Wirksworth Remembrance 2020

Unfortunately, due to current regulations resulting from the Covid-19 pandemic, Wirksworth Town Council has decided there will not be a Remembrance parade or service at the War Memorial adjacent to the Memorial Hall this year. Nor will Bolehill hold a wreath-laying ceremony at their memorial in Steeple Grange.

Instead wreath-laying by a small Civic party will occur as part of the service within St Mary’s church (if Covid19 regulations at that time allow). Residents are being asked not to gather in large groups for their own safety, instead they are encouraged to observe their own remembrance at home. It is hoped the church service will be live-streamed on St Mary’s website for those who wish to feel a part of the event and people can also observe the national two-minute silence.

Andy Pollock, the Town Mayor stated: “It is extremely disappointing that due to the pandemic we will not be able to hold the parade this year, however, we must think of the safety of the public during this time and adhere to Government guidance. I realise this is an important event for many in the town and it is important that we remember those who have lost their lives, but this year this should be by individual acts of remembrance rather than public gatherings. The British Legion will not be selling pin poppies this year, instead Wirksworth and Bolehill residents are encouraged to ‘Donate and download’ a poppy to display in their window, there is a version for children to colour in too.”

For further information see: https://www.britishlegion.org.uk

Stoney Wood

Stoney Wood is Wirksworth’s Millennium woodland planted in the area recovered from Stonecroft Quarry. The land on which the wood is planted was donated by Tarmac Ltd to Wirksworth Town Council. The original planting was started by Tarmac but later sections were planted by local adults and children in a project …

Hiring the Hall

We have two buildings with rooms to hire on an hourly basis, and the newly renovated Fanny Shaw’s Community Building (FSCB) which is operated on a key loan system.

Town Hall:- The Main Hall is large, suitable for a variety of uses – dance, exercise, large meeting space, wedding reception, family parties, musical events, etc, whilst other rooms – the Club Room, Ante Room, Council Chamber, are suited to smaller classes/groups. All rooms are available for hire during the day & evening during week days & weekends.

Memorial Hall:- the Hall & Kitchen are available to hire for meetings, parties, fayres, events and classes/groups, during the day & evening during week days and weekends.

Fanny Shaw’s:- Community building key available free of charge for use by groups such as: parents, schools, nurseries, scouts & not-for-profit groups holding events on the park.

Council Meetings

Environment & Town Affairs
(Usually held on the first Monday of the month)
Finance, Buildings & Personnel
(Usually held on the second Monday of the month)
Town Council Meeting
(Usually held on the third Monday of the month)