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Fri 4th Jan - Chrysanthemum Society - 8pm at Library Lecture Room, Town Hall. Talk and slides by Dr S Furness of Calver. All welcome.
Mon 7th Jan - Flower Club - 7.30pm at Sett valley House. Demonstration - 'Hints for Getting the Best from Your Flowers'. Visitors welcome - £2.50.
Tue 8th Jan - Carnival Committee Meeting - 8pm at Leisure Centre, Hyde Bank Rd. Open meeting for all.
Thur 10th Jan - Gene Therapy & The Chromosomes - Live band at the Queen's Arms, New Mills.
Sat 12th Jan - Derbyshire Div Cup - Millers v Alfreton Town - 2.30pm at Church Lane Ground.
Sun 13th Jan - Give Blood - 10-12 & 2-4 pm at New Mills Town Hall.
Sun 13th Jan - Jame's Karaoke - 8.30pm at the Queen's Arms, New Mills.
Mon 14th Jan - Town Council Meeting - 7.30pm at NM Town Hall.
Fri 18th Jan - Houghton Weavers - 7pm at New Mills Town Hall, tickets £7.50 from 01663 743182 or 742661.
Sat 19th Jan - Manchester League - Millers v Elton Fold - 2.30pm at Church Lane Ground.
Sat 19th Jan - New Year Hoe Down - 7.30pm at Parish Hall, Church Lane. £4, children £2 - includes refreshments, bring own drinks.
Sat 19th Jan - Utopia - Live Band at The Queens, Church Rd, New Mills.
Sun 20th Jan - Jame's Karaoke - 8.30pm at the Queen's Arms, New Mills.
Thur 24th Jan - Strewth - 60s & 70s live band at The Queens, Church Rd, NM.
Fri 25th Jan - Cheeky Monkey - Live Band, 9.15pm at The Queens, Church Rd, New Mills.
Sat 26th Jan - Manchester League - Millers v Rochdale SH - 2.30pm at Church Lane Ground.
Sat 26th Jan - Myoho - Live Band, 9pm at The Queens, Church Rd, New Mills.
Sun 27th Jan - Jame's Karaoke - 8.30pm at the Queen's Arms, New Mills.

Fri 1st, Sat 2nd, Thur 7th, Fri 8th & Sat 9th Feb - The Wizard of Oz - Panto - 7.15pm at The ART Theatre. Matinees at 2.15pm on Saturdays.
Further details from the Art Theatre Box Office 01663 743461.
Fri 1st Feb - Burns Supper - 8pm prompt at Providence UR Church, Mellor Rd. £7.50 for adults - soup, haggis, neeps & tatties + wee dram, music and Scottish dancing. Tel 01663 742210 or 746054.
Sun 2nd Feb - Klezmer Kollective - Instrumental Sessions - 1-5pm at The White Hart, Dyehouse Ln, New Mills. Tel 0161 445 1005 or 01663 746621.
Mon 4th Feb - Flower Club - 'When Flowers are Few' - 7.30pm at Sett Valley House.
Fri 8th Feb- Local History Society - 'Four Castles and a Family' by Keith Halford - 7.45pm at Sett Valley House. Visitors 50p.
Fri 8th Feb - One World Festival Ceilidh - with Albireo - 7.30pm at New Mills Town Hall. Tickets £5, £3.50 conc., £1 kids, from Bookstop.
Sat 9th Feb - Scape - progressive house music at STAX, Union Rd, New Mills.
Sat 9th Feb - Cold Flame - at Queens Arms, Church Rd, New Mills.
Thur 14th Feb - Gene Therapy & The Chromosomes - Live band at the Queen's Arms, New Mills.
Fri 15th Feb - Natural History Society - annual meeting and talk by Ian Russell on biology - 7.30pm at Sett Valley House.
Fri 15th Feb - Karaoke Night - by Newtown Primary School - 7.30pm at Chalkers. £2 per person - 01663 744358
Sat 16th Feb - Cold Flame - at Queens Arms, Church Rd, New Mills.
Mon 25th Feb - Town Council Meeting - 7.30 pm at NMTown Hall.
Fri 1st Mar - QUIZ - 7.30pm at Sett Valley House. £2.50/person (max 6/team). Soft drinks & snacks, bring own 'bottle'. In aid of Volunteer Centre.
Sat 2nd Mar - Table Top Sale - 10.00-12.30 at Low Leighton Methodist Church, High Hill Rd. Tables £5, Bookings Tel 01663 747197.
Sun 3rd Mar - Cycling Reliability Trial - Team Goyt Valley 2000 - 9.30am at The Ram's Head, Disley. 100km to Matlock and back - 01663 742089.
Sun 3rd Mar - Klezmer Kollective - Instrumental Sessions - 1-5pm at The White Hart, Dyehouse Ln, New Mills. Tel 0161 445 1005 or 01663 746621.
Mon 4th Mar - Flower Club - 7.30pm at Sett Valley House. Demonstration and talk - 'Something old, something new'. Visitors welcome - £2.50.
Tue 5th - Fri 8th March - Magistrates Court Public Inquiry - at New Mills Town Hall, Hall St.
Fri 8th Mar - Local History Society - 'Newtown in the 19th century' by Derek Bromhead - 7.45pm at Sett Valley House. Visitors 50p.
Fri 15th Mar - Natural History Society - 'Tigers on the Road to Extiction' by Dr David Mallon - 7.30pm at Sett Valley House.
Sat 16th Mar - Volunteer Centre Coffee Morning - 9-12.00 at Sett Valley House, New Mills. Tel 01663 744196.
Sun 17th Mar - Old Fashioned Hymn Singing - 6pm at Low Leighton methodist Church, New Mills, with Fred Robinson.
Mon 18th Mar - Roller Disco - 6-9pm at Skateland, Hibbert St, New Mills. DJ - Huggy. Tel 01663 745000.
Sat 23rd Mar - MP Tom Levitt Advice Surgery - 11-12 at New Mills Town Hall.

Sat 23rd Mar - New Mills Band - 'Music in March' - 7.30pm at St George's Parish Hall. Tickets from band members or from Book Stop - £3.50 for adults or £2.50 for children. Price includes Shepherd's Pie.
Sun 24th Mar - Blood Donation - 10-12 & 2-4pm at Town Hall, New Mills.
Sun 24th Mar - Easter Disco - NM Kids Club - 7-10pm at STAX, Union Rd, New Mills. Adults £3, Kids £2.
Tue 2nd Apr - Bonfire Quiz Night - 8pm at The Royal Oak, Market Street.

Wed 3rd Apr - Millers v Springhead - KO 7pm at Church Ln, New Mills.
Thur 4th Apr - Easter Holiday Club - Games, Crafts, Stories, Songs - for children aged 5-13 - 9.30-11.45am at Providence Church Hall , Mellor Rd, New Mills. Tel 01663 747462.
Fri 5th Apr- Chrysanthemum Society - 8pm at Library Lecture Room, Town Hall. Talk and slides by Anthony Norman on Herbaceous Perennials. All welcome.
Sat 6th Apr - Table Top Sale - 11-2pm at St John's Church, Buxton Rd, Furness Vale. Tel Steve 01663 744131.
Sun 7th Apr - Klezmer Kollective - Instrumental Sessions - 1-5pm at The White Hart, Dyehouse Ln, New Mills. Tel 0161 445 1005 or 01663 746621.
Mon 8th Apr - Town Council Meeting - 7.30pm at NM Town Hall.
Mon 8th Apr - Flower Club - 7.30pm at Sett valley House. Gardeners Question Time with team from Brookside Garden Centre. Visitors welcome - £2.50.
Tues 9th Apr - First Step - Coffee Morning to introduce Life Long learning courses - 10.30am at St George's Parish Hall, Church Ln. Tel 01663 746897.
Wed 10th Apr - Fashion Show -7.30pm at Low Leighton Methodist Church, High Hill Rd. £2 by ticket from Binns newsagents - proceeds to church.
Fri 12th Apr - 10th May - Basic Counselling Skills Training Course - 9.30-2.30pm at Library Lecture Room, Town Hall. £25 (includes lunch) Tel 01246 555039.

Fri 12th Apr - Millers v Whaley in Derbyshire Cup Final - KO 7pm at Silverlands, Buxton. Coach from Church Ln £3 (£1 OAP/Kids) Tel 747435.
Fri 12th Apr - Local History Society - 'Mellor Hilltop 10,000 yrs of Occupation' by Ann Hearle- 7.45pm at Sett Valley House. Visitors 50p.
Sat 13th Apr - Art Fun Days - 10am-4pm at St Mary's Hall, St Mary's Rd. Local artist Glynn Scott gives professional help with art activities such as silk painting, clay sculpture, willow shaping, carving. Food provided, limited places, Tel 01663 747981.
Sat 13th Apr - Myoho - Live Band, 8pm at The Sycamore, Birch Vale. £3 on door, £2 from band members.

Mon 15th - Thurs 17th Apr - First Step - Start of Lifelong Learning 8-week courses - at St George's Parish Hall, Church Ln, New Mills. Tel 01663 746897.
Mon 15th 10-12am 'Story Sacks', Tues 16th 10-12am 'Ease into Study', Thurs 17th 9.30-11.30am 'Computer Class', Thurs 17th 1-3pm 'Choices' - No Fee.
Tue 16th Apr - High Peak Health Walks - easy walk 1.30pm at New Mills Leisure Centre. Tel Ranger 01663 746662.
Fri 19th Apr - Natural History Society - Shetland - 7.30pm at Sett Valley House. Non-members £1.

Sun 21st Apr - New Mills Youth Team v Winsford - to clinch the title - KO 2pm at Church Ln, New Mills.
Fri 26th Apr - White Van Man - with Tony Audenshaw (Bob Hope from Emmerdale) - 8-11pm at School Hall, Church Ln. For New Mills School Association. Licensed Bar. Tickets from Bookstop or Tel 01663 743284.
Sat 27th Apr - Table Top Sale - 10.00-12.30 at Low Leighton Methodist Church, High Hill Rd. Tables £5, Bookings Tel 01663 747197.
Sat 27th Apr - Art Fun Days - 10am-4pm at St Mary's Hall, St Mary's Rd. Local artist Glynn Scott gives professional help with art activities such as silk painting, clay sculpture, willow shaping, carving. Food provided, limited places, Tel 01663 747981.
Sat 27th Apr - Ramblers Association - 9.30pm - Guided walk from New Mills bus station to Bowden Bridge Quarry, Hayfield for event below.
Sat 27th Apr - 70th Anniversary Celebration of Mass Kinder Trespass - 1pm at Bowden Bridge Quarry, Hayfield
Sat 27th Apr - Arts Exchange - celebration of Arts projects for disabled people by High Peak Community Arts - 1-3pm at New Mills Town Hall.

Sat 27th Apr - Millers v Morton Amateurs - last chance this season to see first team play at home - KO 2.30pm at Church Ln, New Mills.

Sat 27th Apr - Pop Goes the Organ - a family pantomime by St George's Players - 7.30pm at St George's Parish Hall, Church Ln. £3.50 Adults, £2.50 conc. - including refreshments - in aid of Church Organ Restoration Appeal.
Tue 29th Apr - High Peak Health Walks - easy walk 1.30pm at New Mills Leisure Centre. Tel Ranger 01663 746662.
Thur 2nd May - Town Council Special Meeting - 7.30pm at NM Town Hall.
Sat 4th May - Art Fun Days - 10am-4pm at St Mary's Hall, St Mary's Rd. Local artist Glynn Scott gives professional help with art activities such as silk painting, clay sculpture, willow shaping, carving. Food provided, limited places, Tel 01663 747981.
Sat 4th May - STAX - House Anthems - Full-on Nite of Oldskool House Anthems with 4 DJs at STAX, Union Rd. £5 on door, Tel 07769 655 551.
Sun 5th May - Contemporary Service -for all the family, with puppets - 10.30am at Town Hall, New Mills. Organised by Christian Revival Church Tel 01663 746941. All welcome.
Sun 5th May - Klezmer Kollective - Instrumental Sessions - 1-5pm at The White Hart, Dyehouse Ln, New Mills. Tel 0161 445 1005 or 01663 746621.
Sun 5th May - Karaoke - 3.30-6.30pm at The Pineapple Inn, Dyehouse Ln, New Mills.
Fri 10th May - Local History Society - AGM & talk ''Millstones on the Moors' by David Hey - 7.45pm at Sett Valley House. Visitors 50p.
Sat 11th May - Table Top Sale - 9-12.30pm at Spring Bank Old School. Entrance 20p, Table £6 on day, £5 in advance - Tel 01663 741874. For creche.
Sat 11th May - Plant Sale - Chrysanthemum Society - 9.30-11am at New Mills Town Hall. Sprays, bedding plants, Fuchias.

Sat 11th May - New Mills AFC Reserves v Irlam MS - Open Trophy Final. Coaches from Church Lane at 12 noon. tel 01663 747435.
Sat 11-17th May - Adult Learners Week - Sat 11th courses 10-4pm at New Mills Community Education Centre, Spring Bank. Emergency First Aid; Using a Digital Camera; Basic Food Hygiene; Spanish & French Starters. Tel 01663 746897.
Sat 11th May - Live Band at Hare & Hounds - Live Manchester band 'Wall Street' - 9-11.45pm at Lowleighton Rd.
Sun 12th May - Blood Donation - 10-12 & 2-4pm at Town Hall, New Mills.
Mon 13th May - Town Council Annual Meeting - 8pm at NMTown Hall.
Wed 15th May - Organ Recital - 7.30pm at St George's Church. £3, £2 concession, on door.
Sat 18th May - Art Fun Days - 10am-4pm at St Mary's Hall, St Mary's Rd. Local artist Glynn Scott gives professional help with art activities such as silk painting, clay sculpture, willow shaping, carving. Food provided, limited places, Tel 01663 747981.
Sat 18th May - Hayfield May Queen - 1.30pm Grand Procession, 3.30pm Crowning Ceremony
Thur-Sat 23rd-25th May - 'Crown Imperial' - Exhibition of Commemorative China to Celebrate Golden Jubilee - 10am-8pm at St George's Church. Light refreshments; Lunches on Saturday (closes 4pm).
Sat 25th May- JEM - Live Band at The Queens, Church Rd, New Mills.
Sun 26th May - Plant Sale - 10-12noon at Newtown School
Sun 26th May - Jubilee Commemorative Service - 3pm at St George's Church.
Wed 29th May - Annual Town Council Meeting - Council reports on the year and is open to questions - 8pm at NM Town Hall.
Thur 30th May - Volunteer Centre AGM - 7.30pm at NM Town Hall. Speaker Dr David Williams - 'What can I expect from the Health Service in 2002 and beyond'. All welcome.
Fri 31st May - Jubilee Fete - 3.30-6.30pm at Newtown School.
Fri 31st May - Sun 2nd Jun - French Market - at NM Town Hall.
Fri 12-5pm, Sat & Sun 9am-5pm. Admission Free.
Sat 1st, Sun 2nd, Mon 3rd June - Photos of Furness Vale - and surrounding area, past and present - by FV Local History Society - 2-5pm at St John's Church, Buxton Rd. Free.
Sat 1st Jun - Bonza Live Band - Five Piece Cover Band - at The Queens Arms, Church Rd.
Sun 2nd Jun - Klezmer Kollective - Instrumental Sessions - 1-5pm at The White Hart, Dyehouse Ln, New Mills. Tel 0161 445 1005 or 01663 746621.

Sun 2nd Jun - Irish Band at Hare & Hounds - 8.30pm onwards at Lowleighton Rd.

Mon 3rd Jun - Fun Day - 2pm onwards at Soldier Dick, Furness Vale. In aid of Wythenshawe Cancer Care Unit - Contact Niki or Pat 01663 743868.

Mon 10th Jun - Flower Club - 7.30pm at Sett Valley House. 'From Near and Far' by David Mason. Visitors welcome - £2.50.
Sat 15th June - Literary Trail - Men of Property: The Bowers & The Newtowns in New Mills - with Gwenda Culkin & Barbara Mathews - 2-5pm meet at Hare & Hounds pub, Low Leighton. Tickets £2/£1 from all libraries.
Sun 16th June - Carnival Skate - 12noon at SkateLand, Hibbert St.
Tue 18th June - Carnival Pub Quiz - 8pm at Royal Oak, Market St.
Sat 22nd June - New Mills Carnival - Parade starts 1pm
Sat 22nd June- Utopia - Live Band - 9pm at Queens Arms, Church Rd, NM.
Sun 23rd June - Carnival Fun Run
Mon 24th June - Persons Unknown - Live Music - 6pm at The White Hart, Dyehouse Ln, New Mills.
Mon 24th June - Town Council Meeting - 7.30pm at NM Town Hall.
Sat 29th June - One World Festival - 12noon - 6pm at High Lea Park, St Mary's Road, New Mills. Stalls, speakers, fun for children, entertainment and bands. Entrance Free!
Sun 30th June - Karaoke - 4.30-6.30pm at The Pineapple Inn, Dyehouse Ln, New Mills.
Sun 30th June - Drug Problems - 6.30pm - hear Mission Vision's answer and talk to people about the programme at Christian Revival Church, High St.
Sun 30th June - Video Guide to the Peak District - by Helen Taylor 7.30pm at St George's Parish Hall, Church. £2 - refreshments - in aid of organ fund.

Mon 1st July - Flower Club - 7.30pm at Sett Valley House. 'A Pot Pourri of Gardens' by Nina Tallis. Visitors welcome - £2.50.
Tue 2nd July - High Peak Health Walks - easy walk 1.30pm at New Mills Leisure Centre. Pick up Hayfield 3pm. Tel Ranger 01663 746662.
Wed 3rd & Mon 8th July - TOPS Community Sports Leaders Course - get a certificate to help set up and run local sports activities - 7-9.30pm at New Mills School, Church Ln. Free, open to all. Forms from library, Volunteer Centre and Leisure Centre. Tel 01663 74000 or 01457 851689 or 752062.
Thur 4th July - High Peak RSI Group - Resources and speakers on Repetitive Strain Injury - 7pm at Volunteer Centre, 41 Union Rd, New Mills. Tel 01663 740000. Then every month on first Thursday.
Fri 5th July- Mr Bones & the Beatcleavers - Live Band - at Queens Arms, Church Rd, NM.
Sat 6th July - Table Top Sale - 10.00-12.30 at Low Leighton Methodist Church, High Hill Rd. Tables £5, Bookings Tel 01663 747197.
Sat 6th July- The Apple Factory - Live Rock Music from 60s, 70s, 80s, 90s, 00s - at Queens Arms, Church Rd, NM.
Sun 7th July - Klezmer Kollective - Instrumental Sessions - 1-5pm at The White Hart, Dyehouse Ln, New Mills. Tel 0161 445 1005 or 01663 746621.
Sun 7th July - Contemporary Service -for all the family - 10.30am at Town Hall, New Mills. Organised by Christian Revival Church Tel 01663 746941. All welcome.
Tue 9th July - View Plans of Ollersett Playing Field Development - 6-8pm at Low Leighton Methodist Hall, High Hill Rd.
Wed 10th July - Town Council Meeting - Discussion of Town Hall boundaries with regard to Magistrates Court - 7.30pm at NM Town Hall.
Sun 14th July - Grand Summer Event - 12-4pm at Derby Rd Fields, off High Hill Rd. Put on by Thornsett School - Games, Band, Bouncy Castle, Stalls, Cream Teas, Pony Rides, Face Painting, etc.
Mon 15th July - Town Council Meeting (Welfare) - 7.30pm at NM Town Hall.
Sat 20th July - MP Tom Levitt Advice Surgery - 11-12 at New Mills Town Hall.

Sat 20th July - Heartbeat Chorus - 7.30pm at New Mills Town Hall.
£2 or more donation - fundraiser for charities. Refreshments.

Mon 29th July - 1st Aug - Youth Club - 11-16 yrs - one off sessions.
Mon 29th July - Head Massage & Body Art - 11.30am.
Wed 31st July - Canoeing & Raft Building at Carsington Water.
Thur 1st Aug - Outdoor Climbing.
Contact Chris Wright at Youth Club on 743394 for more info. Will be at minimum cost.
Tue 30th July - Meeting About JobCentre Closure - 7.30pm at NM Town Hall.

Thur 1st Aug - Messy Arts - at High Peak Community Arts, High Lea Hall.
£5 for day - Messy printing in morning, Modroc mayhem & mask making in afternoon - dress in old clothes - 5-15yrs, under 8s bring adult. Tel 01663 744516.
Sun 4th Aug - Pub 6-a-side Cricket - from 1pm at New Mills Cricket Club, Church Rd. All day bar, barbeque, raffle. Tel Simon 01663 747430.

Mon-Fri 5-9th Aug - Summer Arts Activites - 10am-4pm at UR Church, Mellor Rd. Mosaic Workshops - mosaic to take home and a larger permanent one for the building to be created. Environmental Rural Arts Call 741862 or Lisa on 764219.

Mon 5th - Fri 9th Aug - Sports Activity Week - Fun & Games, Sports & Play for 8-12 yrs - 9.30am-3pm at New Mills School, Church Ln. Bring packed lunch. Contact Alice Write, Community Sports Coordinator 01457 851600 (ext 3724) or Lynne Allen, Community Development Worker 01663 740000. Book a place at New Mills Leisure Centre.
Mon 5th Aug - Town Council Meeting - 7.30pm at NM Town Hall.
Tue 6th Aug - High Peak Health Walks - easy walk 1.30pm at New Mills Leisure Centre. Tel Ranger 01663 746222.
Tue 6th Aug - Reading Planet - Monster Storytime for under 5s - 2.15pm at New Mills Library. Free admission.

Wed 7th, 14th, 21st Aug - Drop-In Coffee Bar - 10am-3pm at NM Youth Club. Cheap food, hot & cold drinks.

Fri 9th Aug - Ladies Meeting - Does Fear Affect Your Life? - 7.30pm at Christian Revival Church, High St. Speaker Amanda Latham. Tel 01663 749416.
Mon 12th Aug - Nov - Art Exhibition by Amanda Whewell - at Cyber Cafe, Market St. This exhibition takes its inspiration from Aboriginal, Mexican and Indian designs.
Mon-Fri 12-16th Aug - Planet Earth - Holiday Club - 9.30-11.45am at Providence UR Church, Mellor Rd. Games, Crafts, Bible Stories, Songs - for 5-11 year-olds - £1/day, booking essential. Tel Val 01663 747462, Jane 01663 745371.
Thur 15th Aug - Reading Planet - Rockets & Robots Stories and activities for under 9s - 11am at New Mills Library. Tickets 60p.
Fri 16th Aug - Elvis Night - with James Karaoke - 8.30pm at The Hare & Hounds pub, Lowleighton Rd. 1st prize = £50, 2nd prize = £25. Fancy dress.
Sat 17th Aug - Millers v Atherton Town - 1st match of Manchester Premier League Season - 2.30pm at Church Lane Ground.
Sat 17th Aug - Jive Nights - with Boogie-Back Jive & Andy Toogood - 7.30pm at New Mills Town Hall. Just £1.
Wed 21st Aug - Special Town Council Meeting - 7.30pm at NM Town Hall.
Fri 23rd Aug - Jive Nights - with Boogie-Back Jive & Andy Toogood - 7.30pm at New Mills Town Hall. Just £1.
Sat 31st Aug - Heartbeat - 10.30am-12.00 at The Prom, Market St.

Sat 31st August - Fodens Band - 7.30pm at New Mills Town Hall.
Adult £10, Conc. £8 (£1 off in advance), Children £5 - from Nevett & Taylor, Bookstop, Town Hall. New Mills Festival 2002
31st August - 22nd September - New Mills Festival 2002
Sun 1st Sept - Blood Donation - 10-12 & 2-4pm at Town Hall, New Mills.
Sun 1st Sept - FA Youth Cup - New Mills v Bradford Park - 2pm at Church Lane Ground.
Mon 2nd Sept - Town Council Meeting (Parks & Leisure) - 7.30pm at NM Town Hall.
Tue 3rd Sept - High Peak Health Walks - easy walk 1.30pm at New Mills Leisure Centre. Tel Ranger 01663 746222.

Tue 3rd Sept- Klesmic Folk Train - 19.12pm at New Mills Central Stn.Klesmic plays on the Folk Train - Catch the 19.12pm train from New Mills Central to Edale and enjoy non-stop playing from this popular Jewish ensemble. After music and refreshment at the Rambler Inn return on the 21.07 train. Hope Valley Rail partnership.
Wed 4th Sept - Film Night: Monsoon Wedding - 7.30pm at The Swan, Newtown. Big screen - £2.50. New Mills Festival 2002
Fri 6th Sept - Festive Ringing & Singing - Local talent including Kinder handbell Ringers - 7.30pm at St George's Church, Church Rd. £3/2 conc on door. New Mills Festival 2002
Sat 7th Sept - Lifeboats - celebrate 40 years of New Mills & Hayfield RNLI - 9-11.30am at Sett Valley House. Free coffee & biscuits.
Sat 7th Sept - FA VASE - New Mills v Northallerton Town - 3pm at Church Lane Ground. Entrance £2, conc. £1.
Sat 7th Sept - New Lights Big Band with GB Jive - 7.30pm at New Mills Town Hall. £5/3 conc, bar. New Mills Festival 2002
Sun 8th Sept - Contemporary Service - worship for all ages in a friendly church that cares about our community - 10.30am at Town Hall, New Mills. Organised by Christian Revival Church Tel 01663 746941. All welcome.
Mon 9th Sept - High Peak Sport Recreation Forum - come and discuss sport and recreation matters significant to you, your group, or your local area - 7.00pm at New Mills School, Church Ln. Further information from Sports Development Officer Hayley Lever 01457 851689, or at highpeak.gov.uk .

Fri 13th Sept - Showcase: Battle of the Bands - 7.30pm at New Mills Town Hall. £3/2 conc, refreshments. New Mills Festival 2002

Fri 13th Sept - 'New Mills, a self-made town' - talk by Sir Martin Doughty - 7.45pm at New Mills History Society, Sett Valley House (visitors 50p on the door).New Mills Town Hall. New Mills Festival 2002

Sat 14th Sept - Exploding Custard - spectacular experiments for children -
10-11.30am at New Mills Town Hall. £3/1.50 conc, pay at door. New Mills Festival 2002.

Sat 14th Sept - Klesmic in Concert - 7.30pm at New Mills Town Hall. £5/3 conc, bar. New Mills Festival 2002

Sun 15th Sept - Songs of Praise - accompanied by New Mills Band - 6pm at St Jame's Church, Spring Bank. Free. New Mills Festival 2002
Mon 16th Sept - Bobby's Mega Magic Show - 5pm at New Mills Primary School, Meadow St. £1 on door. New Mills Festival 2002
Tue 17th Sept - High Peak Health Walks - easy walk 1.30pm at New Mills Leisure Centre. Tel Ranger 01663 746222.
Tue 17th Sept - New Mills a Century of Change - launch of Local History Society new book 7.30pm at Heritage Centre. Free, refreshments.
New Mills Festival 2002
Wed 18th Sept - Skating & Boarding Contest - 4-9pm at Skateland.
Wed 18th Sept - Bobby's Mega Magic Show - 5pm at New Mills Primary School, Meadow St. £1 on door. New Mills Festival 2002
Wed 18th Sept - The Tale of Beatrix Potter - 7.30pm at New Mills School, Church Ln. £5/£3 conc. New Mills Festival 2002
Wed 18th Sept - New Mills Youth v Chester le Street - 7.45pm at Church Lane Ground.
Thur 19th Sept - Jimmy Neutrino Boy Genius - Kids film - 5pm at St Mary's School, Longlands Rd. £1. New Mills Festival 2002
Fri 20th Sept - Comedy Night - at Chalkers, A6. £5. New Mills Festival 2002
Fri 20th Sept - White Van Man - Antony Audenshaw (Emmerdale's Bob Hope) at New Mills School, Church Ln. New Mills Festival 2002
Sat 21st Sept - Grand Lantern Procession in the Torrs with Fire Sculptures - 7pm at Mousley Bottom, Station Rd. New Mills Festival 2002
Sat 21st Sept - 'Final Fling' Ceilidh - with High Jinks Band 8pm at New Mills Townj Hall. £5,£3 conc. New Mills Festival 2002
Sat-Sun 21-22 Sept - Hayfield Sheep Dog Trials & Country Show - 9.30am-5.30pm at Little Hayfield . Adult £4, Child £1, Seniors £2, Family £10.
Sat 21st Sept - New Mills v Wilmslow - 2.30pm at Church Lane Ground.
Sun 22nd Sept - Harvest Evensong - 6.30pm at St George's Church.
New Mills Festival 2002
Sun 22nd Sept - Another Opera, Another Show! - Combined Kinder Children's Choirs - 7.30pm at The Art Theatre. £6.50, under 16s free.
Mon 23rd Sept - Town Council Meeting - 7.30pm at NM Town Hall.
Fri 27th Sept - Black & Blue - Live Band - at The Queens Arms, Church Rd.
Sat 28th Sept - Memory Knots - made out of environmental materials to reflect past and present - 10am-4pm - at Mousley Bottom, Station Rd. Bring packed lunch and waterproof clothing. Derbyshire Envoronmental Rural Arts - Tel 01663 741862 / 764219.
Sat 28th Sept - Chrysanthemum Society Show - 2.30-5.30pm at New Mills Town Hall.
Tue 1st Oct - One World Festival Open Meeting - to discuss ideas for next year's festival - 8pm - at Cyber Cafe, Market St. Refreshments. Tel Sara 01663 741783, Esther 0161 427 5399.
Sat 5th Oct - Table Top Sale - 10.00-12.30 at Low Leighton Methodist Church, High Hill Rd. Tables £5, Bookings Tel 01663 747197.
Sat 5th Oct - Jazz Night - Mart Rodger Manchester Jazz - 8-11pm at NM Town Hall, bar. £7.50 from Priscilla's Cards - in aid of NSPCC & RNLI Tel 01663 745550
Sun 6th Oct - Klezmer Kollective - Instrumental Sessions - 1-5pm at The White Hart, Dyehouse Ln, New Mills. Tel 0161 445 1005 or 01663 746621.
Sat 12th Oct - Develop Your Own Personal Symbol - create symbols in response to the environment - 10am-4pm - at Mousley Bottom, Station Rd. Bring packed lunch and waterproof clothing. For ages 12+. Derbyshire Envoronmental Rural Arts - Tel 01663 741862 / 764219, Email lisa.penson@care4free.net .
Sat 12th Oct - New Mills AFC v Elton Fold - 2.30pm at Church Lane Ground.
Sat 12th Oct - The Deltones - dance to a live band playing 60s and 70s music - 8pm-midnight at New Mills Town Hall. £8 including hotpot supper, bar - New Mills X-Young Wives (0663 742393) in aid of Christie Theatre Company.
Sun 13th Oct - Finding Your Local Legends - games, dance, poetry, in response to the environment - 10am-4pm - at Mousley Bottom, Station Rd. Bring packed lunch and waterproof clothing. For ages 8+. Derbyshire Envoronmental Rural Arts - Tel 01663 741862 / 764219, Email lisa.penson@care4free.net .
Mon 14th Oct - Town Council Meeting - 7.30pm at NM Town Hall.

Fri 18th Oct - The Houghton Weavers - 7.30pm at New Mills Town Hall. £8 - from Geoffrey Woolley 01663 741397, Bob Wood 01663 732866, Duncan Hibbert 01663 749627, Book Stop. In aid of Derbyshire County Cricket Club's 2002 Beneficiary, Karl Krikken.
Fri 18th Oct - Natural History Society - 35 years protecting birds of prey, by Terry Pickford - 7.30pm at Sett Valley House. £1 for non-members.
Sat 19th Oct - Autumn Fair - 12pm at St John's Church, Buxton Rd, Furness Vale. Two-course lunches £3. Tombola, Cakes, Bric-a-brac, Raffle, Books - 30p.
Mon 21st Oct - Peoples Booker Prize - alternative Booker - come along and vote - 7.30pm at Library. Tel 01663 743603.
Tue 22nd Oct - Unveiling Memorial to Torr Top Veterans - tribute to brave men of Torr Top - 7.30pm at Torr Top / Rock St. Tel 01663 743434
Thur 24th Oct - High Peak RSI Support Group - talk by Jane Osgood on Alexander Technique and a chat about prevention of Repetitive Strain Injury - 7.30pm at Volunteer Centre, 41 Union Rd, New Mills. Tel 01663 740000.
Fri 25th Oct - New Mills Skateboard Group - 7.30pm at The Basement, Providence Church, Mellor Rd. To discuss setting up a group to represent skaters.
Sat 26th Oct - New Mills AFC v Springhead - 2pm at Church Lane Ground.
Sun 27th Oct - Music Making in the Great Outdoors - 10am-4/5pm - at Mousley Bottom, Station Rd. Bring packed lunch and waterproof clothing.
For adults and young people 14+. Derbyshire Envoronmental Rural Arts - Tel 01663 741862 / 764219, Email lisa.penson@care4free.net .

Mon 28th Oct - Ollersett Community Residents Association - first meeting to explore options for the area of Diglands, Derby Road, Ollersett, St Georges, Church Rd Laneside and behind the fire station - 6.45pm at Hare & Hounds, Low Leighton. Snacks and drinks.
Wed 30th Oct - Housing Development at St Mary's - new Parish Priest and architect will be there to discuss plans - 5-8pm at St Mary's Church Hall, St Mary's Rd.
Thur 31st Oct - Its a Knockout - Fun & games in team challenges for all 5-12 year olds - 6-8pm at Christian Revival Church, High St. Eats & Treats - All Welcome.
Fri 1st Nov - Golf Club Bonfire & Fireworks - 7.30pm at New Mills Golf Club, Shaw Marsh Ln. Kids free, Adults £3.00, Food & drink. All Welcome.
Sat 2nd Nov - Mini Market & Coffee Morning - Providence United Reformed Church - 9-11.30am at Sett Valley House. 40p including coffee & biscuits.
Sat 2nd Nov - Family Fun Day & Table Top Sale - 10am-3pm at New Mills Town Hall. Music, Games, Children's Craft Stall, Bouncy Castle, Face Painting. Proceeds to African Aid.
Sat 2nd Nov - New Mills AFC v Ripley Town - Derbyshire Cup 2nd round - 3pm at Church Lane Ground. £1 / 60p conc.
Sat 2nd Nov - New Mills Community Bonfire - 7pm at High Lea Park.
Sun 3rd Nov - Walk with NM Ramblers - Kinder - 10am at Hayfield Bus Station. Tel David Frith 01663 732706.
Sun 3rd Nov - Give Blood - 10-12 & 2-4 pm at New Mills Town Hall.
Mon 4th Nov - Walk with NM Ramblers - 1.30pm at Whaley Bridge Railway Station. Tel David Frith 01663 732706.

Mon 4th Oct - Flower Club - 7.30pm at Sett Valley House. 'Christmas Past' demonstrartion by Doreen Snackson. Visitors welcome - £2.50.
Mon 4th Nov - Town Council Meeting - 7.30pm at NM Town Hall.
Tue 5th Nov - Walk with NM Ramblers - Rowarth - 10am at Hayfield Bus Station. Tel David Frith 01663 732706.
Tue 5th Nov - High Peak Health Walks - easy walk 1.30pm at New Mills Leisure Centre. Tel Ranger 01663 746662.
Thur 7th Nov - Autumn Fair - 3.30-6.30pm at School Hall, New Mills School, Church Ln. Tombola, Raffles, Games, Refreshments.
Thur 7th Nov - Goyt Valley Rail Users Association - open meeting - 7.30pm at The Romiley Forum, Romiley. All Welcome
Fri 8th Nov - Local History Society - 'Liverpool Road Station - Manchester' by David George - 7.45pm at Sett Valley House. Visitors 50p.
Sat 9th Nov - Coffee Morning - for Children with Heart Disorders - 9-11am at Sett Valley House. 50p (30p kids) including drink - Tombola, cakes, facepainting.
Sat 9th Nov - Craft Fair - 30 stalls - 9.30-2.30 at New Mills Town Hall. Free entrance, refreshments, unusual presents. New Mills Primary School Association Tel 01663 741426.
Sat 9th Nov - New Mills Reserves v Youlgrave - Derbyshire Divisional Cup - 3pm at Church Lane Ground.
Sat 9th Nov - NM Band Cup Competition & Hotpot Supper - 7pm at St George's Parish Hall, Church Ln. Contact band secretary for details.
Wed 13th Nov - Journey of a Lifetime - explore the big questions of life, the universe and everything - 7.30pm at Parish Hall, Church Ln. Tel 01663 743225.
Sat 23rd Nov - Christmas Fair - 1-3pm at Hague Bar School.
Sat 23rd Nov - United Co-op New Mills Band - concert - 7.30pm at St George's Church, Church Rd. Tickets £3 (£2 conc) from band and church members. Refreshments.

Mon 25th - Sat 30th Nov - Me & My Girl - musical by NMAODS - 7.15pm at The Art Theatre. Matinee at 2.15pm on Saturday. Further details from the Art Theatre Box Office 01663 743461. Tickets also available from 28th October 2002 at 'Bookstop', 38 Market St.
Mon 25th Nov - Town Council Meeting - 7.30pm at NM Town Hall.
Wed 27th Nov - Winter Storytelling - with 'Creeping Toad' at High Peak Community Arts AGM - 7.30pm at New Mills Town Hall. Mulled wine and nibbles.
Sat 30th Nov - MP Tom Levitt Advice Surgery - 11-12 at New Mills Town Hall.
Sun 1st Dec - Klezmer Kollective - Instrumental Sessions - 1-5pm at The White Hart, Dyehouse Ln, New Mills. Tel 0161 445 1005 or 01663 746621.
Tue 3rd Dec - Charity Quiz Night - 8pm at The Royal Oak, Market St. £1/person, prize for winning team. To support New Mills Community Bonfire.
Sat 7th Dec - Table Top Sale - 10-12.30 at Low Leighton Methodist Church, High Hill Rd. Tables £5, Bookings Tel 01663 747197.
Sat 7th Dec - Heritage Centre Annual Xmas Sale - 10-4 at Heritage Centre.
Sat 7th Dec- New Mills AFC v Willows - 2.30pm at Church Lane Ground.
Sun 8th Dec - Christmas Service - 10.30-12.15 at New Mills Town Hall. All welcome - music, singing, puppets.
Tue 10th Dec - New Mills Festival AGM - 7.30pm at New Mills Town Hall, Council Chamber. Film and photos af this year's Festival and invitation to groups and individuals to perform in the 2003 Community Festival. Tel Janet 01663 744233.
Sat 14th Dec- New Mills AFC v Leigh Athletic - 2.30pm at Church Lane Ground.
Sat 14th Dec - Christmas Carols - Kinder Children's Choir - 7pm at St George's Church. £6 from 01663 765254 or Nevett & Taylor, Union Rd.
Sun 15th Dec - Give Blood - 10-12 & 2-4 pm at New Mills Town Hall.
Mon 16th Dec - Town Council Meeting - Parks - 7.30pm at NM Town Hall.
Wed 18th Dec - Carol Concert - Marple Choral Society - 7.30pm at St George's Church. £3 (£2).
Fri 20th Dec - All Star Brass - 7.30pm at New Mills Town Hall. Players from Faireys, Leyland, Foden, Brighouse & Rastrick, Grimethorpe bands etc. Put on by NM Golf Club, £6, Tel 01663 763246, 743485, 742145.
Sat 21st Dec- New Mills Reserves v Wilmslow - 2.30pm at Church Lane Ground.
Sat 21st Dec - Christmas Concert - Heartbeat Chorus & United Co-op New Mills Band - 7.30pm at Town Hall. Tickets £3 from band and choir members. Bar, mince pies, raffle.
Sat 21st Dec - JEM - Live Band at The Queens, Church Rd, New Mills.
Sun 22nd Dec - Candlelight Carol Service - 6pm at LowLeighton Methodist Church, High Hill Rd.
Sun 22nd Dec - Carol Service - 6.30pm at Christian Revival Church, High St. Followed by coffee and mince pies.
Sun 22nd Dec - White Van Man - 8pm at The Torrs Pub, Market St. Free.
Sat 28th Dec- New Mills AFC v East Manchester - 2.30pm at Church Lane Ground.
Tue 31st Dec - New Year's Eve Dance - 8pm-late at New Mills Town Hall - Disco, Bar, Buffet, Raffle. £15 - 01663 744807, 743523,745063, Sett Valley Medical Practice, Waterworths Pet Supplies. Proceeds to local causes.
PAST EVENTS ARCHIVE - 2000 , 2001

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