SmedFest

01/03/2026

We’re thinking of applying to be the UK’s first Town of Culture! This would be an epic opportunity for the town with funding to bring arts, music, dance, drama and a lasting cultural legacy to our beautiful town.

With no cinema, theatre, youth club or major arts venue we think we could be perfect! We want to hear from YOU though.

We’re a small group of residents, the Town Council and small businesses who have come together to put together an application.

Let us know what you love about Matlock and what would make it even better in the link in our bio.

It only takes a few minutes! Big thanks. 🤩

Photos from Smedfest taken for us and by

07/10/2025

We hope this openness about budgets, time spent and support inspires others for what we can do.

When the community comes together anything is possible.

What we doing next Matlock??

Thank you to and for amazing photos!

Read more in a full article: https://open.substack.com/pub/wherethewildthingswork/p/when-people-come-together-magic-happens

23/09/2025

🐾 A BEAUTIFUL STORY from one of our amazing stall holders Soap & Pawrey The pooch Pamper empourium Limited 💗🎉

🐶 Keeping our beloved pooches safe from harm in the most fun way!

Thankyou 🙏🏼

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🎥 by Sally Whitworth

📍 Matlock, Derby Dales

22/09/2025

22/09/2025

22/09/2025

21/09/2025

♥️ 🤩😋😋