New Mills Art Trail 2024
New Mills Festival is delighted to announce the return of the Art Trail for 2024, which will take place across the town from the 13th to the 29th of September....
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The Park Under the Town -a 50 year celebration
New Mills is brimming with places of interest and this year is a landmark birthday for one of the ‘Jewels in the Crown’, The Torrs, the park under the town....
Hand Printed by Lucy Gell
Throughout the Festival local artist Lucy Gell is showcasing her fun and humourous hand printed screen prints and etchings at On The Bridge Cafe (during cafe opening hours). Check out...
The Year of the Dragon
In days of old when knights were bold and suits were made of tin. You couldn't hear the dragons roar the knights made such a din. The knights no longer...
The Golden Thread
Featuring international selling textile artists from New Mills and across the UK this fantastic exhibition celebrates the joy found in creation and the threads that connect us. This is a...
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Heritage Weekend at Torr Vale Mill
Heritage Weekend at Torr Vale Mill
An opportunity to visit Torr Vale Mill and learn about the heritage of this stunning building. The Mill will be open to the public as part of the Heritage Open...
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New Mills Local History Festival Lecture: Dr. MARGARET MURRAY 1863-1963
New Mills Local History Festival Lecture: Dr. MARGARET MURRAY 1863-1963
NEW MILLS LOCAL HISTORY SOCIETY FESTIVAL LECTURE: Dr. MARGARET MURRAY 1863-1963 Our Festival event features two great ladies of Egyptology who carried out groundbreaking work with the Egyptian Collection at...
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Andy Cutting
Andy Cutting
Andy Cutting is a rarity. A musician’s musician (BBC Radio 2 Folk Award Winner Best Musician 2009): a soulful and technically outstanding melodeon practitioner with an ear for a fine...
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DRAW! New Mills – a Drawing Competition
DRAW! New Mills – a Drawing Competition
New Mills Festival is thrilled to announce our new DRAW! competition. What's it all about? Well, on Saturday 14th September, anyone and everyone is invited to come along and draw...
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Heritage Weekend at Torr Vale Mill
Heritage Weekend at Torr Vale Mill
An opportunity to visit Torr Vale Mill and learn about the heritage of this stunning building. The Mill will be open to the public as part of the Heritage Open...
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Storytime & Crafts with Rebecca Taylor
Storytime & Crafts with Rebecca Taylor
Have you ever wondered if a sloth could save the day? What would happen if a dinosaur hatched out of an egg in 2024? Or whether a dragon would make...
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DRAW! New Mills competition PUBLIC VOTE
DRAW! New Mills competition PUBLIC VOTE
Come along to Rock Mill Centre from 4 ~4:45pm to vote for your favourite artwork created, on the day, in the DRAW! New Mills competition; https://newmillsfestival.co.uk/event/draw-new-mills-a-drawing-competition/ You will be voting...
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Folk Night VII
Folk Night VII
The Festival's Folk Night returns for a seventh outing. This year's line up features Wreckless Eric (best known for his 1977 hit Whole Wide World), Laura J Martin (who interweaves...
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Fancy a Walk Mate
Fancy a Walk Mate
This is a walk organised by Fancy a Walk Mate. Full details, from FAWM, below: Date: Sunday 15th September 2024. Check In: 09.00am. Set Off: 10.00am Sharp (We ask that...
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Storytelling Stroll with Professor Jigget
Storytelling Stroll with Professor Jigget
Ok folks, we have a last minute great event for you! And it’s FREE (thanks to our wonderful sponsors Swizzels Matlow)! Nature inspired folklore as told by Professor Jigget. Fresh...
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A Day of Dragons
A Day of Dragons
A day inspired by Rocky, the latest amazing creation of the Woolly Wanderers. Our very own town dragon will be in the courtyard throughout the Festival. Local storyteller Gordon Maclachlan,...
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Storytelling Stroll with Professor Jigget
Storytelling Stroll with Professor Jigget
Ok folks, we have a last minute great event for you! And it’s FREE (thanks to our wonderful sponsors Swizzels Matlow)! Nature inspired folklore as told by Professor Jigget. Fresh...
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The Joy of Painting (on Location); a Demonstration by David Lowther
The Joy of Painting (on Location); a Demonstration by David Lowther
Come along to the Torrs Riverside Park to watch local artist, David Lowther, create an artwork, on location, from scratch. David, the artist behind the 50th Anniversary of the Park...
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Worm Walk with Professor Wormcast
Worm Walk with Professor Wormcast
Back by popular demand! Join Professor Wormcast on an informational walking tour to see the nocturnal habits of earthworms and other creatures of the night. While we can not guarantee...
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20th Anniversary Celebration of the New Mills and District u3a
20th Anniversary Celebration of the New Mills and District u3a
To celebrate the 20th Anniversary the New Mills u3a are holding a coffee morning and display. Below is a list of their current groups, some of which will be on...
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Twilight Photo Walk by Not Quite Light
Twilight Photo Walk by Not Quite Light
Join photographer and artist Simon Buckley (aka Not Quite Light), well known for his twilight pictures of urban landscapes, on this dusk photo walk. As the day fades, and the...
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Every Brilliant Thing by Duncan Macmillan
"Every Brilliant Thing" by Duncan Macmillan is a profoundly moving and uplifting one-person play that explores themes of mental illness, depression, and the beauty of life through the lens of...
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Whilst the Congregation’s Away the Mice will Play
Whilst the Congregation’s Away the Mice will Play
Join the folk at Providence for a bit of squishy mousey loveliness as they imagine what the church mice get up to when there’s no one home. Using knitting, woodwork,...
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Upside Down in a Hoop
Upside Down in a Hoop
Upside Down in a Hoop, a unique performance of words and dance illustrated with the help of an aerial hoop. In this captivating performance of words and movement, Tricia Durdey...
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Mark Cocker: A Guided Nature Walk
Mark Cocker: A Guided Nature Walk
A wonderful opportunity to walk with the highly acclaimed naturalist, author and Guardian columnist Mark Cocker. Mark will highlight hidden parts of Mousley Bottom and show you an array of...
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Guided Nature Walk with Mark Cocker
Guided Nature Walk with Mark Cocker
A wonderful opportunity to walk with the highly acclaimed naturalist, author and Guardian columnist Mark Cocker. Mark will highlight hidden parts of Mousley Bottom and show you an array of...
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For the Love of Libraries
For the Love of Libraries
An opportunity for spoken word enthusiasts to share odes to the library. Members of New Mills spoken word scene host this free event at New Mills Library.
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Knit and Natter Evening
Knit and Natter Evening
Join the friends of Providence URC for an evening of squishy mousey loveliness. See what the church mice get up to when the congregation is away. Sit and knit, crochet,...
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Munro Days: A Talk by James Ellson
Munro Days: A Talk by James Ellson
For anyone not previously tempted, the 282 munros (Scottish hills over 3000 feet / 914 metres) might all seem very similar. However, their varied terrain and footpaths (if there are...
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Youth Matters Family BBQ & Mini Lantern Parade
Youth Matters Family BBQ & Mini Lantern Parade
Youth Matters host a BBQ, party and mini lantern parade. Parents, carers and children have been creating lanterns during the Youth Matters FamFest. This family friendly BBQ and party will...
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New Mills Natural History Society – Wildlife of Watford Lodge and the Sett Valley
New Mills Natural History Society – Wildlife of Watford Lodge and the Sett Valley
New Mills Natural History Society would like to invite visitors to this talk where Joan Potts will be sharing her knowledge of The Wildlife of Watford Lodge and the Sett...
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The Beginners’ Guide to Urban Sketching with Len Grant
The Beginners’ Guide to Urban Sketching with Len Grant
This is a gentle step-by-step approach to putting pen to paper and building up the courage to go out there and capture the urban scene in New Mills. You’ll soon...
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Coffee Morning at Providence URC
Coffee Morning at Providence URC
A morning of coffee and craft at Providence URC. Join the community of the Providence Church and enjoy some mousey loveliness. Yes, that's mousey. See what the church mice get...
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Beer Shed Runners Festival Run
Beer Shed Runners Festival Run
Like running? Love beer? Join the Beer Shed Runners for a 5K run. All abilities are welcomed by this friendly running group - no one will be left behind. After...
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Sonnets in the Orchard
Sonnets in the Orchard
An opportunity for like-minded folk to share words that reflect a love of nature and community. Led by members of New Mills growing spoken word scene. The New Mills Community...
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Annie & Angela: Double Trouble
Annie & Angela: Double Trouble
A drag-powered double bill of Annie Sup and Angela Bra's Edinburgh Festival shows, "Social Calendar Girl" and "Dumbgenz & Dragqueenz". First show starts at 7.30. Social Calendar Girl Sex and...
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SPUNCH New Mills Festival
SPUNCH New Mills Festival
Sunday daytime Spunch Event as part of the New Mills Festival. Come and enjoy the scenery and views both within and around New Mills, followed by the opportunity to enjoy...
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The Poetry of Oscar Hammerstein & the American Dream – Afternoon Tea Concert
The Poetry of Oscar Hammerstein & the American Dream – Afternoon Tea Concert
A charming afternoon tea concert with David Seddon and Philip Vulliamy on piano. Presenting a talk on popular musicals and the poetry of the song lyric in 20th Century America....
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Proms in the Park 2024
Proms in the Park 2024
It's back! Proms in the Park returns this year and is bigger and better than ever. New Mills Brass Band play Proms anthems at St George's Parish Village Hall field....
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Worm Walk with Professor Wormcast
Worm Walk with Professor Wormcast
Back by popular demand! Join Professor Wormcast on an informational walking tour to see the nocturnal habits of earthworms and other creatures of the night. While we can not guarantee...
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Whilst the Congregation’s Away the Mice will Play
Whilst the Congregation’s Away the Mice will Play
Join the folk of Providence URC for chatty cafe. See what the church mice get up to when there’s no one around. This is the last chance to see this...
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Lost Pubs of New Mills – a Guided Walk
Lost Pubs of New Mills – a Guided Walk
The Lost Pubs of New Mills; a walk by Walkers are Welcome. Once upon a time there were 36 pubs in the parish. Many of them have been lost. The...
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The New Mills Festival Open Art Exhibition (launch event)
The New Mills Festival Open Art Exhibition (launch event)
Milestone Studios host the first New Mills Festival Open Arts Exhibition. For 2 Days Only!! A salon style gallery exhibition of work from local artists and craftspeople. This open exhibition...
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A MUSICAL VARIETY EVENING WITH NEW MILLS BAND (1812) AND FRIENDS
A MUSICAL VARIETY EVENING WITH NEW MILLS BAND (1812) AND FRIENDS
New Mills Band (1812) proudly hosts a musical variety performance show featuring the band along with a range of talented local musicians from lots of different genres. Join us at...
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The Gallery’s Big Weekender
This independent Artists Co-operative, and stalwart of the High Street, will be opening their doors throughout the New Mills Festival's Big Arty Weekend. About The Gallery The Gallery is a...
Open Studio by Joanna Allen
Visit Joanna's Downstairs 'gallery' and 2nd floor Open Studio in her quirky High Street home. This free event is an opportunity to buy original artworks direct from the artist; there’ll...
Anodised and Silver Jewellery by Adele Kime
Come along to this free open studio event, where Adele will be showing and selling both her silver and colourful hand printed anodised alluminium jewellery ranges. Her work is inspired...
Drawing the Landscape Workshop
Drawing the Landscape Workshop
How do you go about capturing the movement and character of a landscape? Artist and urban sketcher David Lowther will teach you to create an expressive landscape, on location, in...
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Made in New Mills
Made in New Mills
The popular 'Made in New Mills', Art & Craft Fair, returns for the Festival. Made in New Mills showcases work by local makers many of whom are from New Mills....
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Beside the Seaside
Beside the Seaside
We've got a Prom - come and be beside the Sea! Head for the bus station, take the steps down, and be transported to New-Mills-on-Sea, all the best bits of...
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The New Mills Open Art Exhibition
The New Mills Open Art Exhibition
Milestone Studios host the first New Mills Festival Open Arts Exhibition. For 2 Days Only!! A salon style gallery exhibition of work from local artists and craftspeople. This open exhibition...
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Meet the Artist: Lucy Gell
Meet the Artist: Lucy Gell
An opportunity to meet printmaker and illustrator Lucy Gell, learn about her work and find out more about upcoming workshops. Throughout the Festival local artist Lucy Gell is showcasing her...
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An Evening with Hannah Brine & The Dan Whieldon Trio
An Evening with Hannah Brine & The Dan Whieldon Trio
Join vocalist Hannah Brine for an evening of original songs, inspired by the greats of the 60s and 70s, plus favourites from the Great American Songbook, backed by the incredible...
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New Mills Festival Antiques and Craft Fair
New Mills Festival Antiques and Craft Fair
Come and join us at the New Mills Festival Antiques, Vintage and Craft Fair. A popular event that everyone can enjoy. Come and browse, barter, enjoy the buzz and grab...
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Puppet Making Workshop
Puppet Making Workshop
Rock Mill Centre is delighted to be launching the Littlest Theatre in New Mills with a residency by Strangeface Theatre Company. They devise puppet shows and puppets that are full...
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It’s in Our Nature – an Art Showcase
It’s in Our Nature – an Art Showcase
It's in Our Nature - an Art Showcase by High Peak Community Arts. A year of arts exploring the benefits of nature across the HPCA programme. Immersive visual arts, poetry,...
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Organ and Cello recital
Organ and Cello recital
A wonderful recital with Gordon Stewart organist. Not to be missed. Anyone who has heard Gordon play before will know it will be an amazing performance as he manages the...