What's On Guide Winter 2013/14 | Page 2

2 3 Welcome... to the Autumn & Winter edition of What’s On in South Derbyshire and The National Forest Amid rolling English countryside dotted with picturesque villages you will find so much to enjoy; from historic houses and gardens, to meandering rivers and canals, to archery and snowboarding. All set in the heart of The National Forest, Britain’s most ambitious environmental project. Linking the ancient forests of Needwood and Charnwood, more than eight million trees have already been planted. The woodland is being created on a scale not seen for more than a thousand years, creating stunning landscapes and wildlife habitats. Come and enjoy it this season. There’s so much more to explore... South Derbyshire at the heart of England, the place to enjoy rural recreation. Make sure South Derbyshire is at the top of your Christmas list… Friday 29 November Swadlincote Christmas Lights Switch On With a torch light descent of the ski slope, the Switch On entertainment includes local school performances, fun fair and fireworks in the town centre. Friday 29 - Saturday 30 November Find out more about what’s on offer in South Derbyshire Sharpe’s Christmas Craft Fair Weekend Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre Friday 6 December Phone 01283 222848 Email [email protected] You will find us located within Sharpe’s Pottery Museum, West Street, Swadlincote, Derbyshire DE11 9DG. Open Mon - Sat, 10am - 4.30pm. Melbourne Christmas Shopping & Lights Switch On Market stalls, shops open and two bands, Melbourne Town Band & Jnr Brass Band, Santa’s Grotto, children’s activities, fancy dress competition Friday 6 - Sunday 8 December Tweet with Twitter Find us on Facebook Badge @swadlincotetic CMYK / .eps Repton Christmas Tree Festival Saturday 7 December Santa Fun Run at Rosliston Forestry Centre Saturday 7 - Sunday 8 December Swadlincote Tourist Information Centre Christmas Craft Show at Calke Abbey Saturday 14 December Christmas Carol Service on The Delph