Crich Standard
Crich Standard
Latest news from the area
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Art Share and ArtStand unite for Autumn Community Art Sharing, Exhibition and Art Sale
10 October 2021
The weekend of 16th & 17th October sees the welcome return of the Autumn Community Art Sharing presented by Art Share Crich at The Glebe Field Centre.
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Community Walk with foraging expert Brendan McDowell
21 September 2021
As part of the BBC's Country File Ramble campaign, Active Crich for Everyone have organised a Community Walk with foraging expert Brendon McDowell.
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Crich Parish Council update
11 September 2021
Read the actions that came from the recent meeting of Crich Parish Council
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Helped needed to tidy up St Mary's Church Yard
11 September 2021
There will be a work party day – open to all comers with their garden tools – on the morning of 30 October.
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Volunteers needed for Crich Youth Club
09 September 2021
Would you like to help young people in our community?
In June, 23 young people attended a consultation event and gave an over whelming thumbs up to holding a weekly youth club at The Glebe. We will be kicking off the Youth Club in October and the club will be run by a mix of paid youth workers & volunteers.
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Continued need for Crich Community Pantry
09 September 2021
THANK YOU to all those who have topped up the Crich Community Pantry over the past weeks, it has sorely been needed by families and individuals.
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An Exhibition of The Royal Family Tree
08 September 2021
An exhibition of the Royal Family Tree designed and complied by Grange Genealogy will be held at All Saints Church Hall, South Wingfield
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Autumn Community Art Share
06 September 2021
The Autumn Community Art Sharing organised by Art Share Crich is just around the corner. The event is taking place on the weekend of 16th & 17th October at The Glebe Field Centre.
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Meal delivery service draws to a close
02 September 2021
Dawn Harper, who has been providing cooked meals for older and more vulnerable people throughout the Covid pandemic has stopped the service as life returns to 'normal'.
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Crich Brass looking for new members!
31 August 2021
Crich Brass are looking to recruit brass players of all ages and abilities. Whether you are an experienced brass player or simply have a desire to learn something new they provide a warm welcome and can even supply you with an instrument and tuition Free of Charge!
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Fritchley Congregational Church re-opens
31 August 2021
Fritchley Church is open again! Why not join us? – we meet on the first Sunday of every Month from 2.30pm for about an hour.
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Fritchley Community Association AGM & Quiz Night
31 August 2021
Fritchley Community Association are holding their AGM and a Quiz Night on Friday 17 September. The AGM starts at 7.30 pm, followed by the Quiz at 8.00 pm.
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Welcome to Crich Standard
Welcome to the definitive website for the news and goings on of the Crich Area which includes the villages of Crich, Fritchley, Whatstandwell and the hamlets of Crich Carr, Plaistow Green and Wheatcroft.
Every quarter, Crich Standard is published as a magazine and distributed free of charge to all households in Crich Parish. It is written, produced and distributed by volunteers and is supported by advertising from local businesses.
Here are some of the latest feature articles from the magazine.
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Our green and pleasant (local) land
Agriculture plays a major part in what makes our villages work as a thriving community. It provides food, employment and ample opportunity for recreation, particularly walking along the many miles of well-defined footpaths. Read more here.
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Summertime fun
Summer 2020 saw a host of activities arranged for children in the Parish. Ranging from physical, creative and social events, all the sessions aimed to encourage youngsters to have fun! Read more
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Comrades Club – plans old and new
The Crich Comrades club turns 100 years old this year! Curious to know more about what it cost to get started? Find out here
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What makes us tick : a community working together
How, we as a community, transformed our old, but much loved recreation ground and developed a great facility for all. Paul Yorke tells us more
Upcoming events
You can find a full calendar of events here.
Purposeful Players
Mon May 23 09:30:00 2022
If have a baby under the age of 18 months or you are an expectant parent come along to the Purposeful Players group, Monday’s at 9.30 am to 11.00 am at Crich Glebe Field Centre.
£4 pers session, or buy 3 sessions and get the 4th free. Additional siblings £1
Get in touch with Derbyshire Toy Library for more info https://www.facebook.com/derbyshiretoylibraries
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Glebe, Social group, Activity
Taekwondo
Wed May 25 18:00:00 2022
Weekly Taekwondo class at Crich Glebe Field Centre on Wednesdays from 6.00 pm to 7.30 pm.
All instructors are ITF taekwondo trained.
These sessions are for all ages and abilities, never too young or too old!
Contact Chris Heffernan on 07903 232658 or email peakmartialartsukderbyshire@gmail.com
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Glebe, Social group, Activity, Sport
Purposeful Players
Mon May 30 09:30:00 2022
If have a baby under the age of 18 months or you are an expectant parent come along to the Purposeful Players group, Monday’s at 9.30 am to 11.00 am at Crich Glebe Field Centre.
£4 pers session, or buy 3 sessions and get the 4th free. Additional siblings £1
Get in touch with Derbyshire Toy Library for more info https://www.facebook.com/derbyshiretoylibraries
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Glebe, Social group, Activity
Fritchley Scarecrow Trail
Thu Jun 2 10:00:00 2022
Fritchley Scarecrow Trail will be held from Thursday 2 June to Sunday 5 June.
This Year’s Theme
There are two categories “Royalty through the ages” or “Other” The latter gives the creative mind the free rein to to build any scarecrow.
Village Hall
Refreshments and home made cakes will be served on Sunday 5 June from 1.00 pm to 4.00 pm
Scarecrow Trail Map
If you want adding to the scarecrow trail map you can leave your contact details in the post box, which is on the outside wall of the Village Hall or email jan_mcintosh61@yahoo.co.uk or chris@frankbrownmotorengineers.co.uk
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Signals Festival
Sat Jun 11 10:00:00 2022
SIGNALS one-day festival takes place at Crich Tramway Village. Experience the unexpected as you immerse yourself in an eclectically programmed day, where outstanding musical talent takes centre stage. As you explore the varied spaces across the site, you’ll discover a diverse mix of culture, film, and entertainment to fuel your senses. With an innovative schedule of activity suitable for all ages, everyone will feel welcome as a liberal sense of fun engulfs this very special site for the day.
Gates open at 10am, Headliners finish at 10.45pm, Festival closes at midnight
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Music, Event
What else is on this site...
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Directory
A-Z of who is who and what is where including community organisations and local business listings and useful telephone numbers. You'll find the directory here.
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Magazine features
Read the feature articles from the latest edition of the magazine. Here you can also browse the archive of features we have published in the past.
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Latest news
Read all the latest from the Crich area including updates from local organisations, events, Parish Council news and much more. Keep up to date right here!
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Local events
View a calendar of all the local events. From dance classes to folk evenings, meetings to heritage talks, you won't miss a local event here!
How you can reach us
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Glebe Field Centre
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Crich
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