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Newhall, Overseal, Rosliston, Swadlincote, Ticknall and Woodville.

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Welcome to the First Ever

Edition of
The Village Guide

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Hello and welcome to the

very first edition of The
Village Guide.
Summer is finally here and
heres hoping to some sun
filled days and lots of fun
for all the family!
The Village Guide has
arrived so you can make the
most of whatever spare time
you have. It is packed full of
events that are happening
locally and a little further
afield throughout the
summer.
I do hope you will find this a
handy and useful guide to
keep.
Happy summertime!

Hidden somewhere in this

edition is this little naughty
but loveable puppys pawprint
in the sand - see if you can
spot it - youll have to look
carefully though - hes found a
good hiding place.

Check out Teddys Page for

some fun activities & puzzles youll find these on pages 12
and 13 - have fun!

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Lets face it, we need to make the most

of any summer sunshine so heres some
ideas for a healthy picnic you can
throw together in a flash and a
cheaper alternative to the burger van!

Banana
Tuna & Sweetcorn
Cheese & Ham
Egg & Tomato
Chicken Salad Wraps
Bacon, Lettuce & Tomato
Ham & Tomato

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Fruit Juice
Water
Yogurt Drinks
Milk/Milkshake
Fruit Smoothies

Cherry Tomatoes
Raisins
Satsumas/Nectarines
Grapes
Kiwi
Strawberries/Raspberries
Carrot Sticks
Dried Apricots
Bananas
Pepper Sticks
Cucumber Sticks

Yogurt
Fruit Cake/Scones
Flap Jack
Oat Cakes
Malt loaf
Ginger Cake
Plain Popcorn
Banana Bread

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June Events
2nd - Extreme Stunt Show, Castle Grounds, Tamworth B79 7NA.
7.30pm.
6th - Book Sale At Blackfordby Village Hall DE11 8AL.. 11am - 4pm.
6th - Newlands House Fete, Netherseal DE12 8DA. 12 noon - 5pm.
6th - Olivias Journey Family Fun Day, Hermitage Leisure Centre,
Whitwick LE67 5EU. 12.30-4.30pm.

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6th & 7th - Leicestershire Sausage & Cider Festival, Cattows Farm,
Heather LE67 2RF.
6th - Craft & Gift Fair, Lichfield Guildhall WS13 6LU. 10am - 4pm.
7th - Milton Open Gardens 2015 DE65 6EF. 1-6pm.
7th Staffordshire Antiques, Collectors & Vintage Fair, Burton Town
Hall DE14 2EB. 9.30am - 4pm.

20th - Handcrafted At The Cathedral Quarter, Derby DE1 3AE. 10am

- 4pm.
21st - Sudbury Hall Beer, BBQ & Games DE6 5HT. 12 noon - 4pm.
21st - Kedleston Hall, Derby Fathers Day Challenge DE22 5JH. 12
noon - 5pm.

7th - Frozen Character Party, The George Hotel, Lichfield WS13

6PR. 3 - 6pm.

21st - Ashe Hall Summer Fayre, Etwall DE65 6HT. 11am-5pm.

9th-14th - Netherlands National Circus, Bass Recreation Ground,

Derby DE1 2PW. Showtimes vary.

25th - Swadlincote Farmers Market, The Delph Market Square DE11

9DG. 9am-3pm.

11th - Rotary Club Farmers Market, Burton Market Hall DE14 1HA.
9am - 4pm.

26th-28th - Kedleston Hall, Derby Antiques In The Park DE22 5JH.

Times Vary.

12th - Sudbury Hall Fashion Show: Putting On The Ritz DE6 5HT.
7pm - 9.30pm.

27th & 28th - South Derbyshire Festival Of Leisure, Maurice Lea

Memorial Park, Church Gresley DE11 9QG. 1-5pm.

13th - Antique Valuation Day, St Marys Church, Coton-in-the-Elms

DE12 8EZ. 10am - 2pm.

27th - Cheeki Monkeys Baby & Children Pre-Loved Market, Hilton

Village Hall DE65 5GH. 2pm - 4pm.

13th - Derby Food & D rink Festival, Derby Market Place DE1 3AH.

27th - Baby & Childrens Derby Mega Market, The Riverside Centre,
Derby DE24 8HY.

13th - Ey Up Mi Duck Race 2015, Cathedral Green, Derby City

Centre DE1 3AH. 11am - 3pm.

28th - Derbyshire County Show, County Showground DE72 3EP.

13th - Craft & Gift Fair, St Edwards Church Hall, Castle Donington
DE74 2JH.

28th - Craft, Vintage & Gift Fair 2015, Measham Village Hall DE12 7JE.
11am - 3pm.

14th - The Derby Conference Centre June Festival Family Fun Day
DE24 8UX. 12 noon - 5pm.

28th - Barton Marina Craft Market, Barton-under-Needwood DE13

8DZ.

19th - Gala Jazz Concert Bill Baileys All Star Jazz Band, St James
Church, Barton-under-Needwood DE13 8HY. 7.30pm.
19th-21st - 40th Lichfield Folk Festival, King Edward VI School,
Lichfield WS14 9DE.
20th & 21st - The Vintage Years Festival, The National Brewery
Centre, Burton on Trent DE14 1NG. 10am - 6pm.
20th - Pet Awareness Day, Octagon Shopping Centre, Burton on
Trent DE14 3TN. 10am-4pm.
20th - Heart Of The Forest Festival, Measham Leisure Centre DE12
7HR.
20th - East Midlands Linedance Festival, Moira Miners Welfare
Fields DE12 6BP.

While every effort is made to ensure the

information within this magazine is accurate,
please do check with the venue for schedules and
prices to avoid disappointment.
If you would like
your event to be
featured here in the autumn
edition (September / October /
November events), please contact
Laura:
[email protected] by
the 28th August 2015.

20th & 21st - Barton Gardens Festival, St James Church, Bartonunder-Needwood DE13 8HY. 1-6pm.
20th - Findern Village Fete, Findern Village Hall & Green DE65
6AU.

To get your event or business in the autumn edition contact Laura

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July Events
4th & 5th - Vintage Fayre, The Battlefield Line, Shakerstone
Station, Shakerstone CV13 6NW.
4th & 5th - Ashby de la Zouch Open Gardens Weekend, Ashby de
la Zouch LE65 2FA. 11am - 6pm.
4th - Hilton Party On The Park, Hilton Playing Fields, Hilton DE65
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4th - Vintage, Arts & Food Market, Old Blacksmiths Yard, Derby
DE1 3PD. 10am - 4pm.
4th - Thornton Carnival 2015, Thornton Community Centre,
Thornton LE67 1AH. 1pm - 4pm.
4th - Music & Real Ale Festival, Elford Hall Walled Garden, Elford
B79 9DA. 12 noon - Late.

23rd - Kedleston Hall - Pride & Prejudice, Nr Quarndon, Derby DE22

5JH. Times Vary.
24th - 26th - Rails & Ales, The Battlefield Line, Shakerstone Station,
Shakerstone CV13 6NW. Times Vary.

4th - Piccadilly Summer Fete & Fun Dog Show, Piccadilly

Community Center Sports Field, Tamworth B78 2EN. 12 noon 5pm.

24th & 25th - Kedleston Hall - Summer Nights 2015, Nr Quarndon,

Derby DE22 5JH. 7.30pm - 11.45pm.

9th - Rotary Club Farmers Market, Burton Market Hall, Burton on

Trent DE14 1HA. 9am - 4pm.

25th - Kings Bromley Show, Showground, Kings Bromley DE13 7JF.

9.30am onwards.

11th - Overseal Gala, Overseal Recreation Ground, Overseal DE12

6LU. 12.30pm - 5pm.

25th & 26th - Kedleston Hall Country Show, Nr Quarndon, Derby

DE22 5JH. 10am - 5pm.

11th - Hatton Carnival, Scropton Lane Sports Ground, Hatton DE65

5DS. 12 noon - 5pm.

26th - Jims Tractor Run & Family Fun Day, Bath Grounds, Ashby de
la Zouch LE65 2GP. 11am onwards.

11th - Kedleston Hall - Pride & Prejudice, Nr Quarndon, Derby

DE22 5JH. Times Vary.

26th - Barton Marina Craft Market, Barton-under-Needwood DE13

8DZ.

11th - Craft & Gift Fair, St Edwards Church Hall, Castle Donington
DE74 2JH.

26th Jul - 2nd Aug - Heather Scarecrow Festival 2015, Heather

Village LE67 2QL. 11am - Early Evening.

11th & 12th - Mallory Bike Bonanza, Mallory Park Race Circuit, Leics
LE9 7QE.

26th - Handcrafted At Markeaton Park, Derby DE22 4AA. 10am 3pm.

11th - WW2 Day, Staffordshire Regiment Museum, Whittington,

Lichfield WS14 9PY. 11am - 6pm.

30th - Swadlincote Farmers Market, The Delph Market Square,

Swadlincote DE11 9DG. 9am - 3pm.

12th - Ashby Show, Cattows Farm, Heather LE67 2TD. 8.30am 6pm.
12th - Calke Abbey Wedding Open Day, Ticknall DE73 7LE. 11am 4pm.
17th & 18th - The Burton Real Ale & Jazz Festival, The National
Brewery Centre, Burton on Trent DE14 1NG. Times Vary.
18th - Willington Carnival, Twyford Road Playing Fields, Willington
DE65 6DG. 12 noon - 6pm.
18th & 19th - Barton Gate Charity Steam Rally, Needwood Rise
Farm, Barton-under-Needwood DE13 8AP. Times Vary.
18th - Handcrafted At The Cathedral Quarter, Derby DE1 3AE.
10am - 4pm.
19th - Derby & District RSPCA Bark In The Park, Markeaton Park,
Derby DE22 4AA. 11am onwards.
19th - Alvaston Park Summer Event, Alvaston, Derby DE24 8QQ. 12
noon - 4.30pm.

While every effort is made to ensure the

information within this magazine is accurate,
please do check with the venue for schedules and
prices to avoid disappointment.
If you would like
your event to be
featured here in the autumn
edition (September / October /
November events), please contact
Laura:
[email protected] by
the 28th August 2015.

19th - Wedding Fair, The Cathedral Lodge, Lichfield WS13 7AR.

11am - 3pm.

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Catton Hall Show

As well as extensive ALL handmade craft work

and demonstrations on offer to visitors, there is

Palladian Events present their second top quality craft &

also a traditional carousel to ride. With the Hall

design show by the River Trent in front of Catton Hall,

open for visitors to view, for a small fee, this is

Walton upon Trent, on August Bank Holiday Sunday &

not just a craft and design show but an

Monday

30th

& 31st

interesting, unique, elegant and relaxing event

which should not be missed.

The fair is held in framed marquees and features the

work of quality British designer makers.

Refreshments also available in the show

The show offers traditional classic skills but also

Entrance cost is 3 whilst accompanied under

contemporary design-led crafts from artists and crafts

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men who offer individuality and innovation.

Open 10 -5 daily

Purchase original and affordable work created by some

of finest crafts people in the UK. in wood, metal, art,

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leather, jewellery, textiles and more.

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August Events
1st - Specialist Plant Fair, National Memorial Aboretum, Alrewas
DE13 7AR. 10am - 4.30pm.
1st - Thringstone Music Festival, Thringstone House Community
Centre, The Green, Thringstone LE67 8NR. 12 noon - Late.
8th - Barton Family Fun Day, Holland Sports Ground, Bartonunder-Needwood DE13 8ET.

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8th - Craft & Gift Fair, St Edwards Church Hall, Castle Donington
DE74 2JH.
8th & 9th - Medieval Fighting Knights, Ashby-de-la-Zouch Castle,
Ashby-de-la-Zouch LE65 1BR. 11am - 5pm.
9th - Classic Car & Transport Show, Shugborough Hall Estate,
Milford ST17 0XB. 10am - 5pm.
9th - WW1 Day & Edwardian Fete & Fair, Staffordshire Regiment
Museum, Whittington, Lichfield WS14 9PY. 11am - 6pm.
13th - Rotary Club Farmers Market, Burton Market Hall, Burton on
Trent DE14 1HA. 9am - 4pm.
15th & 16th - Childrens Fun Weekend, The Battlefield Line,
Shakerstone Station, Shakerstone CV13 6NW.
15th - Woodstock in Whitwick, Hermitage Leisure Centre, Whitwick
LE67 5EU.

29th & 30th - Elford Scarecrow Festival 2015, Elford Village & St
Peters Church B79 5BZ. 11am - 4.30pm.
30th & 31st - Art, Craft & Design Show, Catton Hall, Walton upon
Trent DE12 8LN. 10am - 5pm.
30th - Barton Marina Craft Market, Barton-under-Needwood DE13
8DZ.
30th - Guildhall Antique, Vintage & Collectors Fair, Hermitage
Leisure Centre, Whitwick, Coalville LE67 5EU. 9.30am - 4pm.

While every effort is made to ensure the

information within this magazine is accurate,
please do check with the venue for schedules and
prices to avoid disappointment.

15th - Handcrafted At The Cathedral Quarter, Derby DE1 3AE.

10am - 4pm.
16th - Ibstock Country Fair, Ibstock Showsite, Ibstock LE67 6LR.
21st - Rock n Roll Paradise Show, The National Brewery Centre,
Burton on Trent DE14 1NG. 7.45pm onwards.
22nd - Ashby & Willesley Vintage Festival, Moira Furnace, Moira
DE12 6AT. 10am - 5pm.
22nd - Ravenstone Events Group Fete, The Green, Ravenstone,
Coalville LE67 2AQ. 1pm - 5pm.
23rd - Handcrafted At Markeaton Park, Derby DE22 4AA. 10am 3pm.
27th - Swadlincote Farmers Market, The Delph Market Square,
Swadlincote DE11 9DG. 9am - 3pm.

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your event to be
featured here in the autumn
edition (September / October /
November events), please contact
Laura:
[email protected] by
the 28th August 2015.

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Chatsworths Painted Hall Opens its

Doors to Weddings

celebrations take place in the stunning

parkland with the house offering an idyllic
backdrop to the perfect country wedding. The

Chatsworth House is offering brides and

ceremony room in the famous stable block

grooms a never to be forgotten experience

has also undergone a makeover, with help

with an exclusive wedding day that will allow

and guidance from the Duchess of

just a handful of couples each year to tie the

Devonshire, making it the epitome of quality

knot in its magnificent Painted Hall.

and elegance.

With its spectacular setting in more than 1000

Chatsworth makes an exceptional location for

acres of Derbyshire parkland, the Palace of

weddings, civil partnerships and receptions

the Peaks is now able to offer this premium

and offers personal wedding planning to help

wedding for the first time, having secured a

set the tone, whether couples are aiming for a

license for the Painted Hall. Chatsworth is

fresh contemporary feel or a more traditional,

eagerly awaiting the first bride and groom to

intimate event.

walk down the Painted Hall, decorated with

murals showing scenes from the life of Julius

For more information on Chatsworth

Caesar, where they will be married on the

weddings, visit www.chatsworth.org

stairs in front of their guests.

The Chatsworth House Trust is dedicated to the long-term preservation of

Chatsworth House, the art collection, garden, woodlands and park for the long
term benefit of the public.

After the ceremony the bride and groom can

The charity promotes the study and appreciation of Chatsworth as a place of

historic, architectural and artistic interest and of natural beauty, and encourages

indulge in their wedding breakfast in the

the use and enjoyment of Chatsworth by visitors for education and recreation.

opulent Great Dining Room which, over the

years, has played host to many royal visitors
including the young Queen Victoria.
Chatsworth has a team of award winning
chefs and bakers ready to create a delicious
wedding menu from fresh, locally-sourced
ingredients.

Also new in 2015 is Chatsworths marquee

wedding service, which will see the

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Classes
Mondays - 7pm - 8pm - Absolute Legs, Bums & Tums, Burton on
Trent Town Hall, Burton on Trent DE14 2EB.
Tuesdays - 7.30pm - 9pm - Yoga, St Chads Community Centre,
Burton on Trent DE14 2SS.
Tuesdays - 8pm - 9pm - Meditation, Newhall Adult Education,
Swadlincote DE11 0UW.

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Wednesdays - 7pm - 8pm - Zumba, Abbott Beyne School, Burton

on Trent DE15 0BA.
Thursdays - 10.30am - 11.30am - Gresley Buggy Fitness, Maurice
Lea Memorial Park, Church Gresley DE11 9QG.

Netball - Eureka Park Netball Club, Swadlincote.

Orienteering - Derwent Valley Orienteers, Etwall DE65 6JB.

Thursdays - 12.15pm - 1pm - Lunchtime Adult Fitness, Charlies

Angels Dance Academy, Burton on Trent DE15 0YZ.

Rowing - Burton Leander Rowing Club, Burton on Trent DE15 9LG.

Thursdays - 6pm - 6.45pm - Fitsteps with Clare, Newhall Village

Hall, Newhall DE11 0LH.

Rugby - Ashby Rugby Football Club (Union), Ashby de la Zouch LE65

1DS.

Thursdays - 6.15pm - 7.15pm - Pilates For Everyone, Oaklands

Village, Swadlincote DE11 8NH.

Running - South Derbyshire Road Runners, Greenbank Leisure

Centre, Swadlincote DE11 0AD.

Clubs
Archery - Rosliston Forestry Centre, Swadlincote DE12 8JX.
Athletics - Shobnall Leisure Complex, Burton on Trent, DE14 2BB.
Badminton - Ashby Badminton Club, Ashby School, Ashby de la
Zouch LE65 1DD.
Bowls - Gresley Old Hall, Church Gresley, Swadlincote DE11 9QW.
Boxing - South Derbyshire Boxing Academy, Woodhouse Street,
Swadlincote.
Canoeing - Burton Canoe Club, Winshill DE15 0TX.
Cricket - Hartshorne Cricket Club, Hartshorne DE11 7ES.
Cycling - Mercia Cycling Club, Shobnall Fields, Burton on Trent
DE14 2BB.
Dance - Christinas School of Street Dance, Greenbank Leisure
Centre, Swadlincote DE11 0AD.
Girlguiding - 3rd Newhall Guides, Scout Hut, Newhall DE11 0JY
Football - Newhall FC, Newhall DE11 OUL.
Golf - Burton on Trent Golf Club, Burton DE15 0PS.
Gymnastics - Sharecroft Gymnastics Club, Blackfordby Village Hall
/ Granville Sports College.
Hockey - Burton Hockey Club, Church Gresley, Swadlincote DE11
9JR.
Judo - Moira Miners Welfare Judo Club, Moira, Swadlincote DE12
6BP.
Jujutsu - Derby Jujutsu & MMA Club, Newhall, Swadlincote.

Sailing - Staunton Harold Sailing Club, Melbourne DE73 8DL.

Scouts - 1st Hartshorne, Goseley Community Centre, Hartshorne.
Shooting - Swadlincote Rifle & Pistol Club, Newhall, Swadlincote.
Ski & Snowboarding - Swadlincote Ski & Snowboard Centre,
Swadlincote DE11 8LP.
Sports Club - Netherseal St Peters Sports Club (football, tennis, table
tennis, squash), Netherseal DE12 8DB.
Squash/Tennis - Burton Tennis & Squash Club, Burton on Trent DE15
OLQ.
Swimming - Swadlincote Dolphins Swimming Club, Greenbank
Leisure Centre, Swadlincote DE11 0AD.
Table Tennis - Granville Community Table Tennis Club, Granville
Sports College, Woodville DE11 7JR.
Taekwon-do - Noble Dragons Martial Arts Association, Greenbank
Leisure Centre, Swadlincote DE11 0AD.
Waterpolo - South Derbyshire Waterpolo Club, Repton School,
Repton DE65 6FH.
Youth Club - Ticknall Youth Club, Ticknall Village Hall, Ticknall DE73
7JW.
While every effort is made to ensure the information within this
magazine is accurate, please do check with the venue for schedules
and prices to avoid disappointment.
If you would like your
class / club to be featured
here in the autumn edition
(September / October / November
coverage), please contact Laura:
[email protected] by
the 28th August 2015.

Kickboxing - J.R. Kickboxing Academy, Newhall DE11 0ED.

To get your event or business in the autumn edition contact Laura

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