crich area community news
Latest News
Work has started on the new medical centre behind the Glebe, should be open in the summer.
News from local organisations
Read news from organisations in and around Crich.
Crich Junior School ¦ St Mary's Church ¦ Baptist Chapel ¦ Medical Practice ¦ Parish Council ¦ Crich Pre School ¦ CHIKS ¦
Crich artists on show
Crich Art Group exhibit their talents at the Glebe
CACN Community Award
Ken Heywood receives the 2010 Community Award
Crich and Whatstandwell Gardening Shows
Fruit, vegetables, flowers and cakes compete for prizes
Crich has champion athlete
Luke Sayles wins medals galore
The Village Games Project
Rural villages urged to be more active.
Crich Tramway Village
Santa is coming
Latest events
Crich Monument Race 2011
Saturday 16th July starting and finishing at the village fête on the recreation ground.
For more information and to download an application form, go to this page.
If you have any questions about the race or would like to volunteer to help out, please contact Richard on: crichmonumentrace@hotmail.co.uk
CACN Photographic Competition
“Images of Crich Parish: Its life and landscape”
Cash prizes £100, £50 & £25
Juniors £25, £15 & £10
Closing date 23rd September 2011
Entry Fee: £2 per photo (juniors, under 12 years, free)
What's on
Below you will find links to some of the cinemas, theatres and so on local to Crich:
Ritz Cinema, Belper
Cineworld, Chesterfield
Showcase, Cinema de lux, Derby
Odeon Cinema, Derby
Broadway Cinema, Nottingham
The Quad, Derby - Cinema, gallery, café bar and workshop
Assembly Rooms, Derby
Pomegranate Theatre, Chesterfield
Theatre Royal and Royal Concert Hall, Nottingham
Educational "What's on"
U3A for Ripley and District.
U3As, what are they?
The initials stand for University of the Third Age. U3As are self –help groups formed for those no longer in full-time employment who would like to keep their minds active and meet socially with others who wish to do the same.
Any qualifications needed?
No, you do not need to have a degree or any qualifications at all to join– only enthusiasm.
What is involved?
Interests groups are formed and run by the members. It offers the opportunity to share your knowledge, experience and talents with others and learn from them in a friendly way. You do not need to be an ‘expert’ just a willingness to share your interests and discover new ones.
How often do the groups meet?
This will be entirely a group decision. Usually the interests groups meet fortnightly with a monthly general meeting where all groups get together but this could vary depending on the subject. You may not want to continue with your walking group in the depths of winter for instance. However you can join as many groups as you like.
How much will it cost?
There is an annual subscription of no more than £15. This pays for hiring halls, paying speakers and general running costs. If the groups meet in each others homes a small donation for tea and coffee is usual. If larger venues are needed then members normally make a small donation towards costs. It also brings other benefits like insurance for trips, access to U3A resources, competitive computer hardware deals and much more.
Want to know more?
Please contact Rosie Burt on 01773 743523 or email rosie.burt@dsl.pipex.com
Keep an eye on the local press for details of meetings and events.