PT Derby Summer 2019

Primary Times Derbyshire
WHAT’S ON WHERE
Ongoing
Orienteering at Ilam Park
Ilam Park DE6 2AZ
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
11am-5pm. Have a go at orienteering at Ilam
Park - the permanent course is available all
year round, whatever the weather. Ideal for
beginners, families, dog walkers and school
groups.T: 01335350503.
Orienteering at Kedleston Hall
Kedleston Hall DE22 5JH
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
10am-5pm. New for 2019, go orienteering
in the parkland and see more of the less
visited areas of Kedleston. A fun activity for
all ages, ideal for beginners or experienced
orienteers. T: 01332 842191.
8 July
Youtube4U
The Brewhouse Arts Centre DE14 1AA
www.brewhouse.co.uk
6-7.15pm. Have you ever wanted to create
a film; from idea to screen or from phone
to You Tube? If so, this is the club for
you. Budding film makers, vloggers and
YouTuber’s can learn skills in filming, editing,
acting and presenting everything needed
to start your vlog/blog successfully or get
going on your first movie. Weekly projects
posted on The Brewhouse’s own You Tube
channel. Price: £4.50 per session. Age: 6-10
years. T: 01283 508100.
bDance Kids
The Brewhouse Arts Centre DE14 1AA
www.brewhouse.co.uk
5-6pm. A fun and funky introduction to
dance, aimed at developing co-ordination
and confidence. Young dancers are
encouraged to be creative and expressive
through different dance styles. Classes are
taught in a relaxed, fun environment, come
and join the fun. Price: £4.25. Ages 6+.
T: 01283 508100.
Nature Tots
Carsington Water Visitor Centre DE6 1ST
www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
10.30am-12noon. Come along to the
playgroup with a difference, with a different
wildlife theme for every session, Nature
tots encourages parents and children to
get outside to learn and play together.
Sessions include a story, outdoor activities,
crafts and a snack and a drink. £4.
10 July
Upbeat
The Brewhouse Arts Centre DE14 1AA
www.brewhouse.co.uk
9.30-10.30am. A Wednesday session
especially for pre-schoolers. Fantastic
music and movement sessions for children
from newborn upwards and their grownups
to enjoy together. Classes are fun, informal,
support children in all areas of their
development and are led by experienced
practitioners, so come along sing, dance
and let yourself go. Price: £4.25 + £1 for each
additional sibling (Accompanying Adult
FREE). Age 6 months +. T: 01283 508100.
11 July
Ranger Tots
Longshaw, Burbage
and the Eastern Moors
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
9.45am-1.45pm and 12.30-2.30pm. Mini
explorers (2 to 5 years of age) and intrepid
tots and their adults are invited to take part
in fun outdoor activities at Longshaw. Drinks
and fruit provided. T: 03442491895.
12 July
Tots Make and Do
Museum and Art Gallery DE1 1BS
www.derbymuseums.org
10-11.30am. Tots Make and Do is a weekly
session where the Museum welcomes 2-5
year olds with their grown-ups for crafts,
games and stories inspired by the fabulous
collections. Drop in session, suitable for
children 2-5 years old with their grown-ups.
Free event. T: 01332 641901.
13 July
This Is Derby
Déda DE1 3GU
www.visitderby.co.uk
3-8pm. This is Derby is a unique project led
by Derby County Community Trust, Cultural
Campus: Derby’s Cultural Education
Partnership and the City’s Sports Forum.
Together they are providing opportunities
for young people to take part in highquality
arts, sports and cultural activities across the
city. Come along and celebrate the talents
and achievements of Derby’s young people
in a vibrant takeover in Derby’s city centre.
A fusion of arts,culture and sport activities
and performances bringing the Market
Place to life for everyone to enjoy and
inspire this city. T: 01332 370911.
This is Derby Celebration Day
Museum and Art Gallery DE1 1BS
www.derbymuseums.org
12-3pm. Come along to the Museum to find
out about This is Derby; a project that has
been working with young people in the city
over the last year to help develop essential
life skills. Have a go at some taster activities
to see what hidden talents you may have.
Drop in session suitable for all.
T: 01332 641901.
13 July – 14 July
Bolsover at the Races
Bolsover Castle S44 6PR
www.english-heritage.org.uk
11am-5pm. Join William Cavendish, Duke
of Newcastle, for a day of horse racing at
Bolsover Castle whilst enjoying sights and
sounds of 17th century England. Explore
the fascinating living history encampment,
listen to celebratory music and see
exceptional horsemanship on show this
summer weekend. T: 0370 333 1183.
13 July -2 September
Moon Landing Maize
Maze and Space Rangers
National Forest Adventure Farm
DE13 9SJ
www.adventurefarm.col.uk
The out of this world themed Maize Maze
celebrates 50 years since the first moon
landing on 20 July 1969. As you navigate
the 10 acre maze, you’ll need to find and
solve space-themed puzzles to help
fix the ‘Eagle’ Lunar Landing Module to
send the astronauts home to Earth. The
Astro-Adventure Mini Maze is perfect for
little legs. Discover all the planets of the
Solar System hidden in the maze paths.
Also become a Space Ranger and rescue
the aliens in this brand new interactive
experience for the summer. And of course
a trip to the Adventure Farm includes
meeting the animals and playing in the
huge indoor and outdoor play areas.
14 July
Hubbub Beach Party
Déda DE1 3GU
www.visitderby.co.uk
2-4.30pm. It’s time for some summer fun at
Hubbub Theatre Company’s annual Beach
Party. Grab your sunglasses and prepare for
an afternoon of new performances, games
in the café, surprise acts and dancing.
Everyone is welcome, especially those
with moderate learning difficulties and their
friends and families and dressing up in
beach gear is encouraged. T: 01332 370911.
15 July
Youtube4U
The Brewhouse Arts Centre DE14 1AA
www.brewhouse.co.uk
6-7.15pm. Have you ever wanted to create
a film; from idea to screen or from phone
to You Tube? If so, this is the club for
you. Budding film makers, vloggers and
YouTuber’s can learn skills in filming, editing,
acting and presenting everything needed
to start your vlog/blog successfully or get
going on your first movie. Weekly projects
posted on The Brewhouse’s own You Tube
channel. Price: £4.50 per session. Age: 6-10
years. T: 01283 508100.
bDance Kids
The Brewhouse Arts Centre DE14 1AA
www.brewhouse.co.uk
5-6pm. A fun and funky introduction to
dance, aimed at developing co-ordination
and confidence. Young dancers are
encouraged to be creative and expressive
through different dance styles. Classes are
taught in a relaxed, fun environment, come
and join the fun. Price: £4.25. Ages 6+. T:
01283 508100.
Nature Tots
The Whistlestop Discovery Centre
DE4 3PT
www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
10.30am-12noon. Come along to the
playgroup with a difference, with a different
wildlife theme for every session, Nature
tots encourages parents and children to get
outside to learn and pay together. Sessions
include a story, outdoor activities, crafts and
a snack and a drink. £4.
15 July -23 August
Garden of Imagination
Calke Abbey DE73 7JF
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
10.30am-4pm. Enjoy carefree summer
days and let your imagination run wild in
the natural outdoor play area, open every
day of the summer holiday. The wide open
meadow is a safe space for children to
explore, with lots of activities to keep their
imaginations busy. Bring along a picnic, or
indulge in some summer snacks from the
Potting Shed. T: 01332 863822.
16 July
Pre School Play Day
Kedleston Hall DE22 5JH
www.nationaltrust.org.uk
11am-3pm. Come along and get outdoors
with your younger children to help them
understand and appreciate nature and our
great British wildlife. Bring along your little
adventurers to our monthly outdoor play
sessions. Expect crafts, games and stories,
and dress for the weather. These are drop
in sessions and no need to book.
T: 01332 842191.
17 July
Upbeat
The Brewhouse Arts Centre DE14 1AA
www.brewhouse.co.uk
9.30-10.30am. A Wednesday session
especially for pre-schoolers. Fantastic
music and movement sessions for children
from newborn upwards and their grownups
to enjoy together. Classes are fun, informal,
support children in all areas of their
development and are led by experienced
practitioners, so come along sing, dance
and let yourself go. Price: £4.25 + £1 for each
additional sibling (Accompanying Adult
FREE). Age 6 months +. T: 01283 508100.
19 July
Tots Make and Do
Museum and Art Gallery DE1 1BS
www.derbymuseums.org
10-11.30am. Tots Make and Do is a weekly
session where the Museum welcomes 2-5
year olds with their grown-ups for crafts,
games and stories inspired by the fabulous
collections. Drop in session, suitable for
children 2-5 years old with their grown-ups.
Free event. T: 01332 641901.
20 July
Nature Detectives
National Memorial Arboretum DE13 7AR
www.thenma.org.uk
2-4pm. Each Nature Detectives session
provides a great opportunity for you and
your child to engage with the vast variety
of nature that calls the Arboretum home.
Parents / guardians must remain with
their children at all times. The session will
be held in one of the covered outdoor
Discovery Shelters so it is important that
all children are appropriately dressed. In
the event of inclement weather, an indoor
space will be provided for the group.
Booking Essential, £2.50 per child.
T: 01283 245 100.
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