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 AUGUST  2024



Boom Magazine Belper 24 great local walks for families,dog walkers

and those of us who just don't have legs we used to, find out

more here: http://bit.ly/short-walks-book



Hope for Belper

We have a Citizens Advice advisor at the Food & Community Hub Tuesday & Fridays so please get in touch if you need any advice.

Advice sessions are:

Tuesdays 9am-12pm - appointments only

Tuesdays 12pm - 2pm - drop in session

Fridays 12pm - 2pm - drop in session

We are based at the Baptist Church on Bridge Street. To book an appointment call the free phone adviceline on 0808 278 7954.

Citizens Advice Derbyshire Districts



Thursday  1st























Belper’s Wartime Secret Walk

This walk tells the story of the secret wartime work that took place in Belper and visits the sites involved.

-- Distance: 3.5 miles./ Duration: 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point: Shortlands Car Park, Chesterfield Road (opposite St Peter's Church),

Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1FB. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http:/www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_secret.htm


Belper’s Lost Industries Walk

This circular walk around Belper looks at the various lost industries of the world's first cotton mill town.  

-- Distance: 2.8 miles./ Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point:The Triangle (junction of A6 Bridge Street and A517 Bridgefoot),

Belper, Derbyshire. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http://www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_industries.htm



Friday 2nd


Saturday 3rd



Belper Ghost Walk

Location Belper – Price from £7.50

Highlights

Dare to uncover the secrets of the unseen in Belper town centre, and share your own stories as we wander the haunted streets.

Taking place on Apr 6, June 1 and Aug 3 at 2pm. Please select your ticket type to see the available dates.

What you'll need – Warm Clothing / Waterproofs

Cancellations – Flexible Policy

To book  go to – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/


Sunday  4th


BELPER TOWN COUNCIL`S

LARKS IN THE PARK In Belper River Gardens

Sunday 4th August – from 2.00pm till 4.00pm


Belper’s Wartime Secret Walk

This walk tells the story of the secret wartime work that took place in Belper and visits the sites involved.

-- Distance: 3.5 miles./ Duration: 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point: Shortlands Car Park, Chesterfield Road (opposite St Peter's Church),

Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1FB. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http:/www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_secret.htm


Belper’s Lost Industries Walk

This circular walk around Belper looks at the various lost industries of the world's first cotton mill town.  

-- Distance: 2.8 miles./ Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point:The Triangle (junction of A6 Bridge Street and A517 Bridgefoot),

Belper, Derbyshire. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http://www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_industries.htm


Monday  5th


Tuesday  6th


Belper’s Wartime Secret Walk

This walk tells the story of the secret wartime work that took place in Belper and visits the sites involved.

-- Distance: 3.5 miles./ Duration: 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point: Shortlands Car Park, Chesterfield Road (opposite St Peter's Church),

Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1FB. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http:/www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_secret.htm


Belper’s Lost Industries Walk

This circular walk around Belper looks at the various lost industries of the world's first cotton mill town.  

-- Distance: 2.8 miles./ Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point:The Triangle (junction of A6 Bridge Street and A517 Bridgefoot),

Belper, Derbyshire. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http://www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_industries.htm



Wednesday 7th


Thursday  8th


Belper’s Wartime Secret Walk

This walk tells the story of the secret wartime work that took place in Belper and visits the sites involved.

-- Distance: 3.5 miles./ Duration: 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point: Shortlands Car Park, Chesterfield Road (opposite St Peter's Church),

Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1FB. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http:/www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_secret.htm


Belper’s Lost Industries Walk

This circular walk around Belper looks at the various lost industries of the world's first cotton mill town.  

-- Distance: 2.8 miles./ Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point:The Triangle (junction of A6 Bridge Street and A517 Bridgefoot),

Belper, Derbyshire. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http://www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_industries.htm


Friday 9th


Saturday 10th



Belper Farmers Markets are held on the 2nd Saturday

of every month on the Market Place

from 8.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.

There is free parking in the adjacent Coppice Car Park.

Café and crafts at No.28. Free entry.










With PHIL BROWN

Playing live at The Congregational Church

Church Walk, Green Lane, Belper












Belper’s Wartime Secret Walk

This walk tells the story of the secret wartime work that took place in Belper and visits the sites involved.

-- Distance: 3.5 miles./ Duration: 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point: Shortlands Car Park, Chesterfield Road (opposite St Peter's Church),

Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1FB. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http:/www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_secret.htm


Belper’s Lost Industries Walk

This circular walk around Belper looks at the various lost industries of the world's first cotton mill town.  

-- Distance: 2.8 miles./ Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point:The Triangle (junction of A6 Bridge Street and A517 Bridgefoot),

Belper, Derbyshire. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http://www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_industries.htm


Sunday  11th


BELPER TOWN COUNCIL`S

LARKS IN THE PARK In Belper River Gardens

Sunday 11th  August – from 2.00pm till 4.00pm


Monday  12th



Schools, Stockings and Workhouse Heritage Walk

 - 12th August 2024 at 11am

Location Belper  – Price from £7.50

Highlights

What was it like to live in Belper 150 years ago, whether employed, being educated or down on your luck? Come and find out on this linear walk.

Start at North Mill car park, end at Babington on the A6. 11 am start, 1 ½ hour duration

What you'll need – Other Clothing appropriate for the weather

Cancellations – Flexible Policy

To book  go to – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/



Tuesday  13th


Belper’s Wartime Secret Walk

This walk tells the story of the secret wartime work that took place in Belper and visits the sites involved.

-- Distance: 3.5 miles./ Duration: 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point: Shortlands Car Park, Chesterfield Road (opposite St Peter's Church),

Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1FB. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http:/www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_secret.htm


Belper’s Lost Industries Walk

This circular walk around Belper looks at the various lost industries of the world's first cotton mill town.  

-- Distance: 2.8 miles./ Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point:The Triangle (junction of A6 Bridge Street and A517 Bridgefoot),

Belper, Derbyshire. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http://www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_industries.htm


Wednesday 14th


Thursday  15th


BLUEBELL 2 FELL RACE

THURSDAY 15 AUGUST 2024 at 7pm

VENUE : BLUEBELL INN, FARNAH GREEN BELPER, DERBYSHIRE DE56 2UP

7.08km/180m : 7pm start

Race code : BLUE2

TIME : 7pm start

ENTRY FEE : £5 seniors ; £2 16 & 17 year olds ; FREE under 16's. Payment is in cash and on the day please

CAR PARKING : GOOD, ON SITE

START and FINISH : 100m FROM THE PUB

COURSE : a short lap of about 1200m is followed by a longer loop. The start is uphill on the road for 500m followed by an uphill gully and a downhill stretch turning left on the first lap and right on the longer loop to run along the Chevin. Then there is a loop to take you on a downhill gravel track towards a golf course and left through a wooded area and down to turn left for a short uphill road section before returning along the Chevin to the finish.

Website — https://www.runningwithdavid.com/index.php


Belper’s Wartime Secret Walk

This walk tells the story of the secret wartime work that took place in Belper and visits the sites involved.

-- Distance: 3.5 miles./ Duration: 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point: Shortlands Car Park, Chesterfield Road (opposite St Peter's Church),

Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1FB. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http:/www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_secret.htm


Belper’s Lost Industries Walk

This circular walk around Belper looks at the various lost industries of the world's first cotton mill town.  

-- Distance: 2.8 miles./ Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point:The Triangle (junction of A6 Bridge Street and A517 Bridgefoot),

Belper, Derbyshire. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http://www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_industries.htm


Friday 16th


Saturday 17th


















Chevin Brae - Open Garden for NGS

A large garden, with swathes of daffodils in the orchard a spring feature. Extensive wildflower planting along edge of wood features aconites, snowdrops, wood anemones, fritillaries and dog tooth violets. Other parts of garden will have hellebores and early camelias. In the summer, the large flower borders and rose trellises give much colour, and the vegetable and fruit gardens are at their peak. A steep drive and two flights of steps need to be climbed to access the garden.

Check website for latest information.

Saturday 17th August,  (1-5). Admission £3, Children free. Home-made teas. Times:13:00 to 17:00.

Chevin Brae, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 0QH

Contact telephone: 07778 004374 Call to check latest times or cancellations.

Website: findagarden.ngs.org.uk/garden/22752/22752


Sunday  18th


BELPER TOWN COUNCIL`S

LARKS IN THE PARK In Belper River Gardens

Sunday 18th  August – from 2.00pm till 4.00pm



Belper Pubs Past and Present Heritage Walk

Location Belper – Price from £7.50

Highlights

Step back in time to the Inns and Taverns of the Town to discover their historic past and entertaining stories.  

This easy one mile walk includes stopping inside a couple of the pubs for an opportunity to purchase refreshments.

Meet at 2pm at The Talbot pub, Bridgefoot. An hour and a half approximately.

Available dates: Sunday 26th May, Sunday 9th June, Sunday 28th July, Sunday 18th August and Sunday 15 December. All start at 2pm.

What you'll need – Warm Clothing / Waterproofs

Cancellations – Flexible Policy

To book  go to – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/


Belper’s Wartime Secret Walk

This walk tells the story of the secret wartime work that took place in Belper and visits the sites involved.

-- Distance: 3.5 miles./ Duration: 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point: Shortlands Car Park, Chesterfield Road (opposite St Peter's Church),

Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1FB. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http:/www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_secret.htm


Belper’s Lost Industries Walk

This circular walk around Belper looks at the various lost industries of the world's first cotton mill town.  

-- Distance: 2.8 miles./ Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point:The Triangle (junction of A6 Bridge Street and A517 Bridgefoot),

Belper, Derbyshire. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http://www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_industries.htm


Monday  19th


Tuesday  20th


Belper’s Wartime Secret Walk

This walk tells the story of the secret wartime work that took place in Belper and visits the sites involved.

-- Distance: 3.5 miles./ Duration: 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point: Shortlands Car Park, Chesterfield Road (opposite St Peter's Church),

Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1FB. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http:/www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_secret.htm


Belper’s Lost Industries Walk

This circular walk around Belper looks at the various lost industries of the world's first cotton mill town.  

-- Distance: 2.8 miles./ Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point:The Triangle (junction of A6 Bridge Street and A517 Bridgefoot),

Belper, Derbyshire. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http://www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_industries.htm



Wednesday 21st


Thursday  22nd


Belper’s Wartime Secret Walk

This walk tells the story of the secret wartime work that took place in Belper and visits the sites involved.

-- Distance: 3.5 miles./ Duration: 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point: Shortlands Car Park, Chesterfield Road (opposite St Peter's Church),

Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1FB. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http:/www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_secret.htm


Belper’s Lost Industries Walk

This circular walk around Belper looks at the various lost industries of the world's first cotton mill town.  

-- Distance: 2.8 miles./ Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point:The Triangle (junction of A6 Bridge Street and A517 Bridgefoot),

Belper, Derbyshire. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http://www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_industries.htm


Friday 23rd









































Saturday 24th


Sunday  25th


BELPER TOWN COUNCIL`S

LARKS IN THE PARK In Belper River Gardens

Sunday 25th  August – from 2.00pm till 4.00pm



TANIS' TWO PERSON RELAY

SUNDAY 25 AUGUST 2024 : 11am

VENUE : Peat Pit Woods, Higg Lane, Alderwasley, Derbyshire

Whilst there is NO ENTRY FEE it is expected that each runner male a donation of at least £3 that will be sent, as always, to the STROKE ASSOCIATION. It is payable on the day.

The event is supported by Beta Jetta who generously supply prizes  (mainly beer, wine, soft drinks and sweet)to all runners. The Company is owned by the sons of Tanis, a long standing offical at our events until her untimely passing.

Therefore, pre-entries should be made not later than 22 August 2023 in order that sufficient prizes cab be arranged. The first entry was receive some months ago.

All that is required is  a TEAM NAME, NAME & E-MAIL ADDRESS of the Team Contact.. There will be a few space for ewntries on the day from 10am. Text the details to us on 077 47 77 62 33 please.

The Relay is run over a 1.4km lap of the Woods with each runner doing two laps, but not consecutively....ie, Runner 1 does laps 1 & 3 whilst the 2nd runner does laps 2 & 4. It is suitable for runners and joggers of all ages, club runners, families, work coleagues etc with the emphasis on enjoyment.

Website — https://www.runningwithdavid.com/index.php



Clocking On - Fun Family Friendly Tour

Location Belper – Price from £2.50

Highlights

What were the children of Belper doing at Mr Strutt’s Mills 200 years ago?

Join our experienced guides in a short family-friendly walking tour around the mill to find out and visit the historic basement to discover some of Belper’s amazing story.

Available dates: Thursday 4 April, Sunday 2 June, and Sunday 25 August 2024. Tours start at 2pm. Tour time approx. 1hr.

What you'll need – Warm Clothing / Waterproofs

Cancellations – Flexible Policy

To book  go to – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/


Belper’s Wartime Secret Walk

This walk tells the story of the secret wartime work that took place in Belper and visits the sites involved.

-- Distance: 3.5 miles./ Duration: 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point: Shortlands Car Park, Chesterfield Road (opposite St Peter's Church),

Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1FB. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http:/www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_secret.htm


Belper’s Lost Industries Walk

This circular walk around Belper looks at the various lost industries of the world's first cotton mill town.  

-- Distance: 2.8 miles./ Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point:The Triangle (junction of A6 Bridge Street and A517 Bridgefoot),

Belper, Derbyshire. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http://www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_industries.htm


Monday  26th


Tuesday  27th


Belper’s Wartime Secret Walk

This walk tells the story of the secret wartime work that took place in Belper and visits the sites involved.

-- Distance: 3.5 miles./ Duration: 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point: Shortlands Car Park, Chesterfield Road (opposite St Peter's Church),

Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1FB. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http:/www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_secret.htm


Belper’s Lost Industries Walk

This circular walk around Belper looks at the various lost industries of the world's first cotton mill town.  

-- Distance: 2.8 miles./ Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point:The Triangle (junction of A6 Bridge Street and A517 Bridgefoot),

Belper, Derbyshire. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http://www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_industries.htm



Wednesday 28th


Thursday  29th


Belper’s Wartime Secret Walk

This walk tells the story of the secret wartime work that took place in Belper and visits the sites involved.

-- Distance: 3.5 miles./ Duration: 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point: Shortlands Car Park, Chesterfield Road (opposite St Peter's Church),

Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1FB. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http:/www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_secret.htm


Belper’s Lost Industries Walk

This circular walk around Belper looks at the various lost industries of the world's first cotton mill town.  

-- Distance: 2.8 miles./ Duration: 2 to 2.5 hours./ Price: £5.00

Start point:The Triangle (junction of A6 Bridge Street and A517 Bridgefoot),

Belper, Derbyshire. – Start time:10:00am.

For full details, or to book this walk, please click below

See website – http://www.derbysheritagewalks.com/belper_industries.htm


Friday 30th


Saturday 31st


BELPER TOWN COUNCIL`S

LARKS IN THE PARK In Belper River Gardens

Sunday 31st  August – from 2.00pm till 4.00pm






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