Things to do in Derby this week including: An East Midlands Chamber event, jewellery welding, and Dad finally getting his day (don’t ruin it)

TOGETHER WITH

Morning Derby! Right then, this week you’ve got options. You can leg it round Darley Park in fancy dress, turn scrap into sparkly jewellery, or head to the Chamber of Commerce’s breakfast event and finally get a LinkedIn photo where you don’t look like you’ve been held hostage. Oh, and Father’s Day is coming, which means one thing: classic cars, fried breakfasts, and dads saying “they don’t make ’em like they used to” on loop.

— Local Scoop Derby

SPONSORED BY EAST MIDLANDS CHAMBER

☕ - Networking Without the Awkward Small Talk (Promise)
📍 - Barron McCann, Derby
📅 - Wednesday 11th June
⏰ - 8:30 AM – 10:30 AM
🎟️ - Free for Chamber members. £20+VAT for guests.
📷 - @EastMidlandsChamber

Fancy mixing your networking with a side of coffee and a free LinkedIn-worthy headshot? East Midlands Chamber is hosting a breakfast event at Barron McCann’s Innovation Hub – and you're invited.

Whether you’re looking to grow your business, meet new faces, or just finally put a professional pic on your company profile, this one’s worth getting out of bed for.

• Connect with other local professionals

•  Enjoy a relaxed breakfast with meaningful convos

•  Get expert insights from the Chamber and Fusion Collective

•  Take home a free pro headshot (because your selfie isn’t cutting it)

📅 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

🧔‍♂️ - The Perfect Father’s Day Fuel Up – One Day a Year Where He’s Right About Everything
📍 - Great Northern Classics
📅 - Sunday 15th June
⏰ - From 10:00 AM
🎟️ - Free Entry
📷 - @greatnorthernclassics

Give Dad what he really wants this Father’s Day. A car meet, a fry-up, and the chance to say “They don’t make ’em like this anymore” at least six times. There will be a mix of classic motors, free parking, indoor displays (in case the weather’s doing its usual), and a café banging out bacon like it's on commission. No gift socks, no forced smiles, just engines, eggs, and an excuse to leave the house early.

TUESDAY:

Bike Night - Great Northern Classics
5:00 PM - More Info

Silent Book Club - Carnero Lounge
6:00 PM - More Info

WEDNESDAY:

Shared Reading Event - Hannah Fields Community Garden
11:00 AM - More Info

THURSDAY:

Balsam Bash - Allestree Park
10:00 AM - More Info

Beer Festival - Suds & Soda Derby
4:00 PM - More Info

Running Club - Derby Market Hall
5:30 PM - More Info

Pilgrimage Gathering - Derby River Gardens
6:00 PM - More Info

Real Talk - Dubrek Studios
7:00 PM - More Info

Punjabi Kitchen - Furnace Brewpub
7:00 PM - More Info

FRIDAY:

Wine Tasting - Darley Abbey Village Hall
7:00 PM - More Info

SATURDAY:

Medieval Fayre - Melbourne Parish Church
10:00 AM - More Info

Baby & Children’s Pop Up Shop - Shardlow Village Hall
10:30 AM - More Info

Fairy Tales for Grown Ups - The Old Bell Hotel
12:00 PM - More Info

Taylor Swift Experience - Derbyshire County Cricket Club
2:00 PM - More Info

Pop Up Sustainable Market - Hannah Fields Community Garden
2:00 PM - More Info

Country Day Party - The Church
3:00 PM - More Info

Derby Comedy Night - Derby Conference Centre
5:00 PM - More Info

The Drifters by Candlelight - Derby Cathedral
6:45 PM - More Info

SUNDAY:

Mortice & Tenon Workshop - Museum of Making
10:00 AM - More Info

Bowls Family Fun Day - Derby Co-Op Bowls Club
10:00 AM - More Info

🍔 SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOPS

🍖 - The Dining Room – So Good You’ll Lick the Plate and Pretend It’s Polite
📍- 121 Friar Gate
⏰ - Wed–Fri: 5:00PM - 11:30 PM
⏰ - Sat: - 12:00PM - 11:30 PM
⏰ - Sun: - 12:00PM - 6:00 PM
📷 - @diningroom121

If your idea of a fancy dinner is upgrading to stuffed crust, you need The Dining Room in your life. We’re talking lamb scotch eggs, soft shell crab with chilli oil, beef steaks you’ll dream about, and Sunday roasts that’d make your mum weep.

Even the sides are the main event, truffle chips, chorizo dripping in honey. Dessert? Don’t be daft, of course you’re getting one.

🎭 ACTIVITY ALLEY

🪖- Hairy Helmet Relay - The Race Where Everyone Looks Slightly Unhinged
📍 - Darley Park
📅 - Friday 13th June
⏰ - From 6:30 PM
🎟️ - £60 per team
📷 – @thehairyhelmet

The Hairy Helmet Relay returns with teams of four charging round Darley Park in fancy dress like it’s sports day for grown-ups. Each leg’s just over two miles, so you don’t need to be Mo Farah to take part — just grab some mates, pull on something ridiculous, and leg it. It’s part race, part social, and a decent excuse to skip the gym. Friday 13th’s never looked so daft.

🌟 FRESH EXPERIENCES

💍 - Bling It On: Make Jewellery from Random Rubbish
📍 – Museum of Making
📅 – Saturday 14th June
⏰ – 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
🎟️ – £65
📷 – @derbymuseums

Learn to turn scrap into sparkle in this hands-on day course with artist Arthur Scott. You’ll solder, bend, and shape recycled copper or brass into a custom piece of jewellery – be it a ring, pendant or charm. Bring along your own odd bits like sea glass or random metal finds to work into your design. Tools and materials are provided, and beginners are more than welcome. Expect creativity, mucky hands, and something shiny to take home.

🎶 LIVE MUSIC

Wednesday

• Derby Jazz Collective - Dubrek Studios - 7:00 PM

• Irish Session - Victoria Inn - 7:30 PM

Thursday

• Chris Stapleton Tribute - O’Dwyers Bar - 6:00 PM

• Gun Tres Hombres - Flowerpot - 8:30 PM

Friday

• Oasis & More - Derbyshire County Cricket Club - 5:00 PM

• Digging The New Breed - Dubrek Studios - 7:00 PM

• Rachael Fuller Tribute - Needles Pub - 8:45 PM

• Fleetwood Bac - Flowerpot Derby - 9:00 PM

Saturday

• Music Festival - Spondon Liberal Club - 12:00 PM

• Skulljacker - Victoria Inn - 7:00 PM

• Gun Money Live - The Smithfield - 8:00 PM

• Holy Scum & Splinter Group - Dubrek Studios - 7:00 PM

• A Fuego - Needles Pub - 9:00 PM

• Chantel McGregor - Flowerpot - 9:00 PM

Sunday

• Junkyard Angels - The Smithfield - 4:00 PM

• The Kingshakes Live - White Horse - 4:00 PM

☁️ WEEKEND WEATHER SPONSORED BY ONE|DZ GYM

Friday
22°C 🌡️ 12°C | Sunny intervals changing to partly cloudy by nighttime.

Saturday
21°C 🌡️ 10°C | Sunny intervals

Sunday
22°C 🌡️ 9°C | Sunny intervals.
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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