Diary of events in the Peak District area.

Bakewell Bird Study Group Second Monday of the month Sept-April Friends Meeting House, Chapel Row, off Matlock Street, Bakewell DE45 1EL.

Bakewell Choral Society Rehearsal 7.15-9.30pm. Bakewell Methodist Church, Matlock Street, Bakewell DE45 1EL. Details: bcsmembersec@gmail.com

Bakewell Croquet Club Recreation Ground, afternoons and evenings during playing season.

Bakewell Market 70+ stalls 9am-4pm in Granby Road and the Market Place.

Bakewell Methodist Church coffee mornings 10am-12 noon. Refreshments. Stall first Monday in the month.

Bonsall Church Café 12 noon-3pm. Wide selection of snacks and refreshments.

Bonsall Church Market first Monday of the month, variety of items. To sell you need a board or folding table. 9.30am for sellers, 10.30am for visitors until 3.30pm. 07974 304067 Kathryn.

Bonsall School Toddler Group for under 5s, 9.30-11.30am term time. Toys, music, singing, craft. Rectory Room, next to school, Church Street. £1 per family, refreshments available.

Club 52 Bridge Club 6.30pm for 6.45pm at Bakewell Town Hall. Visitors and new members welcome. 01629 814439 or 07538 435629.

Hurst Farm, Matlock Derbyshire Dales Health Walk 9.30am, Easy walk. Meet at Hurst Farm Community Centre, 6 Hazel Grove, Matlock. 1st and 3rd Monday of the month.

Ladies Cycling Group every Monday 9.30am from Hassop station. Sociable cycling on the Monsal Trail followed by coffee and cake. All welcome.

Matlock Cycling Club start 09.30 all year round Cromford Market Place 30-40 miles mostly minor roads to a café and back by 1-2pm. New riders welcome but please ring in advance: Chris 0770 9881270 or Richard 07410 402536 to confirm ride is on.

Meditation group, currently online, Sangha in the Peak. 19.25-21.00. All welcome whether you have previous experience or are new. No charge. sanghainthepeak.org

St. James’ Church Bonsall 12 noon-3pm for refreshments. Vegan and GF available. Tables inside or out. Used books for small donation. All proceeds to upkeep of building.

Tools for self reliance Bakewell. Tool kits for Africa 10am-12. Mill Leat Workshop (next to Agricultural Centre). Contact Mary Pope 01629 733944.

Wirksworth Derbyshire Dales Health Walks 2pm. Meet at Wirksworth Leisure Centre. Very steady walk 60-90 minutes.

Adult Craft and Colouring Club every Tuesday 2.00-4.00pm Bakewell Library, Granby Road, Bakewell DE45 1ES.

Ashbourne Derbyshire Dales Health Walk 10.30am Very Steady walk 60 minutes Ashbourne Rec by the Pavilion.

Bakewell Church Art Club every Tuesday 10-12, no experience needed, just come along and be creative!

Bakewell Townswomen’s Guild Visitors welcome. Meetings normally take place on the second Tuesday of each month in Bakewell Town Hall 9.45am-11.45am. Jan 01629 813105.

Baslow Ladies Tennis morning 10.00am-12 o’clock Baslow Sports Field.

Baslow Tennis Club night 6.00pm-8.30pm Baslow Sports Field.

Baslow St. Anne’s Church Choir Rehearses 6.30pm in Church sings for one communion each month, Harvest, Christmas, Carol Service and Easter. New members welcome. Bill Campbell 07770 741470 or billcampbell9@hotmail.com

Bakewell WI meets every 3rd Tuesday, 7.30pm Friends Meeting House, Bakewell. Speakers, suppers, activities. Contact Rashelle 07912 314972.

Chatsworth Players’ Rehearsals Perform at the theatre in Chatsworth House twice a year and rehearse Tuesdays and Fridays in Over Haddon Village Hall, 7.30-9.30pm. chatsworth.players.derbyshire@gmail.com or 07425 919965.

Cressbrook Band rehearses in The Cressbrook, Middle Row, Cressbrook, every Tuesday and Thursday evening 7.30pm-9pm. Welcomes anyone, any age. Theresa Jennison 07765 285511.

Darley Dale Derbyshire Dales Health Walk 10.30am very steady walk 60-90 minutes. Meet by the war memorial at Whitworth Park.

Darley Dale WI Second Tuesday of the month, Dale Road Methodist Church Hall, 7.00pm. New members and visitors welcome. Information: secretary, Jennifer Lane 01629 732447.

Dementia Friendly fully accessible Health Walk and Talk 2pm. Very easy walk and café, 30-60 minutes, from Whitworth Centre and Hassop Station. Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month.

1st Bakewell Brownies every Tuesday term time, Brigade Hall, Bakewell 6.15pm-7.30pm. Ages 7-10 years welcome. There is a waiting list. Heidi - heidiandcharlotte@hotmail.com or 07812 896579.

Matlock Derbyshire Dales Health Walk 10.00am Steady walk. 90 minutes different walks around the Matlock area. See December coming events.

Meditation and Mindfulness classes Buxton. 7.30-9pm Samudra Buddhist Centre, Buxton, 47 High Street, SK17 6HB. Everyone welcome! Details 01298 79777 / 07527 292908, www.samudracentre.org, info@samudracentre.org

National Women's Register (NWR) Bakewell and surrounding villages. Second Tuesday every month 7pm. Meet in each other's homes for lively discussion. Lorraine Sinclair-Evans 07773 797462 or website for details.

Peak Chamber Orchestra Calver Methodist Church 7.45pm. Weekly rehearsals, existing members and new members welcome. Lynne Potter 0114 2818595.

Pilates with Theresa Hannan, Bakewell Town Hall, 7pm.

St B’s Baby and Toddler Group for babies, toddlers and carers, back of St Barnabas Church, Bradwell 10-11.30. Toys for children. Coffee, fruit and a chat. £1 per family group. Closed August, reopens September. Details: Jane 01433 621172.

Toddler and Parent/Carer Group Matlock Methodist and United Reformed Church, corner of Bank Road and Oak Road, Matlock. 10am-12 noon, term time and most of holidays. Toys, craft, songs, refreshments. Donations only, all welcome. Information: mmurc.org.uk or email: info@mmurc.org.uk or just pop in and join the fun!

Wirksworth and District Amnesty International Group Third Tuesday of every month 7.30pm. Contact wirksworthaigroup@yahoo.com for details.

Wirksworth Market 8.30-1pm, Memorial Hall Gardens, St John St. From fresh veg and delicious cakes, to vintage wares.

Youlgrave Derbyshire Dales Health Walk 10.30am. Easy walk, 60-90 minutes. Meet Coldwell End car park, Main Street. Every 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month.

Ashbourne Derbyshire Dales Health Walks 10.30am long walk 180 minutes different walks around the Ashbourne area. See December coming events.

Back2Netball on the MUGA at Tideswell sports complex 6-7.30pm. All welcome, first session free.

Bakewell and District Community Choir Every Wednesday 7-9pm Friends Meeting House, Bakewell. New members welcome. No auditions, just turn up! Contact John jhmcgough@yahoo.co.uk or 07972 717279.

Baslow Choir No auditions! Most Wednesdays, Baslow Village Hall, 7.30pm-9.30pm, Sept-June, with regular concerts. Full social programme. www.baslowchoir.co.uk, 07745 385976, email: membership@baslowchoir.co.uk

Bel Canto Ladies' Choir sings a wonderful mix of choral music and welcomes new members. Rehearsals Baslow St. Anne's Church 8pm-9.30pm on Wednesdays. 07515 287222 or claire.delahaye@hotmail.co.uk

Bolehill WI You are welcome at Bolehill WI's meetings at Wellspring, Wirksworth on the third Wednesday of the month at 7.15pm.

Bonsall School Toddler Group for the under 5s, 9-11am during term time. See Monday listing for details.

Calver and Eyam Bowling Club New members welcome. Free taster sessions with helpful tuition. Bowls can be used free of charge. Refreshments. You don't need a partner to play. 2pm. The Green, Calver crossroads.

Cromford WI Community Centre, Cromford Market Place, first Wednesday each month except August. New members and visitors welcome. Janet Chambers on jchambers30@btinternet.com

Folk Night First Wednesday of the month. Live music session at the Crispin, Great Longstone, 7:30 onwards. Come along, sing and play. All welcome, especially musicians.

Guided Walks Explore Longshaw, Burbage and Eastern Moors. History and habitats of the area. Knowledgeable guide. Approx 4 miles, taking around 2.5 hours. Meet at Welcome Building in Woodcroft car park, Longshaw, 10:30am. £5 per adult and £2.50 per child (suitable for accompanied children over age of 8, family discounts available).

Hartington Dance Club 7.45pm to 10pm Hartington Village Hall SK17 0AP. hartingtondanceclub@gmail.co.uk or 01335 390286 for information.

Holy Trinity Church Tansley Refreshments and a chat 10.15am-11.30am. Make new friends, meet old friends. Get to know the community. Everyone welcome including children and dogs.

Knit and Natter at Bakewell Library 1-3pm. Bring along a project, learn a hobby or just a chat.

Matlock Derbyshire Dales Health Walks 10am Steady walk 90 minutes different walks around the Matlock area. See December coming events.

Matlock Needlecraft Group, sit and stitch, Imperial Rooms, Matlock, every Wednesday, 10-12am. Contact Lesley 01629 823947.

Matlock WI First Weds in the month, 7.30, Edgefold Club, Edgefold Rd. Matlock. New members welcome. Active club, variety of speakers. annthornett@outlook.com

Meditation and Mindfulness Classes Buxton. 10.30-11.45am at Samudra Buddhist Centre, Buxton, 47 High Street, SK17 6HB. More details 01298 79777 / 07527 292908, www.samudracentre.org, info@samudracentre.org

Rebellion Knoll WI – Bradwell. Second Wednesday of the month in Methodist Hall. 7.30pm. www.bradda.org/village_organisations/rebellion-knoll-womens-institute.

Rotary International Bakewell Meet 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month. Interesting speakers, range of topics. Mostly at Rutland Arms, Bakewell, 12.30-2pm. Also evening meetings throughout the year at various venues. 07967 665580 / aesders@aol.com

South Darley CE Primary School Stay and Play Group ‘Little Darlings’ 10.30am-12 noon term time only. Starts 7th June £2 per child. Call 01629 732240 to find out more or come along on the day.

T’ai Chi Bakewell Town Hall, 9.15am, Bakewell Town Hall.

Tai Chi Lee Style Every Wednesday 1pm-2.30pm Imperial Rooms, Matlock. Phone/text Sarah 07832 107286 or Margaret 07592 440124.

Tideswell Derbyshire Dales Health Walk 10am. Moderate walk, 90-120 minutes. Meet at Fountain Square, adjacent to public toilets. Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month.

Toddler Music Group Matlock Methodist and United Reformed Church, corner of Bank Road and Oak Road, Matlock. 10am-11.30am, term time only. Music session with percussion instruments. £2 per family, per session. Refreshments. First week free. All welcome. Information: mmurc.org.uk or email: info@mmurc.org.uk

Walking Football 7-8pm during school term time, all weather pitch, Lady Manners school, Shutts Lane DE45 1DA. £3 per session. David Moss 07767 407743 or david.peaktrinity@yahoo.com

Walking Netball 10-11am on the MUGA at Hathersage near the swimming pool.

Wirksworth Community Choir meets every Wednesday in term time 7.45pm Wirksworth Junior School. New singers welcome. No audition needed. Please contact anne@oldak.net

Wirksworth Derbyshire Dales Health Walks 9.45am. Meet at Wirksworth Leisure Centre, steady walk 120-150 minutes.

Yoga (Vinyasa Flow) 6pm-7.30pm, Bakewell Town Hall, 07733 179773. www.holistichealthderbyshire.com

Baby and Toddler Group St Helen’s Church Hall, Darley Dale, term time. 8.45-11am. Toys, crafts, snacks, stories and singing. Text Diana 07526 16 8354.

Bakewell Beavers Thurs and Fri 6-7pm, Brigade Hall by infant school. Girls and boys aged 6-8, Claire Hollings clairehollings@yahoo.com.

Bakewell Croquet Club Recreation Ground afternoons and evenings during playing season.

Bakewell and Derbyshire Dales Family History Group Every third Thursday. Bakewell Town Hall 7.30-9.30. All welcome.

Bakewell Derbyshire Dales Health Walks 10am Steady walk 90-120 minutes different walks around the Derbyshire Dales. See December coming events.

Bakewell Farming Life Centre Walk 1.15pm Easy walk, 60-90 mins. Various meeting points for gentle monthly walk. Café at the end. Details info@thefarminglifecentre.co.uk.

Bakewell Mannerians Rugby Club Senior training at Lady Manners 3G pitch 7pm-8pm. All abilities welcomed.

Bakewell Methodist Church 1.30pm-4.30pm the church hall will be open for anyone, of any age, to come and enjoy friendly company, crafts, jigsaws, games, coffee and cake. All free.

Baslow Garden Society Third Thursday of the month, Baslow Village Hall, 7.30pm. Garden related talks and visits. baslowgardensociety@weebly.com.

Biggin Bingo Biggin Village Hall. Doors 7, play starts 7:30. 90 minutes playing. Flyer for cash accumulator, added every week until it’s won!

Carer and Toddler Group Bakewell Methodist Church, Haddon Road. Social activities for pre-school children and meeting point for their carers 10am-11.45am term times only. £3 per family group.

Children’s Dancing Classes Ballroom, Latin and Freestyle, term time only at Monyash Village Hall. Karen 07800 793453.

Cressbrook Band rehearses in The Cressbrook, Middle Row, Cressbrook, Tuesday and Thursday evening 7.30pm-9pm. Village brass band welcomes anyone to join us. Theresa Jennison 07765 285511.

Discover Digital IT Workshops for Beginners Free IT workshops in Buxton 2.30-4pm. Laptops provided, tutors on hand. For people with no computer skills or those who want to improve their capability. Just turn up at Zink HQ, Clough Street (Market Street Car Park), Buxton SK17 6LJ. Information liz@zink.org.uk or 01298 214926.

Elton Church Coffee Mornings 10am-12 noon in the Village Hall. All welcome to attend.

Falls Clinic Gentle exercise to build strength and stability. 1.30pm, Bakewell Town Hall.

Guided walking tour of Bakewell from river to Old House Museum, about half a mile long, start 1.30pm. Meet at Visitor Centre. Book there (01629 813227) by 1pm. £8 adult, children and dogs free. Money to museum charity. 01629 813642 to save £1.50 on combined walk and museum entry ticket. www.oldhousemuseum.org.uk for details.

Jigsaw Club and Swap every Thursday 1:30-3:00pm Bakewell Library, Granby Road, Bakewell DE4 1ES.

Matlock Boys’ Brigade / Girls’ Association Thursdays (term time) Matlock Methodist / U.R. Church Hall, Bank Road, Matlock. Children and young people 5-18 years. Tom Pilkington 07702 881 902.

Matlock Derbyshire Dales Health Walks 10am. Meet at the Bandstand in Hall Leys Park, Matlock. 2 weekly walks on very good ground. Very steady walk 30-60 minutes, very steady walk 60-90 minutes.

Matlock Luncheon Club meets 11.30am second Thursday of each month, Peak Edge Hotel, Chesterfield, for lunch and a post lunch speaker. Enquiries to www.matlockluncheonclub.co.uk

Matlock Trefoilguild Every third Thursday of the month, 7pm Darley Dale Methodist Church Hall. Activities, speakers, demonstrations, occasional trips out. New members welcome. Ann 01629 583693.

Meditation Group — Sangha in The Peak 2nd Thursday monthly. Arrival by 19:25-21:00 (19:30 start) at Litton Village Hall. All welcome whether new or experienced. Donations invited towards hall hire. Information: sanghainthepeak.org

River Network Innovative Warm Spaces Initiative Warm drinks, snacks, soup etc, also offering IT and media support and training within a warm heated space. Quizzes, games. Also a gateway for volunteering opportunities and serving, training and qualifications within charity. 3pm-6pm Cromford Mills, Matlock DE4 3RQ

Stitch, Knit and Natter Every Thursday at Darley Dale Methodist Church Hall, 2.15-4.15pm. Carol 07581 530544.

Walking Football 10-11am on the MUGA Hathersage near the swimming pool.

Weekly Social Runs: 19.00, Alport Lane Playing fields, Youlgrave DE45 1WN. Easy run and a recovery drink in pub afterwards. youlgraveharriers@gmail.com www.youlgraveharriers.com

Wirksworth “Raise Your Voices” meets for the joy of singing with Lester Simpson, Musical Director. Wirksworth Town Hall, Thursdays 7-9pm. Subs £4 weekly. No auditions, all abilities welcomed. www.raiseyourvoicesww.com, Facebook, or raiseyourvoiceswirksworth@ gmail.com

Ashbourne Derbyshire Dales Health Walks 10am. Steady walk, meet at Ashbourne Leisure Centre. 90-120 minutes.

Bakewell Beavers Thursday and Friday evening from 6-7pm. See Thursday listing for details.