TEAM MEGAN Fundraising for Arthritis Research UK

Team Megan are cycling from London to Paris over the course of 5 days to raise money for Arthritis Research UK. 

The Team from the Matlock area are raising money for a charity close to their hearts as Philip's (a member of the team) daughter was diagnosed with the condition at just 9 years old. The money raised will go towards the charity Arthritis Research UK who research tirelessly to help make life easier and more comfortable for people living with the condition. 

Arthritis is usually a condition you only attribute with old age but it can affect people of all ages and lifestyles. The charity utilises money and resources to find the best treatments for the condition, with research into alternative medicines, exercise and medication to name a few areas. 

You can read all about Megan's story on the teams Just Giving website where donations, no matter how small, are welcomed!

GOOD LUCK TEAM MEGAN!! 

More Matlock Musical Offerings...

Just a little update about a few Matlock events taking part over the Christmas/New Year period. 

There's a Boxing Day Party at the Monk's Cellar on, you guessed it, Boxing Day! With great music til late it's a good excuse to get you out of your PJ's and out and about after a lazy Christmas and Boxing Day.

Then on Saturday 28th at The Gate in Tansley (a fantastic little pub for anyone who doesn't know it too well) they have EXILE with their last gig of 2013 - I'm sure that means they'll be going out with a bang! A good excuse to catch them if you missed them a week or so ago in Matlock...

Matlock's Christmas Weekend Events

On the run up to Christmas Matlock has plenty to offer! You may have seen my post earlier about the Ultimate Pop Party at the Loft on 20th, well that's just the start... there's a lot happening in Matlock this weekend take a look -

THURSDAY 19th December

• Monk Bar, on Dale Road plays host to some of the most influential musicians around tonight, get down for around 8:30 to hear James Oakley, Steve Wood and Jason Barker sing live!

FRIDAY 20th December

• It's the Ultimate Pop Party at the Loft - you can find more details on their facebook page but it includes music from two tributes - 'So Gaga' and 'So Pink'... I wonder if you can guess who they are the tribute acts of?- https://www.facebook.com/events/404711709631384/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular
• For Mad Friday, The Kerry Fernandez Band are at Twenty Ten Bar - if you're a fan of live music they're definitely worthy of your Friday night. Details can be found here - https://www.facebook.com/events/522404694523352/?ref_newsfeed_story_type=regular

SATURDAY 21st December

• Exile hits the Twenty Ten Bar on Dale Road
• Matlock has it's general entertainment on during the day to get everyone in the spirit of Christmas... 
  9am Real Reindeer
  10am Cromford Community Band
  11.30 BMW Brass Band
  1.30 Local Singer Jason Barker (incase you missed him at Monk Bar!)
  2.30 Carol Singing with Matlock Musical Theatre
  There is also Santa and a Magician round town and it's The Farmers Market as well....

SUNDAY 22nd December

• Head down to MoCa Bar for their Christmas Party. It starts at 7pm and there's Real ale, mince pies, mulled cider and party hats!! 

I think there's something for everyone in there somewhere so if you get chance head down to support the local town and outlets!