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What's on in Thornbridge

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Indoor Games

Bridge and Carpet Bowls

Thu 30 Jul14:00Bramwell Memorial Institute(3.2mi)

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Coniston, 31 July – 1 August

The YMC Coniston Copper Mines Hut is perfectly situated for climbing on Dow Crag and the many other crags around the Old Man of Coniston. There are also plenty of opportunities for walking, scrambling and other outdoor activities, with easy access to other Lake District areas. An optional group meal is planned for Saturday evening (menu yet to be confirmed). Join the meet WhatsApp group or be in touch with me to find out more and to book your bed.

Fri 31 JulOread Mountaineering Club Hut - Heathy Lea(4.7mi)

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Around £21.00

Skegness

01/08/2026 - All Day

Sat 1 AugAndrew's of Tideswell Ltd(4.1mi)

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Likely freeWorkshops & Classes

Pruning Workshop

Summer fruit tree pruning workshop with the former Head Gardener at Chatsworth, Ian Webster

Sat 1 AugPeak Village(4.8mi)

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Regatta Community Walks

A community walk to meet new people and enjoy the outdoors

Sun 2 AugPeak Village(4.8mi)

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Religion & Spirituality

St John's Café Church in the large room at The Institute, just behind the Church

With a relaxed atmosphere and interactive approach, Breakfast Café is intended to be especially welcoming to families with children. Coffee, tea and breakfast goodies served from 9.30am or a little earlier.

Sun 2 Aug09:30St Anne(3.8mi)

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Markets & Fairs

Bakewell Market

View all of our Bakewell Market upcoming events.

Mon 3 AugBakewell Cattle Market(2.1mi)

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Workshop: Derbyshire Dye Camp - 2026 Dates

Workshops & Classes

Around £495.00

Workshop: Derbyshire Dye Camp - 2026 Dates

Crazy about colour? Previously attended a dyeing workshop at Peak District Yarns? Really got the dyeing bug? Come and learn advanced techniques, and hang out with Carrie in her dye studio for three full days, with an optional fourth day were you have the dye studio to yourself for self-guided learning (but Carrie will be on hand to answer any questions you have!) The content of Dye Camp is shaped around what participants wish to learn, but typically includes experimenting with a range of yarn dyeing techniques; how to get the best dyeing results from luxury yarns (yak, camel, alpaca etc); colour mixing; dyeing sock blanks; establishing a yarn dyeing business; and generally playing with colour in the Dye Studio. The total cost of the three-day Dye Camp is £495, plus £50 for the optional 'self-guided' learning day should you wish to add that on. Dye Camps typically run on Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday with the optional fourth day on the Thursday, Friday or Saturday of the same week. Two Dye Camps are scheduled for 2026, but other dates can be added if there is sufficient interest. Please get in touch to discuss options. Ten skeins of yarn are included in the price of the 3-day Dye Camp, and you can purchase more during the week if you want to try other bases whilst you're here. Maximum of 3 participants per workshop. We keep class sizes very small so that there can be a lot of time for individual instruction and guidance.

Tue 4 AugPeak District Yarns(4.1mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Around £495.00

Workshop: Derbyshire Dye Camp - 2026 Dates

Tue 4 Aug11:00Peak District Yarns(4.1mi)

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Around £21.00

Filey

05/08/2026 - All Day

Wed 5 AugAndrew's of Tideswell Ltd(4.1mi)

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Wednesday Walk – Danebower Hollow

The meeting place is in Wildboarclough, a short distance N. E.(upstream) from the disused quarry below Shuttlingsloe, where we have parked in the past, a formal car park on the RHS, just above the script “Clough House” on the O.S. map, approx SJ988698. Please assemble at 10.30 for 10.45. The plan is to make an anti clockwise loop, on a surfaced road originally, then crossing the A54 and descending into the Goyt. From here we shall walk upstream past Three Shires Head to Danebower Quarries, whence firstly towards the Cat and Fiddle and then SW through the best and remotest territory ( which I hope may be fresh to some) to close the circle. As always, I hope we can share vehicles and I would be happy to take three passengers (dogs acceptable).

Wed 5 AugOread Mountaineering Club Hut - Heathy Lea(4.7mi)

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Workshops & Classes

Papercraft Workshop - Friendship Tags with Sandra Gardiner

Join us for a creative and relaxing session led by Sandra Gardiner of Paper Creations to make Your Own Friendship Tags Design beautiful, double-sided tags with special spaces to add photos of your friends or family. Each piece is unique, with a variety of colours and embellishments to choose from. All materials provided Perfect for beginners and experienced crafters alike Suitable for anyone over the age of 13 Come along, get creative, and make something meaningful to keep or gift Your ticket includes all-day garden entry

Wed 5 Aug10:30Thornbridge Estate(0.3mi)

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