What's On Guide Winter 2013/14 | Page 16

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 Unwrap a traditional Christmas, searching f