Diary of events in the Peak District area.

Bakewell Bird Study Group Second Monday monthly September to April at the Friends Meeting House, end of Chapel Row, off Matlock Street, Bakewell DE45 1EL. Monthly visits to local bird hot spots, a good opportunity to brush up your bird identification and learn from more experienced members.

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 during playing season. 01629 812946.

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 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.

Children’s Library and Story Time Cromford Institute Village Hall 1.45-2.30pm (term time). Adults Library is open during the above hours. Room also available for hire.

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 monthly.

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 year round, Cromford Market Place 30-40 miles mostly minor roads to a café and back by 1-2pm. New riders welcome, 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 with previous experience or new. No charge. sanghainthepeak.org

Meet and Make at Masson Mills Visitor Centre. Free drop-in meet. Bring along your own craft or hobby. Every Monday 10am-12pm. 1 hour's parking refund with any purchase in the Visitor Centre

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. Mary Pope 01629 733944.

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

Adult Craft and Colouring Club 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 10-12, no experience needed, just come along and be creative!

Bakewell Townswomen’s Guild Visitors welcome. Normally second Tuesday monthly, Bakewell Town Hall 9.45am-11.45am. Jan 01629 813105.

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

Bakewell Young Farmers Club 8pm-9.15pm Monyash Village Hall, with frequent outdoor meetings too.

Baslow Bowls Club social and club crown green bowls from 2pm Baslow Sports field. Free parking. Email bbc.baslow@gmail.com or Helen 07734 448832.

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

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

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, 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. 1st and 3rd Tuesday monthly.

1st Bakewell Brownies 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.

Love to Move Bakewell Town Hall, Council Chamber from 10am. £5 per session. Coffee and biscuits afterward.

Matlock and District Tennis Club 6pm-8pm April to October to play social tennis Audley St Elphins Park. Contact: matlocktennisclub@gmail.com

Matlock Derbyshire Dales Health Walk 10.00am Steady walk. 90 minutes different walks around the Matlock area. See September and October 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.

Otago Cromford Institute Village Hall 11.45-12.45pm. Adults Library open during the above hours. Room also available for hire.

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 and toddlers and carers, back of St Barnabas Church, Bradwell 10-11.30. Toys for children to play with, over coffee, fruit and a chat. £1 per family group. Closed August, reopens September. Details: Jane 01433 621172.

Taichi/qigong Moore Memorial Hall, Bamford 2-3pm. Contact: lindasouthwick2005@yahoo.co.uk

The Evergreen Club 2pm-4pm. Speakers, quizzes, etc. Darley Dale Methodist Church Hall. New members welcome.

Toddler and Parent/Carer Group Matlock Methodist and United Reformed Church, corner off 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 info@mmurc.org.uk

Wirksworth and District Amnesty International Group Third Tuesday monthly 7.30pm. Contact wirksworthaigroup@yahoo.com

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

Yoga Cromford Institute Village Hall 6.30-7.30pm Adults Library open during the above hours. Room also available for hire.

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

Ashbourne Derbyshire Dales Health Walks 10.30am long walk 180 minutes different walks around the Ashbourne area. See September and October 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.

Barre Blitz fun, challenging workout incorporates basic ballet steps with elements of pilates. High intensity workout. Burton Institute, Winster. 5.45pm. 07852 299927.

Barre Fit fun, challenging workout incorporates basic ballet steps with elements of pilates. High rep, low impact workout. 9.30am. Ashover Parish Hall. Information and to reserve a place: 07852 299927.

Baslow Choir Come and try us out. 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 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 monthly 7.15pm.

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

1st Tideswell Scouts Cub section ages 8-10 and Scouts Section ages 10-14 years. Tideswell Community Hall during term time. 5.30-6.45 for Cubs, 7-8.15pm for Scouts. Email 1stTideswellScouts@gmail.com

Folk Night First Wednesday monthly. Live music session at the Crispin, Great Longstone, 7.30 onwards. Come along, sing and play. All welcome, especially musicians.

Great Longstone Derbyshire Dales Health Walks 10.00am. Short walk. 60-90 mins, a very steady walk. Meet at St Giles Church.

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 Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Brigade (term time) Matlock Methodist / U.R. Church Hall, Bank Road, Matlock 6.30-7.30pm (4-11 years) 7.15-8.45pm (11-18 years) Yvonne 07779 543 255.

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

Matlock Needlecraft Group sit and stitch sessions. Bring whatever you are working on. Imperial Rooms, Matlock. 10-12 Fee £2.50. Information: Matlockneedlecraft@gmail.com 01629 732512.

Matlock WI First Weds monthly, 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. Details 01298 79777 / 07527 292908, www.samudracentre.org, info@samudracentre.org

Millersdale WI meets 7.30pm second Wednesday monthly at Litton Village Hall. New members always welcome. Regular coffee mornings, speakers and outings.

National Trust Longshaw Estate Social Walks 5 miles. 10.30am, the Welcome Building, Woodcroft CP (S11 7TZ). Free but parking charges for non-National Trust members.

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 1st and 3rd Wednesdays monthly. Speakers, range of topics. Mostly at Rutland Arms, Bakewell, 12.30-2pm. Also evening meetings 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. £2 per child. Call 01629 732240 to find out more or simply come along on the day.

T’ai Chi Bakewell Town Hall, 9.15am.

T’ai 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. 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. Contact anne@oldak.net

Wirksworth Derbyshire Dales Health Walks 9.45am. Meet at Wirksworth Leisure Centre car park. Steady walk 120-150 minutes.

Yoga (Vinyasa Flow) 6.15pm-7.45pm, Bakewell Town Hall, 07733 179773. www.holistichealthderbyshire.com

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

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

Bakewell Croquet Club Recreation Ground, afternoons and evenings during playing season. 01629 812946.

Bakewell Derbyshire Dales Health Walks 10am Steady walk 90-120 minutes different walks around the Derbyshire Dales. See September 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. info@thefarminglifecentre.co.uk.

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

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

Barre Fit Fun, challenging workout incorporates basic ballet steps with elements of pilates. High rep, low impact workout. 9.15am. Burton Institute, Winster. Information and to reserve place: 07852 299927.

Barre Flow Fun, challenging workout incorporates basic ballet steps with elements of pilates. Mindful class focussing on balance, stability and stretch. Burton Institute, Winster. 10.30am. Information and to reserve place 07852 299927.

Baslow Garden Society Third Thursday monthly, 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. £3 per family group.

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

Cressbrook Band rehearses in The Cressbrook, Middle Row, Cressbrook, 7.30pm-9pm. Village brass band welcomes anyone. Theresa Jennison 07765 285511.