Whats On Autumn Winter 2017/18

What’s On in South Derbyshire and The National Forest

Autumn & Winter 2017/18

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Welcome... to the Autumn & Winter edition of What’s On in South Derbyshire and The National Forest Amid rolling English countryside dotted with picturesque villages you will find so much to enjoy; from historic houses and gardens, to meandering rivers and canals, to archery and snowboarding. All set in the heart of The National Forest, Britain’s most ambitious environmental project. Linking the ancient forests of Needwood and Charnwood, more than eight million trees have already been planted. The woodland is being created on a scale not seen for more than a thousand years, creating stunning landscapes and wildlife habitats.

Come and enjoy it this season.

There’s so much more to explore...

Find out more about what’s on offer in South Derbyshire from Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre Phone 01283 222848 Email tic@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk You will find us located within Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 9DG. Open Mon - Sat, 10am - 4.30pm.

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A Bumper Christmas in South Derbyshire…

Ice Rink Opening at Planters at Bretby 11 November Swadlincote Lights Switch On & Sharpe’s Craft Fair 24 November Santa’s Floating Grotto at Mercia Marina 2 & 3, 9 & 10, 16 & 17 December Christmas Tree Festival of Light in Newton Solney 8-10 December Swadlincote Victorian Christmas Market & Carols Evening 15 December Gresley Male Voice Choir Christmas Carol Concert in Newhall 16 December Christmas Saturday at Calke Abbey 23 December NYE Party at Swadlincote Ski Centre 31 December

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Autumn & Winter

Highlights...

Bursting with Autumn colour and Winter thrills, there is a great line-up of seasonal events to look forward to in South Derbyshire...

Revel in live performances with Melbourne hosting the Swing Band of the Royal Engineers and The Absolute Stone Roses, and Swadlincote featuring The Nutcracker and Aladdin.

Explore other worlds with space adventures in Repton and astronomy at Rosliston Forestry Centre.

Get out on the slopes and celebrate the 30th birthday of a Swadlincote landmark, with an open weekend at the Ski & Snowboard Centre.

Remember, remember the fifth of November, the gunpowder, treason and plot; We know of no reason why you shouldn’t enjoy the bonfires and fireworks this season.

Delight in the Autumn colour with walks and open gardens, including a Mystery Walk in Ticknall and the Dower House garden in Melbourne.

Enjoy enthralling talks on subjects ranging from highwaymen and biometrics to Richard III - the body in the car park.

Try something new with candle making, mosaic printing, knitting, wine tasting, pottery, textile crafts or even ghost hunting on offer.

Beat a path to a Japanese Taiko drumming workshop and mark the twentieth anniversary of the international relationship between South Derbyshire and Toyota City in 2018.

Champion Sport Relief this Red Nose Day by entering a team in the Swadlincote Pancake Races – or come along and watch this fun event.

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What’s On

November

in South Derbyshire and The National Forest

Wed 1 – 22 Nov, 10am – 4.30pm

Thu 2 Nov, 7.30 – 9.30pm

Pop-up Poppies - Derbyshire

Hilton & Marston History Group Talk

Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

The story of the poppy and how it became the universal symbol of Remembrance will be displayed around a cascade of knitted and handmade poppies. Each poppy represents a soldier from the local area that lost his life in WW1.

Tel: 0773 234 6631 Email: glyn-jackson@talktalk.net Price: Free Entry.

Free

Wed 1 Nov, 2.30 – 4pm

Antiques Valuation Day Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Bring your antiques and family heirlooms along to the Museum and have them valued

by Bamfords Auctioneers. Just drop in on the day – no booking required.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £1 per item or set.

Methodist Chapel, Main Street, Hilton, DE65 5FF

Join the group and guest speaker Richard Stone for this talk on ‘Richard III - the body in the car park; the princes in the tower’.

Email: hiltonhistory@gmail.com Price: £3 per person.

Fri 3 Nov, 6pm

Half Price Night - Every Friday at Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP

Enjoy open practice sessions or tobogganing for half price.

Tel: 01283 217200 Email: jnl-swadlincote@nikegroup.co.uk www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk Price: £1.25 for one toboggan ride or £4 for four; Open practice sessions: Adult £7.75; Junior £5.75.

Sat 4 Nov, 10 – 11.30am Wed 1 Nov, 7 – 10pm

Saturday Talk - Ashby Canal Past, Present & Future

Clive’s Candles, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Candle Making Workshops Learn how to make scented candles (perfect for Christmas!) in this informal and practical workshop using equipment you have in your kitchen.

Tel: 01283 222848 Email: clivescandles@gmail.com www.clivescandles.co.uk Price: £30 per person.

Geoff Pursglove will explore Ashby Canal’s fascinating past, the present and what the future may hold for the Trust. The talk coincides with Sharpe’s temporary exhibition on barge ware which is supported by exhibits from Ashby Canal Trust.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £5 per person.

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Sale of Work and Fun Day Repton School, DE65 6FH

Come along and join us for this Fun Day charity event in the grounds of Repton School. Stalls for every taste, refreshments, fun activities for children of all ages, competitions and prizes plus firework display at 5.30pm.

Free Price: Free entry.

Sun 5 Nov, 10 – 11am

Nordic Walking Taster Session Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, DE12 8JX

This taster session will introduce you to the basics of Nordic Walking. Led by a qualified Nordic Walking instructor.

Tel: 01283 563483 Email: enquiries@roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk Price: £3 including pole hire, £1.50 if using own poles; Booking essential as places are limited.

Mon 6 Nov, 2 – 2.30pm

Rhyme Time with Swadlincote Library Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Under 5s and their parents/carers are invited to Rhyme Time - enjoy singing and shaking along to a mixture of songs and rhymes. Taking place on Mondays throughout the month.

Tel: 01629 533013 Email: natasha.hyde@derbyshire.gov.uk www.derbyshire.gov.uk/libraries Free Price: Free.

Tue 7 Nov, 10 – 10.30am

Rhyme Time with Woodville Library Hartshorne Road, Woodville, DE11 7JB

Sing and shake along to some favourite rhymes and learn some new ones too! This is a great event for language development and getting ready for nursery/school.

Suitable for under 5s and their grown-ups.

Tel: 01629 533013 Email: natasha.hyde@derbyshire.gov.uk www.derbyshire.gov.uk/libraries Free Price: Free.

Wed 8 Nov, 2 – 4pm

Wednesday Talk - Ticknall Potteries Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

ODEON Event Cinema

Your ticket to the greatest shows on Earth Lose yourself in the action of the world’s greatest performances, brought to you live via satellite or recorded, straight onto the big screen From captivating theatre, opera, music and dance, to exhilarating sporting events, you’ll never miss a moment Highlights include: Royal Ballet: The Nutcracker (Live) 2017 Royal Opera House: Tosca (Live) 2018 Exhibition on Screen – Cezanne: Portraits of a Life Get ready for edge-of-your-seat shows like you’ve never seen them before, with breathtaking surround sound for an unforgettable, larger-than-life experience With ODEON Event Cinema you’ll always have the best seat in the house, with close-up action so real you’ll feel like you’re there

For further information ring 01283 559 060 or go to www.odeon.co.uk

Join Janet Spavoid and Sue Brown from the Ticknall Archaeological Research Group, for a potted history of the Ticknall Potteries, including handling examples of excavated materials.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £2.50 per person; No booking necessary.

Thu 9 Nov, 7.30 – 9pm

Willington History Group - Talk Old School, Castleway, Willington, DE65 6BT

Come along for Willington History Group’s illustrated talk by Jane James on “The History of Derbyshire Surnames”.

Tel: 01283 702894 Email: eprrjr@talktalk.net Price: £3 includes refreshments.

visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic 7 Fri 10 Nov, 7 – 9pm

Wind Down Friday - Lino Printing Christmas Cards Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

‘Wind Down Friday’ returns - this time you can try lino cutting and printing. Create a Christmas card design with the help of Jayne from Sheepshead Designs. Bring along a few friends and we’ll throw in a glass of Prosecco.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £15 per person; Booking essential.

Fri 10 Nov, 7.30pm

Elvis is ‘Back in the Building’ Melbourne Assembly Rooms, High Street, DE73 8GF

Enjoy award-winning Rik Gaynor’s tribute to the King, Elvis Presley, along with his seven-piece band. Tickets also on sale at Forteys shop in Melbourne.

Email: info@melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk www.melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk Price: £12.50 per person.

Fri 10 Nov, 7.30 – 10.30pm

Rosliston Astronomy Group Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, DE12 8JX

Meetings include guest speakers or a programme of short talks and presentations, followed by a night sky talk and public observing if the sky is clear. Beginners welcome. Please check before travelling as dates may be subject to change.

Email: info@roslistonastronomy.org.uk www.roslistonastronomy.org.uk Price: Adult £3.50; Reduced prices for children.

Watch great football in South Derbyshire

Come along and support the ‘Moatmen’ and see Elvis Gresley in action!

November Saturday 11th - Bedworth United Saturday 25th – Corby Town December Saturday 16th – Cleethorpes Town Tuesday 26th – Loughborough Dynamo Saturday 30th - Chasetown January Saturday 6th – Stocksbridge Park Steels Saturday 20th – Newcastle Town February Saturday 3rd – Spalding United Saturday 10th – Romulus Saturday 24th – Basford United Moat Ground, Moat Street, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9RE Phone: 01283 216315 Email: info@gresleyfc.com Web: www.gresleyfc.com Prices: Adults £8, concessions £5 Under 13’s (with full paying adult) £1

Sat 11 Nov, 10.30 – 12.30pm & 1 – 3pm

Festive Glass Decorations Workshop Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Angela Ashton’s popular glass decoration workshop will get you into the festive spirit.

Create your own coaster-sized decoration.

Further pieces are £5 each. Ticket price includes materials and refreshments.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £25 per person; Booking essential.

Sat 11 Nov, 10.30 – 1pm & 2 – 4.30pm Sat 11 Nov – Sun 7 Jan

Tribal Taiko - Japanese Drumming

Planters at Bretby, Bretby Lane, DE15 0QS

Workshops are held monthly, no previous drumming experience is necessary but please note this can be a rigorous activity and requires a degree of fitness.

Ice Rink Opening

Real ice rink open every day from 11 Nov - 7 Jan except Christmas Day, Boxing Day and New Year’s Day. Ticket price includes skate hire. Under 15s must have an adult in attendance. Skate aids available.

Tel: 01283 703355 Email: info@plantersatbretby.com www.plantersatbretby.com

Gresley Old Hall, Gresley Wood Road, Church Gresley, DE11 9QW

Tel: 01283 225741 Email: nikki@tribalvibes.net www.tribalvibes.net Price: £20 per session; Suitable for 16 years and over.

Join us to Celebrate our

30th Anniversary

11th - 12th November 10am-4pm

• Discounted Activities All Weekend • Craft Stalls & Arty Attic craft activities • Bouncy Castle • Discounted Meal Deals (weather permitting)

upstairs in our Alpine Lodge

Official Poppy Stall

• Face Painting, Balloon Man, meet Poma the Penguin & much more!

STAFF TOBOGGAN-A-THON join us for our Toboggan-a-thon...

6 STAFF - TEN HOURS !!!

Raising money for the Royal British Legion Poppy Appeal

SAVE 30% off All future bookings made over the weekend including BIRTHDAY PARTIES SLIDE & RIDE Deals and LESSONS!

Ski & Snowboard Taster Sessions (sun only)

Beginner Ski or Snowboard Lesson ONLY £5.00

Toboggan Rides £1.00 per ride Sno-tubing £4.00 for 30 mins Viper Slide £1.50 for 2 slides

visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic 9 Sat 11 & Sun 12 Nov, 4 – 10pm

30th Birthday Open Weekend at Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre

Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP

Craft stalls both days. Discounted activities.

Save 30% on future bookings including parties, lessons and activity packages. Save 30% on all meals in the Alpine Lodge. Free bouncy castle plus lots more fun.

Tel: 01283 217200 Email: jnl-swadlincote@nikegroup.co.uk www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk Price: Free entry; Toboggan rides £1; Sno-tube £2 for 15 minutes.

Sat 11 Nov, 7.30pm

Swing Band of the Royal Engineers Melbourne Assembly Rooms, High Street, DE73 8GF

In aid of the RBL Poppy Appeal, dance the night away with classic songs and tunes.

Tickets also available from Forteys in Melbourne market place.

Wed 15 Nov, 10.30am

Ticknall Mystery Walk – 8 Miles Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane, DE73 7JU (SK352240)

Join Derby & South Derbyshire Ramblers for this 8 mile walk starting at Ticknall village hall. Please telephone the walk leader first to ensure this walk is suitable for you.

Tel: 01332 703424 www.derbyramblers.org.uk/walks Price: Free.

Thu 16 Nov, 7.15pm

Odeon Live Event - NT: Follies Odeon Cinema, The Pipeworks, Swadlincote, DE11 9AA

Enjoy a variety of live performances throughout the year, including from the Royal Ballet, Royal Opera House and National Theatre. www.odeon.co.uk Price: Please see the website for pricing information.

Tel: 01332 863522 Email: info@melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk www.melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk Price: £10 per person.

Fri 17 Nov, 10am – 12 Noon

Tue 14 Nov, 7 – 9pm

Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

South Derbyshire Wildlife Group Talk Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

You are invited to join the Group for this talk by local historian Philip Heath on “The Formation of the Reservoirs at Calke Park and Staunton Harold”.

Tel: 01283 215191 Email: mariannebiddle@aol.com Price: £3 per person to include light refreshment.

Tue 14 Nov, 7.30 – 9pm

Around the Shows in 80 Minutes Talk Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane, DE73 7JU

Join Ticknall Garden Club for this talk with guest Craig Griffin of Craig House Cacti to share his long experience of exhibiting his cacti at shows around the country.

Tel: 01283 562161 Email: wendygale@hotmail.co.uk www.ticknalllife.co.uk/community Price: £3 to include light refreshment.

Free

Yarn & Yatter With Swadlincote Library Informal crochet and knitting group meeting on the third Friday of the month. Everyone welcome, just drop in for a chat. Bring your own projects or have a go at one of ours!

Tel: 01629 533013 Email: swadlincote.library@derbyshire.gov.uk www.derbyshire.gov.uk/libraries Price: Free of charge and refreshments Free available.

Fri 17 Nov, 11am – 1pm

Ladies Winter Fashion Sale Oakland Village, Hall Farm Road, Swadlincote, DE11 8ND

Goldmere Fashion will be showcasing their Ladies Winter Range which includes ladies clothing, handbags and other accessories.

Tel: 01283 240594 Email: emma.spence@tridentreach.org.uk Price: Free entry.

Free

Pick up your FREE Swadlincote Shopping Guide!

Discover over 200 town centre shops, services, eateries and attractions Advice on travel, parking, markets, toilets, parks and shopmobility Shop for everything from homeware to gifts; from hairdressers to restaurants; from unique independents to highstreet names

Parking is FREE in Swadlincote

Download from www.south-derbys.gov.uk (search for Swadlincote Shopping Guide’) or contact Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre on 01283 222 848

You can find out about offers and events in the town via Swadlincote Town Team Facebook and Twitter or search for #Swadoffers and #SDwhatson Swadlincote Market Town of The National Forest Sat 18 Nov, 10.30am – 12 Noon

Tue 21 Nov, 7.30 – 9pm

Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Repton Village Hall, Askew Grove, DE65 6GR

Made in Swadlincote - Part 2 An illustrated talk on Swadlincote’s industrial successes created and delivered

by The Magic Attic Archive team.

Part 2 is based around the urban area, complementing the ‘Part 1’ talk.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £5 to include light refreshment; Booking advised.

Sat 18 Nov, 7.30pm

James Hickman & Dan Cassidy in Concert - Live & Local Dalbury Lees Memorial Hall, Long Lane, Dalbury, DE6 5BE

Britain’s premiere Anglo-American folkroots duo embraces the shared heritage of Country and Celtic music. An evening of classy and exquisite musicianship.

Tel: 01332 824007 Email: jo@liveandlocal.org.uk www.liveandlocal.org.uk Price: £12 standard; £6 under 16yrs.

Calke Park and Estate: The Archaeology - Talk Join Repton Village History Group for this historical talk with guest speaker Colin Stewart.

Tel: 01283 702448 Email: rvhg@reptonvillage.org.uk www.reptonvillage.org.uk/history_group Price: £3 to include light refreshment.

Fri 24 Nov, 7.30 – 9pm

Highway Men - Talk Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane, DE73 7JU

Join Ticknall Preservation & Historical Society for this talk with guest speaker Leigh Timmins.

Tel: 01530 810266 Email: hillcoleorton@yahoo.co.uk www.ticknalllife.co.uk/community Price: Visitors £2, including refreshments.

Free

A fun-filled, family day on The Delph culminating in the switch-on of the town’s Christmas Lights and a spectacular Fireworks Display at 7pm.

On the Delph Stage

Choirs and live music performances by local schools and groups from 11am – 5pm.

Meet Poma the Penguin from 11am – 3pm.

Touch FM will be broadcasting live from 2pm with entertainment from 5pm with Mark O’Sullivan plus special guests.

Free mince pie and warm Christmas punch on The Delph from 11am- 3pm (subject to availability)

OTHER ACTIVITIES TO ENJOY…

The fairground will be open from Friday through to Saturday evening.

10am – 8pm - Sharpe’s Christmas Craft Fair

Our popular annual craft fair, with local school children singing from 11am – 2pm, and Take Heart Derby Singers performing from 6pm. Hot food and our celebrated mulled wine will be available from 5pm in the courtyard.

10am – 12pm – Swadlincote Library - Christmas Crafts A FREE drop in craft session to make you feel good.

2pm – 9pm – The Dance and Music Centre, Delph Centre

Something for everyone, including Santa’s grotto, cake stall, tombola, raffle, homemade Christmas gifts and hot drinks.

4-10pm – Swadlincote Ski Slope

Watch Santa ski down the slope in a torch lit descent with his festive helpers. Then we will be offering a free gift from Santa for the first 120 children and meet Poma the Penguin mascot! Snacks and festive treats available in the Alpine Lodge.

A great place to watch the Fireworks Display!

From 5.30pm - Swadlincote Lions will be serving mulled wine on Belmont Street Saturday 25th Nov - Swadlincote Constitutional Club, Midland Road Open to all with Skanz band performing from 9pm.

Look out for the full programme with times of activities coming out soon!

For more information contact: cultural.services@south-derbys.gov.uk (Subject to change)

visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic 13 Fri 24 Nov, 7.30 – 10.30pm

Sat 25 Nov, 2.30 – 4pm

Rosliston Astronomy Group

South Derbyshire Community Drummers

Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, DE12 8JX

Meetings include guest speakers or a programme of short talks and presentations, followed by a night sky talk and public observing if the sky is clear. Beginners welcome. Please check before travelling as dates may be subject to change.

Email: info@roslistonastronomy.org.uk www.roslistonastronomy.org.uk Price: Adult £3.50; Reduced prices for children.

Christmas Rag Wreath Workshop Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Get into the festive spirit with Sarah from Ollie-Bobs and make your very own seasonal rag wreath. Ticket price includes light refreshments and materials, though you can bring your own off-cuts if you wish.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £20 per person; Booking essential.

Sat 25 Nov, 10am – 3pm

Hanson’s Free Jewellery Valuation Day Mercia Marina, Findern Lane, Willington, DE65 6DW

Free jewellery and watch valuations.

Discover the value of your jewellery with the opportunity to consign to auction with Isabel Balmer FGA, DGA. Free

Sat 25 Nov, 10.30am – 12 Noon

Action for Children Coffee Morning Woodville Methodist Church, High Street, DE11 7EA

You are invited to this coffee morning including stalls in aid of Action for Children.

Tel: 01283 222803 Email: jfletcher214@hotmail.co.uk Price: Free entry.

Djembe drumming sessions for adults 16 years and over. Learn how to play the Djembe in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, no experience necessary.

Tel: 01283 225741 Email: nikki@tribalvibes.net www.tribalvibes.net Price: £3.50 per person.

Sun 26 Nov, 10am – 4.30pm

Sat 25 Nov, 10am – 12 Noon

Tel: 01283 703332 Email: info@merciamarina.co.uk www.merciamarina.co.uk Price: Free entry and parking.

The Dance & Music Centre, 11 The Delph, Swadlincote, DE11 0AG

Free

Christmas Makers Market

Mercia Marina, Findern Lane, Willington, DE65 6DW

Get into the Christmas spirit by the water with this bustling market. Many different stalls featuring unique crafts, great gift ideas, art, lights, varied foods, clothing and drinks on sale along with the tasty ‘Jack’s Hog Roast’ and a glass of beer or wine to accompany.

Tel: 01283 703332 Email: info@merciamarina.co.uk www.merciamarina.co.uk Price: Free entry and parking.

Free

Sun 26 Nov, 11am & 2pm

3,2,1 - Blast Off! – Quite Remarkable Productions

Repton Village Hall, Askew Grove, DE65 6GF

Quite Remarkable Productions present a new magical and musical space adventure.

A sensory-swamped galactic voyage for 2-6 year olds and their families with puppetry, live music, magic and mayhem! Tickets are also available from Mulberry Beauty Salon, opposite the Bulls Head in Repton.

Email: j.hallifield@sky.com for the 11am show.

Email: bamfordjo@hotmail.co.uk for the 2pm show.

Price: Tickets £5 per person.

Sun 26 Nov, 2 – 5pm

Wed 29 Nov, 12.30 – 1.30pm

Church Street, Melbourne, DE73 8EJ

Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Christmas Wreath-Making Workshop Join the Whistlewood Common team to make a beautiful natural Christmas Wreath.

Different styles and sizes available plus Christmas craft activities for the children.

Sale of Christmas decorations and other crafts. Refreshments will be available.

Email: bookings@whistlewoodcommon.org www.whistlewoodcommon.org Price: £10 per item; £3 for children’s craft activities; No pre-booking required.

Mon 27 Nov, 7.30 – 9pm

Calke Park and Estate: Its Archaeology Melbourne Assembly Rooms, High Street, DE73 8GF

Join Melbourne Civic Society and guest speaker Colin Stewart as he reviews recent developments. This is followed by the Winter Social Evening.

Tel: 01332 865760 Email: pamadams56@yahoo.co.uk www.melbournecivicsociety.org.uk Price: Visitors £2.

Museum Guided Tour

Join one of our knowledgeable guides for our free, monthly tour around the Museum and Kiln. Just turn up on the day - no need to book.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Free Price: Donations appreciated.

Thu 30 Nov, 7pm

Bette Davis ‘On The Edge’ Theatre Show Melbourne Assembly Rooms, High Street, DE73 8GF

Watch Hollywood icon, Bette Davis, presented by Christine St. John, reflecting her past glories from the talkies to the present day. Tickets are also available from Forteys in Melbourne market place.

Tel: 01332 863522 Email: info@melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk www.melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk Price: Tickets £9.

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What’s On

December

in South Derbyshire and The National Forest

Fri 1 – Sat 16 Dec, 11am – 1pm

Annual Oakland Village Gift Tree Hall Farm Road, Swadlincote, DE11 8LH

Take a gift tag from our Christmas tree, then buy, wrap and return a present. All gifts will be given to people receiving support from Trident Reach the People Charity, making Christmas special for everyone.

Tel: 01283 240594 Email: simon.farneti@tridentreach.org.uk

Fri 1 – Sat 16 Dec, 11am – 1pm

Annual Christmas Food Bank Reverse Advent Calendar Oakland Village, Hall Farm Road, Swadlincote, DE11 8LH

Throughout December the local community can drop items of tinned and dried food at the drop off point at Oakland Village. All items are donated to the South CVS Food Bank based in Swadlincote.

Tel: 01283 240594 Email: simon.farneti@tridentreach.org.uk

Fri 1 Dec, 5 – 8pm

Evening Christmas Gift Market Calke Abbey, Ticknall, DE73 7LE

Join us for the launch of our advent-themed Christmas with an atmospheric evening gift market in the Riding School. Buy your Christmas gifts, treat yourself, then take the candle-lit trail to the church.

Tel: 01332 863822 Email: calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Price: Parkland admission fee applies: Adult £3.80; Child £1.90; Family £9.50; NT Members Free.

Fri 1 Dec, 6pm

Half Price Night - Every Friday at Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP

Enjoy open practice sessions or tobogganing for half price!

Tel: 01283 217200 Email: jnl-swadlincote@nikegroup.co.uk www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk Price: £1.25 for one toboggan ride or £4 for four; Open practice sessions: Adult £7.75; Junior £5.75.

Fri 1 & Sat 2 Dec, 7pm

Floyd in the Flesh

Melbourne Assembly Rooms, High Street, DE73 8GF

Back after their sell out concert last year and bringing many new songs from the amazing Pink Floyd. A seven piece band with laser and light show. Tickets also available from Forteys in Melbourne market place.

Tel: 01332 863522 Email: info@melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk www.melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk Price: Tickets £10.

visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic 19 Sat 2 Dec, 10am – 12 Noon

Sat 2 & Sun 3 Dec, 11am – 4pm

Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Mercia Marina, Findern Lane, Willington, DE65 6DW

Saturday Talk - Fred and Ginger

Santa’s Floating Grotto

Bob Massey will return to Sharpe’s to look back on the life and times of iconic silver screen duo, Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £5 per person, to include light refreshment; Booking advised.

Sat 2 Dec, 10am – 1pm

Christmas Fayre with Gresley Male Voice Choir Swadlincote Town Hall, The Delph, Town Centre, DE11 0AG

Tel: 07398 821650 Email: merciaswan@hotmail.com www.merciaswan.co.uk Price: Adult £1; Child £7, to include Christmas gift; Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Sat 2 & Sun 3 Dec, 11am – 6pm

Christmas Weekends

Come and join one of the finest choirs in the south, Gresley Male Voice Choir, for their Christmas Fayre. A warm welcome awaits you, with an assortment of stalls and a selection of Christmas songs.

Email: pro4gmvc@gmail.com www.gresleychoir.org Price: Free.

Take a Christmas cruise on the Mercia swan trip boat at Mercia Marina. Come and meet Santa on his Floating Grotto. Price includes a present and short cruise around the marina.

Subject to weather conditions.

Free

Sat 2 & Sun 3 Dec, 10am – 4pm

Christmas Gift Market

Calke Abbey, Ticknall, DE73 7LE

Join us in the Riding School for a Christmas gift market, offering traditional, vintage and handmade crafts. You’ll find plenty of inspiration for the festive season.

Tel: 01332 863822 Email: calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Price: Parkland admission fee applies: Adult £3.80; Child £1.90; Family £9.50; NT Members Free.

Calke Abbey, Ticknall, DE73 7LE

As darkness falls, experience Calke in all its twinkling glory. Let the lanterns lead the way to the candle-lit church and see the tunnels in festive lights. Celebrate the Advent period and see what’s behind our Christmas windows and doors.

Tel: 01332 863822 Email: calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Price: Parkland admission fee applies: Adult £3.80; Child £1.90; Family £9.50; NT Members Free.

Sat 2 Dec, 2 – 4pm

Ollie Bobs Paper Wreath Workshop Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Catch up with a friend over cake and coffee and practice your paper wreath making skills with Sarah from Ollie Bobs, in our latest craft workshop. Workshop price includes all materials and light refreshment.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £20 per person. Booking essential.

20 visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic Sat 2 Dec, 7pm

Tue 5 Dec, 7.15pm

Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Odeon Cinema, The Pipeworks, Swadlincote, DE11 9AA

Christmas Concert in the Kiln with Box ‘O’ Tricks Enjoy a great night out with Box ‘O’ Tricks at this annual Christmas concert in the Kiln incorporating visual images and music, not forgetting some of the great local songs. A licenced bar will be available and a raffle will take place.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £6 per person.

Sat 2 Dec, 7pm

Umpah Nights at Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP

Festive fun with a difference, lots of audience participation, a roaring party atmosphere, foot stomping and thigh slapping drinking songs - all this makes for a very entertaining evening which also includes a three course festive menu.

Tel: 01283 217200 Email: jnl-swadlincote@nikegroup.co.uk www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk Price: £23.50 per person.

Mon 4 Dec, 2 – 2.30pm

Rhyme Time with Swadlincote Library Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Under 5s and their parents/carers are invited to Rhyme Time - enjoy singing and shaking along to a mixture of songs and rhymes.

Taking place on Mondays throughout the month.

Tel: 01629 533013 Email: natasha.hyde@derbyshire.gov.uk www.derbyshire.gov.uk/libraries Free Price: Free.

Odeon Live Event - RB: The Nutcracker Enjoy a variety of live performance throughout the year, including from the Royal Ballet, Royal Opera House and National Theatre. Please visit the website for pricing information. www.odeon.co.uk

Wed 6 Dec, 2.30 – 4pm

Antiques Valuation Day Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Bring your antiques and family heirlooms along to the Museum and have them valued

by Bamfords Auctioneers. Just call in on the day - no booking required.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £1 per item or set.

Thu 7 Dec, 7pm

Odeon Live Event - NT Live: Young Marx Odeon Cinema, The Pipeworks, Swadlincote DE11 9AA

Enjoy a variety of live performance throughout the year, including from the Royal Ballet, Royal Opera House and National Theatre. Please visit the website for pricing information. www.odeon.co.uk

Thu 7 Dec, 7pm

Forget Me Not - Theatre Show Melbourne Assembly Rooms, High Street, DE73 8GF

A Theatre Show and post show Q & A with Rob Gee. ‘Forget me Not’ is a unique murder mystery. Tickets are also available from Forteys in Melbourne market place.

Tel: 07765 819428 Email: info@melbournefestival.co.uk www.melbournefestival.co.uk Price: Tickets £7.

visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic 21 Thu 7 Dec, 7.30 – 9.30pm

Hilton & Marston History Group’s Social Evening Methodist Chapel, Main Street, Hilton, DE65 6FF

Join the Group for their seasonal social evening - all welcome.

Sat 9 & Sun 10 Dec, 10am – 4pm

Christmas Gift Market

Calke Abbey, Ticknall, DE73 7LE

Join us in the Riding School for a Christmas gift market, offering traditional, vintage and handmade crafts. You’ll find plenty of inspiration for the festive season.

Christmas Tree Festival of Light

Tel: 01332 863822 Email: calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Price: Parkland admission fee applies: Adult £3.80; Child £1.90; Family £9.50; NT Members Free.

St Mary’s Church, Church Lane, Newton Solney, DE15 0SG

Sat 9 Dec, 10.30am – 1pm & 2 – 4.30pm

Email: hiltonhistory@gmail.com Price: £3 per person.

Fri 8 – Sun 10 Dec, 11am – 4.30pm

Enjoy this festival display of Christmas trees with the theme of ‘Light’, showcased in the lovely historic village setting of St Mary’s Church. School children will be singing carols at 2pm on Friday 8th and a concert will be held on Saturday 9th at 7pm.

Tel: 01283 701244 Email: hazel.ward@talktalk.net Price: Adults £2; Children free.

Tribal Taiko - Japanese Drumming Gresley Old Hall, Gresley Wood Road, Church Gresley, DE11 9QW

Workshops are held monthly. No previous drumming experience is necessary, but please note this can be a rigorous activity and requires a degree of fitness.

Special Christmas Wine Tasting

Tel: 01283 225741 Email: nikki@tribalvibes.net www.tribalvibes.net Price: £20 per session, suitable for 16 years and over.

Sealwood Cottage Vineyard, Sealwood Lane, Linton, DE12 6PA

Sat 9 Dec, 10.30 – 12 Noon & 1 – 2.30pm

Fri 8 Dec, 7 – 9pm

Get into Christmas sparkle with our awardwinning wines, plus finely selected canapés in the magical place at Sealwood Cottage!

Booking essential by 1st December 2017.

Tel: 01283 761371 Email: vineyard@sealwoodcottage.co.uk www.sealwoodcottage.co.uk/vineyard Price: £16 per person.

Fri 8 Dec, 7pm

Umpah Nights at Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP

Festive fun with a difference, lots of audience participation, a roaring party atmosphere, foot stomping and thigh slapping drinking songs - all this makes for a very entertaining evening which also includes a three course festive menu.

Tel: 01283 217200 Email: jnl-swadlincote@nikegroup.co.uk www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk Price: £23.50 per person.

Festive Pottery Decorations Family Workshop Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Jayne from Sheepshead Designs will help you to create your own fired pottery decorations ready for Christmas. A perfect activity for all the family. Places are limited.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £5 per person; Booking essential.

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South Derbyshire has great places to eat and drink whatever the occasion From a night at home with a takeaway, to a country pub with great beers, to a Christmas party in town, including: Admiral Fish Bar Overseal, 01283 763 403

Amalfi White Melbourne, 01332 694 890, www.amalfiwhite.com

Anoki Burton Egginton, 01283 704 888, www.anoki.co.uk

Cherry Tree Farm Willington, 01283 701 785, www.farmhouseinns.co.uk

Harpur’s of Melbourne 01332 862 134, www.harpursofmelbourne.co.uk

Holly Bush Church Broughton, 01283 585 345, www.hollybush-cb.co.uk

Jack’s of Melbourne 01332 864 836, www.jacksofmelbourne.co.uk

Jaipur Restaurant Repton, 01283 703 763, www.jaipurrepton.co.uk

Malt Shovel Shardlow, 01332 792 066, www.maltshovelshardlow.co.uk

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The Garden Restaurant Swarkestone Nursery, 01332 700 800, www.swarkestonenursery.co.uk

The Gate Inn Stanton, 01283 480 441, Facebook: The Gate Inn Stanton

The Green Man Willington, 01283 702 377, www.greenmanwillington.com

The Hardinge Arms Kings Newton, 01332 863 808, www.hardinge-arms.co.uk

The Harrington Arms Thulston, 01332 571 798

The Horseshoes Long Lane, 01332 824 625, www.horseshoeslonglane.co.uk

The John Thompson Inn & Brewery Ingleby, 01332 862 469, www.johnthompsoninn.com

The Malt Shovel Aston on Trent, 01332 799 116, www.maltshovelastonontrent.pub

The Mill Wheel Hartshorne, 01283 219 737, www.themillwheel.com

Zeerah Melbourne, 01332 864 135, www.zeerah.co.uk

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Nightlife in South Derbyshire #nightlifeinSD Listed venues have achieved a Trip Advisor Certificate of Excellence and a five star Food Hygiene Rating

24 visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic Sat 9 & Sun 10 Dec, 11am – 4pm

Sat 9 Dec, 7pm

Mercia Marina, Findern Lane, Willington, DE65 6DW

Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Tel: 07398 821 650 Email: merciaswan@hotmail.com www.merciaswan.co.uk Price: Adult £1; Child £7, to include Christmas gift; Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: All tickets £8.

Santa’s Floating Grotto

Take a Christmas cruise on the Mercia Swan trip boat. Come and meet Santa on his Floating Grotto. Price includes a present and short cruise around the marina. Subject to weather conditions.

Sat 9 & Sun 10 Dec, 11am – 6pm

Christmas Weekends

Calke Abbey, Ticknall, DE73 7LE

As darkness falls, experience Calke in all its twinkling glory. Let the lanterns lead the way to the candle-lit church and see the tunnels in festive lights. Celebrate the Advent period and see what’s behind our Christmas windows and doors.

Tel: 01332 863822 Email: calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Price: Parkland admission fee applies: Adult £3.80; Child £1.90; Family £9.50; NT Members Free.

Sat 9 Dec, 2 – 3pm

Mince Pie and Mulled Wine Walk – 2 Miles Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, DE12 8JX

Enjoy a bracing walk around the Centre, finished off with a warming drink and a mince pie. Meet at 1.45pm for 2pm start in the Centre’s foyer. No stiles.

Tel: 01283 563483 Email: enquiries@roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk Price: £3.50, includes mince pie and hot drink.

‘A Christmas Carol’ in the Kiln Storytelling, puppetry, music and audience participation will be used by Chorus Theatre to present this lively and riotous version of the festive classic by Charles Dickens.

Followed by some carol-singing with Take Heart Derby Singers.

Sun 10 Dec, 10am – 4.30pm

Christmas Food and Festivities Market Mercia Marina, Findern Lane, Willington, DE65 6DW

Enjoy the different foods, mulled wine, beers, ales, pies, cakes and bakes. Crafts and unique gifts for all the family, not forgetting Mercia Marina’s shops and their festive offers, plus Santa is on hand in his floating grotto if the children want to pay a visit.

Something for all ages at this festive event.

Tel: 01283 703332 Email: info@merciamarina.co.uk www.merciamarina.co.uk Price: Free entry and parking.

Free

Mon 11 Dec, 2 – 2.30pm

Rhyme Time with Swadlincote Library Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Under 5s and their parents/carers are invited to Rhyme Time - enjoy singing and shaking along to a mixture of songs and rhymes.

Taking place on Mondays throughout the month.

Tel: 01629 533013 Email: natasha.hyde@derbyshire.gov.uk www.derbyshire.gov.uk/libraries Free Price: Free.

visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic 25 Tue 12 Dec, 7 – 9pm

Thu 14 Dec, 7.30 – 9pm

Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

The Old School, Castleway, Willington, DE65 6BT

Extinctions, Re-introductions and Aliens - Talk Join South Derbyshire Wildlife Group for this talk with guest speaker Nigel Slater discussing wildlife that man has introduced to areas with disastrous consequences - will we learn from our mistakes?

Tel: 01283 215191 Email: mariannebiddle@aol.com Price: £3 per person.

Tue 12 Dec, 7 – 10pm

Candle Making Workshops with Clive Clive’s Candles, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Learn how to make scented candles (perfect for Christmas!) in this informal and practical workshop using equipment you have in your kitchen. Make your own ‘Candle in a Teacup’ and amaze friends and family.

Tel: 01283 222848 Email: clivescandles@gmail.com www.clivescandles.co.uk Price: £30 per person.

An evening with Willington History Group You are invited to join the Group for a photoquiz, “Where in Willington”, plus members give accounts of their research into family trees.

Tel: 01283 702894 Email: eprrjr@talktalk.net Price: £3 includes refreshments.

Fri 15 Dec, 9am – 4.30pm

Swadlincote Xmas Mega Market High Street, Swadlincote Town Centre, DE11 8JE

Swadlincote Market’s annual festive market with extra stalls offering seasonal food & drink, gifts and decorations.

Tel: 01283 222 848 Email: tic@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: Free entry and free parking Free

Fri 15 Dec, 10am – 12 Noon

Yarn & Yatter with Swadlincote Library Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Wed 13 Dec, 2 – 4pm

Wednesday Talk – ‘Tis the season to be jolly’ Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Kathy Reynolds presents a Christmasthemed lecture which looks at past festive traditions and celebrations, as well as some of our favourite toys through the ages. The talk includes carols and period footage, no booking necessary.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £2.50 per person.

Informal crochet and knitting group meeting on the third Friday of the month. Everyone welcome, just drop in for a chat. Bring your own projects or have a go at one of ours!

Tel: 01629 533013 Email: swadlincote.library@derbyshire.gov.uk www.derbyshire.gov.uk/libraries Price: Free of charge and refreshments Free available.

Fri 15 Dec, 10.30am – 1pm

Inspired by Salt Bros - Mosaic Printing Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Pop into Sharpe’s and warm up after your shopping with a craft activity that will appeal to all ages. Make your own designs inspired

by Salt Bros’ well-known mosaic. This is a National Lottery players ‘thank you’ event.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Free Price: Free; Donations welcome.

Swadlincote Town Team #NightlifeinSD

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Swadlincote Victorian Christmas Market & Carols Evening The Delph Market Square, Swadlincote Town Centre, DE11 0AD

Late night shopping in Swadlincote, plus Christmas market on The Delph with stalls offering gifts, seasonal treats, food & drink. Carols and festive classics, children’s entertainment, and a chance to meet Victorian Father Christmas in his grotto (free of charge).

Tel: 01283 222 848 Email: tic@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: Free entry and free parking.

Free

Friday 15 Dec, 5 – 8pm

Evening Christmas Fine Food Fair Calke Abbey, Ticknall, DE73 7LE

Join us for an evening fine food fair in the Riding School, with a range of local food and drink suppliers and cooking demonstrations from Calke Abbey chefs. Enjoy the best of the season and start feeling festive as Calke lights up at night.

Tel: 01332 863822 Email: calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Price: Parkland admission fee applies: Adult £3.80; Child £1.90; Family £9.50; NT Members Free.

Fri 15 Dec, 5 – 8pm

Christmas Weekends Calke Abbey, Ticknall, DE73 7LE

As darkness falls, experience Calke in all its twinkling glory. Let the lanterns lead the way to the candle-lit church and see the tunnels in festive lights. Celebrate the Advent period and see what’s behind our Christmas windows and doors.

Tel: 01332 863822 Email: calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Price: Parkland admission fee applies: Adult £3.80; Child £1.90; Family £9.50; NT Members Free.

Fri 15 Dec, 7 – 7.30pm

Carols Round the Tree Blacksmiths Lane, Woodville

Come along and join in with our community annual carol singing event at the top of Blacksmiths Lane. Please bring a torch and wear warm, waterproof clothing.

Tel: 01283 222803 Email: jfletcher214@hotmail.co.uk Price: Free.

Free

Fri 15 Dec, 7 – 11pm

Charity Christmas Dinner and Dance Oakland Village, Hall Farm Road, Swadlincote, DE11 8ND

Enjoy a two course carvery meal and dance the night away to all the best Christmas party tunes from our disco. All proceeds raised go to Friends of Oakland Village.

Tel: 01283 240594 Email: lucys@tridentreach.org.uk Price: £18 per person.

Fri 15 & Sat 16 Dec, 7pm

Umpah Nights at Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP

Festive fun with a difference, lots of audience participation, a roaring party atmosphere, foot stomping and thigh slapping drinking songs - all this makes for a very entertaining evening which also includes a three course festive menu.

Tel: 01283 217200 Email: jnl-swadlincote@nikegroup.co.uk www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk Price: £23.50 per person.

Sat 16 & Sun 17 Dec, 11am – 4pm

Santa’s Floating Grotto

Mercia Marina, Findern Lane, Willington, DE65 6DW

Take a Christmas cruise on the Mercia Swan trip boat and meet Santa on his Floating Grotto. Price includes a present and short cruise around the marina. Subject to weather conditions.

Tel: 07398 821 650 Email: merciaswan@hotmail.com www.merciaswan.co.uk Price: Adult £1; Child £7, to include Christmas gift; Children must be accompanied by an adult.

28 visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic Sat 16 & Sun 17 Dec, 11am – 6pm

Sun 17 Dec, 9.30am

Calke Abbey, Ticknall, DE73 7LE

Overseal Car Park, Overseal Village, DE12 6LU

Christmas Weekends

As darkness falls, experience Calke in all its twinkling glory. Let the lanterns lead the way to the candle-lit church and see the tunnels in festive lights. Celebrate the Advent period and see what’s behind our Christmas windows and doors.

Tel: 01332 863822 Email: calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Price: Parkland admission fee applies: Adult £3.80; Child £1.90; Family £9.50; NT Members Free.

Sat 16 Dec, 7 – 9pm

Special Christmas Wine Tasting Sealwood Cottage Vineyard, Sealwood Lane, Linton, DE12 6PA

Get into Christmas sparkle with our award winning wines, plus finely selected canapés in the magical place at Sealwood Cottage.

Booking essential by 1st December 2017.

Tel: 01283 761371 Email: vineyard@sealwoodcottage.co.uk www.sealwoodcottage.co.uk/vineyard Price: £16 per person; Booking essential.

Sat 16 Dec, 7.15pm

Gresley Male Voice Choir Christmas Carol Concert St Peter & St Paul Catholic Church, Darklands Road, Newhall, DE11 0BD

A warm welcome awaits you from Gresley Male Voice Choir for their annual Christmas concert. Come and join in and listen to some of the traditional and popular Christmas carols.

Email: pro4gmvc@gmail.com www.gresleychoir.org Price: Tickets £6, children free, includes refreshments.

Sat 16 Dec, 7.30 – 10.30pm

Christmas Barn Dance

Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane, DE73 7JW

Bring your own drinks and snacks and enjoy a festive barn dance with the popular Ranters Band.

Tel: 01332 863501 Email: jane.clayton@btinternet.com Price: Tickets £9 per person.

Overseal Walk – 10 Miles Join Derby & South Derbyshire Ramblers at Overseal car park (SK298156 ) for this walk.

Please telephone the leader to ensure the walk is suitable for you.

Tel: 01283 760639 Email: marie.kennedy4@gmail.com Price: Free.

Free

Mon 18 Dec, 10.30 – 11.15am & 11.30am – 12.30pm

Festive Story & Songs

Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Get into the festive spirit with some stories and songs especially for the pre-schoolers.

This event is suitable for under 5s and their grown-ups. Dressing up is welcome.

Tel: 01629 533013 Email: natasha.hyde@derbyshire.gov.uk www.derbyshire.gov.uk/libraries Free Price: Free.

Mon 18 Dec, 2 – 2.30pm

Rhyme Time with Swadlincote Library Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Under 5s and their parents/carers are invited to Rhyme Time - enjoy singing and shaking along to a mixture of songs and rhymes.

Taking place on Mondays throughout the month.

Tel: 01629 533013 Email: natasha.hyde@derbyshire.gov.uk www.derbyshire.gov.uk/libraries Free Price: Free.

Tue 19 Dec, 7.30 - 9pm

Christmas is Coming - Talk Repton Village Hall, Askew Grove, DE65 6GR

Join Repton Village History Group for this historical talk with guest speaker Keith Blood.

Tel: 01283 702448 Email: rvhg@reptonvillage.org.uk www.reptonvillage.org.uk/history_group Price: Visitors £3, including light refreshments.

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Fri 22 Dec, 10 – 11am & 11.30am – 12.30pm

Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP

Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Activity Day Camps at Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre Two ski or snowboard lessons, tobogganing, tubing and a hot lunch all for £26pp. Quote ‘What’s On’ and receive a 2 for 1 offer on every full price place purchased. Suitable for ages 8 years and over.

Tel: 01283 217200 Email: jnl-swadlincote@nikegroup.co.uk www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk Price: £26 per person.

Festive Fabric Stockings

Feel festive with this craft workshop and sew your own Christmas stocking. All materials and tuition included. Suitable for ages 8+ as hand stitching will feature.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £5 per person; Booking essential.

Fri 22 Dec, 7pm Wed 20 Dec, 10 – 11am & 11.30am – 12.30pm

Christmas Tree Book-Folding Workshop Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Sarah from Ollie Bobs will be breathing new life into an old tradition in this festive family workshop. Great fun guaranteed for both adults and children alike. All materials included.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £5 per person; Booking essential.

Wed 20 Dec, 6.30pm

The Christmas Show Oakland Village, Hall Farm Road, Swadlincote, DE11 8LH

A Tickled Pink Productions Christmas Show for all the family. Filled with dance, merriment and audience participation. A festive story links all the songs together. All proceeds go to Friends of Oakland Village.

Tel: 01283 240594 Email: lucys@tridentreach.org.uk Price: All Tickets £4.

Umpah Nights at Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP

Festive fun with a difference, lots of audience participation, a roaring party atmosphere, foot stomping and thigh slapping drinking songs - all this makes for a very entertaining evening which also includes a three course festive menu.

Tel: 01283 217200 Email: jnl-swadlincote@nikegroup.co.uk www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk Price: £23.50 per person.

Sat 23 Dec, 9 – 10.15am or 9.30 - 10.45am

Santa’s Workshop with Breakfast Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Tuck into a hot breakfast at Café Espresso in Sharpe’s Pottery Museum before heading to the elf workshop to make a Christmas craft.

Your festive visit is rounded off when you meet Santa. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £10 per child, includes breakfast, elf workshop and a present from Santa; £6 per adult breakfast; Booking essential.

30 visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic Sat 23 Dec, 10am – 2.30pm

Santa’s Grotto and Elf Workshop Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Join the elves in the workshop to make a Christmas craft and then meet Santa in his grotto where children will receive a gift.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £5 per child, including festive craft and a present from Santa; One free adult per paying child (£2.50 per adult thereafter).

Sat 23 Dec, 11am – 1pm

Carols on the Delph Swadlincote Town Centre, DE11 0AG

Do you enjoy singing Christmas carols? Do you enjoy brass? Well, come down to the Delph for a real treat. Come and hear or join in with our Churches Together Scratch Choir with Gresley Colliery Brass Band.

Tel: 07814 033183 Email: mjfirbank@hotmail.com Price: Free.

Free

Sat 23 Dec, 11am – 6pm

Christmas Saturday

Calke Abbey, Ticknall, DE73 7LE

As darkness falls experience Calke in all its twinkling glory. Let the lanterns lead the way to the candle-lit church and see the tunnels in festive lights. Celebrate the Advent period and see what’s behind our Christmas windows and doors.

Tel: 01332 863822 Email: calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Price: Parkland admission fee applies: Adult £3.80; Child £1.90; Family £9.50; NT Members Free.

Sat 23 Dec, 2.30 – 3.45pm

Santa’s Workshop and Afternoon Tea Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Join the elves in the workshop to make a Christmas craft and then meet Santa in his grotto. All children receive a present.

Round off your festive visit with a delicious afternoon tea for everyone. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult. Places are limited.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £11 per child; £6 per Adult; Booking essential.

Sun 31 Dec, 7pm

NYE Party at Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP

Hot buffet, family games and disco! Free glass of fizz at midnight! A great, popular family event.

Tel: 01283 217200 Email: jnl-swadlincote@nikegroup.co.uk www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk Price: £20 Adult; £15 Junior; Booking with a deposit is essential.

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January Fri 5 Jan, 6pm

Half Price Night - Every Friday at Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP

Enjoy open practice sessions or tobogganing for half price.

Tel: 01283 217200 Email: jnl-swadlincote@nikegroup.co.uk www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk Price: £1.25 for one toboggan ride or £4 for four; Open practice sessions: Adult £7.75; Junior £5.75.

What’s On

in South Derbyshire and The National Forest

Tue 9 Jan, 7.30 – 9pm

Special Plant Hunting - Talk Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane, DE73 7JU

Join Ticknall Garden Club for this talk with guest speakers Sue and Bleddynn WynJones as they tell of their adventures in search of special plants for their prestigious Crug Farm Plants Nursery in Wales.

Tel: 01283 562161 Email: wendygale@hotmail.co.uk www.ticknalllife.co.uk/community Price: Visitors £3, including light refreshments.

Thu 11 Jan, 7.30 – 9pm Mon 8 Jan – Tues 27 Feb, 10am – 4.30pm

For the Love of Lettuce

Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

A celebration of Melbourne’s market gardening heritage through memories, anecdotes and photographs of the days when Melbourne had over 100 market gardens, which were known nationwide for their quality produce.

Willington History Group - Talk The Old School, Castleway, Willington, DE65 6BT

Come along and join the Group’s illustrated talk by Lee Timmins on ‘The English Highwaymen’.

Tel: 01283 702894 Email: eprrjr@talktalk.net Price: £3 includes refreshments.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Free Price: Free Entry.

Fri 12 Jan, 6pm

Mon 8 Jan, 2 – 2.30pm

Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP

Rhyme Time with Swadlincote Library Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Under 5s and their parents/carers are invited to Rhyme Time - enjoy singing and shaking along to a mixture of songs and rhymes. Taking place on Mondays throughout the month.

Tel: 01629 533013 Email: natasha.hyde@derbyshire.gov.uk www.derbyshire.gov.uk/libraries Free Price: Free.

Half Price Night - Every Friday at Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre Enjoy open practice sessions or tobogganing for half price.

Tel: 01283 217200 Email: jnl-swadlincote@nikegroup.co.uk www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk Price: £1.25 for one toboggan ride or £4 for four; Open practice sessions: Adult £7.75; Junior £5.75.

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South Derbyshire Community Drummers The Dance & Music Centre, 11 The Delph, Swadlincote, DE11 0AG

Djembe drumming sessions for adults 16 years and over. Learn how to play the Djembe in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, no experience necessary.

Tel: 01283 225741 Email: nikki@tribalvibes.net www.tribalvibes.net Price: £4 per person.

Fri 19 Jan, 10am – 12 Noon

Yarn & Yatter

Swadlincote Library, Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 0AG

Informal crochet and knitting group.

Everyone welcome, just drop in for a chat.

Bring your own projects or have a go at one of ours! Refreshments will be available.

Tel: 01629 533013 Email: swadlincote.library@derbyshire.gov.uk www.derbyshire.gov.uk/libraries Free Price: Free.

Fri 19 Jan, 6pm Mon 15 Jan, 2 – 2.30pm

Rhyme Time with Swadlincote Library

Half Price Night - Every Friday at Swadlincote Ski & Snowboard Centre

Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 0AG

Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP

Under 5s and their parents/carers are invited to Rhyme Time - enjoy singing and shaking along to a mixture of songs and rhymes. Taking place on a Monday throughout the month.

Tel: 01629 533013 Email: natasha.hyde@derbyshire.gov.uk www.derbyshire.gov.uk/libraries Free Price: Free.

Tue 16 Jan, 7.15pm

Odeon Live Event - ROH: Rigoletto Odeon Cinema, The Pipeworks, Swadlincote, DE11 9AA

A variety of live performances throughout the year, including from the Royal Ballet, Royal Opera House and National Theatre.

Please see the website for pricing information. www.odeon.co.uk

Wed 17 Jan, 6.30pm

Aladdin Pantomime Oakland Village, Hall Farm Road, Swadlincote, DE11 8ND

Tickled Pink Productions will be performing their version of the popular pantomime.

This event always sells out fast, raising funds for Friends of Oakland Village.

Tel: 01283 240594 Email: emma.spence@tridentreach.org.uk Price: Adults £5; Children £4.

Enjoy open practice sessions or tobogganing for half price.

Tel: 01283 217200 Email: jnl-swadlincote@nikegroup.co.uk www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk Price: £1.25 for one toboggan ride or £4 for four; Open practice sessions: Adult £7.75; Junior £5.75.

Sat 20 Jan, 10am – 12 Noon

Ollie Bobs Rag Wreath Workshop Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Brighten up your home or make a rag wreath to gift in this relaxing, sociable workshop. Sarah from Ollie Bobs will be back to help you get in touch with your creativity over tea and cake! Places are limited.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £15 per person, includes tuition, materials and refreshments; Booking essential.

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Mon 29 Jan, 2 – 2.30pm

Gresley Old Hall, Gresley Wood Road, Church Gresley, DE11 9QW

Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 0AG

Tribal Taiko - Japanese Drumming Workshops are held monthly. No previous drumming experience is necessary but please note this can be a rigorous activity and requires a degree of fitness.

Tel: 01283 225741 Email: nikki@tribalvibes.net www.tribalvibes.net Price: £20 per session, suitable for 16 years and over.

Mon 22 Jan, 2 – 2.30pm

Rhyme Time with Swadlincote Library Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 0AG

Under 5s and their parents/carers are invited to Rhyme Time - enjoy singing and shaking along to a mixture of songs and rhymes. Taking place on a Monday throughout the month.

Tel: 01629 533013 Email: natasha.hyde@derbyshire.gov.uk www.derbyshire.gov.uk/libraries Free Price: Free.

Fri 26 Jan, 6pm

Half Price Night - Every Friday at Swadlincote Ski & Snowboard Centre Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP

Enjoy open practice sessions or tobogganing for half price.

Tel: 01283 217200 Email: jnl-swadlincote@nikegroup.co.uk www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk Price: £1.25 for one toboggan ride or £4 for four; Open practice sessions: Adult £7.75; Junior £5.75.

Fri 26 Jan, 7.30 – 9pm

History of Maps - Talk Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane, DE73 7JW

Join Ticknall Preservation & Historical Society for this talk by guest speaker Richard Stone.

Tel: 01530 810266 Email: hillcoleorton@yahoo.co.uk www.ticknalllife.co.uk/community Price: Visitors £2, including refreshments.

Rhyme Time with Swadlincote Library Under 5s and their parents/carers are invited to Rhyme Time - enjoy singing and shaking along to a mixture of songs and rhymes. Taking place on a Monday throughout the month.

Tel: 01629 533013 Email: natasha.hyde@derbyshire.gov.uk www.derbyshire.gov.uk/libraries Free Price: Free.

Mon 29 Jan, 7.30 – 9.30pm

Biometrics: There Will Never Be Another You - Talk Melbourne Assembly Rooms, High Street, DE73 8GF

Join Melbourne Civic Society and guest speaker Paul Newman as he shows how our unique characteristics are measured.

Tel: 01332 865760 Email: pamadams56@yahoo.co.uk www.melbournecivicsociety.org.uk Price: Visitors: £2.

Wed 31 Jan, 12.30 – 1.30pm

Free Guided Tour of Sharpe’s Pottery Museum West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Join one of our knowledgeable guides for our free, monthly tour around the Museum and Kiln. No need to book, please meet at the reception desk.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: Donations appreciated.

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February Thu 1 Feb, 7.30 – 9.30pm

TG Green Pottery - Talk The Chapel, Main Street, Hilton, DE65 5FF

Join the Hilton & Marston History Group and guest speaker Dr Iain Hambling for this talk on TG Green Pottery.

Email: hiltonhistory@gmail.com Price: £3 per person.

Fri 2 Feb, 6pm

Half Price Night - Every Friday at Swadlincote Ski & Snowboard Centre Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP

Enjoy open practice sessions or tobogganing for half price.

Tel: 01283 217200 Email: jnl-swadlincote@nikegroup.co.uk www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk Price: £1.25 for one toboggan ride or £4 for four; Open practice sessions: Adult £7.75; Junior £5.75.

Fri 2 Feb, 7 – 9pm

Wind Down Friday - Pottery Workshop Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Friday’s sociable pottery workshop - catch up with friends and enjoy getting creative.

Includes a glass of prosecco on arrival, materials, tuition and refreshments. Places are limited.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £12.50 per person, includes tuition, materials and refreshments; Booking essential.

What’s On

in South Derbyshire and The National Forest

Mon 5 Feb, 2 – 2.30pm

Rhyme Time with Swadlincote Library Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Under 5s and their parents/carers are invited to Rhyme Time - enjoy singing and shaking along to a mixture of songs and rhymes. Taking place on Mondays throughout the month.

Tel: 01629 533013 Email: natasha.hyde@derbyshire.gov.uk www.derbyshire.gov.uk/libraries Free Price: Free.

Wed 7 Feb, 2.30 – 4pm

Antiques Valuation Day Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Bring your antiques and family heirlooms along to the Museum and have them valued

by Bamfords Auctioneers. Just call in on the day - no booking required.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £1 per item or set.

Thu 8 Feb, 7.30 – 9pm

Willington History Group - Talk The Old School, Castleway, Willington, DE65 6BT

Come along to this illustrated talk by Philip Heath on ‘The History of Melbourne’.

Tel: 01283 702894 Email: eprrjr@talktalk.net Price: £3 includes refreshments.

Fri 9 Feb, 6pm

Half Price Night - Every Friday at Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP

Enjoy open practice sessions or tobogganing for half price.

Tel: 01283 217200 Email: jnl-swadlincote@nikegroup.co.uk www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk Price: £1.25 for one toboggan ride or £4 for four; Open practice sessions: Adult £7.75; Junior £5.75.

Sat 10 Feb, 10am – 12 Noon

Paper Rose Wreath Workshop Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Enjoy a relaxing morning at Sharpe’s in the company of Sarah from Ollie Bobs.

She will help you create a beautiful paper rose wreath, with tea and cake to keep you going! Places are limited.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £15 per person, including materials, tuition and refreshments; Booking essential.

Sat 10 Feb, 2.30 – 4pm

South Derbyshire Community Drummers The Dance & Music Centre, The Delph, Swadlincote, DE11 0AG

Djembe drumming sessions for adults 16 years and over. Learn how to play the Djembe in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, no experience necessary.

Tel: 01283 225741 Email: nikki@tribalvibes.net www.tribalvibes.net Price: £4 per person.

Swadlincote ODEON Silver Cinema

Silver Cinema is a series of film screenings for guests who are over 55. Tickets are from £3 each and include tea, coffee and biscuits before the film. Unwind and catch up with friends over aromatic tea and coffee and buttery biscuits as you get ready to be transported to another reality. Whether you’re watching a critically acclaimed classic or talk-of-thetown new release, we’ll lead you to another time, another place. Relax as we dim the lights, raise the curtain and bring the screen leaping to life. Inspiring biopics. Laugh-out-loud comedies. Ageless romances. Let us take you there.

For further information ring 01283 559 060 or go to www.odeon.co.uk Mon 12 Feb, 2 – 2.30pm

Rhyme Time with Swadlincote Library Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Under 5s and their parents/carers are invited to Rhyme Time - enjoy singing and shaking along to a mixture of songs and rhymes. Taking place on Mondays throughout the month.

Tel: 01629 533013 Email: natasha.hyde@derbyshire.gov.uk www.derbyshire.gov.uk/libraries Free Price: Free.

Tue 13 Feb, 7.30 – 9pm

House Plants for Home and Conservatory - Talk Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane, DE73 7JU

Join Ticknall Garden Club for this talk with guest speaker Philip Aubery, sharing his wide experience in caring for house plants.

Tel: 01283 562161 Email: wendygale@hotmail.co.uk www.ticknalllife.co.uk/community Price: Special event - Visitors £8, including light refreshments.

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Join in and cheer us on!

Teams of four people can enter the Pancake Relay Races.

You can be from a business, organisation or just a group of friends.

Company or organisation mascots can enter the Mascot Race – come along and promote your business. £4 entry per team. All proceeds going to Sport Relief. #Swadpancakeraces Winners receive trophies and medals.

Swadlincote Town Team Fancy dress and corporate wear are welcome.

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Sat 17 Feb, 10 – 11.30am

Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

The Music Hall on Film Part 2 - Talk Back by popular demand: Bob Massey will explore how music halls have been captured on film over the years. You will see period footage and film snippets. All welcome and no prior attendance to ‘Part 1’ required. No need to book.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £2.50 per person, includes refreshments.

Button Brooch Posy Workshop A brand new workshop for 2018: Sarah from Ollie-Bobs will join us for a relaxing morning at Sharpe’s. Create your own button brooch posy and catch up with a friend. We will keep the tea and cake topped up! Booking is essential.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk

Sat 17 & Sun 18 Feb, 10am – 3.30pm

NGS Open Garden - The Dower House

Fri 16 Feb, 10am – 12 Noon

Yarn & Yatter with Swadlincote Library

Church Square, Melbourne, DE73 8EJ

Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Informal crochet and knitting group meeting on the third Friday of the month. Everyone welcome, just drop in for a chat. Bring your own projects or have a go at one of ours!

Tel: 01629 533013 Email: swadlincote.library@derbyshire.gov.uk www.derbyshire.gov.uk/libraries Price: Free of charge and refreshments Free available.

The Dower House will have the garden shimmering in the winter light with snowdrops, hellebores, daphnia, cyclamen coum, early Iris Kathleen Hodgson and little Narcissi all in bloom. Tea, coffee and cakes available.

Tel: 01332 864756 Email: griseldakerr@btinternet.com www.ngs.org.uk Price: Entry £3.50; Children free.

Sat 17 Feb, 10.30am – 1pm & 2 – 2.30pm

Fri 16 Feb, 6pm

Tribal Taiko - Japanese Drumming Sessions

Half Price Night - Every Friday at Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP

Enjoy open practice sessions or tobogganing for half price.

Tel: 01283 217200 Email: jnl-swadlincote@nikegroup.co.uk www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk Price: £1.25 for one toboggan ride or £4 for four; Open practice sessions: Adult £7.75; Junior £5.75.

Gresley Old Hall, Gresley Wood Road, Church Gresley, DE11 9PL

Workshops are held monthly. No previous drumming experience is necessary. Please note this can be a rigorous activity and requires a degree of fitness.

Tel: 01283 225741 Email: nikki@tribalvibes.net www.tribalvibes.net Price: £20 per session (2.5 hours) for adults (over 16s).

Healthy New Year For details of lots of physical activity and sporting activities in your local area visit www.healthiersouthderbyshire.org

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Wed 21 Feb, 10am – 12 Noon

Melbourne Assembly Rooms, High Street, DE73 8GF

Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, DE12 8JX

Tel: 01332 863522 Email: info@melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk www.melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk Price: Tickets £10.

Tel: 01283 480272 Email: juliekraftiz@msn.com Price: £2.50.

The Absolute Stone Roses The Absolute Stone Roses are a tribute band to the Manchester legends The Stone Roses.

Mon 19 – Fri 23 Feb, 9am – 3pm

Activity Day Camps at Swadlincote Ski Centre Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP

Two ski or snowboard lessons, tobogganing, tubing and a hot lunch all for £26 per person. Quote ‘What’s On’ and receive a 2 for 1 offer on every full price place purchased. Suitable for ages 8 years and over.

Tel: 01283 217200 Email: jnl-swadlincote@nikegroup.co.uk www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk Price: £26 per person.

Mon 19 Feb, 2 – 2.30pm

Rhyme Time with Swadlincote Library Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Under 5s and their parents/carers are invited to Rhyme Time - enjoy singing and shaking along to a mixture of songs and rhymes. Taking place on Mondays throughout the month.

Tel: 01629 533013 Email: natasha.hyde@derbyshire.gov.uk www.derbyshire.gov.uk/libraries Free Price: Free.

Tue 20 Feb, 2 – 3.30pm

Wildlife Watch - Signs of Spring Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, DE12 8JX

Look forward to fresh food in spring! Drop in to the indoor classroom anytime between 2pm and 3.30pm where you can make an origami pot and sow some vegetable seeds to grow on at home.

Tel: 01283 535039 Email: rosliston@south-derbys.gov.uk www.south-derbys.gov.uk/ environmentaleducation Price: £2.50 per child.

Children’s Make & Take

Drop in during the morning and have a go at varied crafting activities. All ages are welcome and there is no need to book.

Wed 21 Feb, 10 – 11am

Fabric Spring Blooms - Family Textile Workshop Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

A chance to try your hand at some textile crafts with this family workshop led by Sarah from Ollie Bobs. Suitable for ages eight years and over as hand sewing will be required.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £5 per person, including all materials and tuition; Booking essential.

Fri 23 Feb, 10.30am – 12 Noon & 1 – 2.30pm

Family Pottery Workshop

Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Half term sees the return of our popular family pottery sessions, suitable for adults and children alike. Get creative with Jayne from Sheepshead Design. Your fired clay piece will be ready for collection in a few weeks.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £4 per person; Booking essential.

Fri 23 Feb, 6pm

Half Price Night - Every Friday with Swadlincote Ski Centre Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP

Enjoy open practice sessions or tobogganing for half price.

Tel: 01283 217200 Email: jnl-swadlincote@nikegroup.co.uk www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk Price: £1.25 for one toboggan ride or £4 for four; Open practice sessions: Adult £7.75; Junior £5.75.

Fri 23 Feb, 7.30 – 9pm

Robert Bakewell and Dishley Grange - Talk Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane, DE73 7JW

Join Ticknall Preservation & Historical Society for this talk by guest speaker Ernie Miller.

Tel: 01530 810266 Email: hillcoleorton@yahoo.co.uk www.ticknalllife.co.uk/community Price: Visitors £2, including refreshments.

Sat 24 Feb, 10am – 12 Noon

Garderobes, Grime and Leeches in the 16th Century Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Guest speaker Maureen Taylor will be shedding an entertaining light upon the 16th Century’s answer to personal hygiene and health, in this illustrated presentation.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £5 per person, including light refreshments; Booking advised.

Sat 24 Feb, 9 – 11.30pm

Ghost Hunting

Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Join us ‘out of hours’ for a unique view of this Grade II Listed kiln hovel and pottery buildings. A history that dates back nearly two hundred years. Bring your phone, camera or recording equipment.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £15 per person, including refreshments; Booking essential.

If you would like your event included in the next edition (March 2018 – June 2018) or would like to advertise in the publication, please contact Swadlincote TIC on 01283 222 848

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Tue 27 Feb, 5.30 – 8pm

Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Thinking of Starting a Business?

Rhyme Time with Swadlincote Library Under 5s and their parents/carers are invited to Rhyme Time - enjoy singing and shaking along to a mixture of songs and rhymes. Taking place on Mondays throughout the month.

Tel: 01629 533013 Email: natasha.hyde@derbyshire.gov.uk www.derbyshire.gov.uk/libraries Free Price: Free.

Tel: 01283 595791 Email: business@south-derbys.gov.uk www.south-derbys.gov.uk/business Price: Free; Booking essential.

Mon 26 Feb, 7.30 – 9pm

Sir Frank Brangwyn - Talk Melbourne Assembly Rooms, High Street, DE73 8GF

Join Melbourne Civic Society and guest speaker Richard Stone as he describes the life and work of a multi-talented artist and mural painter.

Tel: 01332 865760 Email: pamadams56@yahoo.co.uk www.melbournecivicsociety.org.uk Price: Visitors £2.

Wed 28 Feb, 12.30 – 1.30pm

Free Guided Tour of Sharpe’s Pottery Museum Join one of our knowledgeable guides for our free, monthly tour around the Museum and Kiln. There is no requirement to book, please assemble at the reception desk.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: Donations appreciated.

Calke after Dark - Talk South Derbyshire Badger Group invite you to join them for this talk by guest speaker Bill Cove, National Trust Warden on the Calke Abbey Estate.

Tel: 07754 094177 Email: info@southderbyshirebadgergroup. co.uk www.southderbyshirebadgergroup.co.uk Price: Visitors £3.

Free

West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Mon 26 Feb, 7.30pm

Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane, DE73 7JU

You are invited to this workshop taking place at Sharpe’s Pottery. Have you ever wondered about running your own business? Or recently become selfemployed? This event will provide an introduction to everything that you need to think about to be your own boss, including any grants and loans that may be available.

It is free and open to all, with help and advice on offer from the South Derbyshire Business Advice Service (supported by South Derbyshire District Council).

Wed 28 Feb, 7.15pm

Odeon Live Event - ROH: Tosca

Odeon Cinema, The Pipeworks, Swadlincote, DE11 9AA

A variety of live performances throughout the year, including from the Royal Ballet, Royal Opera House and National Theatre.

Please see the website for pricing information. www.odeon.co.uk

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Shop local and relax this Christmas! Rather than endure the frantic bustle of city shopping centres, traffic jams, queues and frenzied crowds, why not enjoy a wander around Swadlincote. Soak up the festive atmosphere whilst discovering the numerous independent shops offering unique gifts and a friendly service Throughout December you will be able to take advantage of Swadlincote’s free parking and a range of #SwadOffers via participating businesses and events in the town, including: Swadlincote Traditional Market on the High Street Every Tues, Fri & Sat Sharpe’s Pottery Christmas Craft Fair Fri 24 November Small Business Saturday – Support your High Street!

Sat 2 December Gresley Male Voice Choir Christmas Fayre at Swadlincote Town Hall Sat 2 December Late night shopping and Swadlincote Victorian Christmas Market on The Delph – shop until you drop!

Fri 15 December

For more information and for a free Shopping Guide contact Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre on 01283 222 848 or at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum in West Street Swadlincote Town Team