Medieval Fun Day

Tuesday 25 July 10am to 4pm Chesterfield Market Place

Words & Images: CBC

Pop along this half-term to the annual Chesterfield Medieval Fun Day. Taking place on Tuesday 25 July from 10am to 4pm, the free event will be hosted in Chesterfield’s Market Place where you will be able to enjoy a range of stalls selling a variety of goods as well as fun and games for children.

The Market Square will also welcome back Proctor's Fun Fair with a variety of rides and side shows.

Star of the show this year is Epico the Dragon. He’s big, bright and magical!

Head to the Medieval encampment in the grounds of the Crooked Spire Church to see living history with knights and ladies, a troop march and even a skirmish or two. Look out for a Tudor musician, a jester and a storyteller.

Even though the Museum is closed, the team will be on hand to showcase Medieval handling objects as well as dressing up and crafts.

To support the Medieval Fun Day this year, Little Hummingbird Events, will be hosting around 35 additional market stalls in New Square featuring a range of unique products created by makers and crafters.

Nicola Hudson, a director of Little Hummingbird Events, said: “We pride ourselves in supporting the small independents and the crafters amongst us. Makers Markets are becoming increasingly popular with gifts and items that are simply not found elsewhere on the high street. Often these makers create products in their downtime or as a hobby but for some it is their livelihood. We are passionate about supporting them with a platform to trade and we are all excited about being part of the wonderfully successful Medieval Fun Day in the heart of Chesterfield.” paul@s40local.co.uk

So far stalls booked include leather makers, crocheters, knitters, resin jewellery, dog tags and accessories. There will also be pies, breads and savouries and some sweet bakers too.

A great free day out for all the family!

'What's On' events in S40 Local and S41 Local are delivered free to 14,500 homes. If you have an event to list, please just drop an email to Paul as below.

Exhibitions

Sat 3 to Fri 9 July: Printworks

Sheffield Printmakers Exhibition. 10am to 4pm at Dronfield Hall Barn, S18 1PX. Also Nov & Dec. See FB @ sheffieldprintmakers

Sat 19 Aug to Sat 16 Sep: Inspired to Stitch Exhibition

An exhibition of embroidery inspired by Chesterfield Parish Church. Mon to Sat 10am to 4pm. The Parish Church of St Mary & All Saints, Chesterfield S40 1XJ

Until Fri 1 September: Nature Machine

Exhibition at Level Centre, Old Station Cl,, Rowsley DE4 2EL See levelcentre. com/nature-machine for more info.

July

Wed 12 Jul: Chesterfield RSPB

Midweek walk - Carr Vale DWT Reserve

Start at 10am. For info T: 01246 201663.

Wed 12 to Sat 15: School of Rock

Musical based on the hit movie. Tickets £9 (conc's £8). The Assembly Rooms, Hill Top, Bolsover S44 6NG. See www. bolsoverdramagroup.org

Thu 14: Brampton Brewery Tour

One for the beer lovers. A fascinating trip through the history of Chesterfield's much loved Brampton Brewery. Enjoy two beers including your tour price of £10. A fab and interesting evening at the Bierhuis, Brampton Brewery, Chatsworth Road S40 2AR. Call 01246 221680 to book.

Sat 15: Table Top Sale

Plus raffle & cake stall. Tables £10, to book yours call 07773 325563. Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way S40 4NF.

Sun 16: Plastic Free Festival 10am to 4pm New Square, Chesterfield. Family friendly festival. Plastic Free. Zero Waste. Food, drink stalls and much more. See plasticfreechesterfield.org.uk

Mon 17: Life in a Noble Household Philip Riden - the Dukes of Devonshire in the 17th century. Chesterfield & District Local History Dociety. St Thomas Centre at 7:30pm. Members free Visitors £3.

Tue 18 & Wed 19: Directions Theatre Arts Showcase. The annual production, showcasing the talents of students attending this multi award winning theatre school in the heart of Chesterfield. Tickets £18. Winding Wheel. chesterfieldtheatres. co.uk

Tue 18 & Wed 19: Seven Deadly Gins

Presented by Gekkota Arts at The Studio Theatre, West Studios. FB: @ pomegranateyouththeatre

Fri 21: Jungle Runners and Iguanas

Anniversary Performance

Celebrating 25ish years of The Pomegranate Youth Theatre at the Studio Theatre, West Studios. FB: @ pomegranateyouththeatr

Fri 21 to Sun 23: Mountains of The Moon

If you like the Lion King, you will love this contemporary story of courage and endeavour told by a group of animals determined to fight the effects of drought.

Performance by Ashgate Heritage

Arts at the Lee Wood Hotel in Buxton during Buxton Fringe. Tickets £8/£10 available from ticketsource.co.uk/ ashgateheritagearts

Fri 21: The HandleBards - AMidsummer Nights Dream.

The cycle touring company are once again performing in the Monkey park on Chester Street. Gates open 6pm for a 7pm performance. Bring your chairs and a picnic and settle down for a fun evening! See handlebards.com

Sat 22 & Jun 23: Byways Open Garden

7a Brookfield Avenue, S40 3 NX, 11:30am to 4:30pm. Three times winners of Chesterfield in Bloom best large back garden. Well established perennial borders including helenium, monardas, phlox, grasses, acers. Rockery & planters containing Acers, pelargoniums, ferns & hostas. Large shady pergola. Delicious cakes & tea, including gluten free options.

Sat 22: Chesterfield Health & Wellbeing Day

Feel Good This Summer. Chatsworth Wellbeing Centre. 10 at to 5pm at St Thomas' Church Centre. For details see web bit.ly/3bHb993

Sat 22: Chesterfield RSPB Field TripRSPB Middleton Lakes Reserve Start at 10am. For info T: 01246 201663.

Sat 22: Children's Animal Experience

A free experience, animal handling, animal crafts and refreshments. 10:30am to 12:30pm @ Christadelphian Church, 19a Sheffield Road S41 7LR. Call rachel on 07851 088179 to book. See advert.

Sat 22 & Sun 23: Chesterfield Food & Drink Festival

Join in at Queen’s Park for the first time, this event is free for the whole family to enter, and you can enjoy a range of food and entertainment throughout the weekend. 10:30am to 4:30pm at Queen's Park.

Sun 23: Chesterfield Pride

Entertainment, market stalls, food vendors & more. Acts include A1, Tinchy Stryder, Stooshe, Alex Party & Lolly. The Kranlee Cabaret StageLawrence Chaney, Sammy Murdock, Poppy-Mai & Alfie Darlin. Tickets £5 From Chesterfieldpride.co.uk

Tue 25: FILM Allelujah (12A)

A warm, humorous, and deeply moving story about surviving old age. Tickets: £7/£6 at The Winding Wheel. www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk

Tue 25: Chesterfield Medieval Fun Day

It’s a chance to step back into the Middle Ages and see Chesterfield’s history and heritage brought to life. There will be lots of activities for the whole family to enjoy including a fun fair, stalls in the market and medieval re-enactors. See advert and www. visitchesterfield.info

Thu 27: Do You Believe in Ghosts

A haunting night at the theatre; an original play unlike anything you have seen, or experienced, before; a new way of ghost storytelling! Over 12s only. Tickets £28. The Winding Wheel. www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk

Fri 28 to Sun 30: The Great British Food & Drink Festival

Situated on the lawn with views of the incredible Hardwick Hall. Demos, artisan market, street food, music and kids cookery. Adults £16.50, kids £7.50. 10am to 5pm at Hardwick Hall, Bolsover. See greatbritishfoodfestival. com for details.

Fri 28 to Sun 30: Healing Streams

Live Healing Services with Pastor Chris. See advert. Sat & Sun 3pm at Hall on The Green, Ulverstone Road S41 8EQ. See www.loveworldChesterfield.org

Sat 29 to Sun 30: Chesterfield

Children's Festival

Queen's Park. A brand-new Children’s Festival is coming to Chesterfield. The festival will offer a free weekend of fun for families, including music, theatre, storytelling, dance, and art workshops. Organised by Junction Arts, the festival will celebrate the joy of childhood, imagination, and play. junctionarts.org

Sat 29: Ashgate Hospice’s Open Air Cinema - Top Gun Maverick (12A) Ashgate's Open Air Cinema is back! Get together with your family and friends under the stars for a night at the movies. Tickets £15.50, kids ££12.50 from ashgatehospice.org.uk

Sun 30: Chesterfield Artisan Market Market Place. See themarketco.co.uk

Mon 31: The Animal Guyz - Animals Unleashed Tickets £16. The Winding Wheel. www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk

August

Sat 5 and Sun 6: Eat In The Park

Two days of tribute acts and local bands, tasty food and kids entertainment. You can sure of a great time with something for everyone. Advert and visit website for tickets and more info. See www.eatinthepark.uk

Sat 5 & Sun 6: Cromford Steam Rally

Derbyshire’s premier steam heritage and vintage rally set in the Derbyshire hills. Steam traction engines, showman's engines, road rollers to vintage cars, motorcycles, and commercial lorries plus so much more.

Tickets £15, kids £12, under 11s free. See cromfordsteamrally.co.uk

Sun 6: Chesterfield Vegan Market See rainbowmonkeyevents.co.uk

Mon 7 & Tue 8: Dinosaur World Live

Tickets £15.50. The Winding Wheel. www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk

Have you got an event planned?

Be sure to let us at S40 & S41 Local know and we'll tell our readers. Simple!

E: paul@s40local.co.uk or simon@s41local.com

Fri 11: Brampton Brewery Tour

One for the beer lovers. A fascinating trip through the history of Chesterfield's much loved Brampton Brewery. Enjoy two beers including your tour price of £10. A fab and interesting evening at the Bierhuis, Brampton Brewery, Chatsworth Road, S40 2AR. Call 01246 221680 to book.

Sun 13: Chesterfield Record Fair Market Place. See FB: aarecordfairs

Tue 15/16/17: Children's Holiday Club

For all young children. Loundsley Green Church, Pennine Way S40 4NF. For details contact 01246 274481.

Sat 19: Hacienda Classical

Live after racing at Doncaster Racecourse. See advert for a chance to win free tickets.

Mon 21: CADLHS Tread a walk along the River Hipper

Talk by Richard Dillon. The River Hipper from its source to its junction with the River Rother. Chesterfield and Local History Society. All meetings at St Thomas Centre at 7:30pm. Members free Visitors £3 Refreshments.

Tue 22 to Thu 24: 25ish Anniversary Summer School. The Studio Theatre, West Studios. Watch facebook for info. FB: @ pomegranateyouththeatre

Wed 23: The Little Mermaid Tickets £19. The Winding Wheel. www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk

Sun 27: Chesterfield Artisan Market Market Place. See themarketco.co.uk

September

Sat 2: National Youth Jazz Orchestra Presents: Blue Note

Tickets £28/£25. The Winding Wheel. www.chesterfieldtheatres.co.uk

Sun 3: Chesterfield Vegan Market See rainbowmonkeyevents.co.uk