Staffordshire Morelands
Dates Get Added asn and when I know them
This is a list of annual
events that take place locally (the dates shown may change) - if anybody would
like to add to it - please let me know .
If it is a one-off event, then please add it yourself to the "Whats
On" Bulletin Board for other events that people may post.
Also look at the "Whats
On" Bulletin Board for other events.
Also visit our "Things to do page" for more activities.
Please note that I update the dates here if somebody emails me
with an update, or I see it advertised.
So if the date is unclear or old, please do not email me and
ask me when it is as I do not know.
Other Local "Events" Sites
Staffordshire Morelands
Dates Get Added asn and when I know them
| Month | Dates | Event | Notes |
| Jan | 11 am - 1st January 2009 | Mappleton News Years Day Bridge Jump | Watch people paddle down the River Dove, then jump 30 ft into ice cold water and then run to the pub! All in the name of charity! |
| Feb | Tues 24th Feb & Ash Wed 25th Feb 2009 | Royal Shrovetide Football | Shrove Tuesday /Ash Wednesday EVERY YEAR - kick off 2 pm each day in the Shawcroft Carpark (behind the supermarkets in the town centre) (Shrove 4 !!) (If I had 10 bob for every email I get asking "when is Shrove Tuesday & Ash Wednesday" - I'd have £ 3. heathens!, they'll be asking when is Christmas next!!) |
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| April | Sat 18th 10-12 | Save the Children's coffee morning | Ashbourne branch of Save the Children's coffee morning. Sat 18th April 2009, 10.00-12.00, admission £1.00 (which includes refreshments) Bring and Buy, cakes, plants and games. |
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| May 2009 | Dove Dale Fete | 12 Noon onwards - A very popular annual event held in the picturesque village of Ilam. Traditional village fete - cakes, stalls, entertainments, maypole dancing, morris men, fair, rides etc. etc. Ample parking | |
| Sat 9th May 2009 | Sponsored Carsington Water Walk | in aid of Macmillan Cancer Support. |
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June |
June 2008 |
Somersal Herbert Fete | At Somersal Hall - Traditional country Fete sideshows, stall, live music!+ barbacue and bar. Entry Free - inside marquees if wet. |
June - July 2009 |
Ashbourne Arts Festival | Various music and arts events over a 2 week period throughout the town at different venues. | |
| July | July 2009 | Ashbourne Highland Gathering - (See photos!) | |
| August | |||
| ?? Aug 2009 | Manifold Show | Ilam - Tel 0198 83423 | |
| ?? Aug 2009 | Held over 3 days in fields at Blore, by the Ilam turn off. Annual event.Watch sheepdogs and handlers competing in a "One Man and His Dog" style competition. Home-made refreshments available. For further details contact: 01335 372889 Cost: £1.50 - £2.00 |
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Aug 2009 |
Ashbourne Agricultural Show |
An agricultural and country show with entertainment and interest for all the family whatever age. Classes for cattle, sheep, goats, horses, shires. Dog show and cage bird show. Handicraft and Horticulture competitions.Over 100 trade stands, craft marquee and food hall. Rural crafts display area Full programme of event in the main ring throughout the day. The Polo Ground, Osmaston, Ashbourne, Derbyshire situated in the village 3/4 mile off A52 Derby to Ashbourne All enquiries and pre-show discounted tickets on 01889 504264 or www.ashbourneshow.co.uk |
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| August 2009 | Chatsworth County Fair | The Country Fair is held in Chatsworth park and attracts large crowds from all over the country. Massed pipe and military bands, demonstrations and parades, hot air balloons, parachuting and over 300 varied trade stands and rural crafts make this a spectacular event. | |
| August 2009 | Antiques in the Street | Ashbourne Antiques in the Street on Sunday 31st August at 10.00am to 4pm with official opening at 10.00am by Charles Hanson (auctioneer at Hanson's and on Bargain Hunt). Roads will be closed from 5.00am. 120 stalls will feature in Church Street. Also antique valuations, a vintage clothes parade, vintage vehicles, bands playing, an organ grinder and refreshments including a hog roast in Manion's Yard. | |
| Sept | |||
| Sep 2009 |
Ashbourne Half Marathon |
Annual Fun Run & Half Marathon For details and entry form visit www.ashbournedistrict.lions105e.org.uk/events.htm |
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| Nov | Nov 2009 | Dovedale Dash - 4 3/4 mile cross country fun run - | A cross country running event around Dovedale - Location - Thorpe 9 am Registration - £ 3.00 entry fee, 11 am start, £ 2 carpark |
| Nov 2009 | Rememberence Sunday parade & service . | The Mayor, Councillors, local service, ex-service and other organisations, parade to the memorial gardens to lay Poppy Wreaths on the Annual day of Rememberance | |
| Dec | |||
December 2009 |
Ashbourne Christmas Late Night Shopping Evenings |
FESTIVE FUN NIGHT AND LATE NIGHT SHOPPING. Something for everyone. Children's Lantern Parade at 6.30pm and Navtivity Play in Church St at 7.30pm. Fun Fair, Live Entertainment, Market and Charity Stalls. Shops open until 9pm. Also many shops opening on Sunday from 2nd Dec. |
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| Dec 2009 | Carol Singing | Join the Mayor and Town Band carol singing around the tree in the Market Place at approximately 8.15pm. |
Derbyshire Well
Dressing Dates - Link to Derbyshire UK Website with all 2005 dates!! .
Tissington Well Dressings - May/June
each year (latest info on Tissington
Web Site)