Primary Times Derbyshire May 2017

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16 June
Derby Book Festival - Tots Make and
Do The Very Hungry Caterpillar FREE
EVENT
Museum and Art Gallery, DE1 1BS
www.derbybookfestival.co.uk
10:00am-11:30am Draw inspiration from
Eric Carle’s classic tale of one very hungry
caterpillar! Hear the story and paint, print and
create your own beautiful butterfly to take
home. Suitable for ages 2-5 and their grownups.
T: 01332 290606
17 June
Pond Dipping FREE EVENT
Markeaton Park Boat Hut By The Lake, DE22
4NH
www.derby.gov.uk
2:00pm-4:00pm Using pond nets, magnifiers
and specimen tubes, help will be on hand
to identify what you find and tell you a little
about how it lives underwater. Children under
16 to be accompanied by an adult.
T: 01332 255800
Family Forest School
Millfields Car Park Carsington Water, DE6 1ST
www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
10:00am-11:30am, 12:30pm-2:00pm,
2:15pm-3:45pm Explore the woods and enjoy
activities such as den building, woodland
crafts using tools, fire lighting or art activities.
Suitable for ages 5+. Adults £2, Child £4.
Booking essential T: 01773 881 188
Spirit Of Chellaston
Swarkestone Road Park, DE73 6TQ
www,.derby.gov.uk
12:00noon-5:00pm Multigroup village
event, showcasing local groups and activities
bringing the community together.
T: 01332 640000
Derby Book Festival - The Writer’s Den
University Of Derby, DE22 1GB
www.writingeastmidlands.co.uk
10:00am-5:00pm Take part in fun, creative
writing workshops, performances,
competitions and games, all delivered by
professional writers and designed to keep you
inventing and imagining long after the Den
closes. For ages 9 - 14. T: 01332 290606
Derby Book Festival - Meet The Gruffalo
FREE ENTRY
Waterstones, DE1 1SR
www.derbybookfestival.co.uk
10:00am-5:00pm Meet children’s book
character, The Gruffalo. T: 01332 296997
17 – 18 June
Cavendish’s Horses: Power and Grace
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
Knight’s School for Father’s Day
Bolsover Castle, S44 6PR
www.english-heritage.org.uk/bolsover
11:00am-5:00pm Arise Sir Dad! Bring your
little ones and become knights for the day,
hone your skills for the battlefield and impress
fair maidens this Fathers’ Day. Be greeted
by the medieval castle knight and hear
tantalising tales of chivalrous battles and
fearsome quests. Booking essential
T: 0370 333 1181
Celebrating Cromford FREE ENTRY
Cromford Mills, DE4 3RQ
www.cromfordmills.org.uk
10:00am-4:00pm Come along to Cromford
Mills for a weekend of fun for all the family
with a variety of Georgian games (and a few
modern ones too!) T: 01629 825995
Father’s Day Weekend
Gulliver’s Kingdom, DE4 3PG
Gulliver’s Land, MK15 0DT
www.gulliversfun.co.uk
Dads go FREE throughout Father’s Day
Weekend when accompanied by at least one
full paying person. Experience a wonderful
weekend that’s full of family rides, shows and
attractions. Gully and the gang will help you
create some magical memories that dad can
treasure. Booking recommended
T: 01925 444888
Great Food and Drink Fair ‘The Big
Bake’
Markeaton Park, DE22 4AA
www.derby.gov.uk
10:00am A fantastic weekend of food and
drink, cooking and baking demonstrations as
well as a host of activities for the whole family.
The search is on for local budding bakers
from the region to present their masterpieces
ranging from Bread to Tray Bakes to compete
for some fabulous prizes and be crowned
champion. Tickets £8 in advance, £10 on the
door. Under 10’s free with a paying adult.
T: 01332 361941
18 June
Sudbury Sports Day
Sudbury Hall and National Museum Of
Childhood, DE6 5HT
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/sudbury-hall
12:00noon-4:00pm Come and try some of our
old fashioned games and races in the stable
yard. Reminisce, unleash your inner child and
have a go at our outdoor activities. There is
something for the whole family and a good
old laugh for everyone. Free event, normal
admission charges apply. T: 01283 585337
Kite Flying Day
Calke Abbey, DE73 7LE
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
11:00am-4:00pm Treat Dad to a day out
on Father’s day and bring him along to this
annual kite-flying event. Free event, normal
admission charges apply. T: 01332 863822
24 June
Findern Village Fete FREE ENTRY
Findern The Green, DE65 6AA
www.findernvillagefete.co.uk
12:00noon-4:00pm A traditional village fete
on The Green - a day jam-packed with fun for
all the family.
Armed Forces Day
National Memorial Arboretum, DE13 7AR
www.thenma.org.uk
9:00am-5:00pm Join this celebratory event to
recognise the service and work of our Armed
Forces. With live musical entertainment, action
displays, children’s adventure activities and a
flypast it’s a great day out for the whole family.
Free event, donations gratefully received.
T: 01283 245100
24-25 June
Dogs Unleashed
Bakewell Showground DE45 1AW
www.dogsunleashed.co.uk
10am – 5pm. The ulti-mutt day out!. A doggy
fun-filled day out for the whole family. Onsite
camping available. To book 01246 828980.
Cavendish’s Horses: From Manège to
Dressage
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
Festival Of Leisure FREE EVENT
Maurice Lea Memorial Park, DE11 0QG
www.south-derbys.gov.uk
12:30am-5:00pm Fun-packed weekend for
all ages to enjoy including the Main Arena
entertainment, together with brass bands,
fairground rides, cultural events, side shows,
displays and much more! . T: 01283 595846
25 June
Brass On The Grass FREE ENTRY
Denby Pottery Village, DE5 8NX
www.denbypotteryvillage.co.uk
10:00am-5:00pm Brass Band festival and
Charity Day. Bands will perform a mini
concert to compete for the title Pottery
Village Champion 2017. Bring a picnic
and chairs and enjoy the fun. BBQ and
refreshments. Prize draw with collection
buckets for air ambulance. T: 01773 740899
Derbyshire County Show
Locko Park, DE72 3RY
www.derbyshirecountyshow.org.uk
All the attractions of a Traditional County
Shown so children, Mums and Dads, Grannies
and Grandads are certain to have a day out
to remember. Dog Show, The J.C. Balls and
Sons Digger Dance, Show jumping, one of
the many competitions to compete in. T:
01332 793068
30 June – 1 July
Children’s Creative Crafts
Chesterfield Museum, S41 7TD
www.chesterfield.gov.uk/museum
10:00am-4:00pm Come along to get creative
and have some hands on fun at our craft
workshop. Free entry, donations gratefully
accepted. T: 01246 345727
1 July
Bakewell Carnival
Bakewell, DE45 1DS
www.visitpeakdistrict.com
The biggest carnival in Derbyshire.
T: 01629 813227
Story Telling - Going Shopping With
Grandma
Chesterfield Museum, S41 7TD
www.chesterfield.gov.uk/museum
11:00am or 2:00pm Come along to the
Museum and listen to stories about
shopping with Grandma. For children
aged 4-7 years old. Free entry, donations
gratefully received. T: 01246 345727
Sinfin Ward Community Fun Day
Osmaston Park, DE24 9HY
www.derby.gov.uk
12:00noon-4:00pm Come and celebrate all
that Osmaston and Sinfin have available.
Help bring together the communities
within the Sinfin Ward banner.
Summer Craft Fair
Peak Shopping Village, DE4 2JE
www.peakshoppingvillage.com
10:00am-4:00pm Derbyshire is a haven
of brilliant crafters. Come and shop the
brilliant creations of the supremely creative.
T: 01629 735326
Ice Cream Cruises
Tapton Lock Visitor Centre, S41 7JB
www.chesterfield-canal-trust.org.uk
10:00am-4:00pm The Chesterfield Canal
Trust trip boat, John Varley, will be running
‘Ice Cream Cruises’ every hour. This short,
family-oriented cruise combines sailing and
delicious Ice Cream! T: 01629 533020
1 – 2 July
Cavendish’s Horses: Power and
Grace
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
2 July
Derbyshire Open Day FREE ENTRY
The Donkey Sanctuary, SK17 9QQ
www.thedonkeysanctuary.org.uk
10:00am-4:00pm Visit the adorable rescued
and unwanted donkeys at this Derbyshire
Centre. Visitors can meet the staff and get
‘hands on’ with the donkeys.
T: 01298 83866
Lakeside Festival
Kirk Hallam Lake, Ilkeston
www.friendsofkirkhallamlake.btck.co.uk
12:00noon-4:00pm Summer festival, stalls
and small fair rides too. Free entry, small
charge for some activities.
8 – 9 July
Cavendish’s Horses: From Manège to
Dressage
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
9 July
Mini Makers
Peak Shopping Village, DE4 2JE
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
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