Junction Arts

28/05/2026

❤️ THANK YOU POST! ❤️

As a charity, we rely on the kindness of local businesses, and thanks to the incredible support of Wetton Funeral Directors, our Cosy Crafts sessions have a welcoming place to call home.

These fortnightly sessions bring people together to share creativity, conversation, and connection, helping to combat loneliness, isolation, and the impact of the cost-of-living crisis. Thanks to Wetton's, who provide a space for our workshops, free of charge, Cosy Crafts can continue all the way through to December 2026 ✨

Teela Bednall, Funeral Director at Wetton said: “We at Wetton's Funeral Directors are delighted to welcome Cosy Crafts into our Brimington Funeral Home. Creating a space where people can come together, share companionship, and enjoy meaningful activities is something we value deeply. It’s a pleasure to support a group that brings comfort, creativity, and connection to our community.”

Thank you so much Wetton Funeral Service 🫶

If you're a local business and would like to help support free arts activities in the community, we’d love to hear from you [email protected]

27/05/2026

Get ready for big laughs this summer! 😂✨

We’re so excited to welcome the brilliant Wacky Woody back to the Chesterfield Children’s Festival! After being a huge hit in 2025, he’s returning to Queen’s Park with his hilarious comedy magic show — packed full of amazing tricks, surprises, and plenty of laugh-out-loud moments.

Wacky Woody has performed at some of the UK’s best-known comedy venues, and his show is the perfect treat for families who love to have fun together.

🎪 Chesterfield Children’s Festival
📅 18th & 19th July
⏰ 10am – 4pm
📍 Queen’s Park, Chesterfield

🎟 FREE – no booking needed

Plus: accessible toilet & changing place, and BSL interpreters available 💛

Come along and join the fun — we can’t wait to see you there!

For more info 👉 https://ow.ly/iL3V50Z4M3P

Chesterfield Deaf and Hearing Support Chesterfield Destination Chesterfield Chesterfield Borough Council

26/05/2026

Big news for Chesterfield Children’s Festival! 🎪

We’re very excited to announce our NEW event sponsor, Kip McGrath Education Centre Chesterfield - who is helping us bring an even bigger and more creative festival to Queen’s Park this year 🎉

Thanks to their support, we’re introducing a brand-new craft tent packed with hands-on activities — from printmaking and pottery to designing your own football shirt! ⚽🎨

💛 As a charity, Junction Arts is dedicated to making the arts accessible to everyone. That’s why all our events are completely FREE, so families can enjoy creativity, performances, and experiences together without barriers.

🙌 None of this would be possible without the support of local businesses like the fabulous Kip McGrath Chesterfield West!

To read the full story 👉 https://ow.ly/uOiC50Z4guu

26/05/2026

Do you have a creative idea that you'd like to bring to the Tapton Lock Festival? This year, we are giving 2 x £500 community grants! Find out more 👇👇

Applications should come from community groups or individuals with a strong commitment to bringing people together

21/05/2026

We’re delighted to welcome not one, not two, but three fantastic new trustees to the Junction Arts board 🎉

We feel incredibly fortunate to have these inspiring women join us at such an exciting time, as we look ahead to ambitious plans for the future:

✨ Tyler Turner – a talented artist, poet and facilitator, with expertise in community engagement and youth participation
✨ Bekah Anstey – a charity and fundraising professional, dedicated to championing community and creativity
✨ Emma Knight-Strong – a sustainability and governance expert, passionate about the role creativity plays in bringing people together

Junction Arts is supported by a dedicated board of eight trustees, each generously giving their time and expertise to help our charity thrive. We are hugely grateful for their commitment.

We would also like to say a heartfelt thank you to those trustees who stepped down this year, Joby Parsons, Jack Wood and Lucie Maycock. Your contribution has been invaluable, and you will be greatly missed.

Being a trustee is a rewarding voluntary role. It offers the opportunity to shape local projects, make a real difference in the community, and, at Junction Arts, be part of a creative, supportive team.

If you’re interested in joining our board, we’d love to hear from you: [email protected]

20/05/2026

🎉 Junction Arts is 50… and yes, we may have mentioned it a few times! 😉

Our 50 Stories for 50 Years journey is officially underway, and we’re delighted to be working with the brilliant Defeye Creative to capture it all in a special documentary film 🎬✨

This is the first intro episode, giving you a little look at what we’ve been up to so far…

From collecting amazing stories and exploring the archives, to hosting story sessions and collaborating with fantastic artists (more on that soon 👀), it’s been a busy and inspiring start.

And alongside all that, we’ve been keeping our usual programmes buzzing too!

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who’s shared a story, joined an event, or supported us so far 🙌

Watch, enjoy, and see if you can spot a familiar face ❤️

🔗 Want to get involved? https://junctionarts.org/50stories/
You can also email: [email protected], or call us: 01246 209 219

Made possible by The National Lottery Heritage Fund and National Lottery players.

The National Lottery Heritage Fund

19/05/2026

🎉 Got a creative idea for Tapton Lock Festival?

Bring it to Tapton with our NEW Community Creators Fund!

You could receive up to £500 to deliver something exciting at this year’s festival, whether it’s a performance, workshop, or interactive experience. Plus, you’ll get space at the festival to showcase your work to thousands of visitors.

This is your chance to be part of a vibrant community celebration and share your creativity with a wide audience.

🗓 Deadline to apply: 16 June 2026
📍 Tapton Lock Festival – Saturday 5 September 2026
👆 For more info & application form: https://ow.ly/cLlf50Z1xTJ
❓Any questions, email: [email protected]

Good luck!

18/05/2026

Bolsover… you were incredible ❤️

Derbyshire Makes rolled into town on Saturday, and what a day it was! From live music and hands-on workshops to film, dance and unforgettable community performances, Bolsover was bursting with creativity 🎨✨

A huge thank you to Derbyshire County Council We Are Local, for making it happen, and to our brilliant event partners Arts Derbyshire English Heritage Bolsover Castle Platform Thirty1 First Art Autin Dance Theatre Doe Lea Centre Old Bolsover Town Council 🙌

Massive thanks to all the artists, makers and community groups, our amazing staff and volunteers who made it all possible ❤️

And finally, thank you to everyone who came along, joined in and made the day so special!

📸 Richard Tymon


Old Bolsover Yard

17/05/2026

Amazing news, Junction Arts have been paid £67.70 this week - putting us in the top 30% of causes on easyfundraising!

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16/05/2026

Had a great time with the family at Derbyshire Makes in Bolsover today…as a member of the public! Still took my little camera with me though 😉

Well done to everyone involved for organising such an awesome event, lovely to chat and catch up with the First Art and Junction Arts crews too!