Primary Times Derbyshire May 2017

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4 June
The Big 1 FREE ENTRY
Chaddesden Park, DE21 4JR
www.derbylive.co.uk
11:00am-6:00pm Derby’s annual summer
family fun day for all to enjoy! There’s a fair
with everything from children’s to scary
rides plus side stalls to tempt you. Fantastic
Dog Show with lots of different categories
ranging from ‘cruffs to scruffs’! The park will
also be filled with exhibitions, stalls and
information about a number of different
groups and charities. There is also dance and
live entertainment! Funfair opens 1st-3rd June
2:00pm-10:00pm, 4th June 10:00am-5:30pm.
T: 01629 825995
Tree Fairies
Ilam Park, DE6 2AZ
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
12:00noon-4:00pm Drop in and explore in the
woods to make your very own tree fairy using
clay and natural materials you find in the
woods. Free event, normal admission charges
apply. T: 01335 350503
Mini Ramathon
iPro Stadium, DE24 8XL.
www.ramathon.co.uk
9:30am A 2 mile children and families fun run
starting and finishing at Pride Park Stadium
while the main half marathon race is taking
place. In aid of Sporting Communities which
supports local children and disabled people,
using sport and the creative arts in schools and
communities as a tool to bring about positive
social development. All children and families
are invited to take part and compete in the
race alongside Rammie, the Derby County
Football Club mascot! Advance entries £4.50,
£6 on the day.
9 June
Derby Book Festival - Tots Make and Do
Where The Poppies Now Grow FREE EVENT
Museum and Art Gallery, DE1 1BS
www.derbybookfestival.co.uk
10:00am-11:30am Hilary Robinson’s award
winning Where The Poppies Now Grow is
a delightful children’s picture book, with
powerful illustrations by Martin Impey, about
two boyhood friends who go to war. Suitable
for ages 2-5 and their grown-ups.
T: 01332 290606
10 June
CQ Street Circus FREE ENTRY
Derby Market Place, DE1 3AH
11:00am-3:00pm Chango Fuego: Fire
juggling, unicycle. Tinna Misto: Hula Hoops
performance & workshop Sam Davey: Circus
skills & tricks.
The Boat and The Blue
Derby Market Place, DE1 3AH
11:30am-12:15pm Join Jack Ross, Eleanor
Meredith and Sinfonia Viva for a magical
maritime adventure with songs, live visuals
and musical games. You’ll also get a free CD
and book of the story. Suitable for under 5’s.
Tickets £6. Book at www.vivaorch.co.uk
Derby Book Festival
www.derbybookfestival.co.uk
T: 01332 290606
Bringing Books to Life FREE ENTRY
Derby Market Place, DE1 3AH
10:00am-4:00pm A fun-filled, book-filled
and entertainment-filled day for children and
families to enjoy and celebrate friendship!
The Mad Hatter gets the party started! Calling
all budding artists and writers - chalk your
favourite literary friends on the Pavement.
Make your own medal with Hilary Robinson
and Martin Impey and learn about their book
Where The Poppies Now Grow. Grab a seat
on board the Trent Barton Bus to hear the
Bard on the Bus, with lively tales from Derby
Shakespeare Theatre Company. Captivating
Stories (10:00am, 12:25pm, 2:40pm) with
author Richard O’Neill. Street Theatre
(10:55am, 1:55pm) for ages 2-6 with Quite
Remarkable Productions - Join Mandy and
her silly friend Geoffrey Jumper. Using music,
magic and puppetry to tell stories, explore the
wonderful world of reading and friendship.
Fancy Dress Competition 11:30am. Family
Book Quiz (11:50am, 1:20pm) for Under 7s.
Derby Book Festival - NT Live: Peter
Pan (PG)
Derby Quad Derby, DE1 3AS
1:00pm-3:30pm All children, except one,
grow up … A riot of magic, music and make
believe ensues. Captured live at the National
Theatre, a recorded performance of JM
Barrie’s much-loved tale.
Storytelling FREE EVENT
Intu Derby Level 1, Outside Boots, DE1 2PQ
11:00am-4:00pm Inspired and engaging
event full of magical storytelling and crafts.
Little ones are invited to let loose their
imaginations and listen to a variety of classic
children’s short stories. Afterwards, they can
take part in a crafty workshop and create
personalised friendship bracelets for their
best buddies. Like any good kids’ books, it’ll
be thoroughly entertaining and full of fun
and laughter. Readings will take place every
30 minutes.
The Derby Book Fair FREE ENTRY
The Silk Mill Derby, DE1 3AF
10:00am-4:00pm Stalls will include
publishers, charities, comics, book shops and
authors. There will be readings throughout
the day by authors in The Silk Mill café.
T: 01332 642234
Meet Mog FREE EVENT
Waterstones, DE1 1SR
10:00am-5:00pm Meet children’s book
character, Mog! T: 01332 296997
Museum Sleepover Dahl Delights
Museum and Art Gallery, DE1 1BS
7:00pm-8:00am This family sleepover takes
the phizz-whizzing wonders of Roald Dahl’s
magnificent stories and characters as its
inspiration. From Matilda to The Witches,
Fantastic Mr Fox to The BFG, there’ll be a
packed programme of activities and games!
The evening will culminate in a torchlight
tour of the museum before bedtime stories
and lights out! Enjoy sunrise and breakfast in
the galleries the following morning before
heading home. Suitable for children aged
7-12 who must be accompanied by an adult.
Adults £15, Child £20. Booking by phone
only. T: 01332 290606
Darley Abbey Day
Darley Abbey Park, DE22 1JL
www.darleyabbey.com
11:00am-11:00pm Scarecrow competition,
open gardens, attic trail, “we love cake”
competition, photography competition,
cricket match, live music on the terrace,
raffle, scouts field day, Hearts on Hats, Arts
trail, Paddle boarding on the river.
10 – 11 June
Cavendish’s Horses: The Art of the
Manège
Bolsover Castle, S44 6PR
www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover
11:30am-3:30pm See event details 20 -21
May. Booking essential T: 0370 333 1181
Dino Encounters
Gulliver’s Kingdom, DE4 3PG
Gulliver’s Land, MK15 0DT
www.gulliversfun.co.uk
Expect Jurassic adventures with exciting
activities plus meet and greets with ‘living’
walking dinosaurs. Take part in the dino trail
for the chance to dig for long lost fossils.
Games and competitions. Roaming dinosaurs
could be anywhere on park so prepare to
come face to face with a ‘living’ dino! Expect
giant surprises throughout your family
adventure, there’ll even be a unique dinosaur
disco hosted by the fantastic Dinky. Booking
recommended T: 01925 444888
Family Forest Fun
Kedleston Hall, DE22 5JH
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
10:30am-12:00noon (ages5-8), 1:00pm-
2:30pm (ages 9-12) Come along for a mix
of craft, games, stories and woodland skills.
Adult £1, Child £3, normal admission charges
apply. Booking essential T: 01332 842191
11 June
Open Farm Sunday FREE ENTRY
Betty’s Farm and Shop,DE65 6BW
www.farmsunday.org
10:00am-3:00pm Feed and pet chickens,
goats, horses, lambs, guinea pigs and rabbits.
There will be pony rides and tractors on site.
Award winning sausages on the BBQ, the
play area, sandpit and slides will be open all
day as will the café. There will be a bouncy
castle, Usborne Books, Bluebell ice-cream
and other stalls with tasters in the shop.
T: 01283 703582
Open Farm Sunday FREE ENTRY
Farnah House Farm & Croots Farm Shop,
DE56 4AQ
www.farmsunday.org
11:00am-3:00pm Sheep Shearing Display,
Blacksmith Display, Farm Walk, Farm
machinery displays, competitions, BBQs and
live music. T: 01332 843032
Mini Makers
Peak Shopping Village, DE4 2JE
www.peakshoppingvillage.com
10:00am-4:00pm Makers Sundays will
showcase a range of stalls selling everything
from handcrafted foods to jewellery from
the extraordinary talent and diversity in
Derbyshire and its neighbouring counties.
T: 01629 735326
Dancing Dogs Open Day
The Ark, DE6 1NB
www.ashbournewelfare.org
11:00am-4:00pm The Ark’s version of Strictly
Come Dancing! Enjoy displays of freestyle
dancing with dogs and heelwork to music by
The Academy for Canine Education.
T: 01335 300494
Derby Book Festival - Mad Hatter’s
Tea Party
Museum and Art Gallery, DE1 1BS
www.derbybookfestival.co.uk
2:00pm-3:00pm Join this very important
date in Wonderland! Spend an afternoon at
the Museum, and enjoy storytelling, crafts
and cake - all inspired by Lewis Carroll’s
classic story. Create your very own hat and
enjoy some delicious treats and tasty drinks
together in Wonderland. Ages 14+ £4, Under
14 £2 (must be accompanied by an adult)
T: 01332 290606
The Philosopher’s Dome
The Devonshire Dome 1, SK17 6RY
www.devonshiredome.co.uk
10:00am-4:00pm Grab your broomsticks,
wizard hats and wands and prepare to enjoy
a day of magic, spells and intrigue as the
Devonshire Dome casts an enchanted spell on
a magical family-friendly Harry Potter event.
Packed with wizardry and wonder, with
special guest appearances, competitions,
photo opportunities, the Weasley car on
show and of course lots of owls. Adults £10,
Child (5-12) £6, Under 5’s go free. Booking
essential T: 01298 330620
12 – 16 June
School Open Week
Derby Grammar School, DE23 4BX
www.derbygrammar.org
All week visitors are welcome to visit Derby
Grammar School during our normal school
hours. Visitors will be able to take tours, call
in on lessons, meet teachers and students
and see the School ‘in action’. Reserve your
place – call Sarah Green on 01332 510030 or
email admissions@derbygrammar.org
T: 01332 523027
14 June
Derby Book Festival - Derby On Board
Games FREE EVENT
Museum and Art Gallery, DE1 1BS
www.derbybookfestival.co.uk
4:00pm-10:00pm All games played will have
a book theme. Come and join in the fun!
T: 01332 290606
Dance In The Forest At The Glade
Rosliston Forestry Centre, DE12 8JX
www.roslistonforestrycentre.co.uk
6:30pm Annual showcase of school and
community dance now in its seventh year -
an evening of family fun in The Glade. Adults
£5, Child £3, Under 2’s go free.
T: 01283 563483
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