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What's on in Shirley Common

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Kate Dawes - Big Draw Event

Kate Dawes returns to the gallery with this autumn botanical workshop more details TBC.

Thu 8 OctHopton Hall Gallery(3mi)

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Drawing the past in the present - with Chris Lewis Jones

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Around £30

Drawing the past in the present - with Chris Lewis Jones

A Big Draw 26 workshop. Book via the artist: Join artist-flaneur and archaeological illustrator Chris Lewis-Jones to explore traditional, technical and contemporary approaches to drawing and reading artefacts. Basic materials will be provided but students are advised to bring their own too. Saturday 10th October, 2026. 10.30-12.30 £30

Sat 10 OctHopton Hall Gallery(3mi)

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Live Music

Chamber Music Concert

Trinity Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1AA

Fri 16 OctThe Link Centre, Ashbourne(3mi)

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Likely freeCommunity

Masters of Drawing. Sue Blake MA SGFA

An informal art appreciation talk followed by a hands-on drawing session. Have fun making marks inspired by famous artists' techniques. Free but places are limited. To reserve please email by September 31st. • Enjoy a presentation of slides, exploring drawings by famous masters. Be guided through ways to analyse...

Sat 17 OctHopton Hall Gallery(3mi)

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Lichfield Repair and Share Cafe

Bring your broken items for repair by our volunteers as usual – electrical, household, toys, clothing, tools for sharpening, computer/IT support…if in doubt, just ask! Please note: they cannot do repairs to traditional clocks or TV repairs Refreshments are available too. Donations for repairs are appreciated, but not obligatory. for any queries The Repair and Share Cafe also runs a session at Burntwood (St Joseph & St Theresa Rc Church) on the first Saturday of the month! Find out more on their Facebook Page.

Sat 17 Oct15:00Lichfield Repair & Share Cafe(3.8mi)

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Painting/Drawing Pastels Pastel Pencils with Katie Wyke

Painting/Drawing Pastels Pastel Pencils Explore the vivid colours and soft texture of pastel pencils with pastelist, Katie Wyke. Sink into three hours of step-by-step tuition, all materials provided, and walk away with your own pastel artwork! Beginner (No prior experience needed) Half Day (3 Hours) 10 Just table spaces. Book...

Thu 22 OctHopton Hall Gallery(3mi)

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Create Your Own Nature Inspired Neurographic Art. with Christine Thomas

Join artist Christine Thomas to create your own nature inspired Neurographic Art. This workshop will give you some of the basics to start using art in a mindful practice, explore shapes and colours, patterns and textures in this 2 hour workshop. Who: This is a workshop for over 18’s. Cost:...

Sat 24 OctHopton Hall Gallery(3mi)

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Roxy Magic (Celebrating Roxy Music & Bryan Ferry)

Trinity Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1AA

Sat 24 OctThe Link Centre, Ashbourne(3mi)

via The Link Centre, AshbourneCurated

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Around £30

The graphic art of psychogeography

A Big Draw 26 workshop. Book via the artist: Join artist-flaneur Chris Lewis-Jones to explore traditional and contemporary approaches to mark making and drawing to capture the spirit of a place. Basic materials will be provided but student are advised to bring their own too Friday 30th October, 2026...

Fri 30 OctHopton Hall Gallery(3mi)

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Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Watercolour Christmas Card Workshop

Information coming soon

Sun 1 NovHopton Hall Gallery(3mi)

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Arts & CultureWorkshops & Classes

Paint your own Watercolour Christmas Card Workshop

Paint your own watercolour Christmas card then have them printed with your name and greeting on the front and reverse. To book this workshop

Sun 1 NovHopton Hall Gallery(3mi)

via Hopton Hall GalleryLocal gem

Live Music

Chamber Music Concert

Trinity Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1AA

Fri 6 NovThe Link Centre, Ashbourne(3mi)

via The Link Centre, AshbourneCurated

Community

The Fleetwood Mack Experience

Trinity Hall – The Link Centre, Station Road, Ashbourne, Derbyshire DE6 1AA

Sat 14 NovThe Link Centre, Ashbourne(3mi)

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Lichfield Repair and Share Cafe

Sat 21 Nov14:00Lichfield Repair & Share Cafe(3.8mi)

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The Cabin at Ashbourne

We are pleased to invite the people of Ashbourne to view a pop up version of The Cabin. “Artisanal Crafts in the heart of Belper” In its long history on Campbell Street, ‘the little building with the big window’ which is home to The Cabin of Makers today, has served...

Sat 28 NovHopton Hall Gallery(3mi)

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Create a Trio of Christmas Decorations - explore Metal Foil Embossing

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Around £35

Create a Trio of Christmas Decorations - explore Metal Foil Embossing

Join us at Hopton Hall Gallery, in the centre of Ashbourne, for a relaxing afternoon of making, that will get your festive to do list firmly on track. Metal foils are a great material to explore, enabling you to cut and emboss your designs and create a range of beautiful...

Wed 9 DecHopton Hall Gallery(3mi)

via Hopton Hall GalleryLocal gem

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Weddings

Christmas Opening Times We are now closed for Christmas delivery orders Collection orders must be placed no later than the 21st of December. You will be able to collect your order until Tuesday 23rd of December 5pm. We are then closed from the 24th of December – 5th of January 2026 Any orders placed between the 21st Dec – 5th of January will not be processed until the 6th of January 2026. Have a very Merry Christmas from us all here are Leatherbritches brewery and a prosperous start to 2026!

Mon 21 DecLeatherbritches Nursery(4.6mi)

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Venues with events near Shirley Common

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Hopton Hall Gallery3.0 miles away The Link Centre, Ashbourne3.0 miles away

More about Shirley Common

Derbyshire, England

Shirley Common is in Derbyshire, with local places and neighbouring communities close by. Its events calendar is usually shaped by practical local spaces such as local halls, churches and community spaces, rather than big set-piece attractions. Near Here brings Shirley Common events into one place so you can see what is coming up without a long search. Check the listing details before you go, especially times, booking notes and access information.

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