Events
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,…
New Youth Music Festival launching in Clowne – Saturday 27th June
INAUGURAL CLOWNE YOUTH MUSIC FESTIVAL SET TO SHOWCASE INCREDIBLE LOCAL TALENT THIS JUNE CLOWNE, UK — The vibrant sounds of local talent are set to fill the summer air next month as the community prepares for the very first Clowne Youth Music Festival. Taking place on Saturday 27th June 2026 from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, this highly anticipated free community event will run from 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM, transforming the grounds outside St John the Baptist Church into…
A new play: “I think he died of a Tuesday”, Saturday 2nd May, 7pm, Clowne, book your tickets now!
We are delighted to be hosting a production of ‘I think he died of a Tuesday’ at Clowne Parish Church on Saturday 2nd May at 7pm (postcode S43 4EP). Tickets £12 or £10 concessions – includes a drink on arrival (wine or juice). Contact Rev Bryony on 07960 735352 to book your tickets. “A tale of a father, a son, a death…and an orange thong!” Following the death of Michael, his son (Mark) and grandson (Sam) navigate life without him.…
Holy Week and Easter in Barlborough and Clowne
The most moving, powerful week of the church calendar is upon us!We begin Holy Week with our Palm Sunday services at 9.15am at Barlborough and 11am at Clowne at which we will hear the whole story of the Passion read to us. We will be joined at Clowne by Coco the donkey outside who will give rides to children after the service. On Maundy Thursday we commemorate the Last Supper and are reminded of how Jesus washed his disciples’ feet…
Eco Church Coffee Morning – Sat 21 Mar 10am-12noon at Clowne Parish Church
At St John the Baptist, Clowne, we are aiming for the Eco Church Award. Come along to our coffee morning to find out how as a church we can gain this award and what you can do at home with recycling. Martin Burrell from Bolsover District Council will be present to explain how to use the new food waste caddies we’ve all been issued with and also with lots of hints and tips for recycling. Refreshments will be provided. Hope…
St James hosts the Civic Service for Bolsover District Council 27th July 2025
We had the great honour of hosting the Civic Service for Bolsover District Council last weekend. We had a wonderful service of music and readings and learnt a bit about Cllr Duncan Haywood’s nominated charity The Just Good Friends Club. You can watch the service here:
Take part in Barlborough’s first brick and flower festival!
This year we are holding our very first combined Flower and Brick Festival as part of the Big Barlborough Festival on the weekend 11th-13th July! Have you got a brilliant lego display that other people really need to see? Do you enjoy flower arranging? We are looking for people to take part by displaying a lego creation or a flower display on the theme of toys. All are welcome to take part. At the festival there will be a range…
Follow the Barlborough Advent Calendar Windows trail in 2024
As in previous years residents and organisations in Barlborough Village are creating a new lit window each day in Advent in the run up to Christmas ending at St James Church on 24th December. To follow the trail you can use this map on google: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/1/edit?mid=1EuYGAU_eFiyl8YFYSp41zhoJrUqyYkk&usp=sharing Here is a list of participants and the dates on which you can see the window: 1 December: 37 Clifton Avenue 2 December: 8 Church View 3 December: 111 Slayley View Road 4 December:…
Clowne Eco Fair and Plastic Free Harvest Festival
This year parishioners at Clowne Parish Church are celebrating Harvest Festival in a new way – they are encouraging people to go plastic-free! Harvest Festival always used to be plastic free in the past, we want to make it so again. St John the Baptist Church is now aiming for the Eco Church Award. As part of this we are holding an Eco-Fair on Saturday 5th October from 10am to 12noon inside church. There will be a preloved stall, free advice…