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 2011 | 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 16th Feb & Ash Wed 17th Feb 2010 | 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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| May 2011 | 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 | |
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June - July 2010 |
Ashbourne Arts Festival | Various music and arts events over a 2 week period throughout the town at different venues. | |
| July | 3rd July 2010 | Somersal Herbert fete | Somersal Hall, the historic Grade 1 listed former home of the Fitzherbert family is again this years’ venue for the 2010 Somersal Herbert fete. The event is taking place on Saturday 3rd July between 2 and 5pm, when the beautiful gardens will be filled with many stalls and attractions of interest to both children and adults alike. Returning again this year, by popular request, will be Jack with his teddies (do bring your teddies for the ride of his life!). Numerous side shows including a traditional coconut shy, an old style skittles alley and a tombola to name just a few, will give visitors many opportunities to try their hand at winning a prize. There will also be plants for sale, locally made produce and home made cakes.
Visitors will be entertained during the afternoon by Tutbury Swing Band. Home made cakes and teas will be served on the lawns and there will also be a barbecue and a licensed bar available throughout the afternoon. |
| 18th July 2010 | Ashbourne Highland Gathering - (See photos!) | ||
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| ?? Aug 2010 | Manifold Show | Ilam - Tel 0198 83423 | |
| ?? Aug 2010 | 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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15 Aug 2010 |
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 |
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| August 2010 | 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. | |
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| ?? Sept 2010 | Antiques in the Street | Ashbourne Antiques in the Street on Sunday at 10.00am to 4pm with official opening at 10.00am. Roads will be closed from 5.00am. | |
| ?? Sep 2010 |
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 2010 | 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 2010 | 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 | |
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?? December 2010 |
Ashbourne Christmas Late Night Shopping Evenings |
FESTIVE FUN NIGHT AND LATE NIGHT SHOPPING. Something for everyone. 6.30pm Nativity procession from St Oswalds to town, followed by Nativity play in town. Fun Fair, Live Entertainment, Market and Charity Stalls. Shops open until 9pm. |
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| 24th Dec 2010 | Carol Singing | Join the Mayor and Town Band carol singing around the tree in the Market Place at approximately 7:30 pm. |
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)