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 AUGUST  2026

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 District

Saturday  1st

Belper Meadows C.C.  1st  XI  v Sandiacre  Town C.C. 1st  XI (H)

– 12.00 noon on Christ Church Meadows

Belper Amateurs C.C.  1st  XI  v Matlock & Cromford Meadows  C.C.  1st  XI  (H)    

  1.00pm  on the Packhouse Ground, Alderwasley

Ambergate C.C.  2nd  XI  v  Staveley  Welfare CC  1st  XI (H) – 1.00pm  on The Hurt Arms Ground

Belper Pottery B  Bowls Club -  Saturday LG  v  Little Eaton  A  – H –  Starts 2.00pm

BELPER TOWN FC  v  CLEETHORPES TOWN  (H) -  K.O. 3.00 pm  PRE-SEASON FRIENDLY

RECREATION   Live at the GEORGE  &  DRAGON Bridge Street, Belper.

Belper Recorders Players meet at Strutt's Centre, Derby Road, Belper. Room 20, 10.30am to 12.30pm.

We welcome Treble/Tenor/Bass players at improver/intermediate level.

Captive Audience Theatre  meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  108– 9.00am – 11.30 am

Belper Boom  meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  103– 10.00am – 1..00 pm

Folk Friendzy! Dance Group

Saturday`s - 09:00am – 13:00pm

Belper Community Hall, off Bridge Street, Belper.

Dance group for children 4years and over new starters always welcome (just turn up)

Contact Kay or Steve Platt on 01773743741 mobile-07811507932

folkfriendzy@gmail.com

or message us via facebook.com/folkfriendzy

Tae Kwon-Do

Wednesday 17:15 - 21:30

Saturday 09:30 - 12:00

Session are held at Belper Leisure Centre,

Ran by Mr Karl Duro, 5th Degree Black Belt. Sessions are for ages 4+, including separate junior and adult classes.  

Tae Kwon-Do is great for increasing fitness, self-defence skills, confidence and flexibility. Call now on 0794659336

Sunday  2nd

Larks in the Park 2026 – Derby Hospitals Band

Larks in the Park on Sunday`s in Belper 2026 These 10 musical performances are organised and funded by Belper Town Council and take place in the band stand at the River Gardens from 2pm – 4pm.

Harnessing the power of the Derwent - Milford and Makeney Heritage Walk 2nd August

OverviewBELPER 250

This is the first year Dr Ian Jackson has led a walk around the waterways of Milford and Makeney for the Belper North Mill Trust. The River Derwent powered watermills, of many types, for hundreds of years before the Strutts arrived in the 1780s. They further developed the weirs and waterways for their textile mill, bleaching and dyeworks and iron foundry in Milford, including the early introduction of hydroelectric turbines for lighting and power c.1900. In addition to a rich history, including patent disputes in the 1500's, hydroelectric power is still being produced today, using a new turbine installed in 2020 (a challenging project).  

This is an easy largely flat walk of 2.8 km (1.7 miles) alongside the river lasting about 2 hours.

Well behaved dogs on leads are welcome on this walk.

Book tickets – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

HOBBY DONKEY DERBY – BELPER 250

The Hobby Donkey Derby will be a chance to display home-made hobby donkeys, as we remember the traditional 19th century Belper Donkey Race. The hobby donkeys will be made at workshops in the run-up to the event, but entrants will also be welcome to bring anything vaguely hobby-like to ride on the day.

Children and adult riders will have chance to display their hobby donkeys in the ring from 2pm. Prizes will be awarded for the ‘best in show’ Hobby Donkeys covering a number of themes. If there are any other varieties of donkey, ‘pantomime donkey’ for instance, there will be a prize for ‘the best non-hobby donkey’!  Venue: Belper Memorial Gardens  –  Time: 2pm – 4pm

QUIZ at the GEORGE  &  DRAGON Bridge Street, Belper.  – 7.30pm  start

Tae Kwon Do

Belper Community Hall

Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1AB

Sunday  – 6:00 – 8:00pm

Weekly on Sunday`s

Sunday Service

At Belper Unitarian Chapel

Field Row, Green Lane, Belper.

Derbyshire. DE56 1DH

Every Sunday, 11am Service followed by refreshments.

All faiths and none welcome

St Peter's On-line Worship Services

Usually each weekday morning you can share in Morning Prayer from 8.55 am

on our Facebook Page   — https://www.facebook.com/StPetersParishBelper/?view_public_for=16751381676378

Monday  3rd

Yoga at Belper Leisure Centre John O'Gaunts Way, Belper. DE56 0DA –

 Every Monday from 7.30 until 9.00pm in the Palms Studio

Belper Leisure Centre Phone:01773 825285 - Contact Email:- info@belperleisurecentre.co.uk

Rough Truffles Community Choir, Belper

Rough Truffles are delighted to share that we are back to normal rehearsals meeting at No 28 Belper Market Place. Monday evenings  8.00pm – 10.00pm For more info visit our website. https://roughtruffles.weebly.co

The Dalesmen Male Voice Choir practice at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper.

In room 107 – 7.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. All welcome please come and join us.

Pilates with a Twist  meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  15 – 5.00pm – 7.30 pm

Table Tennis 9  meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  26 – 10.30am – 12.30pm

Burlesque Chair Dancing meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  103 – 7.00pm – 8.00 pm

Dots Tots Playgroup  meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  15 – 9.45am – 12.15 pm

Languages  for all  meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 14 – 10/11.30am  –  11.45/1.15 pm

Permission to Pause Men`s Yoga  meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 15 – 6.30pm – 7.30 pm

Graham Simpson Ballroom Dancing  meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. – 7.00 pm - 8.00 p.m. Room  Hall

Belper Youth Council meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 16 – 4.15pm  – 6.00 pm

Belper Youth Club meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 26 – 5.00pm  – 7.00 pm

Chair - o- bics  –  Weekly on Mondays  –  11.15am – 12 noon

@Alder Road Centre –  Booking required Call Hannah 07734591211

BLUE BOX Community Centre, Alder Road, ,Belper DE56 1LP

Tuesday  4th

The Gruffalo - Family Woodland Fun

Woodland Connections

Date & Location

Tuesday, 04 August • 10:30 AM (BST)

Shining Cliff Woods, Derbyshire

About the event

The Gruffalo - Family Woodland Fun

Oh help! Oh no! It's a Gruffalo!

Join us for some Gruffalo themed crafts and activities at Shining Cliff Woods.

Inspired by the beloved children's book by Julia Donaldson, explore the woods, searching for clues as you make your way to the campfire where there will be some tasty Gruffalo Crumble to try!

Tickets for The Gruffalo - Family Woodland Fun can be booked here.

Tickets

Welcome to Belper WI

The WI offers all women the opportunity to make new friends, learn new skills and campaign on wide ranging issues.

We meet on the first Tuesday of the month at 7pm at the Congregational Church in Belper.

Belper Folk Club meets every Tuesday evening at 8pm - entry £1. There is always a warm welcome for any singers, musicians, poets and audience.

We meet at The Old King's Head, Days Lane, BELPER, Derbyshire,  DE56 1NP.

Kim Hunt  Dog Training  meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 10 – 6.00pm – 7.00pm

Belper Poetry Circle meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  18 – 2.00pm – 4.00pm

Strutts Bridge Group meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  54 – 4.00pm – 5.00pm

The Chevin Singers meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  107 – 10.00am – 12.00 noon

French and all things French meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  54 – 12.00noon  – 1.00 pm

Belper Life Drawing Group meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  105 – 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Stronger for Longer Christine meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  17 – 10.30am – 11.30 am

Makeney Morris  meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. – 7.45 pm - 9.45 p.m. Room  Gym

French with a Native  meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 14 – 7.00pm – 9.00pm

Print Workshops  meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  19 – 9.30am – 1.30 pm

Languages  for all  meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 16   –  6.0 - 7.30 pm

Craft-it  at the Royal British Legion Strutt Street, Belper.  10.00am - 12.noon

Quizzical  Crafters at the Royal British Legion Strutt Street, Belper.  12.00 - 3.00pm

 – Just £2 per player

Ukulele Group

At Belper Unitarian Chapel, Field Row, Green Lane, Belper. Derbyshire. DE56 1DH

Beginners and more advanced players welcome. 7-8.30 pm alternate Tuesdays as advertised (See Belper Ukulele Group Facebook Page

Wednesday  5th

Story and Rhyme Time – Wednesdays, 11:00am-11:30am

Belper Library Derwent Street, Belper. DE56 1UQ

This is a FREE event suitable for toddlers and pre-schoolers – ring 01629 533192 for info

Belper.library@derbyshire.gov.uk

Derbyshire Toy Library  Stay and Play  in the Community Hall, Bridge Street, Belper.

Wednesday`s 9.30am -  11.00pm  

Village Games at the Strutt Centre A Bowls and Table Tennis session designed especially for the over 50's in a relaxed and friendly environment.A fun way to keep fit and meet new friends, No need to book, just come alongEvery Wednesday Morning 10am - 11.30am at Belper Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper.

FL Exercise  meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 17  – 1.30pm – 2.45pm

Belper Writers Group meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. – 7.30 pm  -  9.30 p.m. Room  19

Table Tennis 6  meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. – 12.00 pm - 1.00 p.m. Room  26

Tetsudo  meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. – 7.00 pm - 8.30 p.m. Room  26gym

COMPANY BLOOD THEATRICALS meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 108  – 7.30pm – 9.30pm

4th Belper Brownies  meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 15  – 6.15pm – 7.30pm

Belper  Junior  Musical Theatre  meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 105  – 6.00pm – 7.15pm

Belper  Musical Theatre  meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 107  – 7.30pm – 10.00pm

Strutts Stitchers  meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 103  – 7.00pm – 9.00pm

BLUE BOX CUPPA CAKE CHAT

First and Third  Wednesday of the month 10-11.30am @Alder Road Centre

BLUE BOX Community Centre, Alder Road, ,Belper. DE56 1LP

Slimming World

Tracy at Strutts Centre (opposite Babington hospital)

Your Consultant is - Tracy

Derby Road, Belper, Derbyshire, DE56 1UU

Telephone – 07730 667218

Group times – Wednesday –5.00pm - 8.00pm

Please call the consultant for details

My real-life group is open, with special sessions to welcome new members and sessions for existing members too. Please contact me to book your place.

If you’re thinking of joining us don’t miss out! Please call your Consultant to book into one of our new member sessions or to pre-book your place in group.nd 45 minutes. https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/

Yoga & pilates

Wednesdays:

Venue: Sage Yoga Studio, Unity Mill, 25 Derwent St, Belper DE56 1WN

Time: 7pm to 8.15pm

Cost: £38.00 pre-booked as 4 week term - 8 places Date: Contact Laurie@littlesageyoga.co.uk

for up to date info or feel free to contact me on: 07545 479693

SOUL  2  SOUL  at  no 28 the Market place .Belper.   MEDIUMSHIP EVENING  -  no need to book  - from 6.30 p

Ladies!!! Pop n Rock Choir is now in Belper! We’d love you to join us!  Pop N Rock

Running Wednesdays 7:30 - 9:00 pm at Christ Church Belper, The Triangle, Bridge St. DE56 1BA

Book a free trial now - Belper -  popnrock.co.uk

Easy fun pop n rock songs arranged in harmony. A brilliant way to meet likeminded people and sing away the blues each week. We can’t wait for you to pop in and rock out with us! 

https://youtu.be/3BDHdFnpStE?si=heAaAoHNbsrFxzZ7

Little Church

Leader: Rev. April Tomkins (01773 835122)

 Little Church pre-school playgroup, for children aged 0-4 years meets every Wednesday in Term Time from 10 am - 12 noon in St Peter's.     

We play and have fun with stories, singing and craft activities all with the help of Jack.

All parents, grandparents and carers are free come.

Come along and join. –   w£1 per family.

Child and football  –  Session are held at Belper Leisure Centre,

Gymkids runs every Wednesday Term time only, and consists of pre-school

Gymnastics for children aged 9 months to 5 years. For further details please contact the course leader Helen on 07894987280 or contact via email on helens75@hotmail.co.uk

Belper Netball Club

Wednesday 20:00 - 21:00

£3.50 per session are held at Belper Leisure Centre,

Belper Netball Club. Netball is a fantastic sport for ladies who would like to be fitter and healthier whilst meeting new friends or spending time with old ones. Everyone is welcome (16+) regardless of whether you are returning to the game or just want to try something new.

Tae Kwon-Do

Wednesday 17:15 - 21:30

Saturday 09:30 - 12:00

Session are held at Belper Leisure Centre,

Ran by Mr Karl Duro, 5th Degree Black Belt. Sessions are for ages 4+, including separate junior and adult classes.  Tae Kwon-Do is great for increasing fitness, self-defence skills, confidence and flexibility. Call now on 0794659336

Thursday  6th

Belper Baby Club

Date & Time

Thursday  at 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Location

Number 28 Belper Market Place, Belper.

Building confidence and community for parents and non-mobile (pre-crawling) babies.

Whether you're finding parenting rewarding, fascinating, exhausting, relentless, confusing, funny, hard, or just different to how you expected it to be, we all need support and community in those turbulent early days.

Come for the chat. Come for the camaraderie. Come for the experienced, qualified perinatal practitioner (that's me!). Or just come for the cake.

All are welcome, none are judged.

Yoga at Belper Leisure Centre John O'Gaunts Way, Belper. DE56 0DA –

 Every Thursday from 12.30 until 1.30pm in the Palms Studio

Belper Leisure Centre Phone:01773 825285 - Contact Email:- info@belperleisurecentre.co.uk

Dru Yoga at Belper Leisure Centre John O'Gaunts Way, Belper. DE56 0DA –

 Every Thursday from 8.30 until 9.30pm in the Palms Studio

Belper Leisure Centre Phone:01773 825285 - Contact Email:- info@belperleisurecentre.co.uk

Sew it with DI meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  17 – 2.00pm – 4.00 pm

Yoga with Corinne meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  17 – 9.15am – 11.45 am

Rethink Mental illness  meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  18  – 1.00pm – 3.00pm

Belper Labour Party meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room 104  – 7.30pm – 9.30pm

Belper Art Group meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  108/109 – 7.00pm – 9.00 pm

Weekly Board Games Social

Weekly board games social on a Thursday afternoon 2:00 to 6:00. Every week starting this week (30th Oct).

We have an extensive board game library for people to borrow from or bring your own games

At Distinct Gaming, The Corn Exchange, 8a King Street, Belper DE56 1PS

All ages and abilities are welcome. £5 entry including unlimited tea and coffee.

Please be aware that the shop is accessed by stairs

CHAIR-O-BICS  Weekly on Thursdays - 2pm till 2.45pm

@Alder Road Centre  Booking required –Call Suzanne:07810023743

BLUE BOX Community Centre, Alder Road, ,Belper, DE56 1LP

GENERAL KNOWLEDGE QUIZ at the Royal British Legion Strutt Street, Belper.  7.30pm

Quiz & Chips – Just £2 per player

Tai Chi

Belper Community Hall

Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1AB

Thursday,  – 9:00  –  Weekly on Thursday`s

Joshua Webster fitness

Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1AB

Thursday,  – 5:00 – 7:30pm

Weekly on Thursday`s

Belper Hammers Volleyball Club

Every Thursday at Belper Leisure Centre

Juniors 11-15   6pm – 7pm

Seniors 16+   7pm - 9pm

All sessions are mixed-gender.

Volleyball is one of the world’s most popular team sports and a great way to keep fit indoors. We’re a very friendly club and new players and beginners are welcome.

Please email volleyballbelper@gmail.com to register – first session is free

www.belpervolleyball.co.uk

Rave Fit with Sonja

at the Community Hall

Bridge Street, Belper. DE56 p1BA

Every Thursday  19:45 – 21:15

Friday  7th

In Door Bowls, Belper Community Hall - Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1AB

Friday,  – 1:00 – 5:00pm — Weekly on Friday`s

Pilates with Cathy, Belper Community Hall, Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1AB

Friday,  – 9:00am – 11:30am – Weekly on Friday`s

Coffee Morning in the Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Belper. -- 10.00 a.m. -- 12 noon

Slimming World Group meet  at Belper Town Football Club

Belper Town Football Club, Christchurch Meadow, Belper, DE56 1BA

Fridays 9:15am and 11:15am

Your Consultant's name is Sally – Telephone 07814655937

Please call the consultant for details

My real-life group is open, with special sessions to welcome new members and sessions for existing members too. Please contact me to book your place.

If you’re thinking of joining us don’t miss out! Please call your Consultant to book into one of our new member sessions or to pre-book your place in group.

You’ll get everything you need for a fab first week. Your first new member session will last around 45 minutes.

https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/

Saturday  8th

Belper Meadows C.C.  1st  XI  v Spondon C.C. 1st  XI (H)

– 12.00 noon on Christ Church Meadows

Belper Amateurs C.C.  1st  XI  v Denby  C.C.  2nd  XI  (H)  

  1.00pm  on the Packhouse Ground, Alderwasley

Ambergate C.C.  2nd  XI  v  Langley Mill United CC  2nd  XI (H)

– 1.00pm  on The Hurt Arms Ground

Belper Pottery A  Bowls Club -  Saturday LG  v Chellaston  A  – H –  Starts 2.00pm

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.

Wiith

MATTHEW  BASON

playing live at The Congregational Church

Church Walk, Green Lane, Belper

PRESERVING BELPER’S INDUSTRIAL HERITAGE– BELPER 250

A project coordinated by Belper Historical Society (BHS), aiming to engage with communities in and around Belper who may have relatives who worked in the many Belper factories and have treasures hidden away in cupboards and dusty attics. Volunteer BHS ‘curators’ will help to collect, organise and preserve factory-related photographs, documents and artefacts, creating virtual scrapbooks.

Once catalogued and digitised, original materials will be offered to the Derbyshire Record Office for long term storage. Donated artefacts will be added to the secure BHS store, to be used in future research and exhibitions.

A BHS team will attend the monthly Belper Market, to promote the project, offer advice on materials being organised before donation, and collect donated materials. Later market dates for 2026 are 11th April, 9th May, 13th June, 11th July, 8th August, 12th September, 10th October, 14th November and 12th December.

Venue: No.28, Market Place, Belper – Time: 9am – 1pm  –  Cost: FREE

 

BELPER GARDENING CLUB HORTICULTURAL SHOW – BELPER 250

This friendly annual show for BGC members, celebrates their success in growing and making from fresh produce. The competition is open to members only but the public will be welcome to visit and view the wonderful displays in the afternoon after the judges have awarded rosettes and ‘Best in Show’. The colourful display will be a feast for the eyes and hopefully inspire others to have a go at growing. Viewing is free to all.

Venue: Central Methodist Chapel Ground, Chapel Street, Belper

Time: 12 noon – 4pm  –  Cost: Entry BGC members only. Viewing free to all.

Alderwasley: Landscape of Hurt Heritage Walk - Sat 8th August 10am– BELPER 250

Overview

Walk on the hillside overlooking the Derwent Valley to learn how the Hurt family progressed from being Wirksworth lead merchants to early manufacturers in the industrial revolution. Finish looking inside the chapel, which has toilet facilities.

The walk is 4km (2.5 miles) long and includes field paths. Stout footwear and waterproof clothing is recommended.    

Walk begins from the Village Hall car park, where you can park for the duration of the walk if spaces are available.Book tickets – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

Belper Recorders Players meet at Strutt's Centre, Derby Road, Belper. Room 20, 10.30am to 12.30pm.

We welcome Treble/Tenor/Bass players at improver/intermediate level.

Captive Audience Theatre  meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  108– 9.00am – 11.30 am

Belper Boom  meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  103– 10.00am – 1..00 pm

Folk Friendzy! Dance Group

Saturday`s - 09:00am – 13:00pm

Belper Community Hall, off Bridge Street, Belper.

Dance group for children 4years and over new starters always welcome (just turn up)

Contact Kay or Steve Platt on 01773743741 mobile-07811507932

folkfriendzy@gmail.com

or message us via facebook.com/folkfriendzy

Tae Kwon-Do

Wednesday 17:15 - 21:30

Saturday 09:30 - 12:00

Session are held at Belper Leisure Centre,

Ran by Mr Karl Duro, 5th Degree Black Belt. Sessions are for ages 4+, including separate junior and adult classes.  

Tae Kwon-Do is great for increasing fitness, self-defence skills, confidence and flexibility. Call now on 0794659336

Sunday  9th

Larks in the Park 2026  – Osmaston Wind Band

Larks in the Park on Sunday`s in Belper 2026 These 10 musical performances are organised and funded by Belper Town Council and take place in the band stand at the River Gardens from 2pm – 4pm.

WALK: BULLSMOOR, IT’S HISTORY AND SONGS – BELPER 250

Join Sarah Hinds and Adrian Farmer for a two-mile history walk around Bullsmoor. Sarah will perform unaccompanied songs about Bullsmoor. While campaigning to save Bullsmoor from housing developments Sarah learnt all kinds of interesting and unexpected things about the area. She wrote the ‘Bullsmoor blog’ and created the Bullsmoor song project’. In the 2019 Belper Arts Festival, her dad Colin Hinds led a walk across Bullsmoor to share some of these stories. Colin was an enthusiastic hiker and creator of walks around Derbyshire. This walk is in his memory.

Venue: Start from Coppice Car Park, Belper  –  Time: 2pm

Cost: Pay by cash donation.  –  Booking: No need to book.

More information: Please wear outdoor footwear and clothes suitable for the weather on the day. The walk is on pathways and includes stiles. Bring your own drink.

For enquiries email Sarah at sarah.hinds@hotmail.com

QUIZ at the GEORGE  &  DRAGON Bridge Street, Belper.  – 7.30pm  start

Tae Kwon Do

Belper Community Hall

Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1AB

Sunday  – 6:00 – 8:00pm

Weekly on Sunday`s

Sunday Service

At Belper Unitarian Chapel

Field Row, Green Lane, Belper.

Derbyshire. DE56 1DH

Every Sunday, 11am Service followed by refreshments.

All faiths and none welcome

St Peter's On-line Worship Services

Usually each weekday morning you can share in Morning Prayer from 8.55 am

on our Facebook Page   — https://www.facebook.com/StPetersParishBelper/?view_public_for=16751381676378

Monday  10th

Belper Meadows Bowls Club - SD Vets  v  Chelleston 1 – H –  Starts 1.30pm

Yoga at Belper Leisure Centre John O'Gaunts Way, Belper. DE56 0DA –

 Every Monday from 7.30 until 9.00pm in the Palms Studio

Belper Leisure Centre Phone:01773 825285 - Contact Email:- info@belperleisurecentre.co.uk

Rough Truffles Community Choir, Belper

Rough Truffles are delighted to share that we are back to normal rehearsals meeting at No 28 Belper Market Place. Monday evenings  8.00pm – 10.00pm For more info visit our website. https://roughtruffles.weebly.co

The Dalesmen Male Voice Choir practice at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper.

In room 107 – 7.00 p.m. – 9.00 p.m. All welcome please come and join us.

Pilates with a Twist  meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  15 – 5.00pm – 7.30 pm

Time Travellers Lunch Club   meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  14 – 12.00noon – 1.00pm

Table Tennis 9  meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. –10.30 am - 12.00 noon -  Room  26

Burlesque Chair Dancing meet at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  103 – 7.00pm – 8.00 pm

Italian Improvers  meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  54 – 2.00pm – 3.30 pm

Dots Tots Playgroup  meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  15 – 9.45am – 12.15 pm

Chair - o- bics  –  Weekly on Mondays  –  11.15am – 12 noon

@Alder Road Centre –  Booking required Call Hannah 07734591211

BLUE BOX Community Centre, Alder Road, ,Belper DE56 1LP

Tuesday  11th

Belper Meadows Bowls Club -  SD Ladies  v  Little Eaton  – H –  Starts 7.00pm

Wednesday  12th

Belper Meadows Bowls Club - Over 55 A  v  Belper Pottery  B  – H –  Starts 1.30pm

Belper Pottery A  Bowls Club -  Wed Doubles LG  v  Littleover  A – H –  Starts 6.30pm

Thursday  13th

Friday 14th

In Door Bowls, Belper Community Hall - Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1AB

Friday,  – 1:00 – 5:00pm — Weekly on Friday`s

Pilates with Cathy, Belper Community Hall, Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1AB

Friday,  – 9:00am – 11:30am – Weekly on Friday`s

Coffee Morning in the Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Belper. -- 10.00 a.m. -- 12 noon

Slimming World Group meet  at Belper Town Football Club

Belper Town Football Club, Christchurch Meadow, Belper, DE56 1BA

Fridays 9:15am and 11:15am

Your Consultant's name is Sally – Telephone 07814655937

Please call the consultant for details

My real-life group is open, with special sessions to welcome new members and sessions for existing members too. Please contact me to book your place.

If you’re thinking of joining us don’t miss out! Please call your Consultant to book into one of our new member sessions or to pre-book your place in group.

You’ll get everything you need for a fab first week. Your first new member session will last around 45 minutes.

https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/

Saturday 15th

Belper Meadows C.C.  2nd  XI  v Hundall  C.C. 1st  XI (H)

– 1.00 pm  on Christ Church Meadows

Belper Amateurs C.C.  2nd  XI  v  Ridgeway C.C.  1st  XI (H )

  1.30pm  on the Packhouse Ground, Alderwasley

Ambergate C.C.  1st  XI  v  Duffield CC 3rd  XI (H) – 1.00pm  on The Hurt Arms Ground

Belper Pottery B Bowls Club -  Saturday LG  v  Spondon  A  – H –  Starts 2.00pm

Saturday, 15th August

As part of Belper 250, Belper Strutts Society invites you to Strutts Community Centre, Derby Road, Belper DE56 1UU, for a Talk/Walk to find out more about the building and the original Herbert Strutt School.

2 sessions: 10.30 -12-30 (approx) and 2-4pm (approx).

Free Entry and Parking; Accessible Venue;

Tea and Coffee; Donations Welcome.

To book, email: bssocnews@gmail.com

 

CONCERT: BALLADS OF BELPER – BELPER 250

An evening of song, tunes and poems that relate to the history of Belper and the industrial revolution. The first half of the evening will be a curated event, during which invited guests will sings songs, play tunes and recite poems that relate to the history of Belper, the emphasis being on material from or related to the industrial revolution.

It will include music from Sarah Hinds, a Belper-based singer/songwriter. Her first song about Belper, Bullsmoor Lament, was written in 2018 as part of local protests around housing developments on Bullsmoor. She has since written songs about the history of the nailers, Jedediah Strutt and the North Mill. Bullsmoor Lament and Sun Goes down on Bullsmoor can be heard on her second album ‘Songs from the Shed’. More information at https://sarahhinds.wordpress.com

The second half of the evening will be a ‘come-all-ye’ during which anyone will be welcome to sing a song, play a tune, or recite a poem, so long as it relates to the Ballads of Belper theme.

Venue: Belper Unitarian Chapel, Field Row, Belper  –  Time: 7pm

Cost: Entry by donation. Half of the funds donated will be made available to artists to cover travel expenses etc, the other half will go to support the Unitarian Chapel.

The Big Summer Movie Marathon

The Hurt Arms Ambergate

Date & Location

Saturday, 15 August • 12:00 PM (BST)

The Hurt Arms ,Matlock Road, Ambergate

About the event

The Big Summer Movie Marathon

Join us at The Hurt Arms Big Summer Movie Marathon, Saturday 15th August for an unforgettable day of big-screen entertainment under the open sky.

We’re bringing you three blockbuster films on our giant LED screen, perfect for all ages. Settle in for a fun-filled day of animation kick-starting with Zootropolis (2016), before showing the box office breaking squeal Zootropolis 2 (2025), and round off the day with an unforgettable evening adventure in Toy Story 5* (2026).

🎬 Film Schedule:

• Zootropolis – from 1:00PM

• Zootropolis 2 – from 3:15PM

• Toy Story 5 – from 5.30PM

Expect a great atmosphere, giant inflatables, delicious street food, cold drinks, and a full day of entertainment in a relaxed outdoor setting thats absolutely FREE to attend!!

Bring your friends, bring the family, and make the most of Summer with us at The Hurt Arms.

*Toy Story 5 screening subject to availability

Ticket Info

Tickets for The Big Summer Movie Marathon can be booked here.

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Belper Recorders Players meet at Strutt's Centre, Derby Road, Belper. Room 20, 10.30am to 12.30pm.

We welcome Treble/Tenor/Bass players at improver/intermediate level.

Captive Audience Theatre  meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  108– 9.00am – 11.30 am

Belper Boom  meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  103– 10.00am – 1..00 pm

Folk Friendzy! Dance Group

Saturday`s - 09:00am – 13:00pm

Belper Community Hall, off Bridge Street, Belper.

Dance group for children 4years and over new starters always welcome (just turn up)

Contact Kay or Steve Platt on 01773743741 mobile-07811507932

folkfriendzy@gmail.com

or message us via facebook.com/folkfriendzy

Tae Kwon-Do

Wednesday 17:15 - 21:30

Saturday 09:30 - 12:00

Session are held at Belper Leisure Centre,

Ran by Mr Karl Duro, 5th Degree Black Belt. Sessions are for ages 4+, including separate junior and adult classes.  

Tae Kwon-Do is great for increasing fitness, self-defence skills, confidence and flexibility. Call now on 0794659336

Sunday  16th

Larks in the Park 2026 – Belper Jazz Company featuring Jeanie Barton

Larks in the Park on Sunday`s in Belper 2026 These 10 musical performances are organised and funded by Belper Town Council and take place in the band stand at the River Gardens from 2pm – 4pm.

QUIZ at the GEORGE  &  DRAGON Bridge Street, Belper.  – 7.30pm  start

Tae Kwon Do

Belper Community Hall

Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1AB

Sunday  – 6:00 – 8:00pm

Weekly on Sunday`s

Sunday Service

At Belper Unitarian Chapel

Field Row, Green Lane, Belper.

Derbyshire. DE56 1DH

Every Sunday, 11am Service followed by refreshments.

All faiths and none welcome

St Peter's On-line Worship Services

Usually each weekday morning you can share in Morning Prayer from 8.55 am

on our Facebook Page   — https://www.facebook.com/StPetersParishBelper/?view_public_for=16751381676378

Monday  17th

Tuesday  18th

Wednesday  19th

Belper Meadows Bowls Club - Wed Doubles LG  v  Aston & Weston  – H –  Starts 6.30pm

Belper Pottery A  Bowls Club -  Wed Doubles LG  v  Marehay  A – H –  Starts 6.30pm

Thursday  20th

Friday  21st

In Door Bowls, Belper Community Hall - Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1AB

Friday,  – 1:00 – 5:00pm — Weekly on Friday`s

Pilates with Cathy, Belper Community Hall, Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1AB

Friday,  – 9:00am – 11:30am – Weekly on Friday`s

Coffee Morning in the Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Belper. -- 10.00 a.m. -- 12 noon

Slimming World Group meet  at Belper Town Football Club

Belper Town Football Club, Christchurch Meadow, Belper, DE56 1BA

Fridays 9:15am and 11:15am

Your Consultant's name is Sally – Telephone 07814655937

Please call the consultant for details

My real-life group is open, with special sessions to welcome new members and sessions for existing members too. Please contact me to book your place.

If you’re thinking of joining us don’t miss out! Please call your Consultant to book into one of our new member sessions or to pre-book your place in group.

You’ll get everything you need for a fab first week. Your first new member session will last around 45 minutes.

https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/

Saturday  22nd

Belper Meadows C.C.  1st  XI  v Chesterfield C.C. 1st  XI (H)

– 12.00 noon on Christ Church Meadows

Belper Amateurs C.C.  1st  XI  v Marhay  C.C.  2nd  XI  (H )

  1.00pm  on the Packhouse Ground, Alderwasley

Ambergate C.C.  2nd  XI  v  Riddings CC  2nd  XI (H) – 1.00pm  on The Hurt Arms Ground

Belper Recorders Players meet at Strutt's Centre, Derby Road, Belper. Room 20, 10.30am to 12.30pm.

We welcome Treble/Tenor/Bass players at improver/intermediate level.

Captive Audience Theatre  meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  108– 9.00am – 11.30 am

Belper Boom  meet  at the Strutts Centre, Derby Road, Belper. -- Room  103– 10.00am – 1..00 pm

Folk Friendzy! Dance Group

Saturday`s - 09:00am – 13:00pm

Belper Community Hall, off Bridge Street, Belper.

Dance group for children 4years and over new starters always welcome (just turn up)

Contact Kay or Steve Platt on 01773743741 mobile-07811507932

folkfriendzy@gmail.com

or message us via facebook.com/folkfriendzy

Tae Kwon-Do

Wednesday 17:15 - 21:30

Saturday 09:30 - 12:00

Session are held at Belper Leisure Centre,

Ran by Mr Karl Duro, 5th Degree Black Belt. Sessions are for ages 4+, including separate junior and adult classes.  

Tae Kwon-Do is great for increasing fitness, self-defence skills, confidence and flexibility. Call now on 0794659336

Sunday  23rd

Larks in the Park 2026 – Dalesman Male Voice Choir

Larks in the Park on Sunday`s in Belper 2026 These 10 musical performances are organised and funded by Belper Town Council and take place in the band stand at the River Gardens from 2pm – 4pm.

World of the Workers; Strutt Community Tour - including access to a Cluster House

OverviewBELPER 250

The Community, built from 1785 onwards to house the workers in the Strutt family cotton spinning mills is considered to be the oldest surviving textile workers’ community in England – in Belper, the oldest cotton spinning town in the world. It is just a short walk to the mills, a route that the workers would have taken six days a week for their 12-hour working day.

Investigate the Short Rows, walk up Long Row hearing the stories of the Community and its residents. See for yourself why Long Row is once seen and never forgotten. Why did the Strutt family need to build so many houses? What did the children do? What did their mothers and fathers do? Visit the Unitarian Chapel learning about Jedediah Strutt, the founder of the Strutt family cotton empire and the role that Unitarianism played in the Industrial Revolution. Nailers, framework knitters, cheviners and navvies all feature in the history of the Community. Hear what part they played in the growth of Belper and how the Strutts transformed the lives of their mill workers and the nailing hamlet of Belper into a thriving hub of the emerging cotton textile industry.

Explains the impact of slavery on the Industrial Revolution and in relation to Belper + the development of the Railways.

Includes a visit to the unique Cluster House, courtesy of the present owner.

Please note: some streets in this older part of Belper are steep and uneven, so this walk is not suitable for wheelchairs. The tour lasts about 2 hours.

Unfortunately, dogs are not allowed on this walk. Shoes with a good tread/grip are recommended.

2026 dates: 17th May, 23rd August at 2pm.

Inclusions – What you'll need🧤 Warm Clothing☂️ Waterproofs

Book tickets – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

American n Classic Car Truck N Bike Day

Date & Location

Sunday, 23 August • 11:00 AM (BST)

Heage Windmill, Belper, DE56 2, United Kingdom

About the event

American n Classic Car Truck N Bike Day

American n Classic Car Truck N Bike Day, Coffee N Cars welcome all of you to come out to Heage Windmill and show off your pride and joy,

Free entry to all, public parking for non show cars,

Food and Drinks available onsite, Pets welcome,

Tours of the Windmill will be taking place all day

Trophys to win

QUIZ at the GEORGE  &  DRAGON Bridge Street, Belper.  – 7.30pm  start

Tae Kwon Do

Belper Community Hall

Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1AB

Sunday  – 6:00 – 8:00pm

Weekly on Sunday`s

Sunday Service

At Belper Unitarian Chapel

Field Row, Green Lane, Belper.

Derbyshire. DE56 1DH

Every Sunday, 11am Service followed by refreshments.

All faiths and none welcome

St Peter's On-line Worship Services

Usually each weekday morning you can share in Morning Prayer from 8.55 am

on our Facebook Page   — https://www.facebook.com/StPetersParishBelper/?view_public_for=16751381676378

Monday  24th

Belper Meadows Bowls Club - SD Vets  v  Ashbourne 1 – H –  Starts 1.30pm

Mon 24th August 2026  Belper Meadows Ground

 Derbyshire Second XI  V  Middleses Xl  – 11.00am Start

Tuesday  25th

Belper Meadows Bowls Club -  SD Ladies  v  Chelleston A – H –  Starts 7.00pm

Wednesday  26th

Belper Meadows Bowls Club - Wed Boubles Lg    v  Aston & Weston  – H –  Starts 1.30pm

Thursday  27th

Friday  28th

In Door Bowls, Belper Community Hall - Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1AB

Friday,  – 1:00 – 5:00pm — Weekly on Friday`s

Pilates with Cathy, Belper Community Hall, Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1AB

Friday,  – 9:00am – 11:30am – Weekly on Friday`s

Coffee Morning in the Methodist Church, Chapel Street, Belper. -- 10.00 a.m. -- 12 noon

Slimming World Group meet  at Belper Town Football Club

Belper Town Football Club, Christchurch Meadow, Belper, DE56 1BA

Fridays 9:15am and 11:15am

Your Consultant's name is Sally – Telephone 07814655937

Please call the consultant for details

My real-life group is open, with special sessions to welcome new members and sessions for existing members too. Please contact me to book your place.

If you’re thinking of joining us don’t miss out! Please call your Consultant to book into one of our new member sessions or to pre-book your place in group.

You’ll get everything you need for a fab first week. Your first new member session will last around 45 minutes.

https://www.slimmingworld.co.uk/

Saturday  29th

Belper Meadows C.C.  2nd  XI  v Clowne Town  C.C. 1st  XI (H)

– 1.00 pm  on Christ Church Meadows

Belper Amateurs C.C.  2nd  XI  v  Clowne Town  C.C.  3rd  XI (H )

  1.30pm  on the Packhouse Ground, Alderwasley

Ambergate C.C.  1st  XI  v  Buxton CC 2nd  XI (H) – 1.00pm  on The Hurt Arms Ground

Boots & Bourbon

The Hurt Arms Ambergate

Date & Location

Saturday, 29 August • 12:00 PM (BST)

The Hurt Arms, Matlock Road,  Ambergate

About the event

Boots & Bourbon

One of our new flagship Summer events, The Hurt Arms invites you to Boots & Bourbon, our end-of-summer hoedown on Saturday 29th August.

We've pulled out all the stops to bring you an unforgettable August Bank Holiday celebration, packed with incredible live country music, including a spectacular tribute to country music icon Dolly Parton.

There'll be plenty to keep you entertained throughout the day and evening, including:

🎶 Live Country Music Performances

⭐ Dolly Parton Tribute Show

💃Line Dancing

🐂 Mechanical Rodeo Bull

🤠 BBQ Food Trailer

🥃 Bourbon Bar and much more!

So grab your hat, dust off those cowboy boots, and join us for a rootin', tootin' good time as we say farewell to summer in true country style.

Book now and don't miss Amber Valley's biggest country party!

Ticket Info

Tickets for Boots & Bourbon can be booked here.

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Sunday  30th

Larks in the Park 2026

Larks in the Park on Sunday`s in Belper 2026 These 10 musical performances are organised and funded by Belper Town Council and take place in the band stand at the River Gardens from 2pm – 4pm.

Belper Ghost WalkBELPER 250

Overview

Dare to uncover the secrets of the unseen in Belper town centre, and share your own stories as we wander the haunted streets. This 1 mile walk takes in information about the supernatural, graveyard features, mythology and folklore around ghosts and death.

There are a number of steps on this walk, so unfortunately it isn't suitable for wheelchairs.

Although under 16s are allowed on this walk, the content is aimed more at adults.

Sorry but we do not allow dogs on this walk.

This walk is taking place on Sunday 26th April, 28th June and 30th August at 2pm. Please select your ticket type to see the available dates.

Inclusions – What you'll need 🧤 Warm Clothing ☂️ Waterproofs

Book tickets – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/

Getting Crabs, Throwing Stones and Other Offences: 19th Century Trespassers in Milford - Talk at No.28 - 30th August 6pmBELPER 250

Overview

A notebook kept by the Milford Nightwatchmen in the 1830s was handed over to Belper Historical Society in 2022. After transcribing the book, it was possible to identify the people involved, the places that attracted trespassers and the punishments meted out to offenders. The talk shows a fascinating and very detailed picture of a different side of local life.

This talk by Jane Whitaker begins at 6pm on 30th August at No.28 on Belper Market Place as part of the Belper 250 anniversary celebrations.

All proceeds go towards the Belper North Mill Trust.

Book tickets – https://www.belpernorthmill.org.uk/calendar/4

BELPER SOUL & DISCO FESTIVAL 2026

The Nags Head

Date & Location

Sunday, 30 August • 12:00 PM (BST)

Belper Town Centre

Belper, United Kingdom

About the event

BELPER SOUL & DISCO FESTIVAL 2026

We are delighted to be a venue for Belper Soul & Disco Festival 2026!

On Bank Holiday Sunday, August 30th, Belper will come alive with an all-day, multi-venue Soul & Disco festival!

Some of the region's best DJ's play Soul, Motown, Northern Soul, 80s Groove and Disco classics! This year's festival will be headlined by RUSS WINSTANLEY, the legendary founder and DJ of Wigan Casino!

Tickets are now on sale for this year's event but please book early as due to limited numbers this event does sell out every year. All tickets purchased will be exchanged for a wristband on the day giving you access to all participating venues!

Please click the link below to book tickets..

https://www.tickettailor.com/events/belpersouldiscofestival/1897444

QUIZ at the GEORGE  &  DRAGON Bridge Street, Belper.  – 7.30pm  start

Tae Kwon Do

Belper Community Hall

Bridge Street, Belper, Derbyshire. DE56 1AB

Sunday  – 6:00 – 8:00pm

Weekly on Sunday`s

Sunday Service

At Belper Unitarian Chapel

Field Row, Green Lane, Belper.

Derbyshire. DE56 1DH

Every Sunday, 11am Service followed by refreshments.

All faiths and none welcome

St Peter's On-line Worship Services

Usually each weekday morning you can share in Morning Prayer from 8.55 am

on our Facebook Page   — https://www.facebook.com/StPetersParishBelper/?view_public_for=16751381676378

Monday  31st

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