Posts from July 2026

Images from our Book themed Flower and Brick Festival 2026

We had a wonderful weekend celebrating our patron St James alongside the Big Barlborough Festival which took place across the village. Our Book-themed Flower and Brick Festival was very popular, not least the offer to try bell ringing this year which pulled in some new people. Even the MP, Natalie Fleet came to have a go! Here are some photos of the spectacular displays. Many thanks to all who contributed, we raised £575 for church funds.

Big Barlborough Festival 11th-12th July 2026

Barlborough Parish Council, Heritage Centre, the National Garden Scheme and local churches have collaborated to create the third of its kind Big Barlborough Festival taking place from 11th to 12th July 2026 in the picturesque Derbyshire village of Barlborough. Over the weekend there will be a variety of events for all ages including a book themed flower and brick festival in St James’ Church, an exhibition at the Heritage Centre, an Art Exhibition at the Methodist church, the National Open…

Highlights from the first ever Clowne Youth Music Festival

What an amazing day we had on 27th June 2026. What began as an idea of the Rector’s earlier this year morphed into a fantastic day celebrating the talented young people of Clowne. We also raised £900 for church funds! Thank you so much to The Zebedees and John Tansley for providing the sound system and headlining our festival with a great acoustic set. Thanks to all the performers from Jessica Steele Studios Thanks to the solo artists: Sophie Welsh,…

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