Welcome to the Community & Festivals Page
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Introducing Caroline:
Caroline is our Membership and Minute Secretary at Baslow WI. She has very kindly volunteered to be the WI's contact with the Festivals Group. At WI we enjoy working with other groups in the local community and look forward to keeping in touch and helping where possible with events. Caroline will be editing this page of our website starting again in 2019.
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October 2018
Baslow WI members will be present at the Community Orchard Apple Day selling hot drinks, cakes, crafts and preserves from their gazebo in support of the Orchard and Derbyshire Blood Bikes. Please come along and support the Orchard Group, bring your apples to press into juice and enjoy the afternoon's entertainment.
August 2018
30th July - 5th August
Matlock Artists Society Summer Exhibition 2018
Matlock Artists Society Summer Exhibition 2018
Something for the weekend?
The art work is of a very high standard.... - Definitely recommended for pleasure and to support local talent.
The art work is of a very high standard.... - Definitely recommended for pleasure and to support local talent.
Wonderful things about Derbyshire to enjoy this month.....
The Village Show!
The Village Show!
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One of the many things I love about moving to Derbyshire is the opportunity to reminisce about growing up in the 1970s and the fantastic village show! We are so lucky that there are wonderful people who dedicate so much time, effort and energy to make these events happen every year. Definitely worth a visit! |
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Ashover Village Show - Wednesday 8th August
Froggatt Village Show - Saturday 25th August 
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Well Dressing - Another wonderful tradition that is thriving thanks to the efforts of local people and village communities.
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Well dressings are held the following villages in August..... 9th - 15th August Great Hucklow 15th -21st August Barlow 18th - 24th August Taddington and Blackwell 23rd August - 3rd Sept Holymoorside 24th August - 1st Sept Foolow 25th August - 1st Sept Eyam |
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July 2018
Well Dressings have taken place in villages all over Derbyshire. A stunning sight in the beautiful early summer of 2018.
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History of Well Dressing It is thought the earliest well dressings were a pagan giving of thanks to the water gods. The early Christian Church accepted the practice rather than outlaw it so well dressing had a religious theme. Today some have a religious theme but others have different influences - as seen in a small selection from the area. Derbyshire sits largely on limestone. Limestone is a porous rock and rainfall swiftly runs into the fissures and gaps of the limestone pavement. Therefore villages were sited where there were springs. 
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Jams, Pickles and Preserves!
Saturday 6th October is Apple Day at Baslow Orchard!
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As fabulous members of Baslow WI I trust you are watering and nurturing your fruit and vegetables during this dry period. On Saturday 6th October Baslow Orchard Group will be hosting Apple Day. Baslow WI will have a stall with produce and items to whet your appetite on the day but also as we head towards our Centenary Year. Watch this space but in the meantime please prepare extra jars for us to sell on the day. Proceeds towards WI Funds and the Baslow Orchard Group. |
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If you have not visited Baslow Orchard take a stroll up Over Lane from School Lane and you will see the sign just after the walled field on your left.The Orchard Group organises these events and if you would like to get involved contact Caroline.
Gardens in June
This week I visited the RHS Chatsworth Flower Show twice!
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I visited on RHS members day with a friend and on Friday went back for more. Towards the end of the day meeting a WI friend and member Alison for a glass of fizz and some folk music from a Sheffield based duo - Captives on the Carousel.
The Best Show Garden was 'The Great Outdoors' by another Sheffield resident - Phil Hirst. His inspiration for this garden is from the countryside around Sheffield. "A few minutes out of the city is a landscape of sheep grazed meadows, bleak heather moorland and ancient oak and birch woods. Reflections of this countryside have been recreated in this garden". Something we at Baslow WI know, understand and love..... |
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Open Gardens
There are a number of gardens open locally to get your flower fix over the next few weeks.
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You can visit Great Longstone open gardens during the weekend of 23rd and 24th June. Entry to all gardens £4. |
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June 2018
There are a number of local events taking place in Baslow during June.
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The first is a Charity Table Top Sale in Baslow Village Hall on Saturday 2nd June.
You can reserve a table for £10, have a de-clutter and make some money for yourselves or your chosen charity! The sale is on from 10am-1pm and if you would like to reserve a table contact June Powell on 01246 583375. |
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On Sunday 3rd June Baslow Methodist Church are organising a 'Big Lunch' on School Lane between 12.30pm and 3.00pm. This year the 'Big Lunch' Street Party celebrates its 8th anniversary. It is free to attend, all you need to do is contribute to the food that everyone can share. There will be live music, games for all ages and ice cream! To celebrate the Royal wedding there will be a competition to decorate a cake for Harry and Meghan. Details from Sheila Travis sheila.travis@btinternet.com.
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If you are feeling full of vitality and in need of a long walk Baslow Boot Bash is being held on Saturday 16th June - start 9.00am Baslow Village Hall.
The Baslow Boot Bash took place for the first time in 2005 and has now become an annual event. The 14 and 26 mile walks wind their way through the beautiful scenery of the Peak District National Park. Entry fee is £15 in or £20 on the day. Forms available to download from www.baslowchoir.co.uk/bootbash |
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Enjoy the late May Bank Holiday and the beautiful Derbyshire weather! Caroline
24 April 2018
'This week I attended a meeting of the Festivals Group and Jubilee Orchard. Apple Day is planned for 6th October 2018 at the community orchard. Apple Day is not designed to make a profit but the group really need support to organise events and cover costs. Ideas? Support? Get in touch!' Caroline
Contact Caroline via Baslow WI, this website or our Facebook page.
Contact Caroline via Baslow WI, this website or our Facebook page.
Photo credit Baslow Community Orchard - 2017
