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 OCTOBER 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 District

Thursday  1st

Friday  2nd

Saturday  3rd

BELPER  TOWN FC  v  BEDWORTH  UNITED   (H) -  K.O. 3.00pm – League

Discover Belper Channels Walk - Saturday 3rd October 11am– BELPER 250

Overview

Most people are surprised to find out how many channels there are in Belper, most of them hidden from view. They illustrate all of Belper’s History. Most of the paths are easy to walk but the steps on some channels are surprisingly steep. Join leader John Morrissey on this 4 mile circular walk which covers the northern areas of historic Belper and circle around to Dam Side and back to the Market Place.

Walking boots or sturdy footwear are recommended.

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome on this walk.

Unfortunately due to the uneven nature of the walk, it is not suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs. Enjoyed this walk?

 What you'll need☂️ Waterproofs 📋 Other - Clothing appropriate for the weather and sturdy footwear

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

 FOUR CHARACTERS IN SEARCH OF A FORTUNE – BELPER 250

A new play with music directed by John Tams. Written by George Gunby &  John Tams. Includes the world premiere of The Derbyshire Suite by Peter Bullock featuring The Gabriella Swallow String Quartet. Set in the Derwent Valley, characters tells stories from  Derby, Belper and Cromford as the mills built by Lombe, Strutt and Arkwright drove the Industrial Revolution.

Venue: St Peter’s Church, Belper  – Time: 7.30pm, doors open 6.30pm  –  Cost and Booking: Details to follow

Sunday  4th

 BELPER AT WAR WALK – BELPER 250

People tend not to associate Belper with military history, so it usually comes as a surprise just how much the town actually has. This three-hour walk around the town tells the story of Belper’s military history, from the 1700s and the steps taken by the Strutts to protect the mills, to the 20th Century and one of the biggest secrets of the Second World War.

Venue: The Triangle (junction of A6 Bridge Street and A517 Bridgefoot), Belper

Time: 10am and 2pm

Cost: With payment via a PayPal button (with other options too). Prices £3.00 per person, family rates £5.00 for 1 adult and up to 4 children, and £8.00 for 2 adults and up to 4 children

Booking: Via https://derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_at_war.htm, .

Monday  5th

Belper Meadows Bowls Club - SD Vets  v  Littleover 1 – H –  Starts 1.30pm

Tuesday  6th

Wednesday  7th

Wednesday  morning 10.00 – 12.00noon

Thursday  8th

Friday  9th

 DESTINATION BELPER – BELPER 250

Adrian Farmer explores some of the reasons people have come to Belper over the centuries – to find work or start a business, as tourists, as refugees, or to use the wartime firing range. How were they met and treated by the people of Belper? And how did they shape the town of today?

Venue: Belper Unitarian Chapel, Field Row, Belper  –  Time: 7pm

Cost: Free to enter, but do please bring a donation to support the chapel.

Refreshments available in the interval.  Booking: No need to book, just turn up.

Saturday 10th

BELPER  TOWN FC  v  ST IVES   TOWN   (A) -  K.O. 3.00pm – League

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.

Wiith

DAVID  HARRILD

playing live at The Congregational Church

Church Walk, Green Lane, Belper

Cold Flame at St Peter’s Church, Belper

Cold Flame, the UK’s premier Jethro Tull tribute band, will perform at St Peter’s Church, Belper, on Saturday 10 October 2026 at 7:30 pm, with tickets available via the venue and TicketSource. Ents24+1

Event details

Date: Saturday 10 October 2026

Time: Doors open 7:00 pm; band on stage 7:30 pm Ents24

Venue: St Peter’s Church, Church Lane, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 1EZ Ents24+1

Format: Two-set programme with a short interval, featuring electric and acoustic Jethro Tull classics plus rarely played tracks Ents24

Sunday  11th

Belper Pubs Past and Present Heritage Walk: various dates

Overview– BELPER 250

Step back in time to the Inns and Taverns of the Town to discover their historic past and entertaining stories.  

This easy to moderate one mile walk includes a mid-point stop at either Crich Brew Co Brewery Tap or The Railway, for an opportunity to purchase refreshments.

Meet at The Talbot pub, Bridgefoot. The walk lasts approximately 2 hours.

Please note this is not a circular walk and finishes at the Old King's Head on Days Lane.

A Souvenir Map of this Walk created by a local artist is available from the guide. Donation required.

Available dates: Sunday  October 11 at 2pm, and December 20 at 1.30pm.

Unfortunately, we don't allow dogs on this walk.

 Inclusions - What you'll need 📋 Other - Clothing appropriate for the weather

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

Monday  12th

Tuesday  13th

Wednesday  14th

Thursday  15th

Friday  16th

120 Ashbourne Rd, Cowers Lane,  Belper DE56 2LF

Saturday  17th

BELPER  TOWN FC  v  NUNEATON   TOWN  (A) -  K.O. 3.00pm – League

Derwent Valley Wind Band

October 17 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm

2026 Gala Concert – A Night at the Movies

Belper Church St Peter’s Church, Belper, United Kingdom

We are excited to announce that on 17th October 2026 at 7:30pm,

Derwent Valley Wind Band will be hosting a Night at the Movies Gala Concert at St Peter’s Church, Belper. We are delighted to be joined by Crescendo Community Choir. We will have an exciting programme of music from the stage, including everyone's favourites.

Sunday  18th

The BJC presents Emily Masser & Alex Clarke together in Belper.

Date & Location

Sunday, 18 Oct • 07:00 PM (GMT+00:00)

No.28

28 Market Place, Belper, United Kingdom

About the event

The BJC presents Emily Masser & Alex Clarke together in Belper.

Two of the UK's exciting young jazz voices join BJC. Vocalist Emily Masser and saxophonist Alex Clarke join forces for a special night of music.

Music Genres : Jazz

Shady Characters and Ne'er-do-wells - Tales from Belper's Criminal Underworld Heritage Walk 18th October– BELPER 250

Overview

A 1.5 mile stroll round the town visiting the haunts of some of Belper's notorious criminals and other underhand activities. From the Market Place, we visit the first purpose built court house in Belper, through the grounds of St Peter’s Church, then a meander through the homestead to the Triangle, back along the A6 to the Lion Hotel, towards the Railway Hotel and King Street. Some uphill walking, but mainly on pavements.

Unfortunately due to the nature of the route it isn't suitable for wheelchairs or pushchairs.

We do not recommend this walk for children.

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome.

Inclusions – What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs

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

Monday  19th

Tuesday  20th

Wednesday  21st

Thursday  22nd

Friday  23rd

Saturday  24th

BELPER  TOWN FC  v  AFC RUSHDEN  &  DIAMONDS  (H) -  K.O. 3.00pm – League

Meddlin - A tribute to Led Zeppelin

St Peter's Church, Belper Events ›Zep Meddlin - A tribute to Led Zeppelin

Zep Meddlin - A tribute to Led Zeppelin

 St Peters Church, Belper, Belper, DE56 1EZ

 Saturday 24th October 2026

A tribute to the legends, Led Zeppelin.

Price

Ticket price incl. booking fee

£12.94 - £18.33

https://www.ticketsource.com/booking/select/zembxllxmjwv

Sunday  25th

Life as an 1805 Mill Worker - Talk at No. 28 - 25th October 6pm– BELPER 250

Overview

Join Mary the 1805 mill worker for a light-hearted journey back in time to hear what she has to say about working at he new Cotton Spinning North Mill built and owned by the Strutt family. You will hear about Mill life, her family and living in Belper in the early 19th century.

This costumed talk by Mary Wilson takes place at 6pm on 25th October at No.28 on Belper Market Place, as part of the Belper 250 anniversary celebrations.

All proceeds go towards the Belper North Mill Trust

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

TRIP

'FOLK AT THE MEADOWS', BELPER

Presented by: Black Dog Radio

 BELPER: Meadows CC (info)

 Sunday 25th October, 2026

 Door time: 7:30pm, start time: 8:00pm. All ages

 Music - Folk/blues/world

Event information

“their considered tune selection, technical confidence and ambitious, imaginative arrangements displayed arresting promise” - Folk Radio UK

Join us for the return to Belper of the mighty TRIP.

TRIP, born out of the vibrant Glasgow traditional music scene, unite the kindred Celtic traditions of Scotland, Ireland, Northumbria and the Isle of Man.

Their trademark sound is dynamic, driven and distinctive and celebrates the band’s roots in tradition, whilst showcasing a contemporary, cross-genre fl are. Their tight-knit arrangements blend traditional melodies and self-penned tunes and songs to produce an exciting take on folk music.

The impressive line-up features 6 young musicians at the forefront of Glasgow’s traditional music scene, including BBC Young Traditional Musician of the year 2021 and members of FARA, GNOSS, The Canny Band and HEISK. TRIP are Isla Callister (Fiddle), Tiernan Courell (Flute/Whistle), Michael Biggins (Accordion), Alasdair MacKenzie (Guitar/Voice), Rory Matheson (Piano) and Craig Baxter (Bodhrán).

At the heart of TRIP’s live performances is an infectious energy and camaraderie that has captivated audiences across Scotland and beyond at festivals such as Celtic Connections, Skye Live, Shetland Folk Festival and Festival Interceltique de Lorient. Recent projects have also seen the band collaborate with the likes of Donald Shaw and The Scottish Dance Theatre and feature in the Celtic Connections 30th Anniversary Concert.Their debut album ‘A Drop for Neptune’, which was released in 2022, was nominated for ‘Best Album of the Year’ at the Scots Trad Music Awards. Their continued success in 2023 has garnered a nomination for ‘Folk Band of the Year’.

The second album "In Terra's Keep" was released in 2025 and continues the band's evolution.

https://www.trip-music.com

Tickets  – https://wegottickets.com/f/24958#tickets

General Admission

Tickets are available

Total price: £22.00

Ticket price: £20.00, Booking fee: £2.00  

Venue information

Belper: Meadows CC

THE CLUB HOUSE, MOVO Meadows

The Triangle Off Bridge Street

Belper. Derbyshire

DE56 1BA

 www.black-dog-radio.com/black-dog-radio-presents

! 07780331334

` This is an accessible venue with adjacent parking.

Monday  26th

Tuesday  27th

Wednesday  28th

Thursday  29th

 

THE BELPER NIGHTWATCHMENT REPORTS – A HALLOWE’EN GHOST WALK – BELPER 250

By Kevin Fegan - Presented by Company Blood Community Theatre at Strutts Community Centre

Join the Nightwatchman as he patrols the eerie streets of Belper, conjuring up strange characters and ghostly scenes from Belper nightlife in the mid-nineteenth century England. An immersive, promenade performance around Strutts Community Centre on Hallowe’en to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Belper town. This is an indoor and outdoor show please dress for the weather.

Venue: Strutts Community Centre, Derby Road, Belper

Time: To be confirmed  –  Booking: More information to follow.

Friday  30

Oasis Tribute band

St Peter's Church, Belper Events ›Familiar 2 Millions

 Oasis Tribute band

Familiar 2 Millions - Oasis Tribute band

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

 Friday 30th October 2026

Playing all your favourite Oasis songs from the Brit Pop era!!

tickets available

Price

Ticket price incl. booking fee

£12.94 - £18.33

https://www.ticketsource.com/booking/select/nompvdjplgwz

Saturday  31st

BELPER  TOWN FC  v  BOURNE TOWN FOOTBALL CLUB  (A) -  K.O. 3.00pm – League

THE BELPER NIGHTWATCHMENT REPORTS – A HALLOWE’EN GHOST WALK – BELPER 250

By Kevin Fegan - Presented by Company Blood Community Theatre at Strutts Community Centre

Join the Nightwatchman as he patrols the eerie streets of Belper, conjuring up strange characters and ghostly scenes from Belper nightlife in the mid-nineteenth century England. An immersive, promenade performance around Strutts Community Centre on Hallowe’en to celebrate the 250th anniversary of Belper town. This is an indoor and outdoor show please dress for the weather.

Venue: Strutts Community Centre, Derby Road, Belper

Time: To be confirmed  –  Booking: More information to follow.

Events in October