THE FIRST-EVER DUFFIELD ARTS FESTIVAL IS ON ITS WAY……

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THERE WILL BE SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE AT THE ARTS FESTIVAL MAY 2016

Awards and Launch Event On Friday 16th of September 6.15pm to 8pm, the brilliant speaker and Spy Dog author Andy Cope and the Duffield Singers and more music will help launch our arts festival at Ecclesbourne School. Prizes for the competitions will be awarded here. Tickets are just £3 available from Duffield Library or Duffield News or www.duffiedlartsfestival.com

Duffield is soon to host its first-ever family arts festival on the 17th and 18th of September 2016, jam-packed with lots of exciting things! This is a real not-for-profit community event, it will only be £5 for both days and children are free. So far there are over 40 different performances and activities, along with many art displays and 25 craft stalls! There are also a number of brilliant limited ticketed events (see page 6).

The theme of this unique festival is ‘Discovery’ It’s all about meeting great people, having new experiences, seeing our local talent on the doorstep, trying new things, having lots of fun, celebrating where we live and finding out more about the delights of Duffield! Inside this newsletter you will find details of the events, the magical scarecrow trail, two competitions to enter (please see the insert for the photography competition), ghostly happenings at Croots, a superb three choir show and how you can get involved. A full festival programme brochure will be delivered in July. A big thank you to the festival team, and Camilla Brown and Kirstie Pickles for raising funds by running the Derby 10K.

Best wishes Jonathan

Thank you to Duffield Parish Council and the Duffield Community Association for their support and

a massive thank you to our Gold Sponsor, soon to be in Duffield

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The Scarecrow Trail is being organised by Dawn Narborough and Gail Lowe. It’s going to be amazing! The theme is ‘Our Favourite Book’. This title should give you a great scope for ideas. You can make a scarecrow as an individual, a family, a group, an organisation, a church, a school, a business, or as a street. So when you have decided the title of your scarecrow send your name, location and title to gail.lowe@audeamus.co.uk or simply pop the information into any of the festival boxes at Duffield Library, Meadow Vale Stores or Duffield News. The public will vote on the best. There will be prizes which will be awarded at a special afternoon tea at the Weston Centre at 5pm on the 2nd of October. For more details, call Gail on 079856 67890

The Janis Clark short story competition

For our youngest: a colouring competition Dave Hancock has kindly drawn a picture of St Alkmunds. Get the picture to colour from your preschool, school or library. Colour how you want, add things to the picture if you want to. The two age groups are under 4 and 5 to 7. Drop your pictures into the festival boxes at your preschool, school or Duffield Library, Duffield News or Meadow Vale Stores. Prizes for the best. All will be displayed at the festival. The closing date for entries is the 4th July. Do your very best colouring!

Organised by Di Hancock and Richard Eaton The short story title is “The Discovery”. It is open to anyone who lives, attends school or works in Duffield.

Age groups: 7 and under - up to 300 words and8-10; 11-14; 15 to adult – up to 500 words.Prizes and trophies to be awarded for each category- £25, £15 and £10.Entries can be typed or handwritten and should be double spaced.Do not put your name on your story sheets(s)Instead firmly attach a cover sheet including your age (if under 15), name,address, telephone number, email address, (school and teacher’s name orworkplace, if not a Duffield resident).Pop your completed entry into any festival box at: Duffield Library,Meadows School, William Gilbert School. Ecclesbourne School,Duffield News and Meadow Vale StoresClosing date noon 30th June 2016Winners (1st 2nd 3rd) announced on Sept 16th 2016 at the awards event.

The competition is in memory of Janis Clarke a local writer who loved immersing herself in her writing.

For the photography competition please see flyer.

For full rules visit www.duffiedartsfestival.com or call Di on 07511230320

Please display your scarecrows from 12 Noon on Saturday the 17th of September until 6pm on 18th of September.

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It is fantastic we have such variety for the festival. We also have Gurmit Samra, the successful film producer/director and film and TV production lecturer. The amazing Derby A Cappella will be in concert and also running a workshop. James Fearn, an excellent singer and musician, will be exciting audiences and the brilliant Duffield Singers, will give you three chances to hear them.

The great Philharmonics will perform their eclectic original tracks, mixing male and female vocal harmonies, narrative lyrics, and catchy melodies.

Andy Potter, the superb broadcaster, will be part of the festival.

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There will be so much for children at the festival! We have the playful Twistin Tots who will be running three sessions, the wacky Mrs Funnie children’s entertainer will be making impromptu appearances and the talented Vison Dance School will be performing and the wonderful Flippin C Creative will be delivering drama workshops.

The exceptional male voice choir BelCanto will be performing. You will be entertained by Judy Richter and her amazing ‘Airline Crew Daze’ talk. The knowledgeable Jonathan Wallis, Head of Derby Museums, will explore the subject of Joseph Wright’s Derbyshire: An Exploration of the landscape and people of Derbyshire. The incredibly talented Morgan Richter and Lucy Milford will be playing and singing at the festival.

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You will also have the delight of hearing Maxwell Craven, the renowned author and historian, along with the inventive singing drama group Steps for the Future (they try and change perceptions!). In addition, the melodic Ignite UK will be performing at the three choir showcase event on the evening of Saturday 17th of September. You will get two opportunities to see the amazing Arjana Dance Professional Oriental Dance Group from the Diana Mehira School of Dance.

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There will inventive street theatre, showcasing amongst many the incredible acting talents of Mik Howarth and Jane Wilton. The marvellous Peter Harrison will be leading on some inspirational drama and the versatile Mollie Hewitt-Richards and Brianna Undy will be singing and acting during the festival.

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The talented author Jonathan Nicolas will be speaking and the fantastic Andy Quinn will be singing songs from the musicals. Also, the versatile Jamie Thrasivoulou will be leading an evening spoken word event at the King’s Head. You will be able to see great Derbyshire police history from the Derby Police Museum display along with activities from the innovative Derby Museums. You can listen to the beautiful sound of uilleann pipes (Irish bagpipes) skillfully played by Craig Morris.

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Do you want to showcase your talents? Maybe you sing, play an instrument, dance or paint? If so call 07474 607247 to discuss.

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The Duffield Singing Spectacular – 7.30pm to 9.45pm - Saturday 17th September Ecclesbourne School, Duffield

A unique event where three choirs will come together to celebrate Duffield, music and life! The fantastic broadcaster Andy Potter will lead the events for the evening. For the first time three local choirs will perform on the same evening. These will be Ignite UK, Duffield Singers and Derby A Cappella. This will be a truly amazing experience. Refreshments will be available. Tickets at just £6 are available from Duffield Library, Duffield News or www.duffiedlartsfestival.com

Brilliant events! Tickets on sale now!

Opening and Awards evening with Andy Cope – 6.15pm to 8pm Friday 16th September Ecclesbourne School, Duffield

The brilliant speaker and Spy Dog author Andy Cope and the Duffield Singers and other great music will help launch our arts festival at Ecclesbourne School. The prizes for the short story and photography competitions will be awarded here. Refreshments will be available. Andy describes himself as a professional trainer, qualified teacher, author and learning junkie. See more about Andy at www.theartofbrilliance.com It will really launch the festival and is one not to be missed! Tickets at just £3 are available from Duffield Library, Duffield News or www.duffiedlartsfestival.com

Ghosts of the Farm. Three nights: 7.30pm Wednesday 1 th to Friday 16th September Croots Farm, Wirksworth Road, Duffield, DE56 4AQ.

A dramatic ghost evening will be performed by Attic Rats. The ghostly activity will be set around a number of locations at the farm. You will be led by the extremely odd and slightly scary Davina Frost. Be prepared for some eerie interaction! You will see and hear a number of unique ghost stories, some acted out and some told. Many of the stories are based on the ghost history of the area, and some may be a little tongue in cheek! Hear many a tragedy and experience the anguish. To revive you will be treated to a delicious meal served by the multi award winning Croots. For this unique experience we are only offering 30 places a night. Tickets are £18 and are available from Croots, Duffield Library and Duffield News. Or online at www.duffieldartsfestival.com For more details call 07474607247 or Croots 01332 843032

My Kingdom for a What? – 7.45pm - Sunday 17th September Meadows School, Duffield

Written and directed by Sophie Mander. It is a comedic play which questions whether art has a right to change history in order to tell interesting stories, embodied by the literary and historical reputation of King Richard III. In March 2015, the remains of King Richard III, Plantagenet monarch, were reinterred at Leicester Cathedral, over 500 years after his defeat and death at Bosworth Field. Hoping to cash in on the recent media storm, the struggling Leicester Rectory Theatre has decided to stage a production of Shakespeare’s ‘Richard III’. Just before the premiere, the fading former Shakespearean star hired for the lead role inadvertently summons up his spirt! Tickets at just £5 are available from Duffield Library, Duffield News or www.duffiedlartsfestival.com

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Giving your support will make all the difference Many volunteers including the festival team have been working incredibly hard to ensure that the festival will be a great event. We would love to make this an annual event in Duffield’s calendar. It is the performers’, venues’ and organisers’ goodwill that makes the festival viable. Would you be able to give a small amount of your time to help with the festival? We are looking for people who can:

Help set upProvide support at a venue and at the eventsSell prize draw ticketsCarry out general dutiesHelp tidy up at the end of the events

In return you will that warm fuzzy feeling knowing that you helped make a difference!

If you could give just one hour, it would make it great for everyone. If you can help, please email

duffieldartsfestival@gmail.com or call 07474 607247 or write on a piece of paper your name, phone number and email and when you would like to help then pop these in

any of the festival boxes at Duffield Library, Meadows School, William Gilbert School, Ecclesbourne School,

Duffield News and Meadow Vale Stores.

There are so many great opportunities to give your support. As you know "there is more happiness in giving than receiving" (having said that, with our festival you get both!). If you would like to sponsor a part of the festival, or have an advert in the brochure (deadline 15th June), please visit www.duffieldartsfestival.com/sponsorship or call 07952675862 to discuss.

Prizes for a draw We will be running a prize draw to raise funds for the festival. If you have a prize you could donate please contact Gillian Ruck by email davidanthonyruck@btinternet.com or call Thank you to Croots for donating a hamper and Katie Weeds for donating two haircuts.

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Which Duffield venues will be part of the festival? Duffield Meadows School (craft fair & refreshments) Wirksworth Corner (entertainers)

William Gilbert School (craft fair and entertainment) Town Street (entertainers)

Ecclesbourne School (discovery stage, refreshments and exhibitions)

Duffield Baptist Church (crafts, storytelling and a bouncy castle)

St Alkmunds Church Hall (book fair and entertainers) Weston Centre (talks, music and crafts)

Patternmakers (music) Duffield Library (talks and storytelling)

Trinity Methodist Church (dance and displays) Croots (Ghosts of the Farm)

Derwent Valley Railway (street theatre) The King’s Head (Spoken Word Event)

What are the key dates for the festival?Event Date

Short Story Competition closing date 30th June

Colouring Competition closing date 11th July

Photography Competition closing date 7th August

Register your scarecrow for the trail 7th August

Ghost event at Croots Farm 7.30 pm 14th, 15th and 16th of September

Opening and awards event at Ecclesbourne School 6.15pm to 8pm 16th September

Two incredible arts festival days! 10am to 4pm 17th and 18th September

Display your scarecrow From 12 noon to 6pm: 17th and 18th September

My Kingdom for a What? Comedy play. 7.45pm 18th September

Scarecrow awards afternoon tea at the Weston Centre October 2nd

And finally let us tell you about the totally and absolutely amazing food! Catering will be provided by the three Duffield Women’s Institutes, Croots, I’m Just So Chocolatey, The Scampi Van, Spice It Up Bar B Q and not one but two ice cream vans!

Follow the arts festival more details are on www.duffieldartsfestival.com