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Dec
19
Tue
Yes, it’s that time again! This year’s big event is almost upon us, and at a mere £15 a pop, is not to be missed.
There will be music and glancing, so tinsel your zimmer and don’t forget your meds.
Please confirm with Mary Magson or one of the team to secure your place at our 2023 Festive Lunch.
Feb
10
Sat
The Dower House garden has been actively developed over recent years and is looking better than ever.
Admission is £8, children are free, the doors open at 10 am and close at 4 pm. There is no need to book in advance although if you wish you can do so by going to the NGS website. The National Gardens Scheme receive all the proceeds from admissions and teas to support their charitable giving to (mainly) Macmillan, Marie Curie, Hospice UK, The Queen’s Nursing Institute, the Carers Trust and Parkinson’s UK.
Feb
11
Sun
The Dower House garden has been actively developed over recent years and is looking better than ever.
Admission is £8, children are free, the doors open at 10 am and close at 4 pm. There is no need to book in advance although if you wish you can do so by going to the NGS website. The National Gardens Scheme receive all the proceeds from admissions and teas to support their charitable giving to (mainly) Macmillan, Marie Curie, Hospice UK, The Queen’s Nursing Institute, the Carers Trust and Parkinson’s UK.
Mar
19
Tue
We will be serving a delicious selection of
- Soups and Breads
- Cheese and Wine
- Coffee and Cakes
May
4
Sat
St George’s Church will be holding a Flower Festival on May 4th, 5th and 6th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Our theme is The British Countryside. Homemade cakes, soup and baps will be served plus hot beef baps on Monday.
May
5
Sun
St George’s Church will be holding a Flower Festival on May 4th, 5th and 6th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Our theme is The British Countryside. Homemade cakes, soup and baps will be served plus hot beef baps on Monday.
May
6
Mon
St George’s Church will be holding a Flower Festival on May 4th, 5th and 6th from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm. Our theme is The British Countryside. Homemade cakes, soup and baps will be served plus hot beef baps on Monday.
May
18
Sat
Chamber Choir Viva La Musica has become recognised locally as one of the more exciting vocal ensembles performing across the East Midlands. The Loughborough-based choir attracts singers from a wide area. Its repertoire ranges across the centuries and embraces both sacred and secular music in various styles. Simon Lumby conducts the choir.
‘Now is the month of Maying’ is a concert celebrating nature and the season. It will include a selection of madrigals and works by Lauridsen, Finzi and Rachmaninoff.
This late-afternoon concert will last approximately an hour and a quarter. There will be refreshments to follow.
Jun
25
Tue
Coffee Club meets regularly on the first and third Tuesday of the month but please check the calendar for any variations.
Jul
16
Tue
This week’s get-together is High Tea and you are asked to assemble at 3:30 pm for a 4:00 pm start. More details later.
Monies raised from this event will go to The Alzheimer’s Society.
Aug
6
Tue
Coffee Club meets regularly on the first and third Tuesday of the month but please check the calendar for any variations.
Aug
20
Tue
Coffee Club meets regularly on the first and third Tuesday of the month but please check the calendar for any variations.
Sep
3
Tue
Coffee Club meets regularly on the first and third Tuesday of the month but please check the calendar for any variations.
Sep
7
Sat
A concert of popular, well-loved music, given by the music group from the Swadlincote Oasis.
Sep
17
Tue
Coffee Club meets regularly on the first and third Tuesday of the month but please check the calendar for any variations.
Sep
24
Tue
Alison Thornhill will examine how Ticknall Limeyards evolved from a warm sea to a tranquil woodland from prehistory to the present day.
The talk will reveal some of the natural gems in this intriguing place.
Oct
1
Tue
Coffee Club meets regularly on the first and third Tuesday of the month but please check the calendar for any variations.
Oct
15
Tue
Coffee Club meets regularly on the first and third Tuesday of the month but please check the calendar for any variations.
Oct
29
Tue
Performed in Victorian Mourning dress we explore Warwick Castle and Calke Abbey’s “not so living history”.
The secrets that lie beneath and the inhabitants that still occupy the rooms, corridors and grounds of two very different Stately Homes as witnessed by myself, colleagues and guests.
Nov
5
Tue
At a slightly later time than usual, we will be serving
Pork and Stuffing Rolls with apple and chutneys, followed by Treacle Tart or Parkin.