Markeaton Park Food & Drink Festival
Markeaton Park Food & Drink Festival, a celebration of food and community spirit!
On August 16-17, 2025, enjoy a free-entry event filled with diverse food vendors, live music, artisan stalls, and family-friendly entertainment.
Located at Derby's beautiful Markeaton Park, this festival is perfect for food lovers and anyone seeking a delightful day out.
Don't miss this exciting opportunity to indulge in culinary delights and local crafts while soaking up the stunning park scenery.
Entry - Free
Parking: Standard parking charges apply.
Sight Loss Leisure Group Open Day
Derby Sight Loss Leisure Group provide information and support to sight-impaired individuals in the Derby area through meetings and outings.
They are holding an open day for people with a sight loss difficulty to come and meet their members and volunteers, and attend one of their meetings as a free trial.
They are also welcoming individuals who work with people with sight problems to come along and evaluate if it is suitable for others to attend.
Sight Loss Leisure Group is also looking for volunteers to drive/escort members to and from their homes to meetings.
A buffet lunch and drinks will be available.
If you would like to attend or have any questions, please email mark_roberts0@hotmail.com
Summer Reading Challenge with Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
Go Potty for Wildlife
Make your own bird box or bird feeders and plant seeds in upcycled pots.
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust is hosting sessions with Derby Libraries to support children to bring wildlife to their gardens.
Free event is suitable for children aged 4 to 11 but everyone is welcome.
Booking essential directly with library - 01332 641702
Cathedral Quarter Artisan Trail
A Two-Day Celebration
On the 23rd and 24th of August 2025 the streets of the Cathedral Quarter will be alive with the very best of Derby and Derbyshire creators, makers and artists.
The event will take place in the Cathedral Quarter in Derby on streets such as Sadler Gate, Iron Gate, St. Mary's Gate, the Corn Market, Bold Lane, Cheapside and The Strand.
Let's celebrate our wonderful talent.
Let's celebrate our city and county.
FREE
Cathedral Quarter Artisan Trail
A Two-Day Celebration
On the 23rd and 24th of August 2025 the streets of the Cathedral Quarter will be alive with the very best of Derby and Derbyshire creators, makers and artists.
The event will take place in the Cathedral Quarter in Derby on streets such as Sadler Gate, Iron Gate, St. Mary's Gate, the Corn Market, Bold Lane, Cheapside and The Strand.
Let's celebrate our wonderful talent.
Let's celebrate our city and county.
FREE
Six Street Walk
Advance notice!
Our next walk will be on Sunday 7th September and we are doing a circular walk to the Roaches and Lud’s Church.
This is a moderate walk of approximately 6 miles with some elevation gain and uneven terrain. It also involves quite a steep climb initially.
Car sharing is available.
For more details please email suegj@mac.com
Our walks will generally be on the first Sunday of the month.
Baton of Hope Tour 25 - Derby and Derbyshire
The baton will be in Derby/Derbyshire on 13th September 2025.
It will be carried by people affected or bereaved by suicide along a dedicated route, making stops along its journey.
Dedicated stops will have additional things to do, from live music, activities, local stalls and information linking to mental health, suicide prevention, neurodiversity and many more surprises being planned.
Check out the stop info on the website for more information.
Summer Socials ‘In my Garden’
Summer Socials ‘In my Garden’ with Six Streets neighbours
Meet up with neighbours and friends for an informal drink and chat at one of these Six Streets socials through the late summer.
Friday 19th September
6-8pm
at an address on Kedleston Road
Please see the leaflet through your door this week for further details and location.
The Host will provide the venue in their garden.
Please bring your own drink, snacks, glass and chair if you would like one.
Look forward to seeing some of you there!
Derby Festé 2025
Derby Festé 2025: Where the Streets Come Alive!
Expect the unexpected as the streets burst into life with a spectacular mix of dance, theatre, circus, parkour, and aerial performance. It’s a full-on sensory adventure designed to spark your imagination and stir your soul.
This year’s programme is a tale for our times—celebrating the wonder of nature, confronting the challenges it faces, and exploring how we can come together to create change. From the magical and moving to the bold and hilarious, Derby Feste will once again captivate and delight audiences of all ages.
See it. Feel it. Be part of it. Join artist and cartoonist Scott Walker in a giant street-style doodle art piece, or take a trip to the beach under a giant spinning parasol! Keep an eye out for the mischievous Slinkies as Big Mob rolls through—audience participation optional (but encouraged!).
With plenty of family-friendly performances, many of which are non-verbal, Derby Feste is accessible to deaf audiences and those who don’t use English as a first language.
A city transformed. A day to remember.
This vibrant event is proudly presented by Derby City Council with project grant support from Arts Council England National Lottery funding. Feste is delivered in partnership with Fabric, the Midlands strategic dance development organisation with additional support from Derby Museums and QUAD.
Assemble: Derby’s Making Festival 2025
Meet the makers and discover what you can make!
Produced by Derby Museums, Assemble is a family-friendly showcase of invention, creativity and resourcefulness, which celebrates making in all its shapes and forms. The last event in 2024 saw audiences of over 1,000 in attendance and featured more than 60 makers on-site, with demonstrations in everything from ceramics and embroidery to laser-cutting, weaving, jewellery-making, metalwork, robotics and automata. Visitors were invited to take part in a variety of special workshops and this year we are welcoming back Aardman animations to host three exciting workshops.
Assemble brings together artists and makers from varied disciplines to share their passion and skills with the public and to encourage others to have a go at making themselves. For makers, Assemble offers an opportunity to share creative passions and skills, to network with other makers and artists and to inspire makers of the future, all in the glorious surroundings of the Museum of Making, a UNESCO World Heritage that is widely regarded to be the site of the world’s first factory.
Visit the website here for further details
Summer Reading Challenge with Furthest from the Sea Green Fingers!
Join Furthest from the Sea’s artists and create your own colossal garden collage!
Come and explore your local library and discover a doorway to the great outdoors through a creative collage workshop. Inspired by fascinating facts and boundless imagination, craft your own epic garden collage, overflowing with plants, flowers, creatures, and more!
This free event is suitable for children aged 4 to 11 but everyone is welcome. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.
Spaces are limited so booking in advance is essential, by phone or in person at the library.
Furthest from the Sea Music, Comedy & Arts is a not-for-profit arts organisation championing homegrown arts and founded in Derbyshire. Sessions are supported by Derby Libraries.
Summer Socials ‘In my Garden’
Summer Socials ‘In my Garden’ with Six Streets neighbours
Meet up with neighbours and friends for an informal drink and chat at one of these Six Streets socials through the late summer.
Friday 15th August
6-8pm
at an address on Park Grove
Please see the leaflet through your door this week for further details and location.
The Host will provide the venue in their garden.
Please bring your own drink, snacks, glass and chair if you would like one.
Look forward to seeing some of you there!
Hydrangea Open Day 2025
The Hydrangea Derby Open Day will be held on Sunday 10 August from 10am to 3pm.
The volunteers will be on hand to answer your hydrangea-related questions.
If you would like to join one of the guided tours of the garden at 11am and 2pm, meet the team opposite the cafe and keep your fingers crossed for fine weather!
Sadler Gate Pride Festival
Prepare for Sadler Gate to SPARKLE!
Sadler Gate are thrilled to host our their first event celebrating Derby’s vibrant LGBTQ+ community with open hearts and the inclusive spirit of the Sadler Gate community. Expect a joyful celebration with delicious food, amazing street entertainment and more!
Further details to be announced!
Cathedral Quarter Street Circus 2025
This summer, the much-anticipated Cathedral Quarter Street Circus returns to dazzle audiences on 9th August!
The vibrant event promises a day packed with incredible entertainment, featuring crowd-favourites like the hilariously energetic Musical Ruth, the acrobatic antics of The Van Dunk Brothers, the fiery stunts of Fireman Dave, the captivating charm of George Orange, and a host of other spectacular performers.
Perfect for all ages, this lively celebration of street performance is set to transform the Cathedral Quarter into a hub of laughter, awe, and unforgettable moments. Don’t miss it!
Derby Caribbean Carnival 2025
Celebrating 50 golden years of the Derby Caribbean Carnival!
Derby Caribbean Carnival takes place on the third Sunday of July each year.
This includes the procession with troupes from London, Luton, Leeds, Bradford, Preston, Leicester, Birmingham and Nottingham as well as MProductiontime2show Troupe from Derby and the Association’s own troupe Cultural Roots Carnival Troupe (CRCT).
All troupes gather on Cathedral Green near the Derby Silk Mill (The Museum of Making). The procession sets off at 1.00 pm, meandering its way from Cathedral Green, through the City Centre, up St Peter’s Street, Babington Lane, Normanton Road, Pear Tree Road, Portland Street, Osmaston Park Road, Moor Lane and finally arriving at Osmaston Park at approximately 3.00 pm, culminating in a costume exhibition of all troupe members.
Once on Osmaston Park revellers can enjoy the stage show with an international headline artist, other local and national artists as well as local and national sound systems providing music for all tastes. There is a Funfair to keep the children entertained, catering stalls selling Caribbean and European foods as well as arts and crafts stalls. It is certainly a fun filled day for all the family.
Alvaston Park Community Fun Day 2025
Something for the whole family to enjoy!
A fun-packed day for all including live music, dancers, fair rides, and craft and charity stalls.
A Jurassic Day Out 2025
Mark your calendars! A Jurassic Day Out in Cathedral Quarter returns for its fourth year on 12th July, and it’s bigger and better than ever.
This year, get ready to meet brand-new dinosaurs, including a Parasaurolophus and a Stygimolock, in the thrilling Dino Arena!
Don’t miss Derbyshire’s largest FREE dinosaur event—a roaring good time for the whole family!
Celebrate Sadler Gate
In partnership with The Cathedral Quarter BID, Celebrate Sadler Gate is back for another year of fun and festivities!
Celebrate the decades that have shaped our iconic street with a day (and night) brimming with street entertainment, culinary delights, independent shopping and nostalgic tunes. All perfectly blended with the vibe that defines Sadler Gate!
More details to be announced.
Open House at Elvaston Castle
Step inside this historic house for a unique experience and explore its incredible architecture and charm.
Bring your family and friends (no dogs inside the castle, please).
Entry through the Gothic Hall.
Maison Foo and the Creative Sanctuary group present: Story Chefs
Theatre, food and around the world fun for all the family
Join the ‘Story Chefs’ for a magical around the world adventure…
Delicious stories brought to life, with a sprinkle of mischief and magic and a good serving of puppets, music and theatre fun. Followed by food tasters from around the world, served and made with love at the pop-up Story Chef Kitchen created by Maison Foo’s Creative Sanctuary group.
Suitable for ages 6 to 106, this unique theatre and food event is a great way for the whole family to enjoy new stories and flavours from around the world.
Brought to you by Maison Foo – Derby’s local Theatre Company of Sanctuary – in partnership with Derby Museums, as part of Refugee Week Celebrations at the Hello Derby Festival of Welcome.
What audiences have said….
‘Beautiful, heart warming and joyous.’
‘Like opening up sunshine from a jam jar.’
‘Food and stories really do connect us all, thank you story chefs.’
Amazingly brilliant in every way! (audience member, aged 9)
Story Chefs is supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Hello Derby… A Festival of Welcome
Hello Derby, a festival of welcome returns to the Museum of Making for the third time, as part of Derby Refugee Week Festival.
Derby is proud to offer a place of safety and a warm welcome to people forced to flee their home countries.
Take the opportunity to meet people seeking sanctuary and the local organisations who support them, celebrate different cultures through music, dance and art, ask questions, and learn more about the issues faced by refugees and asylum seekers.
Hello Derby will be a day of fun, creativity, conversation and compassion as we celebrate ‘community as a superpower!’
Free, drop-in event, everyone welcome. Come and say hello at Hello Derby!
Red Cross Food Collection
We will be collecting for the food bank on Sunday 1st June.
If you would like us to call and collect from outside of your house, please email back and let me know (marie.mcgirr@live.co.uk). We will not knock-on doors to collect, just pick up from outside from around 10am on Sunday. If we usually collect from your house, we will continue to do so unless you let us know otherwise
The Red Cross collection box will be outside 22 Wheeldon Avenue until Sunday afternoon
Six Streets Social
Meet with friends and neighbours for a social get-together in the Creaky Floorboard (Kedleston Road) on Wednesday 14th May, starting at 7:30p.m.
There will be some info available about upcoming Six Streets events and an open forum to pass on any views or ideas you might have.
We welcome all residents so please pass on this open invitation to any new Six Streets inhabitants!
The Six Streets organising group is run by a handful of neighbours but we always welcome new offers of help in planning events. If you are interested in giving us a hand then please contact us here .
VE Day Celebration
All In One Place, are holding a VE Day party on the 8th May at West End Community Centre.
Pop in for a chat and feel free to bring friends and family.
Join others from your community in celebrating with free refreshments and activities!
Six Streets Walk
Check out the Activities Page for contact details
A return of a local favourite! The July walk is the Stones Walk which gives the opportunity to check on the restoration of All Saints’ Church in Mackworth village. The walk is 5 miles long with a couple of easy stiles. There may be livestock in the a field or two and, as ever, sturdy footwear of muddy conditions is recommended.Meet at 75 Wheeldon Ave at 10.30. No car sharing needed as this is the starting point. If you are driving for some reason, then see Activity page for contact details and check with Lyn about meeting at Markeaton Mundy car park.
Plan is to stop at the Potting Shed on the way back but you may wish to bring snacks/ drinks to keep you going while walking and talking. Well behaved dogs on leads always welcome.
Playing Out
Playing Out is all about Active Play - ie children having more freedom to play outside than is usually possible given today’s level of traffic. The idea is to have fun - safely.
All residents are welcome to come along and chat. If you have children with you, you are responsible for them throughout.
Information on Six Streets Playing Out here
If this date is rained off, then the event will take place on the second Friday of the month.
The street is closed to through traffic as we have road closure orders from the council. This does not affect residents leaving/ arriving as they are not passing through. Stewards will stop the children playing and shepherd you out or in to a parking space - though we very much appreciate it when residents choose to park up outside the play area to avoid the disruption.
Six Streets Walk
Check out the Activities Page for contact details
The walk in June will take place on Sunday, 30th June, so please pop the date in your diary. Normal time 10 30
50th Anniversary Ball 4 Children First Charity
Children First Derby are celebrating 50 years of supporting local vulnerable children, young people and families on the 29th of June. To help commemorate this fantastic achievement by the charity they are hosting a very prestigious anniversary ball.
To continue the very important work the charity offer in the community we need your help, if you would like to help volunteer, contribute to the charity or attend the Ball please contact Louise Webb at louise.webb@childrenfirstderby.co.uk
