Derby LIVE Summer 2012 Outdoor Events guide

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summer 2012

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Jubilee Celebrations Sun 3 Jun

Olympic Torch Relay Fri 29 Jun

Darley Park Concert Sat 30 Jun

Derby Festé

Fri 21 & Sat 22 Sep

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outdoors This season our outdoor events programme is dominated by the London 2012 Olympics.

If you didn’t already know, the Torch Relay is coming to Derby and we are going to celebrate all weekend! The Darley Park Concert has been brought forward to form Saturday evening’s entertainment.

There’s lots more on offer from Opera on the Market Place, to Derby Festé, and the return of the Moroccan Market.

So read on, pack up your picnic, rug and head on out!

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S ummer B ig Screens The perfect way to introduce friends and family to world-class opera and ballet. Come early to get a good spot and relax in the festival ambience.

The Royal Opera

La bohème

One freezing Christmas Eve, a struggling poet meets a beautiful, fragile young woman who will change his life forever. Opera’s greatest love story returns in The Royal Opera’s beautifully detailed traditional production. If you’ve never been to an opera before, then the free BP Summer Big Screen live relay of La bohème is the ideal place to start. You may even find you already know some of Puccini’s hearttugging melodies.

Thu 17 May, 7:30pm Local entertainment from 6:30pm Market Place FREE, Limited seating

The Royal Ballet

Metamorphosis Titian 2012

Seven exciting choreographers work together to create a single evening of dance – with new scores from British composers and stage designs from leading contemporary artists, along with The Royal Ballet. It’s the kind of thing that happens once in a lifetime, so miss it at your peril!

Mon 16 Jul, 7:30pm Local entertainment from 6:30pm Market Place FREE, Limited seating

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Metamorphosis: Titian 2012 is part of the London 2012 Festival, and inspired by three of the Renaissance master’s paintings on display at the National Gallery.

Last Night O f The Proms with sinfonia ViVA

One of the most popular classical concerts in the world and a perfect finale to a great summer of entertainment on the Big Screen.

Watch leading international artists and an all-embracing programme, introducing new works, alongside much-loved classics. Bringing together the different themes of the season and live, local entertainment.

Sat 8 Sep, from 4pm Market Place FREE, Limited seating bbc.co.uk/bigscreens

Farmers’ Markets

A unique range of fresh products are available at our bustling Farmers’ Market, every third Thursday in the month.

Locally and internationally sourced produce, including cheeses, meats, vegetables, breads, pies & pasties, cakes and plants – or for the more adventurous, ostrich burgers.

Thu 17 May and every third Thu monthly 8am – 2pm Market Place FREE

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Derby Jubilee Celebrations & Festival Of Youth In association with East Midlands Reserve Forces & Cadets Association – Derbyshire

Put the flags out, whip up a picnic and join in the national celebrations for the Queen’s Diamond Jubliee.

The Market Place will be laid out for a right royal picnic with Union Jack table cloths while the Big Screen will show highlights of the River Pageant in London, where the Thames will come to life with up to a thousand boats - one of the largest flotillas ever assembled on the river.

Boats of all shapes and sizes will be beautifully dressed with streamers and Union Flags, their crews and passengers turned out in their finest rigs. The flotilla will be bolstered with passenger boats carrying up to 30,000 flag-waving members of the public, musical barges and boats spouting geysers – a truly fantastic spectacle!

Live entertainment will be provided by local military organisations and will include demonstrations, stalls, and music.

Sun 3 Jun, 10am – 4pm Market Place FREE, Limited seating

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The Big One @ Chaddesden Park Part of Derby’s Diamond Jubilee Celebrations

A wonderful, fun packed day of entertainment for all the family!

The park will play host to numerous events including live music, various dance displays, exhibitions, exotic animals, dog show, Kidz Korner, fun fair, play area & water play area, charity stalls, food stalls, medieval village and lots more for all the family!

Why not register for the fun dog show from 11am at the animal zone - rosettes and prizes will be awarded to the winners.

For more information call 01332 287345 or Minicom 01332 256666.

Sun 10 Jun, 11am onwards Chaddesden Park FREE entry

Moroccan Market o f Handicraft Escape to a whole new, exotic world with a trip into the heart of Morocco.

Fulfil your fascination and indulge your senses as the rich culture and heritage of Morocco visits Derby for the second time, bringing some of Morocco’s excellent Berber ethnicity and market culture to the city.

Morocco offers a wealth of breathtaking landscapes, dynamic colours, and amazing diversity, all of which comes through in its art. The market traders will present a range of traditional, unique and beautifully hand-crafted goods from artisans who still ply their trade in small workshops and community cooperatives.

Tue 12 – Sat 16 Jun, 10am – 6pm Market Place FREE entry

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London 2012 Torch Relay Evening Celebration

Don’t miss this once in a lifetime event.

Join in and help Derby celebrate in style as we take centre stage in the London 2012 Torch Relay.

Enjoy a variety of entertainment in the Market Place as the crowds wait for the torch to arrive in the heart of the city.

Watch the torch as it is carried by specially selected Torchbearers through the streets of Derby.

See the Olympic Cauldron being lit at a special concert at Darley Park, featuring local and national entertainment, then follow a spectacular procession back to the Market Place to party into the night with Latin sounds and a carnival atmosphere!

If you still want to join in more then on Saturday morning you can see the torch leave the Market Place, on its onward journey towards London, before you head off to the Darley Park Concert in the evening. For more information on timings, please visit derbyshire.uk.com

Fri 29 Jun Torch arrives at Markeaton Island: 6:30pm Market Place event: 4pm – 7pm & 9pm – midnight Darley Park Event: 5:30pm – 8pm Procession from Darley Park to Market Place: Leaving Darley Park at 8:15pm Torch leaves the Market Place: Sat 30 Jun, 6:27am Market Place / Darley Park FREE entry derbyshire.uk.com

Don’t miss the Big Screen broadcast

EURO 2012 final Sun 1 Jul Fingers crossed England make it!

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The Darley Park Concert

Round off the weekend’s celebrations with the annual Darley Park Concert – a superb setting, fabulous music and fantastic fireworks!

This year, Conductor James Holmes and sinfonia ViVA will be joined by the sensational vocalist Mary Carewe, whose versatility ranges from musical theatre and cabaret songs to contemporary music. This year’s programme is all about celebrating - the theme takes in weddings, anniversaries, holidays, vocational and sporting successes - with toe-tapping pieces to get everyone in the mood.

Presented by Classic FM’s morning show host John Suchet and with an amazing firework finale, come along and be part of the 30,000-strong crowd, in the stunning natural amphitheatre that is Darley Park.

Sat 30 Jun, 8pm Pre-concert entertainment from 7:20pm Darley Park FREE entry Car Parking £5 at St. Benedict Catholic & Performing Arts College on Duffield Road and Derby Rugby Club

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W imbledon

Grab your strawberries and cream… or perhaps your umbrellas as the second week of Wimbledon hits Derby’s Big Screen.

Enjoy the nail biting tension in a centre court atmosphere as our national tennis stars fight their way toward the finals.

Mon 2 – Sun 8 Jul, 1pm – 8pm Market Place FREE, Limited seating

C aribbean C arnival Weekend

A weekend of colour, costumes and celebration as the Caribbean Carnival takes over Derby!

Hundreds of carnival troupes will display their magnificent and colourful costumes by taking part in the Caribbean Carnival Procession parade through Derby, arriving in the Market Place for 3pm for a carnival showcase and live performances.

Osmaston Park will host a Family Fun Day with arts & craft stalls, fairground rides, drinks tent, Caribbean food stalls and live performances from DJs, unsigned and up and coming artists, plus an internationally recognised headline act (TBC).

Sat 21 Jul, Caribbean Carnival Procession Day Sun 22 Jul, Family Fun Day Market Place / Osmaston Park FREE entry

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O lympic Games

If you weren’t lucky enough to get a ticket to London 2012, then head down to Derby’s Market Place to enjoy the greatest show on Earth!

Derby’s Big Screen will host seventeen days, with twelve and a half hours a-day coverage of the London Olympic Games. As well as the sporting events there will be the spectacular opening and closing ceremonies.

There will also be a programme of sports demonstrations that will complement the activity on screen, as well as stalls providing information about ways to get involved in sporting activities in the local area.

Fri 27 Jul – Sun 12 Aug, 10am – 10:30pm Market Place FREE, Limited seating

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Igniting Ambition O n Your Bike

A celebration of Community Empowerment and Interdependence Get on your bike to power this unique three day celebration of Community.

Film Day: A collaboration between sinfonia ViVA and Lostboys Productions, combining film, theatre and live music to celebrate some of the highlights of previous Olympic Games.

Sport Day: A day of sporting activities with the opportunity to have a go and learn how to get involved, whist re-living some of the highlights of the Olympic Games.

Interdependence Day: Charity Shop DJ bring their unique world record-holder event to the Market Place powered by efforts of local community groups. Share the records that mean something or provide the electricity that runs the turn table.

An eclectic mix of music and some quirky takes on the Olympics!

There will also be a broadcast of the Paralympics Closing Ceremony from the Big Screen.

On Your Bike is part of the Cultural Olympiad.

Sat 18 Aug, Film Day, 4pm – 7pm Sat 25 Aug, Sport Day, 10:30am – 3:30pm Sun 9 Sep, Interdependence Day 4pm – 9pm Market Place FREE

N YOUR BIKE A Celebration of Community Empowerment and Interdependence

Markeaton Fair

Come and join in the fun of the fair at Markeaton Park.

Featuring the Dodgem and Waltzer rides for the older riders.

There will be a whole host of rides suitable for families and younger children including: Mini Miami, Helter Skelter, Fun House, Bungee Trampolines, Waterballs, Inflatable Slides, Moonwalk, Train Ride, Car Ride, Side Shows, refreshments and lots more.

Thu 9 – Sun 19 Aug Rides are open daily from 2pm Markeaton Park FREE entry, see onsite for prices.

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Derby Festé is the spectacular highlight of Derby’s cultural calendar, a fantastic two day celebration featuring live performance, music, film and more!

Saturday’s headline act will be Games Time – a large scale outdoor event at Darley Park and one of four Community Celebrations to be funded by Legacy Trust UK and brings together a kaleidoscope of colour, movement, music, video and fireworks.

With a backdrop of giant video projections and music, four teams dressed in amazingly colourful costumes take part in an exciting battle. Which team will be victorious in the Games Time finale?

Fri 21 & Sat 22 Sep Derby City Centre / Darley Park See derbyfeste.com for more details as this year’s line-up is finalised. gamestime.org.uk or play online at gamestimeonline.org.uk

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Derby City Triathlon Sun 24 Jun, races start from 7am Moorways Sports Complex Event entrance fee: £20 adults, £5 under 16s

Active Events Athletics Moorways Sports Complex 5 May 6 May 16 May 27 May 2 Jun 1 Jul 7 Jul 28 Jul 11 Aug 9 Sep

Northern Senior League UKA Young Athletes League Derbyshire Schools Cup British Athletics League Mini League Northern Senior league Mini League British Athletics League Mini League National Junior Athletics League Grand Final

For more information on athletic events contact Moorways Sports Complex on 01332 642180 or email moorways.sports@derby.gov.uk

Model Railway Exhibition Sat 12 & Sun 13 May, 10am - 5pm Moorways Sports Complex £6, under 16s £3, Family Ticket (2 adults, 2 children) £15 Come and see trains in varying scales, depicting scenes from Britain, Europe and the USA, get advice from experts and buy all kinds of items to build your own model railway at home.

For more information visit www.mmrg.org.uk

b-active holiday activities Derbyshire school holidays Derby City Council sports facilities, parks and open spaces Activities for children in school holidays, including intensive swimming lessons, gymnastics, street dance, Cycle Derby, fitness classes and gym sessions. For information on activities available, prices and venues, call 01332 641234 or visit www.bactivederby.com

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This exciting introduction to the sport of Triathlon can be enjoyed by friends, families, and work colleagues.

Triathlon involves three short events linked together to make one rewarding challenge. The event involves a swim, bike ride and a run. Adults and Juniors welcome. Closing date for applications - Fri 15 Jun. For more information visit www.derby.gov.uk/sports email admin.sports@ derby.gov.uk or call 01332 641234

Race for Life, Derby Sun 15 Jul, start times 10.30am and 2pm Darley Park Be part of the biggest fight against cancer at Race for Life and walk, jog or run 5 kilometers to help beat cancer. Enter now and raise money for our groundbreaking work that has saved millions of lives. Cancer Research UK is entirely funded by the public and we need your support to continue to make progress and give hope to people affected by cancer.

For further details please visit raceforlife.cancerresearchuk.org

Olympicnics Tue 24 Jul, 12 noon - 3pm, The Racecourse Park Wed 25 Jul, 12 noon - 3pm, Alvaston Park Thu 26 Jul, 12 noon - 3pm, Vicarage Road Park FREE Fun and games for all of the family. Bring along your own picnic and join in the fun!

Remember healthy parks equals happy hearts!

For more information visit www.derby.gov.uk/parks, call 01332 641234 or email parks@derby.gov.uk

British Cycling National BMX Series Round 8 & 9 Sat 28 Jul, 9am - 6pm Sun 29 Jul, 9am - 4pm Alvaston Park FREE (charge for parking) Over 800 riders will take part in this event. Competitors range from 4 years old up to 45+ years. Fun for the whole family, with a fantastic atmosphere you won’t want to miss!

For more information visit www.britishcycling.org.uk or contact Lauren Smith on 0782879389 or email lauren.smith332@gmail.com

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Community Events Mad Monk Adventure Race

Oakwood Gala

Sun 13 May, 10am - 4pm Darley Park and Derby Rugby Club Entry fee £30, FREE for spectators

Sun 8 Jul, 12 noon - 5pm Oakwood Park FREE

Mad Monk Adventure Race is a 5k or 10k obstacle race.

Challenges include the famous river crossing, mud bank, tunnels, hay bales, hurdles, assault course, balance zone, toxic stream and cargo nets! New this year is the DEATH SLIDE! Come and join in or enjoy watching the Mad Monks!

For more information and to book call 07894 547765 or www.xrunner.co.uk

Family fun day, charity stalls, motor show, bouncy castle, tug of war and community displays. For more information contact Margaret Wilson on 01332 830359 or email mwilson18@btinternet.com

Field Lane Fun Day Sat 19 May, 10am - 4pm Field Lane Community Centre, Alvaston FREE

Hydrangea Derby Open Day Sun 12 Aug, 10am - 4pm Darley Park, meet at the Terrace Cafe FREE

Family fun day, charity stalls, bouncy castle, football matches and community displays. For more information contact Dan Hawksworth on 07964261184, email info@fieldlanefc.com or visit www.fieldlanefc.com

This is an opportunity for people to tour the UK’s largest national collection of hydrangeas situated in the walled garden at Darley Park and listen to talks given by retired hydrangea collection curator Peter Smith. For more information contact Alison Grimwood on 07790 814579, email Alison.grimwood@mypostoffice.co.uk or visit www.friendsofdarleyopenspaces.org.uk

Scarsdale Dog Show

Bark in the Park

Sun 27 May, 10am - 5pm Darley Park, near the tea rooms Small fee to enter your dog into the event (free for spectators)

Sun 26 Aug, 11am - 3pm Darley Park £1 each dog entry into each class (free for spectators)

A fun day out for all the family. There will be show categories ranging from Waggiest Tail to Best Rescue.

There will be plenty of stalls to treat yourselves and there will be a professional photographer on the day to capture those special moments. Money raised will go to Babbington Rescue. For more information contact Laura Butlin on 01332 678333, email laurabutlin@scarsdalevets.com or visit www.prideveterinarycentre.co.uk

Ashbourne Animal Welfare fun dog show. Competition classes include the Waggiest Tail/Happy Dog, Most Handsome Dog, Prettiest Bitch, Junior Handler. Lots of good prizes and rosettes.

Gift stalls including Plants, Doggie Treats, Dog Grooming and Dog Training. For more information call 01335 300494 or email ashbourneanimalwelfare@yahoo.co.uk

It’s a Knockout Sat 7 Jul, 10.30am - 3.30pm Osmaston Park, Derby FREE This is a family fun day with lots of different things to do followed by a wet ‘n’ wacky It’s a Knockout where the children’s team play against the adult teams. For more information visit www.dedicatedactivedads.co.uk or call Joseph Reeve on 07544436788 or Mick Vernon on 07948819459 or email dedicatedactivedads@ hotmail.co.uk

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For more information on events at facilties, parks and open spaces visit www.derby.gov.uk/leisureevents Telephone 01332 641234 Minicom 01332 256666 Email admin.sports@derby.gov.uk

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Derby Bonfire & Fireworks Come along to Derby’s biggest and best fireworks display.

With funfair and hot food stalls.

Sun 4 Nov Funfair from 2pm Stage entertainment from 4:45pm Fireworks 6pm Markeaton Park Car parking at the University of Derby, Kedleston Road, £5

C hristmas Lights Switch On

Join a festive parade from Babbington Lane at 4.15pm and then enjoy a variety of entertainment, including pantomime stars and of course, Santa, on the Market Place stage, leading up to the big switch-on event at 6pm.

Sat 17 Nov, from 4pm onwards Market Place FREE entry

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