16 visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic
Sat 7 & Sun 8 Dec, 12 noon - 3pm
Sat & Sun 7 & 8, 14 & 15, 21 & 22 Dec,
11am - 6.30pm
Christmas Wreath Making at
Elvaston Castle Country Park
Borrowash Road, Elvaston, DE72 3EP
Would you like to learn about the traditional art
of wreath making? Come to our workshop and
see how to make one from materials collected in
the park.
Tel: 01629 533870
www.derbyshire.gov.uk/countryside
Price: £5 per wreath. Car parking charges apply
Sat 7, 14 & 21 Dec
Umpah Nights at Swadlincote
Ski & Snowboard Centre
Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP
Enjoy a delicious 3 course meal in the warmth of
the Alpine Lodge Restaurant, then experience
fun & games with the lively ‘Karl’s Bavarian
Brass’ Umpah Band. Price includes 2 free tickets to
return and enjoy the Cresta Run toboggan ride at
a later date.
Tel: 01283 217200
Email: [email protected]
www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk
Price: £22.50 per person (excludes drinks)
Sat 7 & Sat 21 Dec, 11.30am - 2.30pm
Christmas Decorations
Family Activity
free
Ticknall, DE73 7LE
Calke will be hosting a craft show in the
Riding School, featuring fine crafts and unique
Christmas gifts to purchase for all ages, fantastic
gifts to tick off your shopping list!
Tel: 01332 863822
Email: [email protected]
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke
Price: normal parkland entry applies
You may wish to bring a torch. Last entry 6pm
Tel: 01332 863822
Email: [email protected]
www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke
Price: Normal park admission applies
Adult £4, Child £2.50, Family £12
Father Christmas Grotto £4 (includes present)
Illustrating Winter Seedheads,
Berries and Bracken
White Hollows Studio, Ticknall, DE73 7JN
Join Michael Lakin, Botanical Artist for this course
illustrating winter subjects, which make excellent
pictures, please note that booking is essential.
Tel: 01332 862757
Email: [email protected]
www.micahellakinart.co.uk
Price: £60
Tues 10 Dec, 7.30pm
Christmas Social
with Ticknall Garden Club
Derbyshire Wildlife Trust
South Derbyshire Group:
Wildlife All Around
Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street,
Swadlincote, DE11 9DG
Enjoy slides from our group members, featuring
pond surveys, a fungi walk, butterfly and bug
walks and member Dot Morson’s guided walks.
Then have a go at Dot and Barry’s fun Christmas
quiz, followed by mulled wine and festive
nibbles along with the raffle.
Tel: 01283 215191
www.derbyshirewildlifetrust.org.uk
Price: Entry £3
Ticknall Village Hall, Ingleby Lane, DE73 7JU
You are invited to join Ticknall Garden Club
for their Christmas Social Event.
Sat 7 Dec, 7.30pm
Songs for Christmas at
Melbourne Assembly Rooms
High Street, Melbourne, DE73 8GF
Songs for Christmas by Melbourne Operatic
Society, featuring a wide range of Christmas music
with plenty of audience participation. Wine and
mince pies will be provided in the interval.
www.ticknall.org.uk
Price: Visitors £3, Members £1
Tel: 01332 863030
Email: [email protected]
www.melbourneoperaticsociety.com
Price: £6.50 per seat, please telephone to book
SATURDAY 7TH DECEMBER
Milton Walk
with Footloose Walkers
Sat 7 & Sun 8 Dec, 11am - 6pm
Christmas Craft Show
at Calke Abbey
Ticknall, DE73 7LE
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