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ENTERTAINMENT PROGRAMME

MATLOCK BATH ILLUMINATIONS AND

VENETIAN NIGHTS 2007

(2008: 30 August - 25 October)

The details for the Illuminations and Venetian Nights for 2007 are set out below. The red asterisks indicate the dates for the firework displays. The event is promoted by Derbyshire Dales District Council - please read statement near foot of page.

MATLOCK BATH

DATE	EVENT	* Fireworks
1 September/27 October 2007	The illuminations are switched on every evening.
1/2 September	Illuminations and Venetian Nights.
8/9 September	Illuminations and Venetian Nights.
15/16 September	Illuminations and Venetian Nights.
22/23 September	Illuminations and Venetian Nights.
29*/30 Sept	Illuminations and Venetian Nights.
6/7 October	Illuminations and Venetian Nights.
13*/14 October	Illuminations and Venetian Nights.
20/21 October	Illuminations and Venetian Nights.
27* October	Illuminations and Venetian Nights.

The dates for the firework displays are: 29 September 13 October and 27 October 2007 - all displays are staged at 9pm.

DATE	EVENT	TIME	EVENT	TIME
1 September	Bakewell Silver Band	7pm	Parade & Judging of Illuminated Boats	8pm
2 September	Clivo the Clown	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
8 September	Blinski	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
9 September	Punch & Judy Show	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
15 September	tbc	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
16 September	Uncle Michael The Clown	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
22 September	Multi-phase Children's Disco	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
23 September	Punch & Judy Show & Magic Show	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
29 September	Juggling & Fire Shows	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm*
30 September	Ireland Colliery Chesterfield Band	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
6 October	tbc	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
7 October	Matlock Band	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
13 October	Juggling & Fire Shows	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm*
14 October	The Three Shires Clog Dancers	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
20 October	Multi-phase Children's Disco	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
21 October	Bellaroots	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm
27 October	Juggling & Fire Shows	7pm	Parade of Illuminated Boats	8pm*

*Firework display staged at 9pm.

A park and ride scheme will operate for the firework displays only. Services operate from (see below) 6pm on 'Firework' Saturdays.

- Matlock (Derbyshire County Council Offices Car Park) to Matlock Bath Station.

- Cromford Meadows to Matlock Bath Station.

Derbyshire Dales District Council Statement. - "Programme times and content change subject to change. DDDC accept no liability for any cancellation or change. Ring 01629 55082 for more details."

For further information not available on this independent website: please call Matlock Bath Tourist Information Centre (01629) 55082 or e-mail illuminations@derbyshiredales.gov.uk.

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Dates for 2008: 30 August - 25 October. Further details will be published when available

SATURDAY AND SUNDAY NIGHTS

On Saturday and Sunday Nights from September 1st - October 27th 2007 (2008: 30 August - 25 October). Visit the Derwent Gardens from 7pm for the parade of illuminated and decorated boats, family entertainment, funfair, catering and craft stalls. Admission Prices to Derwent Gardens £3.00 Adults (Aged 16 and over)

PROGRAMME

Entertainment - From 7pm

Parade of Boats - From 8pm

CLIFFTOP FIREWORK DISPLAYS

The dates for the firework displays are: 29 September 13 October and 27 October 2007.

All scheduled to start at 9pm

PARK AND RIDE

Park and Ride from Cromford Meadows and Matlock County Offices on 29/09, 13/10, 27/10.

Services operate from 6pm on the above dates. See main column for full details.

FOR MORE INFORMATION

Please call Matlock Bath Tourist Information Centre (01629) 55082 or e-mail illuminations@derbyshiredales.gov.uk

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The images on this page have been kindly supplied by Phil Murfin, Manager, Matlock Bath, Tourist Information Centre.

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