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 June
6-8pm
at 112 Kedleston Road.

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!

Please contact Ian Ronald (6streetsderby@gmail.com) if you would like to be involved and come along to watch the next film.

A full weekend celebrating local makers, traders & creators.

Pop down to Derby Market Hall for Makers, Music & Market - a vibrant weekend event celebrating independent shopping, live music, artisan makers and fantastic food.

Alongside the Market Hall’s much-loved regular traders, discover guest traders and makers, enjoy delicious food and drink, and soak up live performances throughout the day inside one of Derby’s most iconic spaces.

In partnership with Derby Uncovered.

FREE

The festival brings together and celebrates the growers, producers and organisations that contribute to a regenerative local food system and a wilder, more biodiverse region.

You’ll find a collection of regenerative & organic growers, bakers, makers, street food vendors, crafters, charities, community groups, demos and more!​

Free entry.

A full weekend celebrating local makers, traders & creators.

Pop down to Derby Market Hall for Makers, Music & Market - a vibrant weekend event celebrating independent shopping, live music, artisan makers and fantastic food.

Alongside the Market Hall’s much-loved regular traders, discover guest traders and makers, enjoy delicious food and drink, and soak up live performances throughout the day inside one of Derby’s most iconic spaces.

In partnership with Derby Uncovered.

FREE

Six Streets Walking Group – Sunday 7th June 2026 - Harboro Rocks

Our June, longer walk is on Sunday 7th June. It will be around Harboro Rocks and about 6.5 miles.

We will stop at a suitable location so please bring whatever you would like to eat/drink with you, and something to sit on!

Towards the end of the walk we may stop off at the Miner’s Arms in Brassington for some liquid refreshment.

As usual we will meet from 10.20 for 10.35 departure outside 75 Wheeldon Avenue.  Well behaved dogs on a lead always welcome!

Please message Sue at suegj@mac.com if you would like to join us

Looking forward to seeing you 😀

Repair Cafe - Saturday 6th June, 1-4pm West End Community Centre

Fed up with throwing out household items that are broken but could be repaired? Derby Repair Cafe could be the answer. We are a community of volunteers who have a passion for repairing, reusing and recycling. Come and join us as a volunteer or bring us your broken items (of a size that you can carry!) that have a good chance of being repaired.

We don’t charge but a voluntary contribution helps with costs – we take card payments or cash. Drinks and cakes are also available for a donation.

There’s lots of information on repairing, reusing and where to recycle, and how to make better use of what we have.

Repair tables available include (see our Facebook page for which are available each month)

• Electrical: small kitchen appliances, lights, audio, anything electrical

• Sewing, cloth items: repairs (not alterations), straps, soft toys, bags etc

• Mechanical fixing, glueing etc : Any broken item, household, garden, toys etc

• Wooden, furniture: Any items you can carry to us

• Bikes: Safety checks, small repairs, advice on looking after your bike.

• Other specialist fixers from time to time eg guitars (minor repairs, set ups, strings etc)

First Saturday of each month 1-4pm (last repair is at 3.30)

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Facebook: Derby Repair Cafe

A Celebration of Culture, Creativity & Community

Derby comes alive with 50:50 - a bold, city-wide celebration of music, art, dance, and community. Inspired by the cultural connection with Osnabrück, this free festival transforms the city into a dynamic, immersive experience. Expect live music, high-energy performances, hands-on workshops, and vibrant street spectacles at every turn. With global traditions, creative activities, and family-friendly fun, including fairground rides - there’s something for everyone to enjoy.

Here's what's taking place throughout the city:

OSNABRUCK SQUARE

• Ay-Up-Me-Duck hook-a-duck stall - Catch a Duck to win a discount voucher, or token for the fairground rides… get in quick to also grab a special duck as a memento!

• Spiral Arts well dressing workshop & display

• Artcore activities, exhibitions, photobooth, pottery workshops & chalk mural at the Obelisk

• Walkabout performances: Deep Down Brass, Babbling Vagabonds (Lady of the Loom)

• Dhol drummers procession start (to Derby Market Hall)

• FOLK3D traditional dance & “have-a-go” maypole

DERBY MARKET HALL

• Surtal Arts presents silk painting, Dhol drumming and performances celebrating Bharatanatyam and Afro dance, plus, dance workshops.

• Screen printing (People of Print / Dept Store Co) - From an open call, 50 poster designs will be selected for exhibition on Sadler Gate, and two chosen for you to print yourselves to take away.

• Postcard making (SmallPrint Company) - Create a unique crafted postcard using collage, illustration, typing or letterpress. Based on the themes of friendship, peace, love and pride.

• Derby Choral Union performance 

• FOLK3D, dance displays & maypole

• Sid Bowfin street show

• Trinity Warriors performance and workshops

• Performances from Nadia Jane Performing Arts and Jamie Thompson

MARKET PLACE

• Stage Bus live music: Route 65, The Herron Brothers, Willow Bay, Lucille, Peashooter, Marseille

• Traditional fairground rides (carousel, chair-o-planes, Ferris wheel)

• Dhol drummers procession start (to Derby Market Hall)

• Down to Earth / Electric Daisy (Tree Avenue): Working from their distinctive mobile greenhouse you’ll find workshops, stories and sessions that embody the themes of Friendship, Peace, Love, Pride, and Sanctuary through nature-based activities.

WATERFALL

• Performances: Nadia Jane Performing Arts, Sid Bowfin, Deep Down Brass

CATHEDRAL GREEN

• Stage Bus live music: Romy, Peashooter (acoustic), Jamie Thompson, Will Brown, The Herron Brothers (acoustic), Carl North

• Furthest From The Sea: craft workshops & activities

• Scott Walker: Derby-Osnabrück doodle art workshop

• Performances: Lady of the Loom, Deep Down Brass, traditional dance

STREET WALKABOUT PERFORMANCES

• Babbling Vagabonds (Lady of the Loom): Osnabrück Square, Cathedral Green, Sadler Gate

• Deep Down Brass: Osnabrück Square - Market Hall, Waterfall - Sadler Gate, Cathedral Green

• FOLK3D traditional dance: Osnabrück Square, Market Hall, Cathedral Green

• Rambling On: Cornmarket, Sadler Gate, St Peters Street

• A La Puppet Carte: St Peters Street, Sadler Gate

• Sid Bowfin: Market Hall, Waterfall

Together, these activities will transform Derby into a lively celebration of creativity, culture, and community, filled with colour, music, and unforgettable moments around every corner.

An official programme will be made readily available on the day.

Six Streets Playing Out - Friday 5 June 4-5pm - Top of White Street/Park Grove

Always a warm welcome for everyone at Playing Out !  

Come and join your Six Streets neighbours and friends at our monthly Playing Out event on a closed street where, for one hour, cars are gone and children can play and grown-ups can meet neighbours they know and neighbours they don't yet know. 

One White Street parent said “We love watching our kids play outside with their neighbours and reclaiming this space to have fun and be creative.” 
All children need to be with a supervising adult. 

A new regular Farmers' Market in Derby, in partnership with Derby Uncovered.

Go along and discover the lively farmers’ market, where local growers, producers and independent food traders come together to share the best of the region.

Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming space filled with fresh produce, artisanal foods and seasonal flavours, perfect for browsing with family and friends.

Whether you’re picking up quality ingredients, supporting local food businesses or enjoying a day out together, the farmers’ market offers a warm, community-focused experience.

A new regular Farmers' Market in Derby, in partnership with Derby Uncovered.

Go along and discover the lively farmers’ market, where local growers, producers and independent food traders come together to share the best of the region.

Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming space filled with fresh produce, artisanal foods and seasonal flavours, perfect for browsing with family and friends.

Whether you’re picking up quality ingredients, supporting local food businesses or enjoying a day out together, the farmers’ market offers a warm, community-focused experience.

Six Streets Walking Group – Saturday/Sunday 4/5th April tbc - will be a longer walk

We always love to welcome new members from the Six Streets area and most of our communication is via our WhatsApp group.

For all information about this and other walks please email suegj@mac.com  

Easter Bunny is visiting again over the Easter Weekend – Sunday 5th April

Come along to Darley Park with your younger residents to meet the Easter Bunny, take part in a treasure hunt for an Easter Egg and then play some games if you want to.

More information, and how to get tickets will be in the next email and on Facebook.

Please email us if you would be interested in volunteering on the day for an hour or so – e.g.  help set up the event, give out easter eggs, help the Easter Bunny, clear away at the end, please let us know and email 6streetsderby@gmail.com

A new regular Farmers' Market in Derby, in partnership with Derby Uncovered.

Go along and discover the lively farmers’ market, where local growers, producers and independent food traders come together to share the best of the region.

Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming space filled with fresh produce, artisanal foods and seasonal flavours, perfect for browsing with family and friends.

Whether you’re picking up quality ingredients, supporting local food businesses or enjoying a day out together, the farmers’ market offers a warm, community-focused experience.

Please contact Ian Ronald (6streetsderby@gmail.com) if you would like to be involved and come along to watch this film.

🎬 Short Film Premiere by @bensherwoodphotography

Since 2023 something powerful has been growing in Derby.

An empty shop has been transformed into a community hub and a spare office into a crowdfunded kitchen.

Derby’s first Community Fridge was filled with a new Electric-Cargo bike to move surplus food.

Led by volunteers, rooted in partnership with local allotments, changemakers & business.

This last year over 5 tonnes of fresh fruit & veg was saved, together feeding & growing a village.

Ben's film offers an inspiring insight into the people, places and practices behind TMV’s impact.

Also on the day:

🎬 Q & A with Ben Sherwood
✨ 2026 vision and invitation
💬 Open chat & community co-design
🍲 Vegan fuddle & feast
🌱 Seed swap & sow

As the health, climate, isolation and cost-of-living crises deepen, Thrivemind Village are choosing solutions rooted in good resilience, care and community.

Saturday 21st March
11 - 4pm
39 Iron Gate,
Free Entry

Create and build with LEGO & DUPLO and join in themed activities and crafts.

Imaginations at the ready! Join our LEGO Club at Allestree Library, and unleash your LEGO building creative skills!

Build a different model at every session with the help of a friendly LEGO Club volunteer. What will you build?

A free, fun session for children aged 5 and over. 

Families welcome.

Children aged 8 years or under must be accompanied by a parent or adult carer.

Please book your space by contacting the library:

01332 640061
libraries@derby.gov.uk

Dance, creativity and discovery for all ages at Chapel Street Arts Centre.

This free event invites people of all ages and abilities to explore the building, take part in short, drop-in workshop-style sessions, and enjoy a day of creativity and performance. Across the day, artists and instructors who work at Chapel Street Arts Centre will lead tasters and workshops, giving you the chance to watch, join in and have a go.

The programme will feature a range of dance classes for children and adults, including jazz, ballet, street dance and flamenco. There will also be short workshops in the auditorium.

The café and bar will be open, where you can also meet some of the local businesses and organisations who use Chapel Street Arts Centre for meetings and events, and browse pop-up information stalls running throughout the day.

Whether you’re looking to try something new, find a class, or simply explore the building, this is an open invitation to drop in, get involved and discover what’s on offer.

It's back! Derby Book Festival brings the BIG Derby World Book Day Party to Derby Market Hall.

With over 25 stalls of books, crafts and bookish goodies plus free storytelling, performances and craft activities throughout the day and did we mention books?! There will also be a range of ticketed workshops bookable via Derby Book Festival website, places will be limited to these events so do book in advance.

Dressing up as your favourite book character is of course encouraged!

Free event with some ticketed workshops.

Click here for more information

Any Questions? (BBC Radio 4)

Come along in person to Any Questions?, the lively BBC Radio 4 show where a panel of experts tackles your toughest queries. Expect sharp debates, witty remarks, and plenty of thought-provoking discussion. It's a chance to see the action live and maybe even have your voice heard!

Doors open at 6.30pm

Follow the link below to reserve your free tickets:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/any-questions-bbc-radio-4-tickets-1980974519113

Derby City Council, in partnership with the DWP and Derby Market Hall, invites you to the Derby Community Jobs Fair on Wednesday 25 February, 10:00am – 2:00pm!

Whether you’re looking for your first role, returning to work, or seeking a new challenge, this is your chance to meet a wide range of employers offering full and part-time opportunities at all levels.

Employers include:

• Derby Homes

• Derby College Group

• Oregan Timber

• Rolls Royce Submarines

• Rolls Royce Aerospace

• With more to be announced!

This event is funded by UK Government

For more info and to reserve your space please click on the link below:

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/derby-community-jobs-fair-tickets-1980170715916

A new regular Farmers' Market in Derby, in partnership with Derby Uncovered.

Go along and discover the lively farmers’ market, where local growers, producers and independent food traders come together to share the best of the region.

Enjoy a relaxed, welcoming space filled with fresh produce, artisanal foods and seasonal flavours, perfect for browsing with family and friends.

Whether you’re picking up quality ingredients, supporting local food businesses or enjoying a day out together, the farmers’ market offers a warm, community-focused experience.

Ahoy, Royalty and Buccaneers!

Set sail for an unforgettable evening at the Pirate & Princess Family Disco at Derby Market Hall!

Join in from 5pm – 9pm for a magical night of music, dancing, and adventure as brave pirates and sparkling princesses take over the dance floor. Dress in your finest crowns, capes, boots, and eye patches, and get ready to party with the whole family.

With the food court and bar open throughout the evening and welcoming all ages, you can enjoy delicious treats while the little (and big!) ones dance the night away.

Expect great music, fun-filled moments, and plenty of treasure-worthy memories for everyone.

Whether you rule a kingdom or sail the seas, all are welcome on this royal voyage!

Learn how to code in this interactive workshop.

Join STEMDays for a hands-on, beginner-friendly 'makers experience' designed to explore the Micro:bit computer and coding.

The workshop is suitable for children aged 9-13. Children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

This is a free workshop but booking is essential. Pop into Allestree Library or call 01332 640061.
 
The event is funded by Allestree Neighbourhood Board.

Derby Libraries also runs free Code Club courses at Alvaston, Mickleover, Normanton and Riverside Libraries. You can find out more about these, including how to book your place: 

Code Club for children
StemDays Website

Sprout's tummy keeps turning greener and greener but he doesn't know why!

Come and find out with local author, Susan Hughes to discover Sprout's Surprise at her storytelling with craft activities at Allestree Library.

Booking essential, in person or by phone. 

Suitable for ages 3 – 7, all children must be accompanied by a responsible adult.

To book please contact the library:

Allestree Thu 19 Febr at 10:30 – 11:30:
call 01332 640061 or pop into the library to book.

CAROL SINGING

Organised by Gaynor and Local Vocals.

Bring some festive cheer to our Six Streets neighbours by singing Christmas Carols around Six Streets.

Bring your voices, woolly hats and gloves to the bottom of Wheeldon Avenue on Monday 8th December at 6.30.

We’ll then head to the Horse and Groom around 8pm for a carols sing-a-long.

ALL WELCOME!

MILE JUNKIES RUNNING GROUP

Mile Junkies is a community focused running group set up by two Six Streets residents.

The group meet every Monday at 6:30pm for a steady 5km run, at Ashley Ted Hair Salon, Duffield Road.

The group also meets monthly at Point 6 for a longer 10km run, followed by coffee and cake.

More info can be found on Instagram here https://www.instagram.com/mile.junkies