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A Wonderweb of Women
Artists Meet the Maker Storytelling

A Wonderweb of Women

14 July 2026
A whirlwind of creativity, courage and finding your people – Artist Tania Holmes shares her Derbyshire Makes journey.
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Launching the STEAM into ACTION Schools' Challenge
STEAM into ACTION Announcement Opportunities

Launching the STEAM into ACTION Schools' Challenge

30 June 2026
Could your school take on the challenge?
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The Ripple Effect
Ripple Effect
Grants Community

The Ripple Effect

29 June 2026
Creative & Community Grant Story: A Community Wearable Art Project.
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Well Dressing In Chesterfield
Well Dressing in Chesterfield
Grants Derbyshire Makes History

Well Dressing In Chesterfield

23 June 2026
Heritage Grant Story: Bringing Well Dressing Skills to Town
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The LampLight Project
Grants Derbyshire Makes History

The LampLight Project

17 June 2026
Heritage Grant Story: Preserving Mining Memories for Future Generations
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Lady of the Loom
Lady of the Loom Glossop. Photo Richard Tymon
Grants Community

Lady of the Loom

15 June 2026
Creative & Community Grant Story: Weaving Heritage, Stories and Community
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Derbyshire Makes Our Future
STEAM into Action. Photo John Felix Films
STEAM into ACTION

Derbyshire Makes Our Future

11 June 2026
Clare Limb reflects on the STEAM into ACTION pilot project and how creativity, engineering and hands-on making inspired the next generation of Derbyshire makers.
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Bedrock of Bolsover
Bedrock of Bolsover
Grants Derbyshire Makes History

Bedrock of Bolsover

9 June 2026
Heritage Grant Story: Bringing Traditional Building Skills to Life
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Imagination Train
Imagination Train
Grants Community

Imagination Train

5 June 2026
Creative & Community Grant Story: Celebrating imagination, storytelling and the joy of making
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Women Who Make Festival At Hardwick Hall
Photo Willie Lane
Women Who Make Outdoor Activity Festival Heritage Food Artists Market Textiles Workshop Walk Talk

Women Who Make Festival At Hardwick Hall

16 May 2026
Reimagining Hardwick Hall Through Creativity, Craft and Women’s Voices
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Women Who Make at Hardwick Hall Market Place Call Out - Now Closed
Women Who Make Festival, Masson Mills. Photo Richard Tymon
Women Who Make

Women Who Make at Hardwick Hall Market Place Call Out - Now Closed

17 April 2026
A Call for Makers, Stories and Shared Futures
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Derbyshire Makes: Advanced Manufacturing Sector Conference
Advanced Manufacturing Sector Conference
STEAM into ACTION Business support Partners

Derbyshire Makes: Advanced Manufacturing Sector Conference

16 April 2026
Bringing industry, education and young people together.
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