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Friday 9 – Sunday 25 September
NEW MILLS FESTIVAL ART TRAIL
Across the town, open all hours
More than 150 artists and 67 venues turn the town into a gallery! Artists from across the UK display their work in windows
across New Mills for the duration of the two-week festival
FREE event
TASTER SESSION TREATMENTS AT THE ALTERNATIVE HEALTH CLINIC
Alternative Health Clinic, 8 Union Road, SK22 3ES Mon,Sat 9:30am–1:30pm Tues,Wed,Thurs,Fri 9:30am–5pm
Throughout the festival, The Alternative Health Clinic is offering taster sessions of the following treatments:
- Swedish Back Massage £13
- Indian Head Massage £13
- Iridology £10
- Neal's Yard Remedies Organic Facial £20
Treatments are 30 mins and subject to the availability of the therapists. Please contact the clinic for more information by
phone or email: Phone: 01663 742282 Email: contact@alt-health.co.uk Website: www.alt-health.co.uk
DESERT ISLAND BOOKS EXHIBITION: NEW MILLS LIBRARY AND BOOKCHAT
New Mills Library, Hall Street, New Mills, SK22 4AR, Library opening hours
Drop in to the library (any time from July 22nd) with the title of the book you’d take to a desert island which will be included
in an exhibition, or just join us on 13 September for the Desert Island BookChat.
SPACE ODDESSY
The Cakery, 58 Market Street, SK22 4AA Mon-Sat, 2-4pm
3…2…1…Blast Off! Entertain your future astronauts and Jedi Knights with our Space theme Afternoon Tea. An out of this
world array of sandwiches and desserts from your favourite space explorers including characters from Star Wars, Wall-e and
many more! £9.95pp booking required Tel:01663 308188 or email hola@thecakerynewmills.co.uk
ROCKET SCIENCE
The Cakery, 58 Market Street, Sk22 4AA Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri, 9am-5pm, Weds & Sat 9am-4pm
Calling all space explorers! Design and build your own space craft for NASA to send on their next mission to Mars. Models
must be submitted by 1pm Saturday 24th September and the winner will displayed in the shop window for all to see! Prizes
available.
FREE entry For Ages 3-12yrs Tel:01663 308188 or email hola@thecakerynewmills.co.uk
Friday 9
THE KNITTED CHURCH - OPENING EVENT
Providence Church, Mellor Road, SK22 4DP 7-9pm
Providence Church has been "Yarn Bombed". We open for viewing tonight. Come and see Providence as it has never been
seen before. This is the first opportunity to see the knitted installation which has been made by friends and members of the
church.
Admission £3 including a glass of wine or soft drink. Children FREE Pay on the door. Contact: knittedchurch@outlook.com
NEW MILLS HONOUR AWARDS
New Mills Town Hall, Spring Bank, SK22 4AT 7.30–10pm
For the third time we will honour the heroes you have nominated who make New Mills such a great place to live! An excuse
to dress up for an evening of fun, presentations and great entertainment.
Tickets £5 including welcome drink. Available from Revive Cafe on Market Street. Visit www.honour.revivechurch.uk or
email honour@revivechurch.uk for more information.
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Saturday 10
TAKE PART...IN THE ART OPEN MORNING
New Mills Art Theatre, Jodrell St, SK22 3HJ 10am-12pm
'Take Part...in the Art' run musical theatre classes for children aged 4-16 yrs. Based in our beautiful Art Theatre, children
learn all 3 disciplines of musical theatre; singing, dancing and acting. Come and see what we're all about and what we get up
to on Saturday mornings. Admission FREE
THE KNITTED CHURCH EXHIBITION
Providence Church, Mellor Road, SK22 4DP 10am-2pm
Providence Church has been Yarn Bombed. We are open for viewing so come and see Providence as it has never been seen
before. Refreshments and children's activities available £1 adults, children FREE Contact: knittedchurch@outlook.com
THE AMAZING CUSTARD FLAMETHROWER: HOW TO BECOME AN INVENTOR
Revival Church, High Street, SK22 4BR 10.30-11.30am
Ian Russell (also known as 'The Bubble Man') has presented his internationally renowned Exploding Custard science show
many times for children and families at New Mills Festival. This year it will be different. Children will learn how they too can
be inventors. Grown-ups beware!
Admission FREE Voluntary donations to New Mills Festival will be welcomed. Any enquiries to Ian Russell:
ian@interactives.co.uk
POCKET JOURNAL MAKING WITH AMANDA WHEWELL
The Studios Gallery, Union Road, SK22 3ES 10.30am-4.30pm
Make 4 individual mini-journals to fit in your pocket or handbag. Use a range of different media and learn simple bookbinding
techniques. Great selection of materials included in the price.
Admission £45, concessions £35, full details and online booking: www.thestudios.co
OVERFLOW
Apex Travel, 49 Market St, SK22 4AA 12 noon start
An interactive performance with artist Adrian Pritchard. The public are invited to take part in this exciting launch event for
#NMFestivalArtTrail2016 by helping to create a poured paint sculpture that will be on display as part of the trail for the twoweek festival. Adrian is a contemporary artist whose work explores the materiality of the medium, allowing the paint to create
its own shapes and patterns through gravity and time. www.adrianpritchard.com
FREE event All welcome to help pour paint!
EXHIBITION PREVIEW
Pulse Café, 34 Union Road, SK22 3ES 2-4.30pm
An exhibition of painting and calligraphy from artists Karen Heywood and Chris Taylor
Admission FREE Refreshments available
WILD WINE, BEER AND COCKTAIL TASTING AND MAKING
Upstairs at The Beehive, Albion Road, SK22 3EY 6-9pm
Join us for a brilliant evening tasting wines, beers and cocktails all made by Totally Wild UK using foraged and wild
ingredients. Learn how to brew your own wine and beer and decide what plant flavours are your favourite while enjoying
some great company
£15pp - ADULTS ONLY Buy tickets at: www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/wild-wine-tasting-evening-with-new-mills-festival-tickets25860261739 Contact: totallywilduk@gmail.com
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Sunday 11
NEW MILLS LEISURE CENTRE FAMILY FUN DAY
Hyde Bank Rd, SK22 4BP for times see below
Public Swimming sessions - £2 for each paying customer, Under 8's are FREE. The programme for the day: 9am-12.30pm All
Welcome, 12.30-1.15pm Fun Session (Floats), 1.15pm-2.00m Family Fun Session (floats).
Badminton courts are also available for £2.00 per person (under 8's FREE) 9am-1pm. Equipment provided.
No booking required - just turn up!
ARTISAN FOOD FAIR
Spring Bank Arts, Spring Bank, SK22 4BH 10am-2pm
Come along and sample the local produce on display. FREE event A hamper of produce will be raffled to raise funds. Phone:
01663 308202
WORSHIP AT THE KNITTED CHURCH
Providence Church, Mellor Road, SK22 4DP 10.30-11.30am
Join us at our morning worship service led by our minister Alison Termie. All ages welcome.
No booking needed FREE event Contact: knittedchurch@outlook.com
ART THEATRE OPEN DAY and DISNEY'S BEAUTY & THE BEAST
New Mills Art Theatre, Jodrell St, SK22 3HJ 12-4pm (Film:1.30-3.45pm)
Join us to celebrate 50 years of the Art Theatre and visit our mini exhibition featuring archive footage, photographs and
theatre renovation plans. Following the success of our last pantomime, the next is 'Beauty and The Beast'. Don't miss our
featured film- Disney's Beauty and The Beast, for all the family to enjoy (with interval) 1.30pm to 3.45pm. Admission FREE
THE KNITTED CHURCH - TEA TIME CRAFT
Providence Church, Mellor Road, SK22 4DP 4-6pm
Craft activities for preschool and primary age children and their families. A party Tea is provided for children and tea/coffee
and cakes for adults.
All welcome, no booking needed. FREE event donations welcome. Contact: knittedchurch@outlook.com
Monday 12
INTRODUCTION TO MINDFULNESS FOR WELLBEING
The Studios Gallery, Union Road, SK22 3ES 6.30-9pm
Mindfulness empowers you to choose how you respond to difficulty rather than habitually reacting in ways that are unhelpful.
Find out more about how Mindfulness can enable you to feel calmer and enjoy life more fully.
Ticket price: £12.50 as a donation to the festival numbers limited to 10
Bookings made to Suzanne: suzanne.bethell@sky.com or text 07548145331
Tuesday 13
KNIT WITH PROVIDENCE KNITWITS
Providence Church, Mellor Road, SK22 4DP 7.30-9pm
Join the team who have created the Knitted Church to knit or crochet. All welcome whether experienced or beginners.
Refreshments provided
No booking needed - £1 admission Contact: knittedchurch@outlook.com
DESERT ISLAND BOOKS: NEW MILLS LIBRARY AND BOOKCHAT
New Mills Library, Hall Street, SK22 4AR 7.30-9pm
Imagine you were stranded on a desert island… what book would you take? As on the radio programme, you will also have
The Bible / another religious text, and The Complete Works of Shakespeare. Drop in to the library (any time from July 22nd)
with your book title which will be included in an exhibition, or just join us on the night. Read an excerpt from your book if you
like, share why you have chosen it and listen to others explain their choices.
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Admission FREE Refreshments. All ages welcome. Enquiries via the Library: 01629 533195 email:
newmills.library@derbyshire.gov.uk
Wednesday 14 TBC
ART THEATRE OPEN EVENING & PRESENTATION
New Mills Art Theatre, Jodrell St, SK22 3HJ 7.30-9.00pm
New Mills Art Theatre is proud to welcome historic theatre consultants 'Theatre Search'. Step back in time and hear how the
construction of a new cinema and variety theatre in 1921 should be recognised as one of the most complete and important
surviving early twentieth century small-scale variety theatres in the British Isles. We need your support. Admission FREE
For details and to confirm date please contact Beverley Eaves, 07747 887315.
Thursday 15
BLOWN-UP BIOLOGY: MAGNIFIED MICROSCOPIC MONSTERS!
St George’s Parish Hall, Church Lane 7.30-9.30pm
Have you ever seen a live amoeba or a real water-flea's heart beating? REAL, magnified microscopic monsters come ALIVE
under the microscope and are hugely magnified by professional science communicator Ian Russell ('The Bubble Man') who will
help us focus on some of the deepest mysteries of life. Admission FREE Any enquiries to Ian Russell: ian@interactives.co.uk
SING-AROUND SESSION
Pulse Café, 34 Union Road, SK22 3ES 7.30–10pm
Join Karen Heywood and friends for an informal sing-around session. All welcome!
Admission FREE Refreshments available
SILENT MOVIE NIGHT
Spring Bank Arts Centre, Spring Bank, SK22 4BH 7.30-10pm
Come and experience the fantastical new invention of 'CINEMA'! Gasp at sights of unbelievable danger, laugh at the exploits
of the world's finest comedians. Silent films - the entertainment sensation of the new millennium. Suitable for all ages, we
will be showing a compendium of the finest silent films of the early 1900s.
Tickets: £4 for Adults, £1 for Children
Tickets from Spring Bank Arts tel:01663 308202 or see www.springbankarts.org.uk or pay on the door
Friday 16
NEW MILLS BAND WITH THE CRYSTAL CHORDS LADIES BARBERSHOP CHORUS
New Mills Town Hall, Spring Bank, SK22 4AT 7.30pm
A concert of music played by New Mills Band together with guests The Crystal Chords Ladies Barbershop Chorus
Admission FREE No ticket required. Licensed bar available.
ILLUSTRATED TALK - THE MAMMALS OF DERBYSHIRE
New Mills Library Lecture Room, Hall Street, SK22 4AR 7.30-9.30pm
New Mills Natural History Society illustrated talk on "Mammals of Derbyshire" by Debbie Alston of Derbyshire Mammal Group
and one of the authors of a recent book on this subject.
Non members of the New Mills Natural History Society are welcome to attend. Admission £1.50; children FREE
A FESTIVAL SPECIAL DRINK & DRAW
The Studios Gallery, Union Road, SK22 3ES 7.30-10pm
The ever popular Drink & Draw Festival special hosted by Andrea Joseph. Alternative life drawing with drinks, music and
costume. Bring your pens, pencils, a bottle and prepare to be entertained.
Admission £15pp Age restrictions: 16 years and over. Early booking suggested.
Tickets from www.thestudios.co.uk
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FESTIVAL ITALIAN DINNER
Gioia Mia Café, Market Street, SK22 4AA 7.30pm
Come and enjoy a special Italian style salmon dinner at Ali’s Café. Admission £15pp (wine, sweet and coffee extra)
Proceeds to New Mills Festival
Book in advance at the café. Tel. 01663 746893
THE BARRACUDAS – LIVE AT THE BEEHIVE!
The Beehive Inn, Albion Road, SK22 3EY 9pm
FREE event Contact: 01663 742087
Saturday 17
IMAGES - FIRE, EARTH, WATER AND AIR
St. George's Church, Church Road, SK22 4NP 10am-4pm
A demonstration to show how a piece of 2D art (Acrylic) is created using the theme of 'Air'. Inspired by the Parish Church of
New Mills. Previous work from the series including Fire, Earth and Water will also be on display.
Admission FREE Contact: Martyn Long 01298 78797 Email: pinky2perky2001@btinternet.com
THE KNITTED CHURCH EXHIBITION
Providence Church, Mellor Road, SK22 4DP 10am-2pm
Providence Church has been Yarn Bombed! We are open for viewing, so come along and see Providence as it has never been
seen before. Refreshments and children's activities available. £1 adults, children FREE Contact:
knittedchurch@outlook.com
POP-UPS AND MECHANICAL CARDS - HIGH PEAK COMMUNITY ARTS OPEN DAY
High Lee Hall, St Mary’s Road 11am-2pm
High Lee Hall is transformed into an inventor’s laboratory – a place to imagine scientists and their schemes. Make you own
pop-up lab and inventions to save the world!
Suggested donation £2 per child Phone Sophie/Alison on 01663 744 516 for more info
BUBBLE FEST
High Lea Park, St Mary’s Road, SK22 4BW 1-4pm… weather permitting!
Enormous bubbles: the biggest you’ve ever seen. CLOUDS of smaller bubbles. Watch the show. Join in. Bring your own
bubble-mix or feel free to dip into the Bubble Man’s home-made giant-bubble ‘potion’. Let’s fill the park with bubbles. For the
past two years this has been a hugely successful event.
Admission FREE Voluntary donations to New Mills Festival are welcomed. Any enquiries to Ian Russell:
ian@interactives.co.uk
THE ITALIAN JOB
Spring Bank Arts, Spring Bank, SK22 4BH 7.30-9.30pm
Following the successful Opera Gala, Glossopera return to Spring Bank Arts with a varied programme of Italian opera classics.
Tickets: £15 Adult and £10 student Contact: springbankarts@gmail.com
Sunday 18
NEW MILLS RAMBLERS - PENNINE BRIDLEWAY & ROYCH CLOUGH
Meet at Torr Top Car Park, SK22 4BS 9am
12 mile moderate walk led by Lewis Chadwick. The New Mills Ramblers walks are FREE but a contribution towards petrol
would be appreciated. Visit www.newmillsramblers.co.uk for more details
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AWAKE THOU THAT SLEEPEST
Revival Church, High Street, SK22 4BR 10-11.30am
To celebrate the 250th Anniversary of the 'New Chapel' on High St the Rev John Wesley will preach upon the topic 'Awake
Thou Sleepest' and a history of the building will be presented.
Admission FREE 18th century dress encouraged! For further details: www.revivechurch.uk/john-wesleys-visit
WORSHIP AT THE KNITTED CHURCH
Providence Church, Mellor Road, SK22 4DP 10.30-11.30am
Join us for our regular Sunday Family Worship.
Admission FREE No booking needed Contact: knittedchurch@outlook.com
GUIDED WALK AROUND HISTORIC NEW MILLS
Meet at New Mills Heritage Centre, Rock Mill Lane, SK22 3BN 1.30-4pm
Guided Walk Around Historic New Mills. Meet at Heritage Centre, finish at Spring Bank Arts for tea and buns. Admission
FREE
GET FUNGHI FORAY
Meet at top of Dyehouse Lane, SK22 4BA 1.45 for a 2pm start
Join Get Funghi's Bengt Saxmark & Deb Hampson for a local foray. Learn some useful tips about distinguishing the many
tasty edible funghi that can be found if you know what to look for! The walk lasts around 2 hours and ends with a taste of
homemade wild mushroom soup in a local pub. Please book in advance via info@getfunghi.co.uk or call 07971 968566.
Admission adults £10, children 7-12 £5, under 7s FREE Places are limited so please book early
Monday 19
THE MILLENNIUM WALKWAY AND OTHER BRIDGES OF NEW MILLS – LECTURE BY DR DEREK BRUMHEAD
New Mills Town Hall, Spring Bank, SK22 4AT 7.30pm
Lecture followed by cheese and wine – provided courtesy of New Mills Town Council. Admission FREE
Tuesday 20
NEW MILLS AND DISTRICT U3A GROUPS DISPLAY
New Mills Town Hall, Spring Bank, SK22 4AT 10.30am-12.00
An exhibition of New Mills and District U3A's activity groups.
Admission and refreshments FREE
CAKE AND CONSTRUCTION
Newtown Primary School, Buxton Road, SK22 3JS 3.30-5pm
Enjoy tea and cake while your children take part in construction activities. Particularly suitable for children aged 3 to 11.
Admission FREE (charge for refreshments) All welcome. Booking not required. Call 01663 744358 for further details
PROVIDENCE KNITWITS AT THE KNITTED CHURCH
Providence Church, Mellor Road, SK22 4DP 7.30-9pm
Join the creators of the Knitted Church for a knit or crochet session. All welcome whether experienced or beginners.
Refreshments provided. No booking needed - £1 admission Contact: knittedchurch@outlook.com
NEW MILLS BOOKCHAT
St. Georges C of E Primary School, Church Lane, SK22 4NP 7.30-9pm
Join us for an informal chat about 'Silas Marner' by George Eliot. If you need a copy of the book, ask at the Library and say
it’s for Bookchat. Or borrow from a friend, or try High Street Books! Admission FREE Note: the classroom is accessed
through the gate to the right as you face the school entrance.
Donation for refreshments. Enquiries: Alison 01663 744516 or New Mills Library 01629 533195 Email:
newmills.library@derbyshire.gov.uk
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THE ADP ('AFTERMATH DISLOCATION PRINCIPLE') WELCOME PARTY!
The Beehive Inn, Albion Road, SK22 3EY 7.30pm
Come and celebrate the arrival of this major touring artwork by artist Jimmy Cauty. The 'Aftermath Dislocation Principle' will
be on view all evening in Focal car park. Live music from Rise! and support act.
Admission FREE (donations for High Peak Hospice welcome!) Enquiries to: thardwick@uwclub.net
Wednesday 21
THE BOY WITH THE BROKEN TEETH BECAME
Email for details of the secret location & time
In a dress constructed from the scene of a dream, Gentle Stranger tell stories of how the boy with broken teeth became.
The members of Gentle Stranger met when they were pupils at New Mills school. Now based in London they make music and
perform together. For this homecoming event they are planning a new storytelling-based performance which will take place
early evening in a homemade tent structure. For location, time and any other details please email
gentle_stranger@outlook.com Admission FREE open to all ages
NEW MILLS RAMBLERS - LONGNOR & EARL STERNDALE
Meet at Co-Op Car Park, SK22 4NG 9.30am
6 mile moderate walk led by Bob Stanway. The New Mills Ramblers walks are FREE but a contribution towards petrol is
appreciated. Visit www.newmillsramblers.co.uk for more details
Thursday 22
BRIDGES OF NEW MILLS WALK
Meet at New Mills Heritage Centre, Rock Mill Lane, SK22 3BN 10.30am
Mike Daniels leads a walk around some of the more prominent bridges of New Mills. Around 2 hours and 3 to 4 miles in
length. Sturdy footwear is recommended. Admission FREE
QUIZIT NEW MILLS
Royal Oak, Market Street, SK22 4AA 9pm
Test your brain-power and memory with another of Visit New Mills regular Thursday night quizzes. Proceeds to New Mills
Community Festival.
Admission FREE £1 to enter the quiz, teams of any size. All welcome!
Friday 23
KINDER RINGERS AT THE KNITTED CHURCH
Providence Church, Mellor Road, SK22 4DP 7pm
Kinder Hand Bell Ringers join us at the Knitted Church. Enjoy their music while surrounded by our knitted installation.
Refreshments available before the concert and during the interval.
Tickets £5 including tea/coffee and cakes Children £2 Pay on the door Contact: knittedchurch@outlook.com
CHEESE & WINE EVENING
New Mills & District Volunteer Centre 33/35 Union Road, SK22 3EL 7pm
The Centre plays an active role in the community of New Mills and its surrounding areas. Demand for our services is high and
we rely heavily on our fundraising events. Some of the services we provide are: Transport; Social groups; Shopping for the
housebound; Escorted shopping trips; Home befriending and telephone befriending; DIY; Gardening; ICT training and our
vital Home from Hospital service. If you know anyone that would benefit from our services please don't hesitate to get in
touch on 01663 744196. Also if you would like to volunteer for us then we would love to hear from you.
Tickets: £7 including cheese & a glass of wine Additional drinks available. Tickets must be purchased in advance - from
the Volunteer Centre. Contact: 01663 744196
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FESTIVAL DINNER - POEMS & POTATOES
Gioia Mia Café, Market Street, SK22 4AA 7.30pm
Come and enjoy an evening of poetry and potatoes with a choice of 4 fillings plus salad at Ali’s Café.
£12 per person
(wine, sweet and coffee extra) Proceeds to New Mills Festival Book in advance at the café. Tel. 01663 746893
CHALKERS COMEDY NIGHT
Chalkers Snooker Club, Buxton Road, SK22 3JT 8pm
Top-Act-Comedians are back! Always a sell out and a New Mills Festival favourite! Come join in the laughter with the very
best comics fresh from the national comedy circuit.
Tickets £10 from Chalkers (01663 742336) or Priscilla's or online at www.newmillsfestival.co.uk
Friday 23 – Sunday 25
ART TRAIL BIG WEEKEND
With more than 150 artists and 67 venues New Mills Festival Art Trail once again turns the town into a gallery. Culminating in
the Big Weekend and timed to coincide with the hugely popular Lantern Procession finale, which attracts an audience of
more than 10,000, the final weekend of the trail sees artists and venues across New Mills open their doors to host pop-up
exhibitions, open studios, workshops, demonstrations and arts and crafts markets.
Admission FREE to all events see Big Weekend entry in centre of brochure for full details
Saturday 24
TORRS HYDRO OPEN DAY
Torrs Hydro, Torrs Riverside Park 1-3pm
Archie's engine house and fish pass will be open for visitors. Directors and volunteers will be on site to answer any questions
about how we generate clean, green electricity.
Admission FREE
THE VIPERS – LIVE AT THE BEEHIVE!
The Beehive Inn, Albion Road, SK22 3EY 9pm
Admission FREE Contact: 01663 742087
LANTERN PROCESSION STREET PARTY
Market Street 6.00– ‘til late
Join in the celebrations at the Street Party before and after the Lantern Procession. Sample delicious foods from all
over the world from authentic ‘street food’ vendors, enjoy live music and marvel at the fire eaters, jugglers,
stilt-walkers and other performers who will be entertaining you throughout the evening. Many of our local shops,
restaurants and cafes will also be opening their doors late into the evening.
FREE and FAMILY FRIENDLY
LANTERN PROCESSION
The Rock Tavern, Wirksmoor Road, SK22 3HW. Procession from 7.30-9.30pm
Come on a magical lantern procession through the Torrs, walk over the famous Millennium Walkway flanked by
impressive fire sculptures and see hundreds of hand-made lanterns light up the evening. Bring your very own
lantern - made at a lantern-making workshop. Procession ends with a Street Party in Market Street. Procession
duration approximately 30mins walking - unless congested. Fire effects and entertainment 7.309.30pm. Entry ONLY at The Rock Tavern - keep going in one direction. Arrive between 7.30-9pm to join
the procession!
FREE - bucket collection – please give generously to support the Festival
Sunday 25
NEW MILLS RAMBLERS - GRADBACH
Meet at Torr Top Car Park, SK22 4BS 9am
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11 mile moderate walk led by Lesley Robertson. The New Mills Ramblers walks are FREE but a contribution towards petrol is
appreciated. Visit www.newmillsramblers.co.uk for more details
HARVEST WORSHIP AT THE KNITTED CHURCH
Providence Church, Mellor Road, SK22 4DP 10.30-11.30am
Join us for our Harvest Festival, all welcome. Admission FREE No booking needed. Contact: knittedchurch@outlook.com
NEW MILLS COMMUNITY ORCHARD APPLE DAY
New Mills Community Orchard, High Lea Park, SK22 3BW 2-4pm
An afternoon of apple fun for all the family, including bee demonstration (with local honey for sale), games for children, face
painting, things to buy or just come and relax in our beautiful surroundings. Please join us as we close the exciting festival
programme. Visit www.nmco.org.uk for further information
Admission FREE
PATCH & THE GIANT – FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER
New Mills Town Hall, Spring Bank, SK22 4AT doors 7pm
“A band you should make an effort to catch” (Folk Radio UK) "One of, if not the single most promising folk act to
emerge so far this decade." (7BitArcade) Patch & The Giant are a dynamic troupe of musicians and an ever
growing force within the UK alt-folk scene. Together they craft a sound which is rustic, beguiling and 'wholly
immersing' (Brum Notes); its foundation built on a rich union of vocals with instruments including cello, flugelhorn,
violin, accordion and more. Real Ale Bar!
Tickets early bird £13, £11 concs, £15 on door, available from Priscillas’s Cards, Market St or
www.newmillsfestival.co.uk
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