Upcoming Local Events in Erewash
News of upcoming local events and activities around the Erewash Area. To include details of your own event on this page, as well as on air, please email all the details to guide@erewashsound.com. (Service available FREE to all local non-profit organisations only).
Mon, 13/05/2024 to Tue, 14/05/2024
- The Duchess Theatre, Long Eaton
From the 13th to 14th May 2024, The Duchess Theatre plays host to a Palang Productions 'Festival of New Short Plays' presentation of three new plays from three new writers.
'Belief' by Hugh Jones
'Reaching Out' by JF Sheldon
'I Want A Divorce' by Richard Layton
Visit the theatre and give your support for performances with a terrific cast! Tickets cost seven pounds each and these are available from The Box Office, by calling 0115 882 3884 or by going to www.duchess-theatre.com.
An awe-inspiring salute to Britain’s oldest surviving World War Two veteran will see Winston Churchill and King George VI look on as Spitfires roar over the Ilkeston care home where the 109-year-old lives.
The next Wildlife Walk with the Long Eaton Natural History Society takes place on Monday 29th April.
- The Flamstead Centre, 25A Albert Street, Ilkeston, DE7 5GU
Families in the area can receive more support for the common challenges that old age brings, particularly dementia, thanks to a series of sessions hosted by home care company Home Instead Ilkeston and Hucknall.
- Shipley Country Park between Heanor and Ilkeston
Derbyshire County Council is looking for caterers to serve refreshments at several of its countryside sites and parks with an eight year lease being offered at the café within Shipley Country Park located between Ilkeston and Heanor.
Wed, 24/04/2024 to Wed, 17/07/2024
- Long Eaton and Ilkeston Libraries (on key dates) and online
Erewash Borough and Derbyshire County residents are being encouraged to have their say on proposals to change the way support is offered to people with learning disabilities and/or autism.
Flares will be making a comeback this month – as a 1970s fancy dress extravaganza is staged to coincide with the 50th birthday of the borough of Erewash and Erewash Borough Council.
Sat, 22/06/2024
- Toton Methodist Church Hall
Enjoy an evening with the Long Eaton Silver Prize Training Band, listening to classic and fun tunes like 'YMCA', 'Let's Twist Again' and 'Livin' On A Prayer' when the band performs at Toton Methodist Church Hall, Stapleford Lane (NG9 6GA) on Saturday 22nd June from 7:30pm to 10:00pm.
Tickets cost £7.50 each, under 12s go free. Click here to purchase. Doors open at 7pm. Tickets will be available on the night but for cash payments only.
The event will raise money for 'The Speech, Sign and Song Club'
Tue, 23/04/2024 to Sun, 30/06/2024
A consultation that took place last month has been relaunched and the time period extended. The two services that the council is seeking views on are The Getaway short breaks service, and the Outback early help services.
Following the ongoing success of an innovative Level 3 Keeper and Aquarist Apprenticeship Programme over the last 20 months, Derby College Group (DCG) is again working with Chester Zoo in delivering and recruiting for the next intake of apprentices for August 2024.