The Feather Star

11/07/2026

Tensions builds for the game tonight! 2 massive screens. Proper arial link so no lags or glitches! Get here early for a great seat and dibs on the goal sweepstake. Don will be doing for food for the early birds. 10pm kick off COE!!!

07/07/2026

Don's open from 5pm with free food offerings for anyone that comes by. Anyone one welcome. I ll be at the front of the line!!!!

We are Inviting everyone in to have some food from us for FREE… from 5pm today….

In Sri Lanka, Dansela is something you learn about even before you start school.

If you’ve ever travelled to Sri Lanka, you’ve probably seen roadside stalls offering free food to anyone who passes by. It doesn’t matter who you are or where you come from you’ll always be welcomed with a smile and offered something to eat.
It could be rice and curry, sweets, cold drinks, boiled yam with sambol, bread with caramelised onions, kottu, pickles… the list goes on.

Sri Lankans are known for their generosity. Not because we have extra food or extra money, but because we are taught that giving is one of life’s greatest blessings. We believe nobody becomes poor by giving. Instead, we become richer in spirituality.
Today began in the traditional way. We were honoured to offer dhane (a meal offering) to the Venerable monks who visited our restaurant and blessed us. This is how we traditionally begin a Dansela in Sri Lanka, and it meant so much to be able to continue that tradition here.

Every May and June, you’ll see hundreds of Dansela stalls across Sri Lanka, with people stopping their vehicles to enjoy these freely shared meals and treats. We had planned to do ours in June, but here we are in July, sharing this beautiful tradition with everyone in Wirksworth. Better late than never!

From 5:00 PM today, we’re inviting everyone in Wirksworth to come and enjoy a small Sri Lankan treat from us - Sri Lankan milk rice and spicy sambol and chickpea completely free, just as we would back home.

Whether you’ve experienced a Dansela before or this is your first time, we’d love to welcome you. Come along, say hello, and enjoy a little taste of Sri Lankan hospitality.

📍 Today | From 5:00 PM until stock lasts -in front of The Feather Star pub Wirksworth

03/07/2026

Yes we will be staying open for the England match! Big screen upstairs in the Gallery! Memories will be made

02/07/2026

👇👇👇This is coming up next week and I'm here to shame to the community that tickets HAVEN'T SOLD OUT yet!!! 6 comedians equates to 2.50£ each. If we sell all the tickets we ll make over 1500£ all of which will go to Anthony Gell's Young Future project. The money will fund really important psycho social support for vulnerable children that live in our town/attend our local school. Its IMPORTANT, GET YOUR FINGER (AND THUMBS) OUT AND GO ON EVENTBRIGHT, BUY TICKETS, HAVE A GREAT NIGHT AND MAKE THE WORLD A SLIGHTLY BETTER PLACE TO LIVE.

02/07/2026

We are hosting this month's singer songwriter writer sessions al fresco this evening!

30/06/2026

Henry Fothergil, as you had Iraq in the sweep stake be ready to collect your £30!

28/06/2026

Weekends of wins!
🪴Hosting the hidden Gardens gardening symposium, so great and such great advice from our experts
⚽️ Watching England get through the group stages of the world cup
♟️Final of the Wirksworth/Feather Star Chess championship. Won by Ian, congratulations!

27/06/2026

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It's a "1st goal" roll over so £30 in the pot already! Get early to grab your spot!

26/06/2026

Hidden Gardens of Wirksworth all saturday and Sunday!!! We re helping this excellent local event by hosting
🌎 Earthed UP nurseries have a stall selling all the useful plants your garden and home desires!
🌱 Seed Bomb making station, perfect for a bit of guerrilla gardening.
⁉️ "Time for gardeners to question oir experts" 4 notable local horticultural experts to answer gardening questions from you our live audience. If you have any questions from soil to stems to watering systems bring them along for a 4.30 start!!
🍻 Plus refreshments All day off course!

25/06/2026

Join us for a hilarious night of stand-up comedy featuring the best rising stars and seasoned pros on the circuit. This is a fundraiser for Young Futures. Jonah has curated the best stand up comedians to entertain and raise money for this fantastic local charity.
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