Events Around Derby

Expanding Your Creative Writing Skills With Charlotte Baker Wednesday 20th Feb, 2pm-4pm Tickets £8 from QUAD Box Office on 01332 290606 or from www.derbyquad.co.

Writing Short Stories With Alex Davis Wednesdays 27th Feb- 27th March (week off March 13th), 2pm-4pm Tickets £50, £40 members/concessions from QUAD Box Office on 01332 290606 or from www.derbyquad.co.

Escaping the Slush Pile Thursday 7th March, 7pm-8:30pm With Dan Godfrey Tickets £7 from QUAD Box Office or from www.derbyquad.co.

Join Derby Grammar and Derby High School’s Joint Choral Society at Derby Cathedral as they perform Karl Jenkins’ Requiem. First recorded and performed in 2005, it was written for the opening of the Wales Millenium Centre in Cardiff.

Kenny Wax Family Entertainment, Novel Theatre and Nica Burns present a Royal & Derngate, Northampton Production Long before Harry Potter there was Mildred Hubble. An ordinary girl who found herself in an extraordinary place: a school for witches.

A lighthouse keeper lives on a desolate outcrop surrounded by stormy seas. Duty bound to maintain the light that guides boats away from danger, she lives a solitary existence. Until one day a runaway lands on the shore and together they face the inevitable.

Have fun discovering Derby with two self-guided, quirky, heritage walks with an optional treasure hunt. Buy in booklet or instant download format. Are you curious about Derby? Looking for an unusual and quirky activity which gets you out in the fresh air whatever the weather?

This is a wonderful opportunity to join Jan as she connects to the universal-energies, bringing messages from loved ones and guided information for you. Join us as Jan Mayfield connects for you!

Pearl Jamm The UK's premier tribute to Seattle's finest, Pearl Jam. Artists performing: Pearl Jamm.: Tickets avaiable.

Free admission live Dixieland jazz from 845 pm Resident band ( for last 10 years ) The West End Jazzband Very good selection of quality ales

A weekly Wednesday lunchtime Traditional Jazz session by The New Orleans Hotshots Jazz Band; leader, trombonist: Dave Harmer. Very good meals available.

We’re Back Again After The Success Of Our First Indoor Inflatable Park! Located @Allestree Woodlands School In Derby This Half Term For 2 Days Only! Come And Experience Some Exciting Inflatables For The Family! Let’s Create Some Memories! 18/19th February Half Term!

Browse beautiful products from designer-makers and watch cookery demonstrations from local Executive Chef, Ben Peverall. Exhibitors include chocolatiers and micro-brewers through to home crafters and jewellery makers.

The Rooswijk was a Dutch East India Company vessel which sank on the treacherous Goodwin Sands, off Kent, in January 1740. The ship was outward bound for Batavia (modern-day Jakarta) with trade-goods. Now a protected wreck site the ship’s remains lie at a depth of some 25 metres.

Join us for an early morning walk in the parkland of Kedleston Hall to discover the birds, then warm up with a hot drink and bacon butty in the restaurant. The 2 mile winter walk will pass the lakes and woodlands in the parkland. Booking Essential. Phone: 01332842191. Dogs on leads welcome.

Build your own bird box to create homes for wild birds in your garden. Itll soon be nesting season and the birds will be looking for somewhere to raise their chicks.

Join us on the first Monday of the month for a practical outdoor work session aimed at families who home educate. Sessions will be suitable for a mix of ages, but children should be over 5 years old. Please get in contact if your child has any additional needs.

The first in a series of Five Element workshops giving you the chance to learn and explore both inner and outer meditative practice that will help loosen, activate and integrate the essence of water energy. Encompassing meridian stretches, Voice exploration and sound relaxation.

Selling Bric a Brac, clothing, toys, furniture, books

A large garden full of interesting and unusual plants designed to have colour and interest throughout the year. The felling of some large trees has given the opportunity for some unusual sculptures and fresh planting. Many benches to sit and soak up the atmosphere enjoying our renowned tea and cake.

As part of the week long celebrations we are holding a Craft Fayre on Saturday 16th March 10am - 4pm We have a lovely range of stalls indoors & outdoors. Refreshments are available and we have car parking onsite & very nearby.

Beautiful view of Melbourne Pool from balustraded terrace running length of 1831 house. Garden drops steeply by paths and steps to lawn with herbaceous border and bank of flowering shrubs best in June/Sept. Interesting bog garden and other late summer beds.

Challenge the Victorians’ Come along to Strutt’s North Mill this February half term and experience 19th century themed games and crafts. Grab your score card and see if you can beat the Victorians! Monday 18th and Tuesday 19th February 10.30am-3.30pm (last admission 3pm) £3.

A weekly FREE timed 5K run that starts and finishes at Shipley Country Park car park. It is a fun, free event organised by volunteers for the benefit of everyone. Registration with Parkrun is required before your first race.