CROMFORD MILLS (The Arkwright Society)

Support us in our exciting new fundraising event on Saturday 29th March! We’ll have musicians from East Midlands’ award-winning orchestra Sinfonia Viva, playing at this historic site for the first time ever. Plus... Explore the Mill's hidden spaces and play your part as renowned auctioneer James Lewis unveils a collection of extraordinary Behind the Scenes experiences in a one-of-a-kind auction. Your support keeps Cromford Mill's story alive! 👀Discover the Mill's hidden spaces 🎵Live music from Sinfonia Viva 📣Auction with auctioneer James Lewis 🍾Food and drink Tickets - £45 per person Saturday 29th March from 6:30pm

This is a brilliant role which comes at an exciting time for Cromford Mills. If you are interested, please contact me at escott@arkwrightsociety.org.uk and I'd be pleased to have a chat with you about the role.

Exciting new vacancy! The Arkwright Society is seeking a dynamic Head of Engagement to lead visitor and public engagement at the internationally significant Cromford Mills, part of the Derwent Valley Mills World Heritage Site....

WE ARE HIRING. We have an exciting opportunity: Join us at the Arkwright Society as Buildings and Facilities Manager for Cromford Mills. Lead maintenance, safety, and facility management at this pivotal time. Shape the future of Cromford Mills as part of our senior management team as we strive towards our next major regeneration phase.

We were delighted to receive the British Hydropower Association 'Historic Renovation Award 2024' for the Waterpower Project at CROMFORD MILLS (The Arkwright Society). This recognises the hard work, passion and dedication of everyone involved, as well as the vital support from funders, valuing the importance of this initiative. It underscores the need for sustainable solutions to preserve the UK's historic sites - harnessing the power of water. An opportunity again to thank DERWENT HYDROELECTRIC POWER LIMITED, James Boon and to all our funders - the Green Entrepreneurs Fund from Derbyshire County Council and administered by University of Derby; Severn Trent Community Fund, Vaillant UK, Wolfson Foundation, Gilkes Energy Ltd, Midlands Net Zero Hub, MATRIX ENERGY SYSTEMS LTD and to everyone who donated.

A big thank you to the BBC and their experts for shining the spotlight on Cromford Mills! If you missed Sunday's episode of Antiques Roadshow - you can watch it on BBC iPlayer.

Many thanks to Midland Masonry for the skilled and beautiful work that you are doing, and to Historic England for your support. 🙂

Are you a consultant specialising in Web development or branding – or even both? Would you be interested in helping us understand more about ourselves and our audiences? Could you help us make more of our website? You will need experience in the arts, culture or heritage sectors and if thinking about the website brief you will need to have experience in customising WordPress. Have a look at the documentation in the link below. Tenders to be submitted by August 31st.

Thanks to Marketing Derby and Planning & Design Practice LTD for supporting our Marketing Derby bondholder breakfast event at Cromford Mills yesterday. We welcomed over 60 guests from a range of different businesses and including some of our tenants at CROMFORD MILLS (The Arkwright Society) to hear about our vision for the site and the ongoing regeneration of this stunning historic place. We also launched our corporate partnership scheme 'Investors in Innovation' for businesses who share our values and mission to sustain this internationally significant heritage site for future generations.

*** New Florence Nightingale Exhibition at Cromford Mills *** From July 27 to November 3, 2024, visit our exciting new exhibition that delves into the life and legacy of Florence Nightingale. This thought-provoking showcase examines the iconic figure's evolution over time, inviting visitors to form their own opinions about the woman behind the legend. Discover the intriguing local connection between Florence Nightingale and Cromford Mills. Her great uncle, Peter Nightingale, had ties to Arkwright's Mill, a pivotal site in the Industrial Revolution. Learn about Florence's deep affection for the area, stemming from her time spent at Lea Hurst, the family's summer residence. This exhibition offers a unique opportunity to explore the multifaceted nature of Florence Nightingale's life and work, challenging visitors to look beyond the myth and gain a deeper understanding of her lasting impact on healthcare and society. https://ow.ly/hinK50Svihh #FlorenceNightingale #NursingHistory