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August 2019
Brass Band
The Whitworth are proud to host this free all day Brass Band Festival, to raise awareness and funds in support of Inflammatory Bowel Disease and Ostomy Awareness in the grounds, featuring a traditional Funfair, bars and food vendors, stalls and interactive activities for all.
Find out more »September 2019
EPW Wrestling
THE WHITWORTH CENTRE ARE PROUD TO WELCOME EPW WRESTLING TO DARELY DALE FOR THE FIRST TIME. THIS IS A GREAT VALUE FAMILY SHOW, WHERE YOU ARE UP CLOSE TO THE ACTION AND THE FUN. Date: 21st September 2019 Doors open: 7pm Standard ticket £7.00 FAMILY SAVER 2 Adults +2 Kids £25.00 Tickets available now from https://www.ringsideworld.co.uk/epw-wrestling-upcoming-events
Find out more »White Light White Peak
Simon Corble relates a year-long journey of his encounters through the very special landscape of Derbyshire's White Peak. But this is no ordinary journey. It is also a beautiful work of art in every one of its facets - poetry, photography, soundtrack and stagecraft. The poetry is captivating and sensitive direction by Alice Bartlett ensures that Simon's inimitable presentation of his work makes one feel that this is a conversation he is holding with you in a quiet corner of a local pub on a winter's evening. Words and metaphors flow delightfully and with ease. Spellbinding writing: Dylan Thomas's Fern…
Find out more »October 2019
A Christmas Carol
Chatsworth Players Present: A Christmas Carol at The Whitworth Centre. Tickets available from https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-christmas-carol-tickets-71763926837
Find out more »Darley Dale Community Awards 2019
We all know Darley Dale is a great place to live. We also know that our community has many special people. Did you know that the Whitworth Centre alone has some 50 clubs and charities that use the Centre regularly? Helping Darley Dale people learn new things, meet other people, become more active or simply enjoy the beautiful building and Centre. Those people who have given up their personal time, to help make the lives of others better, are special people. We all know someone like this but equally we know that these people often don't get the recognition they…
Find out more »Wedding Fayre hosted by Bride Fayre
The Whitworth are proud to announce the return of Bride Fayre on Sunday the 27th of Oct. Merv and his team will be hosting a wedding fayre that will have over 30 stalls featuring some of the best wedding suppliers in the area, from venue dressing, transport, wedding dresses, entertainers, DJs, hair & make up, flowers, cakes & all the other essentials you require for your big day. You will also have the opportunity to view our suites, talk to our coordinators and catering teams discuss availability or simply wander around the grounds or enjoy a meal in our cafe.
Find out more »Kidz Kingdom Funfair & Live Dinosaur show
Cancelled Saturday & Sunday due to adverse weather conditions We are proud to be able to announce the return of Appleton's Funfair Kidz Kingdom to the Whitworth Park this Halloween. Where once again they will be entertaining your little ones with rides all at the value price of £1 per ride as well as numerous stalls and vendors. Another attraction returning are the fabulous Dinosaurs that were such a big hit with the kids during their last visit. Open from Halloween, entry Free (excluding fireworks event) Thursday the 31st from 12 midday till 5pm Friday 1st from midday till…
Find out more »November 2019
Whitworth Fireworks celebration
*** SCROLL DOWN TO BUY TICKETS ONLINE *** This year our Whitworth fireworks celebration is on Friday the 1st of November. One of our premier events now in its 3rd year. This year will see the event get even bigger with the addition of a kids funfair more vendors and fair ground stalls along with the light show, children's entertainer & DJ. Doors open from 6pm and Fireworks show thereafter. Appleton's fairground will be adding a spooky Halloween theme which will open on Thursday till Sunday from 12 till 5pm and a special evening opening for the fireworks event, entry…
Find out more »An Ideal Husband by Oscar Wilde
“Morality is simply the attitude we adopt towards people we personally dislike.” Political sleaze is never out of the public spotlight – as much today as in the Victorian era. This is the setting for Oscar Wilde’s An Ideal Husband written back in 1894. Up and coming politician, Sir Robert Chiltern, with an impeccable reputation for honest has a hidden secret. One of which will, if disclosed, bring him down. Sound familiar?. The play is set in the…
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