On Air Now Colin Hanslip 10:00pm - 11:00pm
Now Playing Bryan Ferry Slave To Love

Funding boost for High Peak arts and culture

Thursday, 22 October 2020 15:07

Buxton Opera House and Buxton International Festival have been awarded £632,000 from the government's Culture Recovery Fund. 

Buxton International Festival, which was affected by Covid-19 restrictions, has been awarded £101,895. 

Chief Executive Office Michael Williams said: “It enables us to continue with our Outreach work in 2021 and ensure our financial stability during the pandemic. 

“We are all delighted with this news which will ensure that this much-loved festival will continue to produce opera, music and book events next summer.

“We have been bowled over by the kind messages we have received during this challenging time and thank you all for your support.”

High Peak MP Robert Largan said: "I have been lobbying hard to secure support for our local arts and I’m really pleased to have helped secure this vital funding. I will continue to do what I can to support arts and culture throughout the High Peak." 

Share

More from Glossop Chronicle

  • Revealed: High Peak and the Peak District's parking fines hotspots

    A road past one of Derbyshire’s most popular hiking routes is where the highest number of parking fines have been handed out across the whole county.

  • Voices for Wishes at Gorton Monastery

    When You Wish Upon a Star is thrilled to invite you to join them at their Voices for Wishes event, hosted at the breathtaking Gorton Monastery, a Grade II-listed, multi-faith sanctuary that warmly welcomes everyone. This enchanting evening will showcase a variety of musical performances by talented local schools, groups, and choirs, coming together to support it's mission of granting magical wishes.

  • Talented teen makes Trinity switch

    Talented Glossop youngster Harry Knight has taken the next step in his rugby league career after signing a two-year contract with Betfred Super League side Wakefield Trinity. 

  • Match Report: Glossop 19-42 Tarleton

    Glossop were first on the score sheet against the high flying visitors, with scoring machine Connor Grime powering his way over early on. 

Weather

  • Sat

    12°C

  • Sun

    11°C

  • Mon

    10°C

  • Tue

    8°C

  • Wed

    9°C