Working across the county from libraries in Belper, Bolsover, Chesterfield, Ilkeston, and Eckington, Derbyshire Libraries & Heritage Service will lead on a project exploring what freedom means to the people of Derbyshire now, developing ideas for a series of creative community events to take place this autumn. Each event will be unique to the town it takes place in, reflecting the varied nature and heritage of such a large county.

Bringing people together and creating connections across the broad spectrum of Derbyshire communities (particularly those who are most isolated or whose voices aren’t usually heard), this project will provide opportunities to engage in creative activities, and to reflect in a positive way on the freedoms we enjoy, bought at such heavy cost during the Second World War.