Ambergate Carnival 

Main contact name: Becky Morley (Secretary) 
 
Email: ambergatecarnivalsecretary@gmail.com 
 
Location: Ambergate recreation ground, Ambergate, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 2GD 
 
 
The Ambergate Carnival features a procession from the A610 to the recreation ground, with a grand opening to follow. Activities include stalls, inflatables, food and drink, a licensed bar, children's entertainment, live music, and dance and acrobatic displays. 
 

Heage Family Fun Day 

Main contact name: Kaye Lichfield 
 
Email: friendsofheagecommunity@gmail.com 
 
Location: Thomas Williams Recreation Ground, Old Road, Heage and Ambergate, Belper, Derbyshire DE56 2BN 
A great family afternoon out with plenty of stalls, bouncy castles, a bar, ice cream, burgers, a magic show, line dancing, a fire engine, face painting, a dog show and lots more! 
 
Come along and join in the fun! The event takes place every year during the Summer months. 

Marehay Pumpkin Trail 

Main contact name: Charlotte and Glenn Burton 
 
Email: marehaypumpkintrail@gmail.com 
 
Location: Marehay, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5  
An annual trail that brings the community together on Halloween night whereby people can follow a virtual trail of decorated houses in Marehay. 
 
Please also visit the community pumpkin display on Poppyfields! 

Marehay Show 

Main contact name: Chris Ward (Chair) 
 
Email: chris.ward@dhl.com 
 
Location: Marehay Park, Warmwells Lane, Marehay, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 8AF 
 
The aim of the Marehay Community Trust is to bring the community of Marehay together by holding an annual village show usually held on the first Saturday in September. 

Ripley Music Festival 

Main contact name: Steve Freeborn 
 
Tel: 01773 749000 
 
Email: Stephen.D.Freeborn@gmail.com 
 
 
Non for Profit Music Festival set in the Heart of Ripley Derbyshire, Supporting the local music scene and bringing a varied collection of music to the community! 
 
The events are held during the Summer months every year. 

The Old Goats Grumble 

Main contact name: Kurt Elliott, Adam Pickering or Simon Brooks 
 
Email: theoldgoatsgrumble@gmail.com 
 
Location: Salterwood Meadows, Street Lane, Denby Village, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 8NF 
 
 
 
The Annual music & beer festival run by League of Zeal, with all proceeds donated to Lauren’s Legacy. 

Waingroves Show 

Main contact name: Lynsey Booth (Show Secretary) 
 
Email: info@waingrovesshow.com 
 
Location: Waingroves Community Centre, 136 Church Street, Waingroves, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 9TE and Waingroves Primary School Field, Waingroves Road, Ripley, Derbyshire DE5 9TD 
 
Every year, on the second weekend in September (12th, 13th, & 14th September 2025), Waingroves hosts their yearly village show. Split up into three days, we host many activities and events that we always make sure there is something everyone can enjoy! From face painting and bouncy castles, to live music and horticulture there is something that the whole family can enjoy. 
 
We also host several mini events throughout the year too. We have a Daffodil Show every year in Easter and our Brass Band Concert every year in July.