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A glorious and evocative melting pot of 600 years of Western music from the Middle Ages to the 20th century: an evening of huge entertainment peppered with wit, period finery and earthy olde worlde instrumentation.

Two skilled historical music performers bring to life half a millennium of music with warmth and wit: 30 instruments, plentiful costume changes and 600 years of music in 90 minutes.

Featuring long forgotten songs and tunes (not to mention jokes) GreenMatthews paint a vibrant and vivid picture of our musical DNA, mixing the familiar and the obscure, the raucous and the reflective and the courtly and the commonplace.

Combining the vigour of the medieval period, the musical intricacy of the Renaissance, the grandeur of the Baroque, the pomp and bombast of Victoriana and the barbed wit of 'Blackadder' and '1066 And All That', the stage is set for a veritable musical feast.

Founded in 2011 by Chris Green and Sophie Matthews, GreenMatthews have swiftly earned themselves an enviable reputation for presenting the sights and sounds of the past in a way that is witty, engaging and accessible.

Running time 90 mins + interval. Audience Type: Adults/Family. Age Range: 8+.  Licenced bar open from 7pm.

Tickets £10.00 Standard / £8.00 Over 60 / £8.00 Under 18 from Spring Bank Arts, High Street Books New Mills, and online at www.wegottickets.com

The Fund has recently supported projects ranging from a mental health help-line for young people in Chesterfield and Matlock to a scheme in Buxton which will give adults a second chance at learning to read.

The Derbyshire Federation for Mental Health, Buxton Rotary Club’s Youth Leader Award scheme, Buxton-based Bright Opportunities’ adult literacy scheme and puppet company Funny Wonders all received grants from the Fund in the last round.

The Community Fund is one way in which the University hopes to give back to local people through grants to inspiring projects that seek to benefit the community. 

Community groups throughout Derby and Derbyshire will be able to bid for their share of £15,000 over the next 12 months. There will be three rounds of funding in 2016/17, with £5,000 available in each round.

The Fund is now accepting applications for the next round of awards. To apply, go to www.derby.ac.uk/about/community/fund/

Carla Nitti, Access and Inclusion Librarian, will be sharing short readings and poems which are aimed at encouraging people to reminisce about their memories and join in with the discussion. There will be free refreshments.

The event is open to all, including people with dementia and their carers.  The organiser is used to doing sessions with people with dementia who might go off topic, or need to get up, or who might be very quiet and find it difficult to join in, so if people are interested in bringing a loved one but are worried about anything like that you can reassure them.

If you have any enquiries contact Carla 01629 533454.

Drop in and join us to have a go at making some simple crafts using recycled books. Suitable for complete beginners! Free refreshments will be provided.

For more information ask staff or call Chapel Library on 01629 533962.

Calling voluntary organisations and charities in the Buxton area! Make sure you book your table(s) for the Rotary Club of Buxton's Summer Fair and Charity Bazaar on Sat. 3 June 2017 in The Gardens Marqueé, Pavilion Gardens, Buxton.

The Fair provides an ideal fundraising opportunity and showcase for local charitable organisations as well as the many and various voluntary organisations, (e.g. PTAs, Church Groups, Sporting Organisations etc.)

Space is limited in the Marquee and tables are allocated on a first come, first served basis with Charities/ Voluntary Organisations given priority.

Booking form www.rotary-ribi.org/clubs/page.php?PgID=620336&ClubID=272

If you have a medical diagnosis of living with Chronic Obstructive Airways Disease (COPD) for 12 months or more, are aged 55+, and live in the Buxton or surrounding areas in the High Peak, Derbyshire, you could volunteer to be interviewed face to face and voice recorded as part of a research study. 

Karen Wild is a PhD student at Keele University, Staffordshire, ST5 5BG and is researching the experience of living with COPD and the ways in which men living with COPD look after their health.    She would like to interview you for approximately one hour using an audio voice recorder 

Your details are kept strictly confidential.  
Contact k.r.wild@keele.ac.uk  Mobile: 07598765927.

Come along to a fun and informal event for a cuppa and a piece of cake. Guest Stephen Flinders will bring a selection of old objects - join in as people try to guess what they could be! 

Free accessible transport may be available.  For more information call Carla on 01629 533454.

Participants are encouraged to wear Neon/ Bright Colours and glow sticks etc. 

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