Cinderella Panto Auditions at New Mills Art Theatre
Here’s the latest Press Release about New Mills Art Theatre’s Get-Together on Monday, 6 September at 7.30pm. “Could this be your chance to tread the boards on the Art Theatre stage? Our next panto is Cinderella by Alan Frayn – a classic tale given the full pantomime treatment! To find out more about our panto and meet the production team – come along to our Get-Together on Monday, 6 September at 7.30pm at New...
Flora and fauna – the holly and the ivy
A favourite for our feathered friends Holly and ivy can be found all over our New Mills hedgerows and woodlands, some woudl even say it’s teh ivy that is holding New Mills together. Both plants are evergreen which led to beliefs that they were magical; in pagan times, they were used in winter festivals as a symbol of new life to come. Christian belief later linked the holly’s spikes to Jesus’ crown of thorns and the berries to...
Easyfundraising news update
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Blythe House fundraising jog
Congratulations on reaching the amazing target of £500.00 for Blythe House Hospicecare. Millers might have thought Christmas came early today, with two socially-distanced groups of New Mills Jolly Joggers donning Santa costumes (and a Xmas pudding) to raise money for Blythe House Hospicecare. The friendly local running group are close to their fundraising target, so if you’d like to get them over the finish line visit their...
Call to Support Local Creatives
Sunday 22nd November should have been the 3rd Sett Valley Cafe Festive Market – but of course it’s been cancelled due to the current situation – boo!! We decided to start running the markets when we realised that we have a whole host of extremely talented and creative customers and staff. Other cafes in the area have space available for these talents to be able to showcase their work but sadly our teeny tiny shack doesn’t...
Lights Switch On, Market and Fair – Saturday 30 November
Saturday 30th November is this year’s New Mills Christmas lights switch on, market and fair which is a key festive event in the High Peak’s run up to Christmas. The event has managed to retain a traditional look and feel, attracting thousands of family visitors from around the region every year. The family orientated event focuses around the town centre with the traditional switching on of the Christmas Tree lights in the centre...
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