19 August to 25 August 2023

A WARM WELCOME

Every year, the small village of Taddington in the Peak District National Park, Derbyshire, is pleased to welcome people from all over the world to its Well Dressing and Flower Festival.

Each year there is a different theme on which the designs are based and this year the theme is Unique to the Peak.

The Village Fete runs at the same time, with events throughout the week for a wide range of ages.

• Wells Week 2023 program

The PCC will be holding a plant sale on behalf of St Michael and All Angels Church at the Church gates on Saturday 27 and Sunday 28 from 11 – 3 on both days.

There will be a large selection of perennials and annuals, just in time to help with your Summer planting!
The aim is to raise funds to help finance the replacement of the church lighting.

The Institute will also be open during these times and also on BH Monday to serve drinks and cakes.

And do invite friends and family from further afield – Taddington is one of the nicer parts of the Peak District to enjoy a BH weekend … far from the madding crowds.
Thank you for supporting both our church and our village hall.

There will be a Service of Commemoration to mark the Coronation of His Majesty King Charles III & Queen Camilla at Taddington Parish Church, at 11am Sunday 7th May 2023.

This will be a Village Service with Music and Readings.

Taddington Church Bells will ring from 10.30am

All welcome!

Light refreshments will be served after the service.

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Best wishes
The Taddington PCC

Live and Local always promise to bring surprising shows to surprising places. Our next show in Taddington on Saturday 22^nd April will be no exception to this with a screening of ‘Nosferatu: a Symphony of Horror’ – the classic silent film accompanied by live music.

Nosferatu was made in 1922 and stars Max Schreck. It was soon established as one of the masterpieces of the silent film era and set the template for horror films that followed. Minima, a group of acclaimed instrumentalists based in Bristol, have produced a spine-tingling live score set against this film – a marriage made in heaven (or perhaps hell…).

Minima’s live music captures perfectly the eerie, Gothic feel of this horror classic, which was the first screen adaptation of Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ and much legend surrounds it. Max Schreck’s chilling performance was so convincing that it led to the belief that he was a genuine vampire. There is dark humour, tenderness too – a story of yearning and the search for fulfilment.

Formed in 2006, Minima perform in cinemas and art centres, as well as music and film festivals, playing original live soundtracks to this and other silent films. Their sound is uncompromising and unique – in performance they use no backing tracks or pre-recorded material. Their repertoire includes cello, double bass, baritone guitar, acoustic and electric guitars, mandolin, autoharp, dulcimer, synthesizer, glockenspiel and drum kit.

We can look forward to an evening of high-quality, entertaining silent cinema and exciting and energetic, live instrumental music in the relaxed and friendly atmosphere of a place we know. Bring your own torches for the walk home!

Reviews: “A superbly sinister live score by the soundtrack group Minima.”; “The atmosphere was absolutely magical, hundreds of people seemed utterly spellbound.” Suitable for Adults/Older Children (PG); Running time 95 minutes – no interval

Advance tickets: Standard £12.00 – Over 65 £11.00  – Student £8:00

Email us at taddingtoninstitute@gmail.com

Not long to go until Easter weekend and a lot is planned for Taddington.

Saturday sees the launch of the exhibition at the Institute dedicated to Wells Weeks past and future, if you like a spring ‘prequel’ to warmer summer days, with an exhibition celebrating past wells dressings events. Alongside photographs capturing the spirit of the festival, visitors will be able to enjoy the original artwork for earlier wells dressings created by Cheryl, as well as images of those designed by other members of the community.

The Institute will be open from 11:00 – 3.30 on Saturday, Sunday and Monday for refreshments and the exhibition.

On Saturday morning the Saturday café will run as usual with stalls and refreshments and tickets for the next Live and Local on sale. However, we will then remain open until 3:30 and serve light lunches and afternoon teas alongside the exhibition.

In the evening, Buxton based guitar playing and singing duo “Fred Up” will be performing a live “music round” of old TV theme tunes. Come along and see if you can identify them, and even remember who sang them originally and who composed the tunes. It will be a fun evening, very relaxed, there will be points, they will bring prizes and Peter has even promised to spare us from a raffle this time…

On Sunday and Monday (11:00 – 3:30) the Institute will be open for the exhibition again and will offer a similar range of refreshments.

Taddington Institute Sunday 12 February 2023 7.30pm

Kelly Oliver is a superlative, sweet voiced singer-songwriter, guitarist and harmonicist steeped in the folk traditions of Ireland. Her award-winning albums have seen her hailed as ‘a vital voice in British folk music’ and, as an international rising star, she has collaborated with legends such as Phil Beer (Show of Hands). Oliver’s distinctive vocals and sparkling pop sensibility consistently wow audiences. Her brand of old/new folk is a force not to be missed.

Advance Tickets – Standard £12, O65 £11, Student £8.

Tickets will be on sale on Saturday at the café on the 14th of January or you can book by emailing taddingtoninstitute@gmail.com

We advise you to book in advance.

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