Primary Times Derbyshire May 2017

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what's on where 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 12 Primary Times MAY HALF TERM 2017 | www.primarytimes.net/derbyshire
Bringing Books to Life 9 — 17 June 2017 Enjoy our special Festival events for children and families. Pick up a leaflet in your local library and all arts venues across the city. derbybookfestival.co.uk @DerbyBookFest /DerbyBookFestival Children's-Advert-90x66.indd 1 09/05/2017 15:52 A Family Ticket to Paradise Island Adventure Golf Paradise Island Adventure Golf is offering one reader the chance to win a family ticket to the indoor miniature golf centre which has just teed-off at intu Derby. The leisure destination features two 18-hole mini golf courses set amidst a tropical island paradise. The courses are full of twists and turns, designed to send the ball on a rollercoaster ride, whilst allowing mini-golfers the chance to test their skills through a maze of obstacles and uneven terrain. For further information visit www.paradiseislandgolf.com To WIN simply answer the following question: How many 18-hole mini golf courses does Paradise Island Adventure Golf have in Derby? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 Enter online at www.primarytimes.net/derbyshire/competitions Or https://www.facebook.com/PrimaryTimesDerby www.primarytimes.net/derbyshire | MAY HALF TERM 2017 Primary Times 13
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