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20 visit www.south-derbys.gov.uk/swadlincotetic Sun 15 Dec, 1 - 3.30pm Gothic Hall Open to View at Elvaston Castle Country Park First World War Sun 22nd Dec, 4pm & 7pm Carols by Candlelight at Emmanuel Church Borrowash Road, Elvaston, DE72 3EP The Countryside Service is delighted to open Elvaston’s Gothic Hall for public viewing. It was originally named the Hall of Fair Star by the fourth Earl of Harrington. Tel: [phone] www.derbyshire.gov.uk/countryside Price: Adults £1, Under 16’s Free (must be accompanied by an adult). Parking charges apply Ticknall, DE73 7LE Enjoy musical delights in the Riding School. Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Price: Tickets £25 including a glass of mulled wine and mince pie Wed 18 Dec, 12.30 - 1.30pm Tour of Sharpe’s Pottery Museum West Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG Free guided tour of the museum on the last Wednesday of every month, the tour includes the new Heritage Lottery Funded exhibition ‘A Toilet Story’. free Fri 20 Dec, 7pm Ticknall, DE73 7LE Enjoy a seven course festive feast in the restaurant cooked with local produce by the Calke chefs. A special wine list with wines to suit each course will be available to purchase by the glass or bottle. Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.nationaltrust.org.uk/calke Price: Tickets £35 each, booking required Centenary free Combo Deals at Swadlincote Ski & Snowboard Centre Handel’s Messiah sung by Derby Bach Choir at Calke Abbey Gourmet Night at Calke Abbey Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] Mon 23 Dec – Fri 3 Jan Sun 15 Dec, 4 - 7pm Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.sharpespotterymuseum.org.uk Church Street, Swadlincote, DE11 9DG Emmanuel Church is the venue for a Crib Service at 4pm and Carols by Candlelight at 7pm. Free car parking adjacent to the main hall; all welcome. Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP Ski-Combos - 1 hour ski or snowboard lesson, 4 toboggan rides and 30 minutes sno-tubing for only £20 per person. Ages 4 plus, great family fun! Booking is required. The 4 August 2014 marks the 100th anniversary of the start of the First World War. As we approach this important Centenary, people of all ages throughout the United Kingdom will be reflecting on the events of the First World War, the experiences of men and women here and overseas, and how the war has shaped the last 100 years. Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk Nationally, organisations such as the Heritage Lottery Fund, Commonwealth War Graves Commission and Imperial War Museums are working on a series of national remembrance events, an extensive cultural programme and a range of educational activities. Mon 23 Dec – Fri 3 Jan Here in South Derbyshire remembrance activities are being planned by local organisations. Why not organise an event or activity? Then provide the details to Swadlincote TIC (on 01283 222848 or [email protected]) to be included on the website: Fun Activity Days at Swadlincote Ski & Snowboard Centre Sir Herbert Wragg Way, Swadlincote, DE11 8LP Parents are welcome to book onto these days with their children, ski or snowboard lessons combined with ‘Cresta Run’ tobogganing and sno-tubing plus ski ll level card to record your progress at the end of the day. Hot lunch is included in the cost of £26 per person. www.south-derbys.gov.uk/firstworldwar Ski Days Mon/Wed/Fri (aged 8+) Board Days Tues/Thurs (aged 9+) Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.jnlswadlincote.co.uk Price: £26 per person Sat 28 Dec, 7.30pm ‘Luvle Bublé’ at Melbourne Assembly Rooms High Street, Melbourne, DE73 8GF The UK’s number 1 tribute to the fantastic Michael Buble. The perfect Christmas night out with all the Buble hits. Disco, bar and great company. Tel: [phone] Email: [email protected] www.melbourneassemblyrooms.co.uk Price: Tickets £7 With a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces available, South Derbyshire has a venue for every occasion. Search for ‘Event Venues’ at www.south-derbys.gov.uk for everything from intimate historic buildings to large hotels and from modern leisure centres to ancient country houses. The recently refurbished Swadlincote Town Hall and The Delph Market Square can be hired along with parks and other facilities. ‘The Glade’ at Rosliston Forestry Centre is an outdoor stage in the natural surroundings of The National Forest with an impressive undercover proscenium stage.