Derby Poetry Festival at Derby Cathedral - Derby Cathedral Quarter

12/10/2022, 19:00 - 20:00

Derby Cathedral

Iron Gate

Derby

DE1 3GP

Derby Cathedral is a special place of prayer, worship and hospitality set at the heart of the city.

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Free. Booking not required

Join us for this for readings by local poets, with open mic opportunities. All welcome to join in.

Join us for earth themed readings by local poets at this open event. You are also welcome to bring your favourite poem, or even one you have written yourself, and take to the mic in this event as part of our Gaia programme.

Derby Poetry Festival

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📣 Attention Cathedral Quarter Food & Drink Busi

📣 Attention Cathedral Quarter Food & Drink Businesses! 🍽️🍹
We are excited to announce that we are putting together our new Food and Drink Guide! Each business will receive its own listing, but we also want to feature editorial content. Do you have a new menu? Want to share a delicious recipe? Run a regular event? This is your chance to shine!
Please get in touch with us to be part of this exciting project and showcase what makes your business special.
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🌱 Derby Vegan Market returns on October 12th! 🌱
Come along to Cathedral Green in the Cathedral Quarter from 10.30am for a day filled with delicious vegan food, cruelty-free products, and eco-friendly stalls. It's the perfect event for those curious about the vegan lifestyle or looking to support sustainable living.
Mark your calendars and bring your friends and family for a fun, green day out! 🌿
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🎶 Derby Folk Festival is back from Friday 11th

🎶 Derby Folk Festival is back from Friday 11th to Sunday 13th October! 🎶
The Cathedral Quarter BID is a proud sponsor of the "Derby Folk Weekend" which returns in October. Come along for concerts at The Old Bell Hotel Derby from Friday evening to Sunday evening. Grab a "Weekend Ticket" for the full experience or "Individual Concert Tickets" for more flexibility.
Enjoy free music and dance on the streets of the Cathedral Quarter, and let's make this weekend unforgettable for everyone! https://www.derbyfolkfestival.co.uk/
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📅 Stay in the Loop! 📬
Sign up to receive our weekly "What's On Guide" and be the first to know about all the exciting events happening each weekend in the City Centre. Many local businesses host their own unique events, so there’s always something new to discover. Don't miss out on the fun!
https://www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk/whats-on-guide/
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🦖 Thank You for a Roaring Good Time at Jurassic

🦖 Thank You for a Roaring Good Time at Jurassic Day Out! 🦖
A huge THANK YOU to everyone who joined us for our Jurassic Day Out in Cathedral Quarter this past Saturday! We hope you had as much fun as we did stepping back in time and experiencing the thrill of the prehistoric era. From the incredible dinosaur displays to the exciting activities, your presence made the event truly unforgettable!
We'd love to see your memories from the day! 📸 Please share any pictures you have using the hashtag #CQDinoDay.

🦖 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us fo

🦖 A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for a Jurassic Day Out in Cathedral Quarter on Saturday! 🦖
Get ready for more fun at our next event: the Cathedral Quarter Street Circus on Saturday, August 10th. Enjoy jaw-dropping performances, mesmerising acts, and endless fun for the whole family.
It's completely free and open to all! 🎪
#CathedralQuarter #JurassicDayOut #StreetCircus #CommunityFun #FreeEvent

🌟🦖 Join the Dino World Trail this Summer! 🦖🌟

Grab your smartphone and embark on the ultimate adventure with the Dino World Trail across Cathedral Quarter! Unleash the magic by cracking open ten mystical eggs, each revealing a surprise dinosaur in augmented reality!

🕵️‍♂️🔍 Locate special QR codes in business windows and scan them to watch dinosaur characters come to life! 🦕

📸🤳 Befriend all ten dinos and pose for selfies with them to unlock a treasure trove of free digital prizes!

This free event runs until 6th September, so let the adventure begin! 📲✨

#DinoWorldTrail #CathedralQuarter #SummerAdventure #AugmentedReality #FamilyFun #thingstodoinderby #summerholidayfun #freesummeractivities

Amazing atmosphere this afternoon provided by the

Amazing atmosphere this afternoon provided by the annual Caribbean Carnival parading through the city. Vibrant colours and upbeat music brought the party to Derby #derbycathedralquarter #derby #caribbeancarnival #carnival

🌴🎉 Don’t miss the Derby Caribbean Carnival

🌴🎉 Don’t miss the Derby Caribbean Carnival today! 🎉🌴
Celebrate with vibrant troupes from all over the UK, including Derby’s own Cultural Roots Carnival Troupe.
The procession will leave Cathedral Green, near the Museum of Making, at 1:00 pm weaving is way through the city, ending at Osmaston Park around 3:00 pm.
Don't miss this spectacular celebration of Caribbean culture! 🌟
#DerbyCaribbeanCarnival #CarnivalTime #CelebrateTogether #CathedralQuarter

A wandering raptor made a very memorable moment.

A wandering raptor made a very memorable moment. #derby #dinosaur #derbycathedralquarter #velociraptor #wedding

Welcome to Beth @socialmoody who had their officia

Welcome to Beth @socialmoody who had their official ribbon cutting ceremony today! #derby #newbusiness #derbycathedralquarter

🦕 A Jurassic Day Out in Cathedral Quarter is he

🦕 A Jurassic Day Out in Cathedral Quarter is here!! 🦖
Come along today from 11am – 4pm, to the biggest FREE Dinosaur event in Derbyshire, funded by the Cathedral Quarter BID.
Postcode for the Market Place is DE1 3AE.
Meet the stars of the show in the Market Place arena:
🦖 Zeus – the largest walking T-Rex in Europe! 🦕 Emily Bronty – the Brontosaurus with a 15ft long neck! 🦖 Tank – the gentle giant Triceratops!
Plus, train to be a Dinosaur Ranger and learn how to look after and control wild dinosaurs! 🦕
You can also enjoy these great FREE activities all day:
• Dino Dig
• Dino World Trail
• Crafting with Scraggy Moo
• Facepainting
• Derby Poetry Festival Workshop
Don't miss out on the dino-mite fun! 🌟🦖🦕🎉
View the programme for the day here - https://www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CQ-Jurassic-Day-Out-4-A5-4pp-V2-WEB.pdf

#JurassicDayOut #CathedralQuarter #DinosaurEvent #FamilyFun #FreeEvent #DinoMiteFun

🚓Ways to report #ASB in the city centre 👮‍

🚓Ways to report #ASB in the city centre 👮‍♂️
Your contribution matters! If you witness any crimes in our city, please report them immediately.
For non urgent crimes you can call 101 or report online at https://www.derbyshire.police.uk/ro/report/.
You can also reach out to https://www.facebook.com/derbyshireconstabulary/ or @For any crimes requiring an immediate response, please call 999.
Your reports are crucial in providing a clearer picture of the incidents in the area. This data enables authorities to allocate more resources to ensure the safety and security of our city centre. Together, let's make Derby a safer place for everyone! #SafetyFirst #CommunityAlert #ReportCrimesDerby

📣 Attention Cathedral Quarter Food & Drink Busi

📣 Attention Cathedral Quarter Food & Drink Businesses! 🍽️🍹
We are excited to announce that we are putting together our new Food and Drink Guide! Each business will receive its own listing, but we also want to feature editorial content. Do you have a new menu? Want to share a delicious recipe? Run a regular event? This is your chance to shine!
Please get in touch with us to be part of this exciting project and showcase what makes your business special.
#CathedralQuarter #FoodAndDrinkGuide #ShowcaseYourBusiness #CommunitySpotlight 🍷🍔📖

🎉 Get ready for an action-packed weekend in the

🎉 Get ready for an action-packed weekend in the Cathedral Quarter! 🎉
🦖 Saturday: Enjoy "A Jurassic Day Out" with dino-themed fun for the whole family. This event is completely FREE for all to attend and take part in all the extra activities! 🎉 Sunday: Experience the vibrant Caribbean Carnival as the procession leaves Cathedral Green at 12.30pm working its way up through St Peters Quarter towards Osmaston Park.
Join us for a weekend full of entertainment and excitement! Don't miss out! 🎶🌴
#CathedralQuarter #WeekendFun #JurassicDayOut #CaribbeanCarnival #FamilyFun

🎉Welcome to the Cathedral Quarter!🎉 We’re

🎉Welcome to the Cathedral Quarter!🎉
We’re excited to introduce three fantastic new businesses to the BID area: Social Moody, Ruth Day Atelier, and Leadz Services Ltd. 🌟
Let’s give them a warm welcome and support their journey in making our Cathedral Quarter even more vibrant!
#CathedralQuarter #NewBusinesses #Community
#SupportLocal

🚀 Attention Cathedral Quarter Businesses! 🚀

🚀 Attention Cathedral Quarter Businesses! 🚀
If you pay a BID levy, you're invited to become a member of the Cathedral Quarter Company Ltd. This is your chance to attend General Meetings and vote on BID Company issues.
Each business gets one member and one vote. Make sure you're a fully paid-up levy payer to join.
For more information, visit https://www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk/get-involved/ or contact the BID office at 01332 419053.
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🌟 Who is joining us next Saturday??🌟 On Satu

🌟 Who is joining us next Saturday??🌟
On Saturday 20th July the biggest FREE Dinosaur event in Derbyshire takes place - A Jurassic Day Out in Cathedral Quarter, funded by the Cathedral Quarter BID. Meet the stars of the show in the Market Place arena:
🦖 Zeus – the largest walking T-Rex in Europe! 🦕 Emily Bronty – the Brontosaurus with a 15ft long neck! 🦖 Tank – the gentle giant Triceratops!
Plus, train to be a Dinosaur Ranger and learn how to look after and control wild dinosaurs! 🦕
You can also enjoy these great FREE activities all day:
• Dino Dig
• Dino World Trail
• Crafting with Scraggy Moo
• Facepainting
• Derby Poetry Festival Workshop
Don't miss out on the dino-mite fun! 🌟🦖🦕🎉
View the programme for the day here - https://www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/CQ-Jurassic-Day-Out-4-A5-4pp-V2-WEB.pdf

#JurassicDayOut #CathedralQuarter #DinosaurEvent #FamilyFun #FreeEvent #DinoMiteFun

📣 Attention Cathedral Quarter Food & Drink Busi

📣 Attention Cathedral Quarter Food & Drink Businesses! 🍽️🍹
We are excited to announce that we are putting together our new Food and Drink Guide! Each business will receive its own listing, but we also want to feature editorial content. Do you have a new menu? Want to share a delicious recipe? Run a regular event? This is your chance to shine!
Please get in touch with us to be part of this exciting project and showcase what makes your business special.
email enquiries@derbycathedralquarter.co.uk or DM us to confirm you want to participate.
#CathedralQuarter #FoodAndDrinkGuide #ShowcaseYourBusiness #CommunitySpotlight 🍷🍔📖

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