Wirksworth Civic Society

13/06/2026

Part of Rob's impressive background includes the creation in the 1980s - for the CIVIC SOCIETY - the displays in the first Wirksworth Heritage Centre in Crown Yard, which he did for very little payment and with a tiny budget. The start of a brilliant career and the demonstration of a generous heart.

10/06/2026

Capacity audience for two presentations on Wingfield Manor: John Abbott on its history and Barry Joyce on the dilemma that has caused the end of public access.

10/06/2026

It’s this evening- all welcome - free admission

08/06/2026

It’s this Wednesday. All welcome.

08/06/2026

This aerial image (taken in April) may not capture the colour or smell from our 20 varieties of roses 🌹 but it gives you a sense of the scale and structural magnificence of Hopton Hall’s immaculately-tended garden!

Planning to visit in July for the Summer opening of our Walled Rose Garden and Month of Art 🖼️? Look out for more details over the coming weeks…

Photo credit: Alex Cantrill-Jones/ACJ Media

28/05/2026

Please help find the right operator

28/05/2026

Planning controls are irksome to all of us but society as a whole benefits massively from them and it is important that they are applied fairly without fear or favour.

Derbyshire council wins court case against woman who built hidden home in barn

28/05/2026

“We sculpt living trees into chairs in Derbyshire - a chair can take nine years and as art are valued at £75k”

21/05/2026

A fascinating ’look’ at parts of the town by photographer Andy Marshall

https://www.digest.andymarshall.co/loci-cultivating-a-wirksworth-state-of-mind-2/

20/05/2026

Ownership of Wirksworth Heritage Centre is being transferred to Derbyshire Historic Buildings Trust.