What's on guide - Spring 2014

What’s On

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in South Derbyshire and The National Forest

Spring 2014

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Welcome... to the Spring 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

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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walking festival

Celebrating the launch of the National Forest Way

17th-29th MAY 2014 www.thenationalforestwalkingfestival.org.uk

WALKS FOR ALL AGES AND

ABILITIES TO ENJOY places to stay from b&b’s to forest lodges

guided and themed walks

South Derbyshire at the heart of England, the place to enjoy rural recreation.

BEAUTIFUL PLACES TO EXPLORE

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Spring

Highlights...

Spring is here and now is the time to get out and enjoy it in South Derbyshire with a great line-up of events…

Overindulge this Easter with an Easter Egg Hunt at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, a Bunny Fun Run at Rosliston Forestry Centre, an Easter Trail at Calke, an Easter Extravaganza at Elvaston Castle County Park and even an Easter Bonnet Competition in Milton.

Feast on seasonal food with a special Easter Farmers’ Market at Rosliston Forestry Centre, in addition to the regular last Thursday of the month events in Swadlincote town centre.

Head out in the Spring air and enjoy open gardens, kite flying at Calke, raft racing at Willington, cycling at Rosliston, a Community Day at Gresley FC, and great walks in The National Forest Walking Festival.

Experience the atmosphere of a live performance with The Tale of Jemima Puddleduck at The Glade, Gresley Male Voice Choir at Calke, plus ballet beamed from the Royal Opera House to The Pipework’s Odeon and Shakespeare from The Globe Theatre to Sharpe’s Pottery.

Try your hand at a new creative skill with well dressing at Etwall, drumming at Green Bank Leisure Centre, and dragon painting at Willington Arts Festival.

Enjoy great days out as the Festival of Leisure, with its fairground rides and entertainment, heads an impressive line-up of local events from Astonbury Music Festival to Newhall Fete to Melbourne Vintage & Craft Fair.

Motor into Swadlincote as the town centre steps back in time with the Festival of Transport and the streets are lined with classic cars, bikes and commercial vehicles, including the unique ‘Paramount Car’.

Save the date as South Derbyshire’s great estates host major events including the Derbyshire County Show and Derbyshire Food Fair at Elvaston Castle, and the Gamekeepers’ Fair and the Bushcraft Show at Catton Hall.

And don’t forget discounted tickets are available at Derby County Football Club, with South Derbyshire Day at the iPro Stadium at Pride Park.

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MARCH

Tues 4 Mar, 11am - 2pm

Sat 1 - Sat 29 Mar, 10am - 4pm

The Delph Market Square, Swadlincote, DE11 9DA

Swadlincote Pancake Races

Exhibition Artist in Sharpe’s Pottery Museum Gift Shop West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Exhibition by Kim Robinson, artist – heat transfers of original artworks onto aprons, tea towels and cushion covers.

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

free

Join in or come along and watch. Teams of four people can enter from a business, organisation or just a group of friends. All proceeds to Sport Relief.

Company and organisation mascots also welcome to race. Winners receive trophies and medals.

Tel: 01283 222848 Price: £4 entry per team www.south-derbys.gov.uk

Wed 5 Mar, 2pm

Photography Exhibition

Voices and Volumes Get involved with RVS

Exhibition by Ashby Camera Club.

‘Get involved with RVS’ by Sally Williams at the Magic Attic Archives.

Sat 1 - Sat 29 Mar, 10am - 4pm Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

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

Tel: 01283 819020 www.magicattic.org.uk Price: £2.50 (includes tea/coffee and biscuits)

Tues 4 Mar, 10am - 4pm

Bamfords Antiques Valuation Day at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Malaysian and Thai Cooking with Seasoned Cookery School The Courtyard, Catton Hall, Walton on Trent, DE12 8LN

Join us for an action packed day full of regional cuisine inspired by the street food dining culture in Asia. Your chef for this one day course is Jackie Kearney, BBC Masterchef finalist from 2011.

Tel: 01283 810275 (booking is essential) Email: jo@seasonedcourses.com Price: £149 per person www.seasonedcourses.com

Tues 4 Mar, 10am - 4pm

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

Cafe Espresso will be serving pancakes all day with a delicious toppings table, so you can get creative with flavours or go for a traditional syrupy treat. Worksheets and activities for children will be available in the Kiln.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: Charges apply for pancakes. Activities: Free www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk

Wed 5 Mar, 2.30 - 4pm

West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

First Wednesday of the month. Bamford’s Auctioneers will be offering advice and valuations. A fantastic chance to unearth your family heritage and find out about the history and today’s value of the items!

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £1 donation per item (this is used towards the upkeep of the Museum)

Wed 5 & Thur 6 Mar, 9.30am - 4.30pm

Joinery Day at Calke Abbey Ticknall, DE73 7LE

Make a breadboard on this course with expert guidance from our joiner. Drinks, packed lunch and materials included.

Tel: 01332 863822 (booking is required) Email: calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Price: £60

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Sat 8 Mar, 10am - 4pm

Catherine Booth: The Mother of the Salvation Army

International Women’s Day at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Join Repton Village Society for this talk by Danny Wells, followed by the Annual General Meeting.

Drop-in session for women who worked in or had husbands who worked in the potteries to share their experiences of working for the Museum’s oral history collection. Visitors are welcome to come in and hear some histories of working at the pottery works.

Repton Village Hall, Askew Grove, Repton, DE65 6FH Tel: 01283 701838 Price: Visitors £3, Members £2

Thur 6 Mar, 1 - 3pm

World Book Day at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Come and celebrate World Book Day. Turn your old books into jewellery (3+ years). Receive a book token for a free book! (on a first come first served basis). Join in numerous book themed activities.

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

free

Fri 7 Mar, 10am - 4pm

Macaroons and Iced Buns with Seasoned Cookery School The Courtyard, Catton Hall, Walton on Trent, DE12 8LN

Join us for this one day baking class with Beca Lyne-Pirkis, BBC Great British Bake Off Semi-finalist, which will give you the skills and confidence to recreate and experiment with macaroons and iced buns at home.

Tel: 01283 810275 (booking is essential) www.seasonedcourses.com Price: £165 per person

Sat 8 Mar, 10am - 12noon

Saturday Talk - ‘Getting away with it’ at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Join Richard Stone for this talk on how to avoid the penalty for crime from Medieval times to the 19th Century, with local examples. Includes light refreshments after the talk. One in a series of talks in Sharpe’s Saturday talks programme.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: Adult £5, Friends of Sharpe’s £4.50

West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

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

free

Sat 8 Mar, 11am - 3pm

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

Help yourself! Plasticine and play dough materials will be provided for kids to get stuck in and have fun!

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

free

Sat 8 Mar, 2.30 - 3.15pm & 3.30 - 4.30pm

South Derbyshire Community Drum Circle Grove Hall, Green Bank Leisure Centre, Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 0AD

Hosted by Nikki at Tribal Vibes. Families session (over 6yrs parents/carers also participate): 2.30pm to 3.15pm. Adults only session (Over 16’s): 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

Tel: 07582 963406 Email: nikki@tribalvibes.net www.tribalvibes.net Price: £3 per person (family reductions available)

Sat 8 Mar, 7.30pm

Live and Local: The Kel Elliott Band

Repton Village Hall, Askew Grove, Repton, DE65 6GR

Smart and sassy Kel plays double bass and sings with a rich velvet voice. She fronts a tight band that performs fresh self-penned songs and sleek remixes, with bluesy melodies and infectious jazz grooves. Suitable for ages 12+.

Tel: 01283 702370 www.liveandlocal.org.uk Price: £10

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Sat 15 Mar, 10am - 1pm and 3pm

Environmental Forum - Learn How to Lead Conservation Tasks

Clay Day: St Patrick’s Day at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, Rosliston, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX

Let’s celebrate Climate Week by planning some environmental action! To include: types of tasks and how to manage groups and cover their needs, including health and safety. Indoors and outdoors - please come prepared for the weather.

Meet for lunch in the Forest Classroom. www.south-derbys.gov.uk/environmentalforum Tel: 01283 535039 (booking is essential) free Email: rosliston@south-derbys.gov.uk

Tues 11 Mar, 7 - 9pm

DWT - Melbourne Hall at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Join Derbyshire Wildlife Trust’s South Derbyshire Group for an illustrated talk on Lord and Lady Ralph Kerr, the present owners of Melbourne Hall, who are direct descendants of Sir John Coke, Secretary of State to Charles I. Raffle and refreshments available.

Tel: 01283 215191 www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk Price: £3

Tues 11 Mar, 7.30pm

Advice from Justin of Leese Hill Nurseries

Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane, Ticknall, DE73 7JU

You are invited to join Ticknall Garden Club for advice from Justin, market trader and nursery owner; Plants also for sale. www.ticknall.org.uk Price: Members £1, Visitors £3

Wed 12 Mar, 6.30pm

‘Eyes Down’ Bingo Night at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Everyone is welcome to join us for a good relaxing night out. Doors open at 6.30pm.

Cash Bingo with raffle and refreshments.

Tel: 01283 222600 www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Free adjacent parking

West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Make a St Patrick’s Day lucky charm with clay to hang on the wall and bring you luck for the rest of the year. Drop in 10am to 1pm. Come back at 3pm to decorate!

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

free

Sat 15 Mar, 11.30 - 2.30pm

Innovation in Museums Workshop at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Come in and be inspired by our collection in this workshop. Make an object out of clay or draw or paint a picture of one. The workshop is part of an initiative funded by the EMMS Innovation in Museum Displays Project.

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

free

Sat 15 Mar, 7.30pm

Inominata in Concert

Melbourne Assembly Rooms, High Street, Melbourne, DE73 8GF

The sounds of the 60s with one of the region’s top bands. Bar open until late.

Tel: 01332 863522 Email: info@melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk www.melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk Price: £7

Sun 16 Mar, 10.30am - 4pm

NGS Open Garden Bluebell Arboretum

Annwell Lane, Smisby, LE65 2TA

NGS Garden Open for charity. Visit this beautiful 9-acre woodland garden, which includes rare plants. Specialist tree and shrub nursery adjacent to gardens. Please wear warm clothes and sturdy, waterproof footwear.

Tel: 01530 413700 Email: sales@bluebellnursery.com www.ngs.org.uk Price: Adult £3, Child Free

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FIRST WORLD WAR

CENTENARY

The 4 August 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War. Here in South Derbyshire remembrance activities are being planned by local organisations. Why not organise an event or activity?

Then provide the details to Swadlincote TIC (on 01283 222 848 or tic@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk) to be included on the website: www.south-derbys.gov.uk/firstworldwar

Mon 17 Mar, 8 - 10.30pm

St Patrick’s Day Quiz Night with Music Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Quiz night with music in the Kiln. Please phone for further details.

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

Tues 18 Mar, 7.30pm

Calke and the Harpur Crewes Talk

Wed 19 Mar, 7.45pm

Ronan O’Hora Piano Concert Repton School, Repton, DE65 6FH

Repton School Concerts Society present Ronan O’Hora. The British pianist has performed with the London Philharmonic and BBC Symphony Orchestras. Ronan will be performing music from Mozart, Schumann, Brahms, Wagner/Liszt and Schubert.

Tel: 01283 702550 Email: ajrb@repton.org.uk www.repton.org.uk Price: Season Ticket £70, Individual Concerts £13.50, Concessions £10.50

Wed 19 Mar, 7.15pm

ODEON Plus: The Royal Ballet The Sleeping Beauty (live)

The Pipeworks, Coppice Side, Swadlincote, DE11 9FQ

Beamed by satellite from The Royal Opera House, the pinnacle of classical ballet: a perfect marriage of Petipa’s choreography and Tchaikovsky’s music. www.odeon.co.uk/odeon-plus Please see website for details

Thur 20 Mar, 10am

Ticknall to Milton Circular Walk

Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane, Ticknall, DE73 7JW

Meet at Ticknall Village Hall for this 6.2 mile walk. Out directly to Milton and back via Foremark and Heath Wood (in Melbourne Civic Society’s latest book). An easy walk with good views of the Trent Valley.

Repton Village Hall, Askew Grove, Repton, DE65 6FH

Tel: 07708 435469 www.melbournefootpathsgroup.wordpress.com Price: £2 per person

Tel: 01283 702448 Email: austens@talktalk.net www.reptonvillage.org.uk/history_group Price: £3 (includes light refreshments)

Fri 21 Mar, 7pm

Join Repton Village History Group for this talk by guest speaker Patrick Ashcroft.

Tues 18 Mar, 7.30pm

Daniel Defoe - English Trader, Writer & Journalist

Etwall Methodist Schoolroom, Etwall, DE65 6LU

Join Etwall and Burnaston History Society for this talk by Dr Trevor James.

Tel: 01283 730287 Email: sandypits.kerby@btinternet.com www.etwallhistory.org

Meditation and Meal at Tara Centre Ashe Hall, Ash Lane, Etwall, DE65 6HT

A wonderful way to spend your Friday evening with friends. A guided meditation followed by a delicious two course vegetarian meal. A great way to stop the week, relax and unwind.

Tel: 01283 732338 Email: meditate@tarakmc.org www.tarakmc.org Price: £12.50

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Barn Dance at Calke Abbey Ticknall, DE73 7LE

Come and dance to the fabulous Derbyshire Ranters Ceilidh Band. Real Ale bar. Locally sourced burgers.

Email: jane.clayton@btinternet.com www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Price: £10

Sat 22 Mar, 10am - 1pm

Inner Peace in a Hectic World at Tara Centre Ashe Hall, Ash Lane, Etwall, DE65 6HT

Simple meditation practices for cultivating a good heart - the inner source of all happiness and good relationships with others.

Childcare is available for this class.

Tel: 01283 732338 Email: meditate@tarakmc.org www.tarakmc.org Price: £10 without lunch, £15 with vegetarian lunch

Sun 23 Mar, 10am - 1pm

Swadlincote Woodlands Sport Relief Mile Derby Road, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP

Take part with hundreds of other like-minded Milers to raise money for a great cause. Walk, jog or run either 1, 3 or 6 miles along a picturesque network of forest trails and footpaths through more than 40,000 trees.

Tel: 01283 595772 Email: lewis.adams@south-derbys.gov.uk www.sportrelief.com Price: Adult £6, Child £3, Family £15

Sun 23 Mar, 5 - 7.30pm Mon 24 Mar, 10am - 1pm

SWIMATHON 2014 at Green Bank Leisure Centre Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 0AD

Take part in ‘The World’s Biggest Swim’ to raise vital funds for Sport Relief 2014. Make a splash with a Team 1.5k (60 lengths) a corporate, school or family 5k (200 lengths) or challenge yourself to a 2.5k (100 lengths) or 5k (200 lengths).

Please contact for entry details.

Tel: 01283 216269 www.swimathon.org

Sun 23 Mar, 5 - 7.30pm Mon 24 Mar, 10am - 1pm

SWIMATHON 2014 at Etwall Leisure Centre Hilton Road, Etwall, DE65 6LU

Take part in ‘The World’s Biggest Swim’ to raise vital funds for Sport Relief 2014. Make a splash with a Team 1.5k (60 lengths) a corporate, school or family 5k (200 lengths) or challenge yourself to a 2.5k (100 lengths) or 5k (200 lengths).

Please contact for entry details.

Tel: 01283 733348 www.swimathon.org

Wed 26 Mar,12.30 - 1.30pm

Tour of the Museum at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Free guided tour on the last Wednesday of every month. Includes the new Heritage Lottery Funded exhibition ‘A Toilet Story’.

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

free

Thur 27 Mar, 9am - 3pm

Swadlincote Farmers’ & Producers’ Market

Market Place, The Delph, Swadlincote, DE11 0AD

You are invited to come along and see what is on offer from our local producers. See what is grown, raised, made, brewed, pickled, bottled, baked or caught within 35 miles of The National Forest.

Tel: 01283 222848 Email: gail.archer@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.south-derbys.gov.uk free Free parking in Swadlincote town centre

ODEON Senior Screen Senior Screen shows films for mature guests during the day on a Thursday at The Pipeworks in Swadlincote. Come along and meet friends for a screening of the best recent films and classics from the past. Enjoy free tea and coffee before the screening and then relax and enjoy the film at a discounted price.

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

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Sat 29 Mar, 10am - 2pm

Sewerage, Sanitation and Public Health Talk

Craft Fair

Join Ticknall Preservation & Historical Society for this talk by Tony Hurrell from Sharpe’s Pottery Museum.

Craft fair in Melbourne.

Village Hall, Ingleby Lane,Ticknall, DE73 7JU

Tel: 01332 862116 Email: hillcoleorton@yahoo.co.uk www.ticknall.org.uk Price: Non Members £2, Members £1 (includes refreshments)

Fri 28 Mar, 7.30pm

Stargazing at Rosliston

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

Talk on the Night Sky followed by stargazing if the sky is clear using our telescopes. Bring your binoculars. Beginners and more experienced stargazers welcome. Meet in the classroom.

Tel: 07966 882157 Email: info@roslistonastronomy.org.uk www.roslistonastronomy.org.uk Price: Adult £3, Child (under 16) £1

Sat 29 Mar, 10am - 12noon

Melbourne Assembly Rooms, High Street, Melbourne, DE73 8GF Tel: 01332 863522 Email: info@melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk www.melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk Free parking

free

Sat 29 Mar, 10am - 12noon

Fairtrade Coffee Morning

Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane, Ticknall, DE73 7JU

You are invited to join us for a cup of coffee/tea.

Fairly traded goods will be on sale. Organised by South Derbyshire Methodist Churches.

Tel: 01283 217168

Sat 29 Mar, 1 - 4pm

Pot a Plant for Mother’s Day at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Come along and plant a flower for Mother’s Day and decorate a pot and take it home as a gift.

Suitable for all ages.

Saturday Talk - Medieval Life and Music at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

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

Join Master Dan and Mistress Eleanor for this illustrated costumed talk with reproduction relics of the period telling you of times past and how the people of the Medieval period, both rich and poor, dressed, lived and ate.

Sun 30 Mar, 10.30am - 4pm

West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: Adults £5, Friends of Sharpe’s £4.50 (includes light refreshments)

NGS Open Garden Bluebell Arboretum

Annwell Lane, Smisby, LE65 2TA

NGS Garden Open for Charity. Visit this beautiful 9-acre woodland garden, which includes rare plants. Specialist tree and shrub nursery adjacent to gardens. Please wear warm clothes and sturdy, waterproof footwear.

Sat 29 Mar - Sun 13 Apr, 10am - 5pm

Tel: 01530 413700 Email: sales@bluebellnursery.com www.ngs.org.uk Price: Adult £3, Child Free

Calke on Camera

Sun 30 Mar, 2 - 3pm

Calke Abbey, Ticknall, DE73 7LE

Browse the winning entries from the ‘Calke on Camera’ photography competition in the Riding School. Be inspired to take your own photos of the estate and find different perspectives.

Tel: 01332 863822 Email: calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Price: Normal admission charges apply

Spring Walk at Calke Abbey Ticknall, DE73 7LE

Come along and join us for a walk taking in the ponds, wetlands and woods of the area. Meet at the Round House near the Ticket Office.

Tel: 01283 563483 Price: £1 per person Normal parkland admission applies.

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APRIL

Thur 3 Apr, 7.30pm

Tues 1 - 30 Apr, 10am - 4pm

Hilton Methodist Chapel, Main Street, Hilton, DE65 5FW

Exhibition by Rob Fathers at Espresso Coffee Shop Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Exhibition by Rob Fathers, landscape artist including limited edition mounted prints and a range of greeting cards.

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

Wed 2 Apr, 2.30 - 4pm

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

Every first Wednesday of the month, Bamford’s Auctioneers will be offering advice and valuations at the Museum. A fantastic chance to unearth your family heritage and find out about the history and today’s value of your items!

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £1 donation per item/set; this is then used towards the upkeep of the Museum

Wed 2 Apr, 2pm

Voices and Volumes The Farming Year

The Magic Attic Archives, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Join Voices and Volumes Club for ‘The Farming Year’ by Angela Sargent.

Tel: 01283 819020 www.magicattic.org.uk Price: £2.50 (includes light refreshments)

Thur 3 - Sat 5 Apr

The Old School Rock Festival Melbourne Assembly Rooms, High Street, Melbourne, DE73 8GF

The Old School Rock Festival starring Hitomi, Karl and the Marx Brothers, Gardinia, Jamie Beau, Make My Day and many more.

Please contact for further details and booking.

Tel: 01332 863522 Email: info@melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk www.melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk

Great Fire of London Talk

Join Hilton and Marston History Group for this talk by guest speaker Paul Newsham.

Tel: 01283 733069 Email: hiltonhistory@gmail.com www.hiltonmarstonhistory.org.uk Price: Non Members £2

Thur 3 Apr, 7.30pm

The Contradictions of Quaker Pegg Talk

Repton Village Hall, Askew Grove, Repton, DE65 6FH

Join Repton Village Society for this talk with guest speaker George Drury.

Tel: 01283 701838 Price: Visitors £3, Members £2

Fri 4 Apr, 10am - 4pm

Brilliant Baking with Seasoned Cookery School The Courtyard, Catton Hall, Catton, Walton on Trent, DE12 8LN

This day course covers the essential techniques for baking perfect pastries and both sweet and savoury treats at home. Taught by Brendan Lynch, 2012 Great British Bake Off finalist, this course is designed for those with a passion for baking and looking for essential hints and tips to perfect their skills at home.

Tel: 01283 810275 (booking is essential) Email: jo@seasonedcourses.com www.seasonedcourses.com Price: £165 per person

Sat 5 Apr, 10am - 3pm

Crystal and Gift Event with Freedom Therapy Rooms Sharpe’s Pottery Courtyard, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

We have a large selection of tumblestones and other crystals, angel, fairy and Buddha figurines; some items of jewellery, incense and holders and other unusual gift items.

Tel: 01283 712991 Email: purplepoppy@live.co.uk

free

12 visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic for all - beginners or more experienced artists.

Sat 5 Apr, 7pm

The Leaside Singers in Concert The Pingle School, Coronation Street, Swadlincote, DE11 QA

A mixed choir who have been performing in the area for over forty years plus special guests the Burton Accordion Orchestra.

Tel: 01283 222600 (booking is essential) Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £10 per person (includes light refreshments).

Basic materials supplied but feel free to bring along your own equipment if preferred.

Tel: 01283 221882 Price: Please contact for further details

Sun 6 Apr, 11am - 4pm

Sat 5 Apr, 10am - 1pm

Ticknall, DE73 7LE

A Landscape Workshop in Acrylic by Rob Fathers

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

How to plan, compose and execute a landscape painting in this exciting medium with Rob Fathers, internationally recognised, full-time professional artist. A workshop suitable

Kite Flying Day at Calke Abbey Join us for our annual kite flying day. The Midland Kite Fliers will thrill you with their skills. Bring your own kite, buy one here, or make one in our workshop.

Tel: 01332 863822 Email: calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Price: Normal admission charges apply (additional activities may require additional charge)

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4 1 0 2 Derby County v Huddersfield Saturday 12th April, 3pm iPro Stadium, Pride Park, Derby, DE24 8XL

TICKETS ON SALE AT SWADLINCOTE TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE Phone 01283 222848 for details

Email: tic@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Web:www.south-derbys.gov.uk/south_derbyshire_day Match day tickets available to people living or working in South Derbyshire at special prices: Adults £12, Concessions: over 65’s £9.50, under 18 £7.50, Juniors (Under 12’s) £4.50

! r e f f O Special

School children from South Derbyshire can pay £1 more to have an hour’s football training (1-2pm) and take a penalty against Rammie on the pitch after the match

visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic 13 Sun 6 Apr, 11am - 4pm

Fri 11 Apr, 7.30pm

Easter Farmers’ Market at Rosliston Forestry Centre

Comedy Night at Swadlincote Ski Centre

Stock up for Easter! A huge selection of quality, local, fresh produce on sale, along with crafts, cakes, chocolates, local beers and wines. Come and have a browse, taste and ask questions know what your family is eating and drinking.

The Comedy Lodge presents another fantastic night of Stand Up Comedy. Bar and snacks available on the night.

Burton Road, Rosliston, DE12 8JX

Tel: 01283 563483 Email: info@roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk/events Car parking charges apply

free

Afternoon Tea with The Aston Welldressers Memorial Hall, Chellaston Lane, Aston-on-Trent, DE72 2AX

Come along and enjoy a slice of home-made cake plus a drink. Browse the stalls and find out more about well dressing and the 2014 well dressing charities. All proceeds go towards the well dressing festival in July.

Email: info@astonwelldressers.co.uk free www.astonwelldressers.co.uk

Tue 8 Apr, 7.30pm

Five Derbyshire Landscapes

Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane, Ticknall

You are invited to join Ticknall Garden Club for a talk by guest speaker Philip Heath.

www.ticknall.org.uk Price: Members £1, Visitors £3

Tue 8 Apr, 7 - 9pm

DWT Talk - ‘Hedgerows Never Fail to Surprise Me’ An illustrated talk by Lynne Pickering.

Ancient hedgerows have long defined boundaries for landowners and farmers. What can our remaining hedgerows tell us about the past? and what do they support now?

Tel: 01283 215191 www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk Price: £3. Raffle and refreshments available

Tel: 07939 892199 www.thecomedylodge.co.uk Price: £8.50 per person

Sat 12 & Sun 13 Apr, 9am - 5pm

Sun 6 Apr, 2.30 - 5pm

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

Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP

BASC Gamekeepers’ Fair at Catton Hall Catton, Walton on Trent, DE12 8LN

A game and country fair with action packed arena demonstrations and activities for all the family. A dedicated Kids Zone featuring bushcraft, low ropes, outdoor games and interactive learning for all ages; plus on-going cooking demonstrations.

Tel: 01889 565050 Email: midland@basc.org.uk www.bascgamekeepersfair.co.uk Price: On the gate: Adult £10, Child (under 15) Free (when accompanied by an adult).

Advance ticket: Adult £8

Sat 12 Apr, 11am - 4pm

Sharpe’s Great British Bake Off and Bake Sale Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Join us for some vintage; cake, music, crafts and festivities; and if you’ve got a competitive edge, why not enter a cake into our cake competition?

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

Sat 12 Apr, 7.30pm

Gresley Male Voice Choir Gala Concert Calke Abbey, Ticknall, DE73 7LE

After a most successful concert in 2012, the sound of male voices will be heard once again in the Riding School at Calke Abbey. Do come and listen to Gresley Male Voice Choir for what should prove another memorable occasion.

Tel: 01283 215006 Email: gmv.choir@gmail.com www.gresleychoir.org Price: £10 per person

14 visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic Sat 12 Apr, 2 - 3pm

Sun 13 Apr, 2 - 5.30pm

Drakelow’s Hidden Secrets at Drakelow Nature Reserve

NGS Open Garden - Repton 37 High Street, Repton, DE65 6GD

Drakelow Power Station Gate C Entrance, Drakelow

Come and view the secrets of this permit only nature reserve managed by Derbyshire Wildlife Trust. Drakelow is a unique wetland site with paths to wander around and bird hides to visit.

Tel: 01283 563483 Price: £1 per person.

Wear stout footwear and bring along your binoculars.

No toilets on site. No dogs please.

Sat 12 Apr, 10am

Footloose Walk - Calke Round Car Park, Calke, LE65 1RR

Join Footloose Walkers for this 4.5 mile walk around Calke. Meet at car park (LE65 1RR). Turn right off B587 the Melbourne to Ashby Road, signed Calke. Car park 100m on left. Footloose Walkers are a 40+ singles group.

Email: footloosewalkers@hotmail.co.uk www.footloose.org.uk Please contact for further details.

Dogs on a lead please.

free

Sat 12 Apr, 7 - 10pm

An Evening with Tim Maddams, from River Cottage Seasoned Cookery School, The Courtyard, Catton Hall, DE12 8LN

Coinciding with the Gamekeepers’ Fair, this will be a unique experience with a chance to taste some of River Cottage’s Tim Maddams most delicious creations, showcased in a 6 course tasting and grazing menu.

Tel: 01283 810275 (booking is essential) Email: jo@seasonedcourses.com www.seasonedcourses.com Price: £40 per person.

Sun 13 Apr, 10.30am - 4pm

Over one acre of gardens with a bridge over Repton Brook which meanders through formal and wildlife ponds and mixed borders of herbaceous shrubs and trees. www.ngs.org.uk Price: Adult £3, Child Free

Mon 14 - Fri 25 Apr, 11am - 5pm

Easter Ski and Snowboard Fun Days Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP

Ski or snowboard lessons combined with ‘Cresta Run’ toboganning and sno-tubing. Ski days for ages 8+ (Mon/Wed/Fri). Board days for ages 9+ (Tues/ Thurs). Parents are welcome to book onto these days with their children. Hot lunch included.

Tel: 01283 217200 Email: jnl-swadlincote@nikegroup.co.uk www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk Price: £26 per person per day Skill level card to record progress at end of day

Free fun day places offered to 14-25 yrs on Wednesday 16th April.

Call the centre for more details funded by South Derbyshire Sport.

Mon 14 - Fri 25 Apr

Ski and Snowboard Combo Deals Swadlincote Ski and Snowboard Centre, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP

1 hour ski or snowboard lesson, 30 minutes sno-tubing and 4 toboggan rides. Suitable for ages 4+ years.

Tel: 01283 217200 (booking is advised) Email: jnl-swadlincote@nikegroup.co.uk www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk Price: £20 per person per day N.B. Excludes Easter Monday

NGS Open Garden Bluebell Arboretum

Mon 14 Apr, 10am - 4pm

Visit this beautiful 9-acre woodland garden, includes rare plants. Specialist tree and shrub nursery adjacent to gardens. Please wear warm clothes & sturdy, waterproof footwear.

The Courtyard, Catton Hall, Catton, Walton on Trent, DE12 8LN

Annwell Lane, Smisby, LE65 2TA

Tel: 01530 413700 Email: sales@bluebellnursery.com www.ngs.org.uk Price: Adult £3, Child Free

Wild Food and Seasonal Game with Seasoned Cookery School To complement the BASC Gamekeepers Fair.

Join Tim Maddams, who rose to fame at the River Cottage as Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall’s Head Chef for this one day course.

Tel: 01283 810275 (booking is essential) Email: jo@seasonedcourses.com www.seasonedcourses.com Price: £149 per person

visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic 15 Mon 14 Apr, 10am-1pm

Tues 15 Apr

Waste Warriors at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Hidden History of Landscape Art Talk Etwall Methodist Schoolroom, Etwall

West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

A family craft activity using recycled materials.

Come along and learn how to turn your rubbish into useful objects. Children must be accompanied by a parent/guardian. Suitable for age 2yrs onwards.

Tel: 01629 533013 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk

free

Mon 14 Apr - Mon 21st Apr

Thurs 17 Apr, 11am - 2pm

Clay Day: Easter Craft’s at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum Make funky Easter decorations for you, your friends and family. Children and families welcome.

West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Celebrate the start of the Easter holidays with an eggciting Easter egg hunt! It’s sure to be eggcellent. Chocolate egg for every participant! free

Tues 15 Apr, 2pm

Wildlife Watch Easter Springwatch 1

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

Start in the classroom. Borrow some kit to help you explore the site looking for spring birds, beasts and flowers. Bring your camera to photograph what you find, then return to the classroom by 3.30pm for help with identification.

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

Tues 15 Apr, 7.30pm

The Archaeology of the Science Priory and More

Repton Village Hall, Askew Grove, Repton, DE65 6FH

Join Repton Village History Group for this talk.

Tel: 01283 702448 Email: austens@talktalk.net www.reptonvillage.org.uk/history_group Price: £3 (includes light refreshments)

Tel: 01283 730287 Email: sandypits.kerby@btinternet.com www.etwallhistory.org Price: please telephone for details

West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Easter Egg Hunt at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

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

Join Etwall and Burnaston History Society for this talk by guest speaker Richard Stone.

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

free

Thurs 17 Apr, 10.15am

Smisby and Woodlands Spring Walk Smisby Church, Smisby, LE65 2TY

Today we’ll enjoy views over South Derbyshire and appreciate the mature woodlands of Several Wood and Sharp’s Bottom, with the possibility of bluebells and other spring flowers. Half of the route will become part of The National Forest Way, due to be launched in The National Forest Walking Festival in May this year.

Tel: 01283 535039 Email: rosliston@south-derbys.gov.uk www.south-derbys.gov.uk/environmentaleducation Price: £2 Meet at: Smisby Church Grid Ref: SK348192 Terrain: Woodland and field paths; 4 miles; over 6 stiles Leader: Dot Morson

Fri 18 Apr, 10.30am - 3.30pm

Elvaston Easter Eggstravaganza!

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road, Elvaston, DE72 3EP

Join us at Elvaston for a whole host of Easter eggcitement! There’ll be family friendly crafts, activities and games - plus the famous Elvaston Golden Egg Hunt! Follow the clues to crack the code and win an Easter treat!

Tel: 01629 533870 www.derbyshire.gov.uk/countryside Price: £3 per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult. Car parking charges apply.

16 visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic Fri 18 - Sun 20 Apr, 11am - 3.30pm

Mon 21 - Fri 26 Apr

Cadbury Easter Trail at Calke Abbey

Sharpe’s & Shakespeare Week 450th Birthday Celebrations!

Ticknall, DE73 7LE

Follow the Easter trail that will lead you to your Egghead prize. Children must be accompanied by an adult.

Tel: 01332 863822 Email: calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Price: £3.50 per child. Plus normal garden/parkland admission charges apply.

Sat 19 Apr, 7.30pm

Easter Special Tribute Night at Melbourne Melbourne Assembly Rooms, High Street, Melbourne, DE73 8GF

Easter Special tribute night with the multi talented and award winning Jodie Jackson as Madonna; the bar will be open until late.

Tel: 01332 863522 Email: info@melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk www.melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk Price: £7 per ticket

Sat 19 Apr

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

To celebrate World Shakespeare Day on 23rd April, we are having a week of Shakespeare related activities, games and Shakespearean verse. All activities are FREE unless otherwise stated; please visit our website for more details.

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

free

Mon 21 Apr, 1pm

Easter Egg Hunt at Rosliston Forestry Centre Burton Road, Rosliston, DE12 8JX

Easter Egg Hunt around the Forestry Centre.

Sign up before 1pm.

Tel: 01283 563483 www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk Price: £1.50 per person

Mon 21 Apr

The Swan Inn, 49 Main Street, Milton, DE65 6EF

Easter Extravaganza at Swadlincote Ski Centre

Tel: 01283 703188 www.theswaninnmilton.co.uk Please contact for details

Various choices to help the Bank Holiday Monday activities - 1/2 hour ski or snowboard lessons for £5, Toboganning just £1 per ride, Sno-tubing just £4 for 30 mins, Viper slides £1.50 per 2 slides, Ski or snowboard open practice just £5 per hour. Delicious meals and ‘specials’ in the Alpine Lodge.

Easter Bonnet Competition

Easter Bonnet competition - Prize for the Best Lady &/or Best Gent; plus the 2014 potato growing competition starts! Collect your potato and grow bag and away you go! Who will have the best weight this year?!

Sat 19 Apr, 11am - 2pm

Make an Eggciting Easter Mosaic at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Make an Easter Egg mosaic to take home and celebrate Easter in this children’s workshop.

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

Swadlincote, DE11 8LP

Tel: 01283 217200 Email: jnl-swadlincote@nikegroup.co.uk www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk

Mon 21 Apr, 11am - 2pm

Easter Crafts Party at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Come along for a range of children’s craft activities for children and families. Children can take home all their crafty creations.

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

visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic 17 Tues 22 Apr, 2pm

Thurs 24 Apr, 9am - 3pm

Wildlife Watch Easter Springwatch 2

Swadlincote Award Winning Farmers’ & Producers’ Market

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

Start in the classroom. Borrow some kit to help you explore the site looking for spring birds, beasts and flowers. Bring your camera to photograph what you find, then return to the classroom by 3.30pm for help with identification.

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

Wed 23 Apr, 7.30pm

‘Catherine Booth - Mother of the Salvation Army’ Talk

Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane, Ticknall, DE73 7JU

Join Ticknall Preservation and Historical Society for this talk by guest speaker Danny Wells.

Tel: 01332 862116 Email: hillcoleorton@yahoo.co.uk www.ticknall.org.uk Price: Visitors £20, Members £1 (includes refreshments)

Wed 23 Apr, 10am - 4pm

Sharpe’s Pottery Museum St George’s Day Sewing Challenge West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Celebrate St George’s Day by getting into the community spirit: Design your own bunting triangle to join our bunting challenge and the Sharpe’s Hall of Fame for all future events.

Bring triangle in or make it on the day.

All ages and abilities.

Swadlincote Market, Market Place, The Delph, Swadlincote, DE11 0AD

You are invited to come along and see what is on offer from our local producers, see what is grown, raised, made, brewed, pickled, bottled, baked or caught within 35 miles of The National Forest.

Tel: 01283 222848 Email: gail.archer@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.south-derbys.gov.uk free Free parking in Swadlincote

Fri 25 Apr, 11am - 3pm

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

Help yourself! Plasticine and play dough materials will be provided for kids to get stuck in and have fun!

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

free

Fri 25 Apr, 7.30pm

Stargazing at Rosliston

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

Talk on the Night Sky followed by stargazing if sky is clear using our telescopes. Bring your binoculars. Beginners and more experienced stargazers welcome. Meet in the classroom.

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

Tel: 07966 882157 Email: info@roslistonastronomy.org.uk www.roslistonastronomy.org.uk Price: Adult £3, Child (under 16) £1

Thurs 24 Apr, 11am - 2pm

Sat 26 Apr, 10am

Family Craft Workshop at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Bunny Fun Run at Rosliston Forestry Centre

Family craft workshop supported by Adult Education Derbyshire, come along and enjoy this free event taking place during the Easter holidays.

Bunny Fun Run at the Centre. Please phone or visit the website for further details. 10am arrival for 10.45am start.

Burton Road, Rosliston, DE12 8JX

West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

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

free

Tel: 01283 563483 www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk Price: please telephone for details

18 visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic Sat 26 Apr, 11am - 4pm

Sat 26 Apr, 11am

Science Discovery Day at Rosliston

Gresley FC Community Day and Match

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

The Moat Ground, Moat Street, Church Gresley, DE11 9RE

Come and have some fun with science have a go at simple experiments with the Environmental Education Team and the Astronomy Group.

Tel: 01283 535039 Email: rosliston@south-derbys.gov.uk www.south-derbys.gov.uk/environmentaleducation Free event - may be a small charge for some free materials/activities

Sat 26 Apr, 7.30pm

For children aged 5-11 years. 4v4, 5v5 mini games and football skills sessions on the Moat Ground pitch until 1.30pm. Followed by Gresley FC v Brigg Town with a 3pm kick off. Win the chance to do the guard of honour as the teams walk on the pitch.

Tel: 07940 936966 Email: matt.toulson@gresleyfc.com Price: Adult £7, Under 12’s £1 (accompanied by full paying adult)

Royal Shakespeare Company Comes to Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Sun 27 Apr, 10.30am - 4pm

Join us in our historic Kiln to watch a Globe Theatre production of William Shakespeare as the Globe’s digital theatre visits Sharpe’s.

Annwell Lane, Smisby, LE65 2TA

West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Tel: 01283 222600 (booking advisable) Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk

free

Sat 26 Apr, 12noon - 4pm

Old English Walled Garden - NGS Charity Event

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road, Elvaston, DE72 3EP

Take a look at the spring displays in the Old English Garden, venture into our new community sensory garden and take a peek behind the scenes in the secret garden where seeds are being sown for this year’s fruit and vegetable harvest.

Tel: 01332 571342 www.ngs.org.uk www.derbyshire.gov.uk/elvaston Price: Adult £2.50, Child Free Car parking charges apply

NGS Open Garden Bluebell Arboretum

Visit this beautiful 9-acre woodland garden, includes rare plants. Specialist tree and shrub nursery adjacent to gardens. Please wear warm clothes and sturdy, waterproof footwear.

Tel: 01530 413700 Email: sales@bluebellnursery.com www.ngs.org.uk Price: Adult £3, Child Free

Mon 28 Apr, 7.30pm

‘Butterflies, the Quest of the 58th!’ Talk Findern Parish Rooms, Lower Green, Findern, DE65 6AD

Join South Derbyshire Badger Group for this talk by Max and Christina Maughan.

Tel: 07754 094177 Email: info@southderbyshirebadgergroup.co.uk www.southderbyshirebadgergroup.co.uk Price: Visitors £2

Mon 28 Apr, 7.30 - 9pm

Sat 26 Apr

‘Kill or Cure?’ Talk at Melbourne Assembly Rooms

Swing Shift in Concert at Melbourne Assembly Rooms

Join Melbourne Civic Society for this talk entitled ‘Kill or Cure?’ by guest speaker Joan Ward.

High Street, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8GF

The Midland’s top swing band in concert; Bar open until late.

Tel: 01332 863522 Email: info@melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk www.melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk Price: Tickets £8

High Street, Melbourne, DE73 8GF

Tel: 01332 865760 Email: pamadams56@yahoo.co.uk www.melbournecivicsociety.co.uk Price: Members £1, Visitors £2

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MAY

Wed 30 Apr, 7.45pm

Giovanni Guzzo and Luis Pares in Concert

Thurs 1 - Sat 31 May, 10am - 4pm

Featured Artists at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Repton School, Repton, DE65 6FH

Repton School Concerts Society presents Giovanni Guzzo, violinist, and Luis Pares, pianist in concert; performing music by Debussy, Beethoven, Prokofiev and Ravel.

West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Tel: 01283 702550 Email: ajrb@repton.org.uk www.repton.org.uk Price: Season ticket: £70 Individual concerts: Adult £13.50, Concessions £10.50

Wed 30 Apr, 12.30 - 1.30pm

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

Free guided tour. Includes the new Heritage Lottery Funded exhibition ‘A Toilet Story’.

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

free

Home Fixtures

Watch great football in South Derbyshire. Come along and support the ‘Moatmen’ and see Elvis Gresley in action!

Saturdays – Kick off at 3pm

March Sat 8th – Sheffield FC Sat 22nd – Kidsgrove Athletic April Sat 5th – Eastwood Town Sat 19th – Scarborough Athletic Sat 26th – Brigg Town Moat Ground, Moat Street, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9RE Phone: 01283 216315 Info: info@gresleyfc.com Web: www.gresleyfc.com Prices: Adults £7, concessions £4 Under 12’s (with full paying adult) £1

Exhibition of original artwork in the Coffee Shop

by Lisa Begley and in the gift shop rustic looking, hand thrown, wood fired pots for everyday use

by Louise Roe from Furnace Lane Pottery.

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

Thurs 1 May, 7.30pm

Staffordshire Hoard Talk

Hilton Methodist Chapel, Main Street, Hilton, DE65 5FW

Join Hilton and Marston History Group for this talk by guest speaker Stephen Dean.

Tel: 01283 733069 Email: hiltonhistory@gmail.com www.hiltonmarstonhistory.org.uk Price: Visitors £2, Membership £10 Visitors welcome at all meetings

Fri 2 May, 7 - 10pm & Sat 3 May, 7 - 11pm

Astonbury Music Festival

Aston-on-Trent Village, DE72 2DD To be held at All Saints Church (Friday) and Memorial Hall (Saturday).

Saturday night is party night in Aston! Join us for an evening of local musicians rocking out the Memorial Hall with licensed bar.

Email: info@astonwelldressers.co.uk www.astonwelldressers.co.uk Tickets available from The Village Shop and The Post Office, Aston-on-Trent.

Sat 3 May, 10am

Footloose Walk - Melbourne

Melbourne Church, Wilson Road/Blackwell Lane, DE73 7JW

Join Footloose Walkers for this 5.5 mile walk around Melbourne via Wilson.

Email: footloosewalkers@hotmail.co.uk www.footloose.org.uk Please contact for further details Dogs on lead please Footloose Walkers are a 40+ singles group

free

20 visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic Sat 3 - Mon 5 May, 10am - 5pm

Sat 3 May

Craft Show at Calke Abbey

Bonjovithon at The Swan Inn

Held on Calke Abbey’s fantastic parkland you will find various fine crafts and quality goods to buy plus demonstrations and free children’s entertainment over this Bank Holiday weekend.

Bon Jovi tribute act at The Swan Inn, charity event supporting Rainbows.

Ticknall, DE73 7LE

Tel: 01332 863822 Email: calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Price: Adult £3.50, Child £1 Plus normal park admission charges apply

49 Main Street, Milton, DE65 6EF

Tel: 01283 703188 www.theswaninnmilton.co.uk Price: Times and prices TBC, please telephone for details

Sun 4 May, 11am - 12noon

Bluebell Walk at Rosliston Forestry Centre

Sat 3 May, 11am - 3pm

Blue and White Craft Workshop at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Burton Road, Rosliston, DE12 8JX

Young people are invited to work with an artist to design works of art in a range of mediums around the T.G. Green blue and white Cornishware. Objects from our collection will be put on display for children to look at and handle.

Tel: 01283 563483 Price: £1 per person

West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

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

free

Sun 4 May

May Day at The Dragon The Green, Willington, DE65 6BT

Dancing around the May Pole with Morris Dancing and May Day fun!

Tel: 01283 704795 Email: info@thedragonatwillington.co.uk www.thedragonatwillington.co.uk

Sat 3 May, 10am - 3pm

Crystal and Gift Event

free

Mon 5 May, 10am - 12noon

Freedom Therapy Rooms, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

We have a large selection of tumblestones and other crystals, angel, fairy and Buddha figurines.

We also have items of jewellery, incense and holders and other unusual gift items.

Tel: 01283 712991 Email: purplepoppy@live.co.uk

Join our annual pilgrimage to the nearby ‘hidden’ bluebell wood, bring your camera and please note there are a few stiles on route.

free

Sat 3 May, 5am

Dawn Chorus Walk at Rosliston Forestry Centre Burton Road, Rosliston, DE12 8JX

Join us for a leisurely walk with bird expert Dave Scattergood to discover the wonders of the dawn chorus.

Tel: 01283 535039 (booking is essential) Email: rosliston@south-derbys.gov.uk www.south-derbys.gov.uk/environmentaleducation Price: £8 per person (includes hot snack and drink)

Curator’s Introduction to Sharpe’s Bretby Pottery Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Workshop and guided talk through some hidden objects and an artefact from the Museum’s archives which are not on display. Handle some unique pottery objects from our collection.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: Adult £5, Child (under 16) Free

Mon 5 May, 11am - 3pm

Craft and Clay at the Museum Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

A range of fun crafty activities planned for young people across the Bank Holiday weekend.

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

free

visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic 21 Wed 7 May, 2.30 - 4pm

Sat 10 May, 10am - 2pm

Bamfords Antiques Valuation Day at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Milton Plant Swap and Sale

West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Bamford’s Auctioneers offer advice and valuations at the Museum. A fantastic chance to unearth your family heritage and find out about the history and today’s value of the items!

Milton Village, Nr Repton, DE65 6EF

Where everyday gardeners come together to trade, plants for sale and swap. Bring your surplus plants (rooted cuttings/seedlings/divisions) and swap them with others for free! Plants to be healthy, labelled and reasonable size (3’ pot min).

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £1 donation per item/set; this is then used towards the upkeep of the museum

Tel: 07527 700308 Email: contact@miltonmatters.org.uk www.miltonmatter.org.uk Price: £1 (includes tea or coffee)

Wed 7 May, 2pm

South Derbyshire Community Drum Circle

Sat 10 May, 2.30 - 3.15pm & 3.30 - 4.30pm

Voices and Volumes 100 Years of Ashby Show

Grove Hall, Green Bank Leisure Centre, Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 0AD

The Magic Attic Archives, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Join Voices and Volumes Club for ‘100 Years of the Ashby Show’ by guest speaker Lesley Whittaker.

Tel: 01283 819020 www.magicattic.org.uk Price: £2.50 (includes tea/coffee and biscuits)

Hosted by Nikki at Tribal Vibes. Families session (over 6yrs parents/carers also participate): 2.30pm to 3.15pm. Adults only session (Over 16’s): 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

Tel: 07582 963406 Email: nikki@tribalvibes.net www.tribalvibes.net Price: £3 per person (family reductions available)

Thurs 8 May, 7.30pm

Chilean Wine Tasting

Repton Village Hall, Askew Grove, Repton, DE65 6FH

With the Derby branch manager of Majestic Wines.

Sun 11 May, 10am - 1pm

Plant Sale at Ticknall Village Hall Ingleby Lane, Ticknall, DE73 7JW

Tel: 01283 701838 Price: Visitors £3, Members £2

Fri 9 May, 7.30pm

You are invited to join Ticknall Garden Club for a plant sale.

Contact: Ticknall Garden Club www.ticknall.org.uk Price: £1 (including refreshments)

Comedy Night at Swadlincote Ski Centre

Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP

Sun 11 May, 10.30am - 4pm

Tel: 07939 892199 www.thecomedylodge.co.uk Price: £8.50

Annwell Lane, Smisby, LE65 2TA

A fantastic night of Stand Up Comedy; licensed bar and snacks available on the night.

Sat 10 May, 10am

Footloose Walk - Ticknall

Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane, Ticknall, DE73 7JW

Join Footloose Walkers for this 4.5 mile walk around Ticknall.

Email: footloosewlakers@hotmail.co.uk www.footloose.org.uk Please contact for further details Dogs on a lead please

free

NGS Open Garden Bluebell Arboretum

Visit this beautiful 9-acre woodland garden, includes rare plants. Specialist tree and shrub nursery adjacent to gardens. Please wear warm clothes and sturdy, waterproof footwear.

Tel: 01530 413700 Email: sales@bluebellnursery.com www.ngs.org.uk Price: Adult £3, Child Free

22 visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic Tues 13 May, 10am - 4pm

Fri 16 May, 7pm

Macaroons and Iced Buns with Seasoned Cookery School

Meditation and Meal

Tara Centre, Ashe Hall, Ash Lane, Etwall, DE65 6HT

The Courtyard, Catton Hall, Catton, Walton on Trent, DE12 8LN

Join us for this one day baking class with Beca Lyne-Pirkis, BBC Great British Bake Off Semi-finalist, which will give you the skills and confidence to recreate and experiment with macaroons and iced buns at home.

Tel: 01283 810275 (booking is essential) Email: jo@seasonedcourses.com www.seasonedcourses.com Price: £165 per person

Vintage and Craft Fair at Melbourne Assembly Rooms High Street, Melbourne, DE73 8GF

Fabulous Foliage Talk

Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane, Ticknall, DE73 7JW

You are invited to join Ticknall Garden Club for a talk by Ian Cooke, former lecturer at Nottingham University. www.ticknall.org.uk Price: Please telephone for details

Thurs 15 May - Tues 24 June, 10am - 4pm

The Bretby Collection at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Exhibition of part of a 2,500 piece collection of Bretby ware held by a private collector which has now become part of the Sharpe’s collection and will be on temporary display to the public. free

Fri 16 May, 7pm

Wine and Cheese Evening at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Wine and cheese night with charity auction, see the temporary exhibition for the Swadlincote Festival of Transport displayed

by The Magic Attic.

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

Tel: 01283 732338 Email: meditate@tarakmc.org www.tarakmc.org Price: £12.50 per person

Sat 17 May, 10am - 2pm

Tues 13 May, 7.30pm

Tel: 01283 2226000 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk

A wonderful way to spend your Friday evening with friends, a guided meditation followed by a delicious 2 course vegetarian meal, a great way to stop the week, relax and unwind.

Vintage and Craft Fair at the Assembly Rooms.

Tel: 01332 863522 Email: info@melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk www.melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk Free parking

free

Sat 17 - Mon 19 May, 9am - 4.30pm

ETWALL

Well Dressings Etwall Village, DE65 6LU

With 10 decorated wells, floral church displays along with a large craft fair, entertainment, fairground rides, refreshments – something for all of the family to enjoy.

Blessing Service: Saturday 17 May 2014, 12 noon at The Village Green Tel: 01283 734233 Email: swadmon@yahoo.co.uk www.well-dressing.co.uk Free entry, donations gratefully accepted

visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic 23 Sat 17 & Sun 18 May, 10.30am - 4.30pm

Willington Arts Festival 2014 Willington Village, DE65 6BT

Arts in Willington offers an exciting weekend of interactive arts and crafts. The event features the popular arts trail around the village to a number of venues where visitors can see artists and craftspeople at work.

Tel: 07777 604279 Email: artsfest@yahoo.co.uk www.willingtonartsfestival.co.uk Price: Entry to all activities/exhibitions by wristband.

Adult £3, Child (under 16) Free. There is also the opportunity to try your hand at a range of activities from pottery to textiles. Some workshops may charge for materials.

Mercia Art Competition

Part of Willington Arts Festival Mercia Marina, Findern Lane, Willington, DE65 6DW

Mercia Marina will be hosting the Mercia Art Competition as part of the Willington Arts Festival again this year, following on from the success of last year’s festival.

Tel: 01283 703332 Email: josh@merciamarina.co.uk www.merciamarina.co.uk

free

Willington Arts Festival at The Dragon

Part of Willington Arts Festival The Green, Willington, DE65 6BP

Join in lots of creative demos, exhibitions and sessions with a ‘Paint your Dragon’ competition for the children at The Dragon; lots of fun and prizes for the best entries.

Tel: 01283 704795 Email: info@thedragonatwillington.co.uk www.thedragonatwillington.co.uk

Sat 17 May

Night at the Museum: Camping in the Kiln at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Children will camp overnight in Sharpe’s Pottery Kiln, making their own tents, participating in a range of craft activities to transform the kiln into a night time forest.

Tel: 01283 222600 (booking is essential) Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £12 per child (includes refreshments)

Sat 17 May, 10am - 5pm & Sun 18 May, 10am - 4pm

Derbyshire Food & Drink Fair 2014

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road, Elvaston, DE72 3EP

Over 150 stalls showcasing the best local food and drink products, as well as exotic foods from further afield. A wealth of entertainment for all the family; children’s activities, high quality arts and crafts section and more!

Tel: 01629 538870 www.derbyshirefoodfestival.co.uk Price: Adult £5, Child £1

Sat 17 & Sun 18 May, 4.30am-8.30am

Dawn Chorus Walk at Calke Abbey Ticknall, DE73 7LE

Up with the lark to hear the choir of songbirds with the Ranger; enjoy a well-earned full English breakfast in the Restaurant.

Tel: 01332 863822 (booking is required) Email: calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Price: Tickets £13.50

Sunday 18 May, 11am - 4pm

Festival of Transport: Temporary Grand Exhibition Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

See ‘The Paramount Car’ in the courtyard, exhibition, vintage display and collectibles from The Magic Attic; Car themed craft activities.

Join us for an afternoon tea party and Pimms in the courtyard to celebrate!

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

free

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Mon 19 May, 7.30pm

NGS Open Garden - at Repton

‘Close to Wildlife’ Talk

Askew Cottage, 23 Milton Road, Repton, DE65 6FZ

Explore several different areas, all connected with flowing curved paths. Formal hedges, box-edged herb garden with raised beds, circle of meadow grass set within a ‘cloud’ box hedge, trained apple trees & plenty of interesting shrubs & perennials.

Tel: 01283 701608 Email: louise.hardwick@hotmail.co.uk www.ngs.org.uk Price: Adults £3, Child Free Light refreshments available

Findern Parish Rooms, Lower Green, Findern, DE65 6AD

Join South Derbyshire Badger Group for this presentation by Stephen Williams.

Tel: 07754 094177 Email: info@southderbyshirebadgergroup.co.uk www.southderbyshirebadgergroup.co.uk Price: Visitors £2

Mon 19 May, 7.30 - 9pm

Sun 18 May, 1 - 5.30pm

NGS Open Gardens - at Repton 10 Chestnut Way, Repton, DE65 6FQ

Lose yourself in an acre of sweeping mixed borders, spring bulbs and mature trees. Features include a stunning butterfly bed, young arboretum, established prairie and annual meadow. Meet a pair of passionate gardeners who gently manage this plantsman’s garden.

Tel: 01283 702267 Email: rlittleq@gmail.com www.littlegarden.org.uk Price: Adult £3, Child Free

Stoneywell Cottage - New National Trust Property Talk Melbourne Assembly Rooms, High Street, Melbourne, DE73 8GF

Join Melbourne Civic Society for a talk given

by Ernest Miller on The National Trust’s new property in Charnwood Forest.

Tel: 01332 865760 Email: pamadams56@yahoo.co.uk www.melbournecivicsociety.co.uk Price: Members £1, Visitors £2

Tues 20 May, 7.30pm

Richard Stone Talk at Repton

Repton Village Hall, Askew Grove, Repton DE65 6FH

Join Repton Village History Group for this talk

by Richard Stone followed by the group’s AGM.

Sun 18 May

Swadlincote Festival of Transport 2014

Tel: 01283 702448 Email: austens@talktalk.net www.reptonvillage.org.uk/history_group Price: £3 (includes light refreshments)

Tues 20 May,7.30pm

Swadlincote Town Centre DE11 9DG

Classic vehicles including motor cycles, scooters, cars, buses, lorries, tractors and campers! Refreshments will be available, local shops, food outlets and hostelries will be open with lots to enjoy – including a visit from the ‘Storm Troopers’.

Organised by Box Motor Club and Swadlincote Rotary Club.

Tel: 01283 216569 www.boxmotorclub.co.uk

free

Basque Children at Burnaston Hall Talk

Burnaston Village Hall, Main Street, Burnaston, DE65 6LG

Join Etwall and Burnaston History Society for this talk by Anne Owen and their AGM.

Tel: 01283 730287 Email: sandypits.kerby@btinternet.com www.etwallhistory.org Price: Please telephone for details

visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic 25 Wed 21 May, 7.30pm

Sun 25 May, 10.30am - 4pm

More of the Breweries of Burton on Trent Talk

NGS Open Garden Bluebell Arboretum

Join The Magic Attic for this talk (in memory of Eric Fowler) by guest speaker Richard Farman.

Visit this beautiful 9-acre woodland garden, includes rare plants. Specialist tree and shrub nursery adjacent to gardens. Please wear warm clothes and sturdy, waterproof footwear.

The Magic Attic Archives, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Annwell Lane, Smisby, LE65 2TA

Tel: 01283 819020 www.magicattic.org.uk Price: £2.50 (includes tea/coffee and biscuits) Ticket only event due to popular demand

Tel: 01530 413700 Email: sales@bluebellnursery.com www.ngs.org.uk Price: Adult £3, Child Free

Fri 23 May, 10am - 4pm

Mon 26 May, 12noon

Chocolate Baking Course with Seasoned Cookery School The Courtyard, Catton Hall, Catton, Walton on Trent, DE12 8LN

This day course at Seasoned covers the essential techniques for baking the perfect chocolate treats from a silky smooth ganache to indulgent sponge cakes. Taught by Brendan Lynch, 2012 Great British Bake off Finalist.

Tel: 01283 810275 (booking is essential) Email: jo@seasonedcourses.com www.seasonedcourses.com Price: £149 per person.

Sat 24 May, 10am - 12noon

Saturday Talk - The Earth Our Wealth Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Illustrated talk by Tony Hurrell, Chairman of Sharpe’s Heritage and Arts Trust, which focuses on Sharpe’s Pottery Museum and its links to public health and sanitary wares. Light refreshments included.

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: Adult £5, Under 16’s Free

Sun 25 May, 2.30pm

Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting Sealwood Cottage Vineyard, Sealwood Lane, Linton, DE12 6PA

Come along to this Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting in the Heart of The National Forest.

Tel: 01283 761371 (booking is essential) Email: vineyard@sealwoodcottage.co.uk www.sealwoodcottage.co.uk/the-vineyard Price: Adults £5 Over 18’s only for the wine tasting

The Dragon Wheelbarrow Race at Willington The Green, Willington, DE65 6BP

A tough race around the village stopping at local pubs for fast refuelling - one of the hardest races in Derbyshire but great fun for all the spectators!

Tel: 01283 704795 Email: info@thedragonatwillington.co.uk www.thedragonatwillington.co.uk

Mon 26 May, 11am - 2pm

Bretby Art Family Workshop at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Family painting and drawing workshop with a local artist. Object handling of the collection, then interpret them in art.

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

free

Mon 26 May, 10.30am - 4pm

Young Shots Day at Egginton Egginton Airfield, Egginton, DE65 6GU

Ockbrook Gun Club invites you to have a go!

Young Shots Day (under 16’s accompanied by adults). Mums and Dads can have a go too! Clay Target (Shotgun) and Air Rifle Shooting.

Tel: 01773 714731 Email: ockbrookgc@talktalk.net Price: Please telephone for details

If you would like your event included in the next edition (July-October 2014) or would like to advertise in the publication, please contact Swadlincote TIC on 01283 222 848

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SAT 24 - MON 26 MAY

THE BUSHCRAFT SHOW AT CATTON HALL

Catton, Walton on Trent, Derbyshire, DE12 8LN

It’s a

jam-packed

three-day event filled with amazing bushcraft activities that will take you, your friends and family on a

bushcraft and survival adventure that you’ll never forget!

Tel: 03334 567123 Email: bethere@thebushcraftshow.co.uk

www.thebushcraftshow.co.uk Price: Please see website for details

Tues 27 May, 2pm

Wildlife Watch - Drop In Session (focus on birds) Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, Rosliston, DE12 8JX

Start in the classroom, borrow some kit to help you explore the site looking for spring birds, beasts and flowers. Bring your camera to photograph what you find, then return to the classroom for help with identification.

Tel: 01283 535039 Email: rosliston@south-derbys.gov.uk www.southderbys.gov.uk/environmentaleducation Price: £2.50 hire charge plus deposit

Wed 28 May, 4 - 8pm

Clay Target and Air Rifle Shooting at Egginton Egginton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6GU

Ockbrook Gun Club invites you to have a go!

Open to all ages, Nr Derby Airfield.

Tel: 01773 714731 Email: ockbrookgc@talktalk.net Price: Please contact for further details

Wed 28 May, 11am - 2pm

Workshop 1: Bretby Art Clay Workshop Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Get creative and recreate some really famous works of Bretby Art Pottery in clay, fantastic family activity. (Come back on the 30th May to paint it).

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

free

Wed 28 May, 12.30 - 1.30pm

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

Free guided tour of the Museum on the last Wednesday of every month which includes the new Heritage Lottery Funded exhibition ‘A Toilet Story’.

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

free

Thurs 29 May, 1.30 - 3.30pm

Calke on Camera Walk Calke Abbey, Ticknall, DE73 7LE

Join us on this photography walk in the park and pick up some handy tips on your stroll.

Bring along your camera and be inspired by the beauty of the estate.

Tel: 01332 863822 Email: calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Price: Please telephone for details

Thurs 29 May, 7pm

From Normans to Plantations Walk Mount Pleasant Inn, Castle Gresley, DE11 8JE. Grid: SK289170

Landscape change in Castle Gresley, wide ranging views from Castle Knob and industrial heritage give much of interest. The White Lady casts her spell.

Tel: 01283 535039 Email: rosliston@south-derbys.gov.uk www.south-derbys.gov.uk/environmentaleducation Price: £2 Terrain: Field paths, woodland rides & country lanes. 3 miles, 3 stiles

visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic 27 Thurs 29 May, 9am - 3pm

Sat 31 May, 1.30 - 5.30pm

Swadlincote Farmers’ & Producers’ Market

NGS Open Garden - Melbourne Hall Church Square, Melbourne, DE73 8EN

Market Place, The Delph, Swadlincote, DE11 0AD

You are invited to come along and see what is on offer from our local producers, see what is grown, raised, made, brewed, pickled, bottled, baked or caught within 35 miles of The National Forest.

Tel: 01283 222848 Email: gail.archer@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.south-derbys.gov.uk free Free parking in Swadlincote

Fri 30 May, 7.30pm

A 17 acre historic garden with an abundance of rare trees and shrubs, woodland and waterside planting with extensive herbaceous borders; other garden features include Bakewell’s wrought iron arbour, a yew tunnel and fine C18 statuary.

Tel: 01332 862502 www.melbournehall.com Price: Adults £4.50, Child £3.50

Sat 31 May, 10am -2pm

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

Stargazing at Rosliston

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

Talk on the Night Sky followed by stargazing if sky is clear using our telescopes. Bring your binoculars. Beginners and more experienced stargazers welcome. Meet in the classroom.

Children and young people of all ages and abilities, come along and get stuck into a bunch of messy clay, make your own masterpiece!

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

free

Tel: 07966 882157 Email: info@roslistonastronomy.org.uk www.roslistonastronomy.org.uk Price: Adults £3, Child (under 16) £1

Sat 31 May, 10.30am - 4pm

Fri 30 May, 11am - 2pm

Ockbrook Gun Club invites you to have a go!

Open to all ages at Ockbrook Gun club, Nr Derby Airfield.

Clay Target and Air Rifle Shooting at Egginton Egginton, Derby, Derbyshire, DE65 6GU

Workshop 2: Bretby Art Clay Painting

Tel: 01773 714731 Email: ockbrookgc@talktalk.net Price: Please contact for further details

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

Come back and paint your Bretby Art Pottery art work that you made on the 28th!

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

free

Fri 30 May, 7.30pm

Meet the Pagets Talk

Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane, Ticknall, DE73 7JU

Join Ticknall Preservation and Historical Society for this talk by Richard Stone.

Tel: 01530 810266 Email: hillcoleorton@yahoo.co.uk www.ticknall.org.uk Price: Visitors £2, Members £1 (includes refreshments)

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JUNE

Wed 4 Jun, 2pm

Sun 1 Jun, 10.30am - 3pm

The Magic Attic Archives, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Ladies That Lunch!

Elvaston Castle Country Park, Borrowash Road, Elvaston, DE72 3EP

Ladies of all ages will love this alternative lunch in the woods. We’ll be trying our hand at some traditional crafts and woodland skills and cooking up some campfire treats for after lunch!

Unsuitable for Under 5s.

Tel: 01629 533870 www.derbyshire.gov.uk/countryside Price: Special event charges apply. Adult £8, Concessions/Under 16’s £5. Car parking charges apply

Sun 1 Jun, 10.30am - 3.30pm

Clay Target and Air Rifle Shooting at Egginton Ockbrook Gun Club, Nr Derby Airfield, Derby, DE65 6GU

Clay target (shotgun) and air rifle shooting.

Ockbrook Gun Club invites you to have a go!

Open to all ages.

Tel: 01773 714731 Email: ockbrookgc@talktalk.net Price: please contact for details

Sun 1 Jun, 1.30 - 5.30pm

NGS Open Garden Melbourne Hall and Gardens Church Square, Melbourne, DE73 8EN

A 17 acre historic garden with an abundance of rare trees and shrubs, woodland and waterside planting and extensive herbaceous borders.

Other garden features include Bakewell’s wrought iron arbour, a yew tunnel and fine 18th Century statuary.

Tel: 01332 862502 www.melbournehall.com Price: Adults £4.50, Child £3.50

Mon 2 Jun - Mon 30 Jun

Voices and Volumes - Biometrics Join the Voices and Volumes Club for ‘Biometrics: There will never be another you’

by Paul Newsham.

Tel: 01283 819020 www.magicattic.org.uk Price: £2.50 (includes tea/coffee and biscuits)

Wed 4 Jun, 2.30 - 4pm

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

Bamford’s Auctioneers will be offering advice and valuations at the Museum. A fantastic chance to unearth your family heritage and find out about the history and today’s value of the items!

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £1 donation per item; this is then used towards the upkeep of the Museum

Thur 5 Jun, 7.30pm

Talk by Derbyshire Record Office Hilton Methodist Chapel, Main Street, Hilton, DE65 5FW

Join Hilton and Marston History Group for this talk. Subject TBA. Contact: Helena Coney Tel: 01283 733069 Email: hiltonhistory@gmail.com www.hiltonmarstonhistory.org.uk Price: Non Members £2, Membership £10 Visitors welcome at all meetings

Thur 5 Jun, 7.30pm

‘Around the World in 80 Flowers’ Talk Repton Village Hall, Askew Grove, Repton, DE65 6FH

Join Repton Village Society for this talk

by Simon Gulliver.

Exhibition by Pauline Allen at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Contact: Alan Webster Tel: 01283 701838 Price: Visitors £3, Members £2

Exhibition of landscapes, flowers and abstract work displayed in Café Espresso by Pauline Allen.

Meditation and Meal at Tara Centre

West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

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

Fri 6 June, 7pm Ashe Hall, Ash Lane, Etwall, DE65 6HT

A wonderful way to spend your Friday evening with friends. A guided meditation followed by a delicious two course vegetarian meal. A great way to stop the week, relax and unwind.

Tel: 01283 732338 Email: meditate@tarakmc.org www.tarakmc.org Price: £12.50 per person

visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic 29 Fri 6 Jun, 10am - 4pm

Sat 7 Jun, 10am - 3pm

Bread, Baking and Sweet Treats with Seasoned Cookery School

Crystal and Gift Event at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

This day course is taught by 2012 Great British Bake Off finalist Brendan Lynch. Brendan is passionate about all aspects of baking, in particular bread, pastry and sweet treats and petite fours!

A large selection of tumblestones and other crystals, angel, fairy and Buddha figurines.

Also items of jewellery, incense and holders and other unusual gift items.

The Courtyard, Catton Hall, Walton on Trent, DE12 8LN

Tel: 01283 810275 (booking is essential) Email: jo@seasonedcourses.com www.seasonedcourses.com Price: £149 per person

Tel: 01283 712991 Email: purplepoppy@live.co.uk

free

Sat 7 Jun, 10am - 4pm

Men in the Kitchen with Seasoned Cookery School

Fri 6 Jun, 11am - 3pm

Clay and Craft Date: Blue and White at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Young people are invited to work with an artist to design works of art in a range of mediums around the T.G. Green blue and white theme.

Objects from our collection will be put on display for children to look at and handle.

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

Freedom Therapy Rooms, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

The Courtyard, Catton Hall, Walton on Trent, DE12 8LN

This one day cookery course is designed for men who are looking for a fun day learning the basics of cooking and develop a repertoire of simple, tasty dishes.

Tel: 01283 810275 (booking is essential) Email: jo@seasonedcourses.com www.seasonedcourses.com Price: £149 per person

free

Fri 6 Jun, 7.30pm

Comedy Night

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

The Comedy Lodge presents another fantastic night of stand-up comedy. Bar and snacks available on the night. Please phone for further details and booking.

Tel: 07939 892199 www.thecomedylodge.co.uk Price: £8.50

Sat 7 Jun, 10am - 12noon and 2 - 4.30pm

Toilet Story: Toilet Humour at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

A horrible history-inspired story telling workshop around the humourous history of the flushing toilet. Toilet humour is to be expected.

Laughter, revulsion and morbid fascination is guaranteed. Activity to write comic strip afterwards. Session 1:10am, Session 2:20pm.

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

Open Farm Sunday 8 June 2014

Celebrating British Farming and Food A fantastic opportunity for everyone, young and old, to meet the farmers who grow their food and care for the countryside.

Find out more at www.farmsunday.org

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SUMMER OF CYCLING Where to watch the Tour de France

Great local events

How to get involved

The Tour de France is the world’s premier cycling event. It is also one of the world’s biggest annual spectator sporting events, with millions lining the route to watch the action.

In 2012 Bradley Wiggins became the first British rider to win the Tour de France.

Remarkably last year fellow Brit and Team Sky rider Chris Froome won. Meanwhile Manxman Mark Cavendish continues to add to his impressive tally of sprint stage victories.

In 2014 all three will be competing in Le Tour once again. And this year it will start in the UK. The first three stages, known as ‘The Grand Départ’, will see the riders travel from Leeds to London passing through Derbyshire.

DERBY VELODROME This state of the art facility with a 250 metre indoor cycle track is under construction at Pride Park

ROSLISTON FORESTRY CENTRE From 1 April you can hire adult, kids and child bikes, including child seats and trailers, to explore the Centre’s forest paths

HICKS LODGE The National Forest cycle centre with eight miles of off-road cycle trails opened in 2011 near Moira

CYCLE ACTIVITIES Find out more about local cycling activities and organisations at www.healthiersouthderbyshire.org – there is something for all ages and abilities

EARLY RIDERS

SENIOR’S CYCLING

SOCIAL CYCLING

Early Riders is a fun learn-to-cycle programme for 3 to 6 year olds which uses a range of pedal-free balance bike activities to build confidence and develop balancing skills. Sessions will be running during school holidays in 2014.

The senior cycling group meets at Rosliston Forestry Centre every Friday morning at 10am for a ride around the Centre followed by a drink in the café. Session costs £3 with bike hire included or £1.50 if you bring along your own bike.

Open to cyclists of all abilities and all rides are led by cycle leaders happy to support new cyclists.

Improve your fitness and meet new people at the same time with the social cycling group at Rosliston Forestry Centre. This ride is open to all abilities and ages with support from a cycling leader to improve your skills and confidence riding a bike.

For furtherROUTES informationFor on local all cycling events routes and groups Alistair Bagnall, CYCLE cycling gocontact to www.south-derbys.gov.uk South Derbyshire District Council on 07580 or Alistair.Bagnall@south-derbys.gov.uk (and search for ‘cycle routes’) and637123 www.sustrans.org.uk

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CYCLING EVENTS IN SOUTH DERBYSHIRE INCLUDE: Thursday 27 March, 9am - 3pm

100 Days to the Tour de France The Delph Market Square, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG Join us for a feast of cycling activities, something for all the family. The kids can try our balance bikes and test their skills on our Early Riders course, the blendavenda will be creating some smoothie treats for mums and dads while those bigger kids can take on our static 1km cycle challenge. For more info follow @SDDCsport on Twitter or visit South Derbyshire Sport on Facebook Sunday 4 May

Tour of The National Forest Sportive

A challenging ride winding its way through the quiet country lanes of The National Forest, beginning by heading out into Derbyshire towards Calke Abbey. www.titaniumcyclingevents.co.uk Sunday 6 July

Tour de France: Stage 2

The Grand Départ 2014 - See the world’s top cyclists tackling the legendary climb of Holme Moss en route from York to Sheffield and passing through Derbyshire. www.letour.com Thursday 14 August

Teddy Bears Picnic Ride

Bring your teddy bear to Rosliston Forestry Centre for a guided ride through the woods and a teddy bears picnic. There will be an Early Riders session first to help develop young children’s balance and confidence. Also lots of fun, games and activities.

Sunday 14 September

National Forest & Beyond Sportive 2014 New for 2014, the event over rolling terrain will take in the quiet lanes of the west side of The National Forest, with a couple of sharp climbs thrown in. www.itpevents.co.uk Sunday 5 October

Tour of The National Forest Sportive: Autumn Challenge

Late season finale packed with features including a number of tough climbs, taking in the area around Ticknall and Staunton Harold Reservoir near Calke Abbey. www.titaniumcyclingevents.co.uk

Sat 7 Jun

Willington Raft Race

The Dragon, The Green, Willington, DE65 6BP

The day Willington comes alive with live music, hog roast, burgers and much more!

Tel: 01283 704795 Email: info@thedragonatwillington.co.uk www.thedragonatwillington.co.uk

Sat 7 Jun, 12noon - 5pm

Netherseal Fete

Netherseal, Swadlincote, DE12 8BZ

Enjoy a well-established, traditional village fete featuring dog show, live acts, music and entertainment. Displays, exhibits and stalls galore plus an array of food and drink at our cafe, barbeque and bar.

Contact: Newlands House Cheshire Home Tel: 01283 761202 Email: newlands@lcdisability.org www.newlands-house.com Price: Entry £1.50, Under 12s Free.

Free parking on site with all proceeds going to this Leonard Cheshire Disability Home.

Sun 8 Jun, 10.30am - 1pm and 1.30 - 4pm

Bushcraft School

Calke Abbey, Ticknall, DE73 7LE

Join a bushcraft session and learn essential outdoor skills. Suitable for children 6+.

Booking required (places limited).

Tel: 01332 863822 Email: calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke

Sun 8 Jun, 1 - 5.30pm

NGS Open Garden - Repton

10 Chestnut Way, Repton, DE65 6FQ. Combined with Woodend Cottage & 22 Pinfold Close.

Lose yourself in an acre of sweeping mixed borders, spring bulbs and mature trees. Features include a stunning butterfly bed, young arboretum, established prairie and annual meadow. Meet a pair of passionate gardeners who gently manage this plantman’s garden.

Tel: 01283 702267 Robert & Pauline Little Email: rlittleq@gmail.com www.littlegarden.org.uk Price: Adult £3, Child Free. Combined admission £6 (Sun 10 Aug only). Visitors also welcome by appointment (Apr to Sept): Admission £6, including homemade teas and guided tour (Groups 10+).

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Wed 11 Jun, 7pm

NGS Open Garden at Bluebell Arboretum

Gunby Lea and Dead Dane Bottom Walk

Annwell Lane, Smisby, LE65 2TA

NGS Garden open for charity. Visit this beautiful 9 acre woodland garden, includes rare plants. Specialist tree and shrub nursery adjacent to gardens. Please wear warm clothes and sturdy, waterproof footwear.

Tel: 01530 413700 Email: sales@bluebellnursery.com www.ngs.org.uk Price: Adult £3, Child Free

Sun 8 Jun, 1 - 6pm

Milton Open Gardens Milton Nr Repton, DE65 6EF

A diverse range of gardens will be open, from small cottage gardens to larger landscapes.

The event is easily accessible with most of the gardens being along the single Main Street of Milton; further gardens located at The Waterworks. Free parking at The Waterworks, a short drive from the centre of the village where free parking is also available.

Refreshments available at the Swan Inn. Tel: 07527 700308 Email: carvery67@yahoo.co.uk www.miltonmatters.org.uk Price: £3 per adult, children under 16 years free.

Sun 8 Jun, 2.30pm

Vineyard Tour & Wine Tasting at Sealwood Cottage Vineyard

Sealwood Lane, Linton, Swadlincote, DE12 6PA

Come along to this vineyard in the heart of The National Forest. Tours at 2.30pm. Over 18s only for the wine tasting. Each event costs £5 per head and will last 1hr to 1.5hrs.

Tel: 01283 761371 (booking is essential) Email: vineyard@sealwoodcottage.co.uk www.sealwoodcottage.co.uk/the-vineyard Price: Adults £5

Tues 10 Jun, 7.30pm

Woodland Gardening

Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane, Ticknall, DE73 7JU

You are invited to join Ticknall Garden Club for a talk by Stuart Dixon of Hebbs Farm.

Contact: Ticknall Garden Club www.ticknall.org.uk

Meet at Overseal Church, Woodville Road, Overseal, DE12 6LQ Grid Ref: SK295154

Overseal’s rural landscape west of the A444 has plenty of interest for a summer evening walk.

The recently formed Overseal Footpath Group will guide you on a range of permissive paths and traditional rights of way.

Terrain: field paths and woodland rides, 4 miles, 5 stiles Leader: Dot Morson Tel: 01283 535039 Email: rosliston@south-derbys.gov.uk www.south-derbys.gov.uk/environmentaleducation Price: £2

Wed 11 Jun, 6.30pm

‘Eyes Down’ Bingo Night at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Everyone is welcome to join us for a good relaxing night out. Doors open at 6.30pm.

Cash Bingo with raffle and refreshments.

Tel: 01283 222600 www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Free adjacent car parking

Thur 12 Jun, 10am - 4pm

Budding Masterchef with Seasoned Cookery School The Courtyard, Catton Hall, Walton on Trent, DE12 8LN

A one day cookery course perfect for the budding cook. This course will teach you the tricks of the trade from a trained, professional chef who will focus on more complex techniques and flavours of cooking.

Tel: 01283 810275 (booking is essential) Email: jo@seasonedcourses.com www.seasonedcourses.com Price: £149 per person

Fri 13 Jun, 10am - 4pm

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

Plasticine and play dough materials will be provided for kids to get stuck in and have fun!

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

free

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Tue 17 Jun, 7.30pm

Calke Abbey, Ticknall, DE73 7LE

Repton Village Hall, Askew Grove, Repton, DE65 6FH

Hidden Estate

Hop on a bus tour with the rangers and discover the wider estate.

Join Repton Village History Group for this Archive Evening.

Email: calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Price: Please telephone for details plus normal parkland admission applies. Booking is required.

Tel: 01283 702448 Email: austens@talktalk.net www.reptonvillage.org.uk/history_group Price: £3 (includes light refreshments)

Sat 14 Jun, 2.30 - 3.15pm & 3.30 - 4.30pm

South Derbyshire Community Drum Circle

Contact: Repton School Concerts Society Tel: 01283 702550 Email: ajrb@repton.org.uk www.repton.org.uk Price: Season Ticket: £70, Individual Concerts: Adult £13.50, Concessions £10.50

Tel: 07582 963406 Email: nikki@tribalvibes.net www.tribalvibes.net Price: £3 per person (family reductions available)

Sat 21 Jun

Sat 14 Jun, 11am - 2pm

Sharpe’s Summer Fair

Father’s Day Workshop at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

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

West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Come and design and make a prehistoric cave man pot for Father’s Day. And have a look at some prehistoric artefacts which are on loan to the Museum for the workshop. Family workshop. free

Sat 14 Jun, 10am - 11am

Bird Walk at Rosliston Forestry Centre

Burton Road, Rosliston, Swadlincote, DE12 8JX

Learn about the Centre’s feathered friends as you walk with expert Brian George.

Tel: 01283 563483 Price: £1 per person

Sun 15 Jun, 11am - 4pm

Father’s Day at Calke Abbey Treat dad to a day out and browse the car rally with the local Jaguar Enthusiasts Club. Make something special in Squirt’s Stable and tuck in to tasty treats in the restaurant.

Tel: 01332 863822 Email: calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Price: Normal admission charges apply

Bella Tromba in Concert Repton School Concerts Society present Bella Tromba. Formed in 2004 at the Royal Academy of Music, Bella Tromba is an established chamber group performing extensively in the UK and abroad.

Hosted by Nikki at Tribal Vibes. Families session (over 6yrs parents/carers also participate): 2.30pm to 3.15pm. Adults only session (Over 16’s): 3.30pm to 4.30pm.

Ticknall, DE73 7LE

Wed 18 Jun, 7.45pm

Repton School, Repton, DE65 6FH

Grove Hall, Green Bank Leisure Centre, Civic Way, Swadlincote, DE11 0AD

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

Archive Evening

A varied selection of music, history, crafts, art, food, vintage stall and local business - all at the Museum for the weekend so come along and join the fun.

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

free

Sun 22 Jun, 5 - 7pm

Ale Trail at Calke Abbey Ticknall, DE73 7LE

A circular 5 mile walk with a stop at Tollgate Brewery for some ale tasting and nibbles.

Tel: 01332 863822 (booking is required) Email: calkeabbey@nationaltrust.org.uk www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Price: Normal parkland admission applies

Sun 22 Jun, 10.30am - 4pm

NGS Open Garden at Bluebell Arboretum Annwell Lane, Smisby, LE65 2TA

Visit this beautiful 9 acre woodland garden, includes rare plants. Specialist tree and shrub nursery adjacent to gardens - please wear warm clothes and sturdy, waterproof footwear.

Tel: 01530 413700 Email: sales@bluebellnursery.com www.ngs.org.uk Price: Adult £3, Child Free

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The Derbyshire County Show

Swadlincote Farmers’ & Producers’ Market

Market Place, The Delph, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 0AD

You are invited to come along and see what is on offer from our local producers. See what is grown, raised, made, brewed, pickled, bottled, baked or caught within 35 miles of The National Forest.

Derbyshire County Showground, Borrowash Road, Elvaston, DE72 3EP

Sun 22 Jun, 8am - 5.30pm

Tel: 01283 222848 Email: gail.archer@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.south-derbys.gov.uk free Free parking in Swadlincote town centre

Fri 27 Jun, 7.30pm

A Photographic ‘Walk’ around Repton Agricultural and horticultural show with main ring entertainment, livestock, horses, bees, trade stands, dogs, vintage cars and tractors, craft village and food hall.

Tel: 01332 793068 Email: info@derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk www.derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk Save money with Early Bird Tickets available from Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre 01283 222848

Sun 22 Jun, 1 - 5.30pm

NGS Open Garden – Clovermead Commonpiece Lane, Findern, DE65 6AF

Cottage garden set in approx. 1 acre. Garden rooms packed full of perennial flowers. Honeysuckle, roses, jasmine and sweet peas scent the air. Over 100 varieties of clematis ramble everywhere.

Pergolas and archways give height to the garden.

Contact: Rosemary Noblet Tel: 01283 702237 Email: daverose1221@btinternet.com www.ngs.org.uk Price: Adult £3, Child Free

Join Ticknall Preservation and Historical Society for this talk by Keith Blood.

Tel: 01332 862116 Email: hillcoleorton@yahoo.co.uk www.ticknall.org.uk Price: Visitors £2, Members £1 (includes refreshments)

Fri 27 Jun, 7.30pm

Stargazing at Rosliston

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

Talk on the Night Sky followed by stargazing if the sky is clear using our telescopes. Bring your binoculars. Beginners and more experienced stargazers welcome. Meet in the classroom.

Tel: 07966 882157 Email: info@roslistonastronomy.org.uk www.roslistonastronomy.org.uk Price: Adult £3, Child (under 16) £1

Sat 28 Jun, 10am - 12noon

Saturday Talk - Richard III at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

A talk by the University of Leicester on the history and archaeology of Richard III.

Wed 25 Jun, 12.30 - 1.30pm

Tel: 01283 222600 Email: info@sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £5 per person (light refreshments included)

Tour of the Museum at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Free guided tour of the Museum including the new Heritage Lottery funded exhibition ‘A Toilet Story’.

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

Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane, Ticknall, DE73 7JU

free

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Sat 28 - Sun 29 Jun, 12noon - 4pm

Filming Stop Motion Workshop at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum

Wildlife Watch - Festival of Leisure

Work with our Bretby Pottery collections to create a Bretby Stop Motion film. Ages 13+

Minibeast craft activity.

West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG

Maurice Lea Memorial Park, York Road, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 0QG

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

Contact: Environmental Education Project www.south-derbys.gov.uk/environmentaleducation Tel: 01283 535039 free Email: rosliston@south-derbys.gov.uk

free

Sun 29 Jun, 11am - 4pm

Sat 28 Jun Catton Hall, Walton on Trent, DE12 8LN

Milton Summer Fayre and Traditional Fete

Tel: 07811 197561 www.xstaticfestival.co.uk Price: Please visit website for further details

Traditional village Summer fayre with games and attractions for adults and children. Plants and craft stalls, classic vehicles, BBQ and much more. Teas and delicious home-made cakes.

Fun for everyone at this family friendly event.

Xstatic Music Festival

Catering for a very exclusive festival crowd and experience - limited capacity of 2,000. The very best in live and acoustic, house and commercial house, trance, techno and hard dance.

Sat 28th & Sun 29th June 1-5pm

The Paddocks, Adjacent Mill Farm and The Swan Inn, Milton, DE65 6EF

Contact: Carl Avery Tel: 07527 700308 Email: contact@miltonmatters.org.uk www.miltonmatters.org.uk Free parking

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A fun filled weekend for all the family!

Lots to see and do for all ages Free Entry

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Phone: 01283 595782 www.south-derbys.gov.uk Maurice Lea Memorial Park Church Gresley, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE11 9QG

Rosliston Forestry Centre, Burton Road, Rosliston, Swadlincote, Derbyshire, DE12 8JX

SUNDAY 6 April 2014, 11am to 4pm

THURSDAY 29th May, 11am, 1pm and 3pm

EASTER FARMERS’ MARKET

TINGTANG THEATRE PRESENT ONE OF BEATRIX POTTER’S MOST BELOVED AND ENDURING STORIES

Join us before the Easter celebrations and stock up on a feast of seasonal produce: • Farmers’ Market – showcasing food & drink producers from The National Forest and beyond • Food tasting – sample cheese, chocolate, wine and other great food & drink • Craft stalls – find beautiful handmade products by local artists for yourself, your home or as gifts • Get outdoors – try your hand at archery and laser combat and meet the Centre’s Birds of Prey • Children’s activities – including face painting, adventure playground, bouncy castle and rides • Easter fun - hunt for Peter Rabbit and win great Easter prizes.

Free entry. For further information: www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk/events Phone: 01283 563483 Exhibitor/stall bookings: 07879 276243

THE TALE OF JEMIMA PUDDLEDUCK

The team at Tingtang Theatre have added extra excitement to this story, as Peter Rabbit himself appears to help save the day. Tingtang theatre specialise in fun and exciting performances for young families.

Adult £4, Child £3, Under 4’s free Limited spaces for each show – book early to avoid disappointment For further information: Rosliston Forestry Centre: 01283 563483

part of The National Forest

www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk/theglade Photography by Christopher Beech, Louise Galdes, J. Rock, Lisa Brooks, Etwall Well Dressing Association, Derbyshire County Show, British Cycling, Welcome to Yorkshire Compiled by Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre, February 2014 Design by Tamsyn Port Email: tamsynport@mac.com

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