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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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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Read the actions that came from the recent meeting of Crich Parish Council
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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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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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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 designed and complied by Grange Genealogy will be held at All Saints Church Hall, South Wingfield
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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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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 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 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 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 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.
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.
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
The Crich Comrades club turns 100 years old this year! Curious to know more about what it cost to get started? Find out here
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
You can find a full calendar of events here.
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
Glebe, Social group, Activity
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
Glebe, Social group, Activity, Sport
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
Glebe, Social group, Activity
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
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
Music, Event
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.
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.
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!
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!
We are always delighted to hear from you with ideas, news, event information or just some feedback. Get in touch by emailing the editor.
Editor, Crich Standard
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Crich Standard Postbox in 'The Loaf' (courtesy Roger & Andrew)
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