What’s On Free in South Derbyshire and The National Forest Spring 2020 visit www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/swadlincotetic 2 Welcome... to the Spring edition of What’s On in South Derbyshire and The National Forest Amid rolling English countryside dotted with picturesque villages you will find so much to enjoy; from historic houses and gardens, to meandering rivers and canals, to archery and snowboarding. All set in the heart of The National Forest, Britain’s most ambitious environmental project. Linking the ancient forests of Needwood and Charnwood, more than eight million trees have already been planted. The woodland is being created on a scale not seen for more than a thousand years. Come and enjoy it this season. There’s so much more to explore... Find out more about what’s on offer in South Derbyshire from Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre • local and national accommodation information • places to visit • events and what’s on information • public transport information • tickets for local events • tickets for Derbyshire Wayfarer • tickets for day trips with local coach companies • souvenirs, postcards, maps, local history books and self-guided walks Phone 01283 222848 Email [email protected] You will find us located within Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 9DG Open Mon - Sat, 10am - 4.30pm Find out What’s On in South Derbyshire and tell us what you are doing via social media #SDwhatson Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre 3 the national forest walking festival 16th-28th May 2020 Walks for all ages and abilities to enjoy Guided and themed walks & activities Beautiful places to explore Places to stay from B&Bs to Forest Lodges www.thenationalforestwalkingfestival.org.uk 4 Spring Highlights... Spring is here and now is the time to get out and enjoy it in South Derbyshire with a great line up of events... Get eggcited with Easter holiday events at Calke Abbey, Mercia Marina and Swadlincote Snowsports Centre, Easter craft activities at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum and Swadlincote Adult Education Centre, and a Golden Egg Trail at Elvaston Castle Experience Japanese culture with the chance to try Raku pottery, Japanese cooking and Shinrin-Yoku (forest bathing), plus lots of Japan- UK Season of Culture events Make the most of the National Forest on your doorstep with the walking festival, wildlife watching, bushcraft days, dawn chorus walks and nature-inspired life planning courses, plus lots of open gardens Mark the occasion with Rosliston Forestry Centre’s 25th birthday, Etwall Well Dressing Festival’s 50th year and the VE Day 75th anniversary Try something new with golf coaching, astronomy, Nordic walking, science discovery, photography and wine tasting, plus arts and crafts workshops including pottery, painting, fused glass, machine embroidery, woodturning and wire poppy-making Enjoy great performances with Box of Tricks at Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, The King and I at Repton School, and the India Electric Co., the Bootleg Bee Gees and a Motown tribute at Melbourne Assembly Rooms Make a date for the big days out including the Festival of Transport and Festival of Leisure in Swadlincote, Midsummerish Music Festival at Whistlewood Common, Newton Solney’s Village Festival, the Willington Carnival and Bearded Theory’s Spring Gathering at Catton Park Love Your Local Market with a new trader day, a Spring Extravaganza and monthly Open Mic, as Swadlincote joins in with the national celebration of market culture visit www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/swadlincotetic 5 What’s On in South Derbyshire and The National Forest March Sun 1 Mar, 10.30am - 4.30pm Sun 1 Mar, 11am - 4pm Winter Warmer Retreat Vintage and Handmade Fair Whistlewood Common, The Common, Calke Abbey, Ticknall, DE73 7JF Melbourne, DE73 8DH Local makers, designers and vintage traders Join us at Wellbeing at Whistlewood for a are coming together in the Riding School day of aromatherapy, homeopathy, forest to offer a range of beautiful goods. Find bathing, foraging, expressive arts and lots of antique gems for your home or a handmade hot chocolate! Held in our roundhouse with gift for someone special at this fabulous some outdoor activities and gentle walking, event. you will also be able to warm up around the Tel: 01332 863822 wood burning stove. The price includes a Email: [email protected] two course vegetarian meal and the gift of a www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke wellbeing journal. Price: Free event; Tel: 01332 865342 Parkland admission charges apply. Email: [email protected] www.wellbeingatwhistlewood.co.uk Price: £65; Booking essential. Tue 3 Mar, 2.30 - 4pm Valuation Day Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Sun 1 Mar, 11am Swadlincote, DE11 9DG Circular Walk from Melbourne to Bamford’s Auctioneers will be in the Breedon on the Hill Museum and will advise you on the value Starting from: Church Square, Melbourne, of your family heirlooms and treasured DE73 8JH possessions both monetary and historic. Leisurely 5.2miles/8.4km circular walk All proceeds going towards the upkeep over fields to the golf course at Breedon of the Museum. Café on site open for on the Hill and return to Melbourne. Grid refreshments. Reference SK389249. Please wear suitable Tel: 01283 222600 footwear and clothing. Email: [email protected] Tel: 01332 702820 / 07951 205199 – www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Christine Price: £1 per item or set. www.derbyramblers.org.uk Price: Free (Non-members can join up to Free 3 walks for free) Wed 4 Mar, 6.30 - 9pm Derwent Woodturning Club Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG Professional demonstration by internationally-famous wood turner Mick Hanbury. Visitors welcome. Tel: 07726 618151 Email: [email protected] www.derwentwoodturners.simdif.com Price: £5. 6 visit www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/swadlincotetic Thu 5 Mar, 7.30 - 9.30pm Fri 6 Mar, 1.30 - 2.30pm Hilton and Marston History Group Relaxation Hour Hilton Methodist Chapel, Main Street, DE65 5FF Swadlincote Chiropractic and Wellbeing Clinic, Annual General Meeting. 6 Hill Street, DE11 8HL Tel: 01283 733069 Life stressful? Needing ways to de-stress Email: [email protected] and relax? Learn techniques to help you feel Find us on Facebook calmer in everyday life. This event is held Price: £3 for non members; on the first Friday afternoon of each month, Membership £12 per year. excluding Bank Holidays. Tel: 07999 552508 Email: [email protected] Fri 6 Mar, 10 - 11am Price: £7; Booking essential. Tots Play Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG Fri 6 Mar, 7.30 – 9pm Toddler play - enjoy a different activity each Sing Gospel Concert week with your toddler (4 sessions): Week The Pingle Academy, Coronation Street, 1 - Toot toot; Week 2 – Duplo; Week 3 - Swadlincote, DE11 0QA Sand and water play; Week 4 - Teddy bear’s This ‘Sing out Concert’ supported by South picnic. Limited to 14 tots per session. Derbyshire Music Centre’s Swing Band is the Tel: 01283 222600 culmination of four workshops taking place Email: museum.assistant@ throughout February/March, in conjunction sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk with the South Derbyshire Music Centre www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk and Derbyshire Music Education Hub. Come Price: £2.50 for first child; £1.50 sibling along and enjoy the sounds of gospel rate; Includes tea/coffee, juice and a biscuit; music and voices in what promises to be Booking essential. an uplifting concert. Tickets available on the door or in advance via the telephone number below. Tel: 07860 101417 - For further details Email: [email protected] www.southderbyshiremusic.org/sing-out/ Price: Adult £5; Children free. Watch great football in South Derbyshire Sat 7 Mar, 10am - 4pm Come along and support the Machine Embroidery Workshop ‘Moatmen’ and see Elvis Gresley in action! Melbourne Festival Pop Up Gallery, 2 Market Place, Melbourne, DE73 8DS March This workshop with Emily Smalley will Saturday 7th – Selston allow you to become more creative with Saturday 21st – AFC Wulfrunians your sewing machine than you previously thought possible. Maximum 6 people. April Tel: 07765 819428 Saturday 11th – Stourport Swifts Email: [email protected] Monday 13th – Long Eaton United www.emilysmalley.co.uk Saturday 25th – Boldmere St Michael’s Price: £55 per person; Booking essential. Moat Ground, Moat Street, Church Gresley, Swadlincote, DE11 9RE Phone: 01283 216315 Email: [email protected] Web: www.gresleyfc.com Prices: Adults £8; Over 60yrs £5; Under 16yrs (accompanied by a full paying adult) £1 visit www.southderbyshire.gov.uk/swadlincotetic 7 Sat 7 Mar, 10.30am - 12.30pm Tue 10 Mar and Tue 24 Mar, 6.30 - 7.30pm Saturday Talk – Hearts of Oak Relaxation Evening Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote Chiropractic and Wellbeing Clinic, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG 6 Hill Street, Swadlincote, DE11 8HL Join us for International Women’s Day Life stressful? Needing ways to de-stress and listen to this amusing and interesting and relax? Learn techniques to help you talk from Bob Massey exploring the feel calmer in everyday life. This event stories of women who, over the centuries, is held every 2nd and 4th Tuesday each masqueraded as men to join the military calendar month. and do other men’s jobs. Tel: 07999 552508 Tel: 01283 222600 Email: [email protected] Email: museum.assistant@ Price: £7; Booking essential. sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Price: £5 including light refreshments; Tue 10 Mar, 7.30 - 9.30pm Booking essential. The Wonderful World of Agapanthus - Talk Sat 7 Mar, 3 - 4.30pm Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane, DE73 7JX A talk with Steve Hickman, RHS Master South Derbyshire Community Grower, for Ticknall Garden Club, which Drummers meets on the second Tuesday of every The Dance and Music Centre, month, except in August. 11 The Delph Centre, Swadlincote, DE11 9DA Tel: 01283 214784 Djembe drumming sessions for adults Email: [email protected] (16 years +).