crich area community news
Online events calendar
Find out what is happening in Crich and surrounding areas by looking at our event calendar. Regular weekly events are recorded as well as one-offs. If you are organising an event, you can check for clashes and then slot in your own event. Using the calendar is straightforward, just follow the instructions. It will appear once an administrator has approved it. Alternatively, you can email us with the event date and details and we will publish it for you. The publicity is 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.