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MAY 2025

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

Thursday  1st

Record Rendezvous - Bring Your Own Vinyl Night

Arkwrights Real Ale Bar

6 Campbell Street, Belper, DE56 1AP

Thursday 2 January 2025, 7.30pm

Hosted by DJs Soul Stew & Joolsh

Book a 20 minute slot on arrival.

Play yourself, ask the DJs for help or just listen!

Friday 2nd

Saturday 3rd

Sunday  4th

Monday 5th

Tuesday  6th

Wednesday 7th

Thursday  8th

Pull your socks up! Heritage Walk - Thursday 8th May 2pm

Overview

What was it like to live in Belper 150 years ago, whether employed, being educated or down on your luck? Come and find out on this linear walk.

Begins at the main entrance of the Strutt Community Centre. 2pm start on 8th May, 1 ½ hour duration

Well behaved dogs are welcome on this walk.

Inclusions

What you'll need  Clothing appropriate for the weather

https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

Friday 9th

Saturday 10th

Belper Farmers Markets are held on the 2nd Saturday

of every month on the Market Place

from 8.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

There is free parking in the adjacent Coppice Car Park.

Café and crafts at No.28. Free entry.

With  ANDREW  NIX

Playing live at The Congregational Church

Church Walk, Green Lane, Belper

Amy A Tribute (Amy Winehouse tribute)

Date : 10 May 2025

Time : 7:45 pm - 10:30 pm

Venue : St Peter's Church, Belper

Tickets – Adults £17.00 - under 18 £12.00

https://belperfringe.org/etn/amy-a-tribute-amy-winehouse-tribute/

Discovering the lost road from Belper to Cromford - Heritage Walk 10th May 10.30am

Overview

A first time adventure, new for 2025! Where was the land owner's private way which existed before the A6?

A unique special day walk to discover the route of the private road that linked Belper and Cromford before the turnpike (now the A6) was built in 1817.

The length is 8 miles, starting from the Mill at 10.30 and stopping for lunch at the "Family Tree", Whatstandwell after 5 miles where you can purchase food and drink, continuing to Cromford Market Place to finish at approximately 4pm.

Please select in the booking process whether you wish to purchase a meal at the Family Tree (we will reserve tables for lunch), or whether you will bring your own packed lunch.

Please note that this is not a circular route, so you will need to find your own way back. There are regular bus and train links to return to Belper.

Walking boots needed. Unfortunately dogs are not allowed on this walk.

https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

Sunday  11th

Monday  12th

Tuesday  13th

Wednesday  14th

Thursday  15th

Belper Historical Society

Thursday 15th May  7:30pm, Strutts Community Centre. Members free,  visitors £5

Ecclesbourne Valley Railway  –  Eric Boultbee

Friday 16th

Saturday 17th

Cold Flame (Jethro Tull Tribute)

Date : 17 May 2025

Time : 7:45 pm - 10:30 pm

Venue : St Peter's Church, Belper

Tickets – Adults £17.00 - under 18 £12.00

https://belperfringe.org/etn/cold-flame-jethro-tull-tribute/

World of the Workers; Strutt Community Tour

Overview

The Community, built from 1785 onwards to house the workers in the Strutt family cotton spinning mills is considered to be the oldest surviving textile workers’ community in England – in Belper, the oldest cotton spinning town in the world. It is just a short walk to the mills, a route that the workers would have taken six days a week for their 12-hour working day. Investigate the Short Rows, walk up Long Row hearing the stories of the Community and its residents. See for yourself why Long Row is once seen and never forgotten. Why did the Strutt family need to build so many houses? What did the children do? What did their mothers and fathers do? Visit the Unitarian Chapel learning about Jedediah Strutt, the founder of the Strutt family cotton empire and the role that Unitarianism played in the Industrial Revolution. Nailers, framework knitters, cheviners and navvies all feature in the history of the Community. Hear what part they played in the growth of Belper and how the Strutts transformed the lives of their mill workers and the nailing hamlet of Belper into a thriving hub of the emerging cotton textile industry.

New for 2025! Get the opportunity to see inside one of the earliest surviving examples of a Cluster House. Built in the early 1800's by William Strutt for his workers, the present owner has kindly opened her house to our customers on this Walk. Not to be missed!

Please note: some streets in this older part of Belper are steep and uneven. The tour lasts about an hour and a half.

Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on this walk.

2025 dates: 18th May, 17th August at 2pm.

Inclusions

What you'll need  Warm Clothing / Waterproofs

https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

Sunday  18th

Monday  19th

Tuesday  20th

Wednesday 21st

Thursday  22nd

Friday 23rd

Saturday 24th

Sunday  25th

The Belper Jazz Company presents Simon Spillett at No28, Belper

Sunday 25th May 2025

Number 28 in Belper

7:00pm til 9:30pm (Performance starts 7:30pm)

The BJC are joined by the phenomenal tenor sax player for an evening of music that will take your breath away...and probably the bands too!

Belper Cemetery Walk - 25th May at 11 am

Overview

Discover how Belper’s beautiful hillside cemetery was created, with some interesting stories of people buried there.

A 90 minute walk, mainly on paths but some on the uneven grassy banks so please wear stout footwear.

Meet at the cemetery entrance on Matlock Road, DE56 1EP, a short walk from Belper. Some parking available by the chapel.

Inclusions

What you'll need - Clothing appropriate for the weather

https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

Monday  26th

Tuesday  27th

Wednesday 28th

Thursday  29th

Friday 30th

Saturday 31st

Desperados – Eagles Tribute Band

Experience the Magic of Desperados: A celebration of the music and legacy of the EAGLES

 Join Desperados as they bring their new show to us as part of their Fast Lane Tour 2025

Prepare to be transported back to the golden era of classic rock as Desperados faithfully captures the essence and spirit of The Eagles. Their impeccable harmonies, flawless instrumentation, and passion for their craft make this a performance not to be missed.

Expect classics songs such as Hotel California, Lyin Eyes, Take it to the Limit and so many more……

Saturday 31st May 2025 at St Peter’s Church, Belper.

7.45pm – 10.15 pm

Doors open 6.30pm – bar available.

Tickets £18/ U18’s £13

https://belperfringe.org/etn/desperados-eagles-tribute-band/

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