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We’re pleased to invite you to our Rewilding Our Senses Event and Annual General Meeting at Common Farm, on Saturday the 19th of September 2026.

The day will be packed with fun activities for all ages from 11:00 am to 3:00 pm, with the AGM starting at 1:00 pm.

11.00-3.00pm | Join us for a day of fun wild activities for all the family!

  • Wildlife talks and nature walks
  • Wild wellbeing and nature craft activities
  • Local artisan stalls
  • Learn about the Trust’s work through exciting landscape work through interactive activities
  • Nature Tots for the mini wildlife enthusiasts
  • Café, hot food and sandwiches – or bring a picnic!

and much much more!

1.00pm | Our 64th Annual General Meeting

Please arrive and be seated by 12.45pm for a prompt start at 1pm.

  • Find out about our ambitious plans to do more for Derbyshire's wildlife!
  • Approval of 2025 AGM minutes
  • Trustees’ Annual Report and Accounts for the year ended 31st March 2026
  • Appointment of the Trust's Auditors
  • Election/Re-election of committee
  • Any other business / Question and Answer session

You are kindly asked to submit any questions by email to enquiries@derbyshirewt.co.uk before 7th September 2025.

Please note: Members and non-members are both welcome to join the Annual General Meeting but only members may vote. Members are entitled to appoint a Proxy in accordance with section 324 of the Companies Act 2006 and Article 16 of our Articles of Association.

Full venue details and the Annual Report will be emailed to all members in August 2026. 

If you require information in another accessible format or via post please email: membership@derbyshirewt.co.uk or call 01773 881188 so we can ensure the communications reach you.

Please book your space in advance so we can manage attendee numbers:

Click here to book directly on the Eventbrite website

Getting There

  • By car: Use postcode DE56 2AT. For precise location, use What3Words: ///chief.honeybees.loafer. There are parking spaces available on site.
  • By bus: The number 142 bus runs from Alfreton, through Belper, to Nether Heage. You can find the timetable and route information here.
  • By train: There is a direct train from Derby station to Belper taking around 15 minutes. Please note: it is a 30-minute uphill walk from Belper station to Nether Heage.

On the Day

Please dress for the weather, as the event is held in outdoor areas and open barns. Some of the site may be uneven and muddy, so please ensure you wear appropriate footwear.

Accounts & Minutes

The Annual Report and Accounts for 2024-2025 are below along with the minutes from the 2025 AGM and the questions raised from members. 

The Annual Report and Accounts for 2025-2026 will be emailed to members and added to this web page by the end of August 2026. 

Members will be invited to submit their questions for the 2026 AGM by September 7th to enquiries@derbyshirewt.co.uk.