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Organisers of a new programme of monthly outdoor family entertainment in the Cathedral Quarter are inviting local artists to audition for future events. The Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District (BID) has teamed up with Derby-based arts promoters Furthest From the Sea to organise the monthly arts event to attract more people into the area and showcase local talent. The first ‘CQ Saturdays presents - Knickerbocker Glorious’ was held in the Market Place on Saturday (May 18) with the next event planned for Saturday June 15 and then as part of a day-long arts extravaganza ‘Furthest From the Sea’ in the Market Place on June 29. Further events are then planned on Saturdays throughout the summer. In the meantime, organisers are welcoming applications for auditions from local performers who are keen to get involved and raise their stage profiles. Films or snippets of work with a brief summary of the act should be emailed to info@furthestfromthesea.co.uk  and auditions will be held in the coming weeks. Musician and arts promoter Matt McGuinness is from Furthest From the Sea – so called because of Derby’s land-locked location. He said: “The first CQ Saturdays Presents..Knickerbocker Glorious was a huge success with sizeable crowds who enjoyed a wealth of entertainment including music, poetry, street theatre and comedy. “As well as encouraging more people into the Cathedral Quarter, we are keen to showcase the diverse talents of local performers and we hope that this opportunity will be a springboard for many up and coming young artists." Paul Hurst, vice chair of the Cathedral Quarter management group, which drives forward activities under the area’s Business Improvement District Status, added: “The CQ Saturdays programme is part of the BID objective to provide a great lifestyle experience for visitors and people working in the area to enjoy and to create a platform for businesses to promote themselves and attract new customers. “Knickerbocker Glorious is the first stage of a wide range of weekend events over the summer under the ‘CQ Saturdays presents’ banner which will give people another reason to come to the Cathedral Quarter and create opportunities for businesses to get involved through special promotions and their own events. “We were delighted with the success of the first event and hope that this will be a wonderful showcase for emerging artists in the coming months.” For more information about the monthly ‘CQ Saturdays presents’ events in the Cathedral Quarter, visit www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk, follow us on twitter @DerbyCQ  #CQGLorious and ‘like’ the official facebook page CathedralQuarterDerby Ends Media enquiries: Sarah Jenkin-Jones, JJPR, Tel: 01332 515102/07951 945665; sarah

CQ BID and Business News E-bulletin Issue No 143 May 2013   Old Bell Hotel    One of Derby's oldest buildings is being brought back into use.The Old Bell Hotel, on Sadler Gate, was built in 1650, is undergoing a £1m refurbishment by new owner Paul Hurst, who owns nearby Sadlergates.   He plans to open the tea rooms in the coming weeks followed by the function rooms and the restored Tudor bar. Future plans include opening a boutique hotel in the grade II listed building.     Paul said: "I walked past The Old Bell every day and I could see the state it was in. I became aware nothing was happening with it. You can't just let it go to wrack and ruin. We have done too much of that to our buildings in Derby. This building is so important to Sadler Gate and the Cathedral Quarter. The Tudor bar has been closed for years and we are recreating it exactly as it was," he said. "We also hope to uncover the glass domes in the ballroom, which have been boxed in."   Magistrates Court Plans    A planning application for a £3m proposal to turn the former Magistrates' Court into office space, meeting rooms and a cafe, have been submitted by developer Wilson Bowden to Derby City Council for approval.   The project, which will receive Regeneration Fund support, will create 27,000 sq. ft. of office space and will sit alongside a new hotel development which will be submitted as a seperate application.A decision on the development is due from the planning committee on June 11th.   New Business Support     Your Good Health, specialism in natural health products, has been set up in the Market Hall by David Pearson who has worked in the industry for nearly 40 years but found himself jobless after being made redundant last year.   The business has been supported by Erewash Partnership through the New Enterprise Allowance programme and by Derby City Council as part of the Be Your Own Boss scheme to attract new businesses into the Market Hall.   He said: "The Market Hall is a wonderful environment and everyone is very supportive. I had looked at high street premises but they were way out of my price range so starting here is the best option for me as a start-up business."   Love Your Market The Market Hall is hosting a craft and food fair on Saturday May 25 as part of Derby Markets' Love Your Local Markets campaign.   The event will include local people selling handmade goods from 10am to 3pm. Stalls need to be pre-booked at derby.markets@derby.gov.uk Tel: 01332 643346.   Caffe Nero     Caffe Nero in the Cornmarket are holding a family fun day on Saturday June 8 to raise money for the four-year-old granddaughter of one of their regular customers, who has Neuroblastoma - a very rare form of cancer.    The event for the Sunni Mae Trust is from 11am and 4pm and will include live music, competitions, face painting and a tombola.   Duck Race     Businesses and individuals are being invited by local blind charity Sight Support Derbyshire to sponsor a giant duck for the annual Ey up mi duck race and family fun day.   The annual duck race takes place on June 8 starting at 11am with the duck race starting at 1.30pm. The event has attracted crowds of over 1,000 people in previous years.   The Ey up mi duck race and riverside festival is a great day for the family and welcomes a variety of stalls including a bungee run, bouncy castle, games, food and drink. There will also be fairground rides. If you want to sponsor a duck, hold a stall on the day or buy raffle tickets please contact fundraising@sightsupportderbyshire.org.uk.   Diary Dates   Forthcoming events in the Cathedral Quarter include:   Every Monday 12 noon - Lunchtime walk with Richard Felix (Starting Point Outside Derby Cathedral)    Every Thursday, 12 noon and 1.30pm: Cook Stop demonstrations by local chefs in the Market Hall. Follow @CQFoodHub on Twitter    Wednesday 22 May 5.30 - 7 pm Free Seminar for BID businesses 'Designing to Win'   Saturday May 25: Craft and Food Fair at the Market Hall, 10am to 3pm    Saturday June 8: Caffe Nero Family Fun Day   Saturday June 8: Duck Race, Cathedral Green   Saturday June 15: CQ Saturdays presents.. Knickerbocker Glorious, 11am to 3pm, Waterfall   Saturday June 29: Furthest from the Sea Arts Festival, Market Place   Saturday July 20: Caribbean Carnival      July 25 to Aug 1: Derby by the Sea, Market Place     For more information on these and other events in the area, please visit : www.visitderby.co.uk or www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk   Individual Diverse Inspiring www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk    01332 419053   You have been sent this email as your details are registered against  a business located in the Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District JOIN OUR MAILING LIST

CQ BID and Business News E-bulletin Issue No 139 May 2013   Glorious Entertainment - 18 May   Derby Cathedral Quarter has teamed up with Derby-based arts promoters Furthest From the Sea to organise a monthly arts event to attract more people into the area and showcase local talent.   The monthly event entitled 'CQ Saturdays presents - Knickerbocker Glorious' will launch on Saturday May 18 with a host of musicians, comedians, poets and dancers on stage at the waterfall in the Market Place between 11am and 3pm.   This will be complemented by further street entertainment around the area including, for the first event, a caricature artist, Cliff Shelton who will be working in Sadler Gate - creating drawings of visitors for £5 for singles up to £10 for family portraits.   Musician and arts promoter Matt McGuinness explained: "The Cathedral Quarter prides itself on being individual, diverse and inspiring and we needed something quirky to reflect the unique attributes of the area and the independent businesses here."   For more information visit the Cathedral Quarter website  ,follow us on twitter @DerbyCQ and 'like' the official facebook page CathedralQuarterDerby   Designing to Win Seminar Reminder - 22 May The first in a series of seminars for Professional Services businesses in the Cathedral Quarter will be held Wednesday 22 May 5.30pm - 7 pm at Bean Caffe, Friar Gate Studios    A 20 minute presentation by Bob Betts, Director of Smith Clocks entitled 'Designing to win' will be followed by an opportunity to network and promote your business to other CQ businesses.   Booking essential. RSVP to enquiries@derbycathedralquarter.co.uk  Tel 01332 419053   CQ Cook Stop Special Offer    Visitors to the CQ CookStop in the Market Hall on Thursday May 16 are in line to win tickets for the highly acclaimed 'Cooking with Elvis' production at Derby Theatre.   Live cookery demonstrations using local produce from the Market Hall are held every Thursday at 12 noon and at 1.15pm and visitors will be invited to apply for the tickets with three pairs on offer.   'Cooking with Elvis' is the first show produced by Derby Theatre and is a raucous, fast-paced and dark comedy for Adults by Lee Hall. For more information about the show and to view the trailer visit the Derby Theatre website.   Caribbean Carnival Opportunities     Get your customers into a holiday mood by capitalizing on the annual Derby Caribbean Carnival on Saturday July 29.   The carnival finale is a colourful and energetic show in the Market Place and the Cathedral Quarter is working closely with the organisers to spread this feel good factor throughout the area.   We would like to encourage businesses to think of ways that your business can link into this calypso theme throughout the week leading up to the carnival.   Businesses that do follow the theme or get involved through offers, shop promotions, window displays or other events and activities  will be included in promotional material planned for this event.   Please email the BID office with information about your plans by Friday May 31 or, if you need help with ideas, chat to the rangers or call us on 01332 419053.      Filming This Week    The University of Derby Film and Video Production department is filming in the area this week as part of a project commissioned by the BID.   The students will then produce a series of short films to feature the diversity, inspiration and individuality of the area.   Thank you to all those businesses who have offered their premises and services  for inclusion in these films.   Peregrine Update    The peregrines which nest high on the tower of Derby Cathedral are due to have hatched their four eggs over the weekend of May 11 and 12 so now is a great time to watch the live webcams which look down on the nest.   Simply put 'derby peregrines' into a search engine or click on this link to read the blog and watch the web cams which now feature two full streaming views and audio.   The annual Peregrine watch is popular with bird watchers from around the world who will soon be descending on Cathedral quarter where the Rangers will be on hand to signpost visitors around the area.   The project is a partnership between Derbyshire Wildlife Trust, Derby Cathedral, Derby City Council and the Cathedral Quarter BID.   Diary Dates   Forthcoming events in the Cathedral Quarter include:   Every Monday 12 noon - Lunchtime walk with Richard Felix (Starting Point Outside Derby Cathedral)    Every Thursday, 12 noon and 1.30pm: Cook Stop demonstrations by local chefs in the Market Hall. Follow @CQFoodHub on Twitter    Saturday May 18: First CQ Saturday presents Knickerbocker Glorious - entertainment programme at the Waterfall    Saturday May 18, 11am: Florence Nightingale Commemorative Service. Parade of Nursing, Midwifery and care givers staff leave St Peters Church at 10 am; walk down St Peter's Street through the Cornmarket and Iron Gate to Derby Cathedral.   Saturday May 25: Craft and Food Fair at the Market Hall, 10am to 3pm     For more information on these and other events in the area, please visit : www.visitderby.co.uk or www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk        Individual Diverse Inspiring www.derbycathedralquarter.co.uk    01332 419053   You have been sent this email as your details are registered against  a business located in the Cathedral Quarter Business Improvement District JOIN OUR MAILING LIST