Your Unofficial Guide to Derby
For eating, drinking and having fun
What's On
February 2012
The largest collection of Joseph Wright works will be able to be seen by the public again after the Derby museum which hosts the works underwent a major refurbishment.
Noted improvements include: wooden floor exposure, new ligthing and interpretation.
Find more imformation here:
March 2012
@ Quad Gallery
Major survey exhibition and publication featuring the best photographic talents from or within Australia and the United Kingdom.
Known for halting the status quo, arresting the scene and exploding a new perspective on the practices of contemporary photography, this third edition of the biennale Hijacked series explores the world through the eyes and works of 32 international photographers from or within the United Kingdom and Australia. Also featuring a series of specially commissioned films about participating photographers.
Take a trip into the fantastic and foreboding worlds of artists from opposite sides of the globe. From oblique takes on portraiture and collage to snapshots of society at its best and worst, these far reaching photographic practices question what it means to look, catch or construct images for the 21st century. A fleeting glimpse into the life and times of both countries and beyond, Hijacked 3 disrupts the way you think about photography.
The exhibition will show simultaneously in QUAD with a partner version at PICA in Perth Australia. Events will include live link ups for workshops, artists talks.
See here for more details:
http://www.derbyquad.co.uk/whats-on/exhibitions/hijacked
April 2012
The Bump to Five Show is brought to you by Lots for Tots magazine, & like the magazine, it aims to bring you a wide variety of what's on & whats available in Derbyshire, helping you to survive from Bump to Five!
We have 90 stalls including gifts,toddler classes, photographers, Nurseries, parties, Soft Play Centres & stalls for Mums & Dads too. We have activities to join in with including baby massage, toddler music & movement, creative crafts & sports & face painting. We have outdoor activities, competitions, freebies, food & drink & more. All this & it's even free to enter if you register online at
www.bumptofive.co.uk
Come & have a fantastic day out on us!
Visit www.bumptofive.co.uk
email info@bumptofive.co.uk
Call Nadine on 08456 436 848
June 2012
The torch on it's long trip round Britain will be hitting our fair city on the 29th June 2012 and the city will be hosting a series of events to mark the occasion.
July 2012
The Colin Potter 10k was founded in 2006 after Colin Potter passed away from cancer aged only 40.
The race starts at Haslams (Derby Rugby Club) and takes you through Darley Abbey as well as Darley Playing Fields and Darley park.
It's a beautiful run as well as a tiring one. I did it myself last year and urge you to do it too this year.
It's £10 to affiliate runners (members of a running club) and £12 to non-affiliate members.
All proceeds go to local charities with £4500 being raised and donated from last years race.
More information can be found:
http://www.colinpotter10k.com/
Last year the Derby based Race for life had 3,394 women take part and managed to raise over £174,000 for Cancer Research UK.
Entry fee is £14.99 for adults and £10 for girls under 16.
You can enter by visiting www.raceforlife.org or calling 0871 641 1111
Features
Beauty and holistic therapy salon based in Spondon, Derby.
Pride Park is home to Derby County who are also nicknamed The Rams.
Large, detached, self-catering holiday cottage at Litton Mill in the heart of the Peak District National Park.
Darley Abbey based Dog Training and Behavioural Assessments service.
Personalised cake maker based in Somercotes, Derbyshire
Situated right by the River Derwent The Bridge Inn offers a chance to enjoy a drink outside of the central hubbub of Derby city centre.
