May 2016
PLANT SALE
Come along to Scarthin Promenade to choose from a selection of summer bedding plants, perennials, tomatoes & peppers, courgettes & cucumbers, aubergines & other fruit & veg, ready for the garden or greenhouse. Sunflowers - almost your last chance to buy and enter the sunflower competition (Cromford residents only). Proceeds in aid of Cromford Garden Show. Supported by Celebrating Cromford.
Find out more »LIZ WELBY at Derbyshire Open Arts
Our artist in residence, Liz Wellby, will be exhibiting her drawings, print and sculpture at The Whitworth Centre, Darley Dale, over the Bank Holiday weekend, as part of Derbyshire Open Arts. Why not call in to see a number of new pieces enjoying their first outing, including her iPad drawings of Scarthin Books?
Find out more »June 2016
CELEBRATING CROMFORD 2016
The annual village event, hosting three days of activities (Friday evening to Sunday). A full programme can be downloaded via the Celebrating Cromford website. _____________________
Find out more »STEPHEN BOOTH BOOK SIGNING
Highly acclaimed local crime writer, Stephen Booth, will be here to sign copies of his latest Cooper & Fry novel, Secrets of Death (hardback, event price of £16). He'll be chatting to visitors and signing copies of the book between 2.30pm-4.30pm. If you can't make it but would like a signed/dedicated copy reserving, email nickscarthin@gmail.com or 'phone the shop on 01629 823272.
Find out more »July 2016
CROMFORD OPEN GARDENS 2016
Cromford lies where the Peak limestone dips below the shales of the Derwent Valley and the gritstone of Black Rocks. Come and see what can we can grow on our rocky terraces and moist valley plots. This year, gardens are supplemented by pallet gardens planted by village groups and individuals - please vote for your favourite pallet. The leaflet indicates which sites require good balance and sure footwork. Some participants will be offering light or substantial refreshment along with artworks…
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