 Walks Festival celebrating the 250th anniversary since the first Strutt Mill in Belper.

Join experienced guide Ian Jackson for a walk around the waterways of the Belper Mill complex to hear about Belper's industrial mill owners and renewable energy generators who, for 250 years, have continually improved the harnessing of the power of the Derwent. Their stewardship of the river is a story of conflict, compromise and collaboration.

This circular one mile easy walk lasts about 1.5 hours long and there are a few steps so it is not suitable for pWell behaved dogs on leads are welcome on this walk.

There are public toilets in the River Gardens.

Meet at the Bandstand in Belper River Gardens.

Inclusions – What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing☂️ Waterproofsush chairs or wheel chairs.

Book tickets – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

Are you Experienced? Jimi Hendrix Tribute

St Peter's Church, Belper, United Kingdom, DE56 1EZ

Saturday 6th June 2026

Performing the timeless music of the one and only, James Marshall Hendrix.

Europe's No 1 Tribute to Jimi Hendrix

https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/booking/select/vymbqexoenpk

LOWER THE TONI Live at the GEORGE & DRAGON Bridge Street, Belper.

Belper Recorders Players meet at Strutt's Centre, Derby Road, Belper. Room 20, 10.30am to 12.30pm.

We welcome Treble/Tenor/Bass players at improver/intermediate level.

Captive Audience Theatre meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 108– 9.00am – 12.30 pm

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 7th

Belper Meadows C.C. 2nd XI v Denby C.C. 2nd XI (H)

– 1.00 pm on Christ Church Meadows

On The Trail of Slater The Traitor Heritage Walk - 7th June 1.30pm BELPER 250

Overview

This is a Countryside Walk of around 5.25 miles -estimated duration 3 Hours. It picks out some aspects of the early life of the notorious Samuel Slater (‘Slater The Traitor’) and some other points of historical interest en route. We visit the site of Slaters family home, ’New Mills’ (Milford) and the historic Holly Bush Inn for the opportunity to purchase refreshments, before returning to Belper via The Derwent Valley Heritage Way. Customers will also receive a Souvenir Map based on original hand drawing by local artist Andrew Spriggs.

Walk leader is Ian Hill.

Walk difficulty would be described as moderate as there are three short ascents. There are stiles on this route, and walking boots and long trousers are recommended, as well as bringing a drink/water with you.

Well behaved dogs on leads and under control are allowed. Not suitable for under 14s.

£10 per adult – £5 for 14-18 years old

Book tickets – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

Belper's Lost Manor House Heritage Talk at No.28 - 7th June at 6pm BELPER 250

Overview

n the middle ages Belper had a large manorial complex with a grand hall and lots of other buildings from which the royal forest of Duffield Frith was controlled. We know it existed but the mystery of where it was actually located has puzzled and confused for a long while.

Join us on Sunday 7th June for this popular talk which examines all the evidence, including recent archaeology and research, and points to a possible site.

Talk by Trevor Griffin begins at 6pm at No.28 on the Market Place. Doors open at 5.30pm. Refreshments available to purchase.

Book tickets – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

QUIZ at the GEORGE & DRAGON Bridge Street, Belper. – 7.30pm start

Tae Kwon Do

Belper Community Hall

Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1AB

Sunday – 6:00 – 8:00pm

Weekly on Sunday`s

Sunday Service

At Belper Unitarian Chapel

Field Row, Green Lane, Belper.

Derbyshire. DE56 1DH

Every Sunday, 11am Service followed by refreshments.

All faiths and none welcome

St Peter's On-line Worship Services

Usually each weekday morning you can share in Morning Prayer from 8.55 am

on our Facebook Page — https://www.facebook.com/StPetersParishBelper/?view_public_for=16751381676378

Monday 8th