Primary Times Derbyshire May 2017

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what's on where 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 10 Primary Times MAY HALF TERM 2017 | www.primarytimes.net/derbyshire
CLASH OF KNIGHTS Sun 28 – Mon 29 May 10.30am – 5pm Experience this all-action contest as teams of armoured knights vie for victory. Bolsover, Derbyshire S44 6PR The English Heritage Trust is a charity, no. 1140351, and a company, no. 07447221, registered in England. E502 Bolsover Clash of Knights A4.indd 1 10/03/2017 10:51 Set in 50 acres of the beautiful Peak District National Park Open All Year Round NCG MKTG EAST E502 bOLSOvER A4 POSTER EMMA wEEKS A4 PORT 297x210MM CMYK SuSIE/bRONwEN Aw 10.3.17 ENGLISH HERITAGE, bRAND & DESIGN TEAM, THE ENGINE HOuSE, FIREFLY AvENuE, SwINDON SN2 2EH • TELEPHONE 01793 414451 012 9881 4099 www.chestnutcentre.co.uk Visit our website Get even closer to the animals with our Keeper Experience Chapel-en-le-Frith, High Peak, Derbyshire SK23 0QS FREE CAR PARK inside the entrance gates Beautiful Nature Trail Historic Deer Park Tearoom & Gift Shop • 16 species of Owls • Deer • Polecats • Harvest Mice • Scottish wildcat • Red Fox • Otters • Pine Martens Open Farm, Farm Shop & Tea Room Open A Truly Farm... Unique Open Farm Experience Feed Open the Farm...Feed animals, collect the animals, collect your own eggs your and much own eggs more! and much more! Tractor & Trailer Rides Tractor Saturdays & Trailer & School Rides Holidays (Check our website Saturdays for opening & School times & prices) Farm Shop...Selling Holidays a full range of fresh local produce & free range eggs. (Check our website for Tea Room...Serving opening times hot & cold prices) drinks, light lunches and delicious home-made cakes! Farm Shop... FREE ENTRY for 1 person with this voucher Selling a full range of fresh local produce & free range eggs. when accompanied by a paying visitor! (This cannot Tea be used Room... in conjunction with any other offer) Serving hot & cold drinks, light lunches and delicious homemade Hens, cakes! Heage Lane, Etwall, Derby DE65 6LS Highfields Happy Tel:01283 735063 www.highfieldshappyhens.co.uk when accompanied by a paying visitor! (This cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer) For Parties & School Trips see our website. www.primarytimes.net/derbyshire | MAY HALF TERM 2017 Primary Times 11
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