Wirksworth Mayor takes to the skies!

The Mayor of Wirksworth is taking to the skies in his 71st year to raise money for charity

Cllr Andy Pollock will be taking part in a sponsored skydive to raise money to support young people and children with their mental health and well-being. Money raised will be donated to the Wirksworth Young Futures Fund and Seashell Trust.

Wirksworth Young Futures Fund was established in 2022 in memory of an ex Gell School student. The charity supports the mental health and well-being of young people in the Wirksworth area, helping them manage their mental health and emotional well-being via workshops, group sessions, and one-on-one support. Additionally, the fund supports community groups and organisations working with young people.

Seashell Trust is a charity that transforms the young lives of those with the most complex disabilities. Based in Stockport they offer specialist education, residential and various support services.

Support Andy by donating using the following link: Andy’s Just Giving page

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)