Things to do in Derby this week including: A Vintage Kilo Sale, a Fire-Eating Picnic, and a Cake-Off Showdown

Morning Derby! There’s a fire-eater heading to Chester Green, a kilo sale that might bankrupt your wardrobe, and a cake competition where you hand over your sponge and pray for a rosette. Add in a sip and paint night, a baby market, and more secondhand Adidas than your arms can carry, and that’s your weekend stitched up.

Show up early, stay hydrated, and try not to lose your cake to a pensioner with perfect piping.

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📅 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

👕 - Swipe Vintage x Derby Kilo Sale - Pay by the Kilo, Dress Like a Legend
📍 - Museum of Making
📅 - Sunday 6th July
⏰ - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
🎟️ - £2 Power Hour / £1 General Entry
📷 - @swipevtg

Grab a clear bag, hit the rails, and see how much secondhand gold you can scoop without tipping the scales. Most of it’s £20 per kilo, with tagged pieces dropping as low as £5 per kilo. Adidas, Nike, Levi’s, Converse and more are waiting to be snapped up. Power Hour starts at 10am for the early birds, with fresh stock and full rails. General entry kicks off from 11.

MONDAY:

Corporate Open Day - Museum of Making
10:00 AM | More Info

Wellbeing Practitioner Coffee Morning - Mosaic at The Mills
10:30 AM | More Info

Mindful Making Mondays - Banks Mill Studios
6:30 PM | More Info

TUESDAY:

Celtic Throne Psalter of Ireland - Vaillant Live
7:30 PM | More Info

WEDNESDAY:

Food Night Wednesdays - Melbourne Hall & Gardens
4:00 PM | More Info

Trees For Derby Tree Care - Markeaton Park
6:00 PM | More Info

THURSDAY:

Bubbles & Brushes Sip n Paint - Bouquet Wine Cellar
6:00 PM | More Info

FRIDAY:

In Person Networking - Insomnia Cafe
8:00 AM | More Info

Historic Masonry Repair Class - Elvaston Castle
9:00 AM | More Info

Summer Soiree - Kedleston Country House
6:00 PM | More Info

Sip N Paint - Mosaic at The Mills
6:30 PM | More Info

SATURDAY:

Mega Baby & Children’s Market - Reach Conference Centre
10:00 AM | More Info

Balsam Bashing - Sunnydale Park
10:00 AM | More Info

Well Dressing Weekend - Aston-on-Trent
11:00 AM | More Info

Family Fun Day - Osmaston Park
12:00 PM | More Info

Redemption at The Gaol - Friar Gate
12:00 PM | More Info

Hilton Party on The Park - Hilton Scout & Guide Hut
1:00 PM | More Info

SUNDAY:

Derby Junior Triathlon - Allestree Woodlands School
8:00 AM | More Info

The Big Man Walk - Darley Park
10:00 AM | More Info

July Golden Meet - Elvaston Castle Country Park
10:00 AM | More Info

British GP Meet - Great Northern Classics
12:00 PM | More Info

💼 BIZ BITE OF THE WEEK

🧘‍♀️ - Bloom Reformer Studio - Mickleover’s New Pilates Spot is Finally Open
📍 - 1a Warner Street, Mickleover
🎟️ - £25 for 2-Class Intro / £22 Single Class / Memberships from £56
⏰ - Mon - Fri: 7:00 AM - 8:00 PM
⏰ - Sat: 8:30 AM - 11:30 AM
⏰ - Sun: 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
📷 - @bloomreformerstudio

Bloom’s just launched in Mickleover and it’s already raising the bar for reformer Pilates in Derby. Whether you’re a complete beginner or ready to step it up, there’s a class to match. Try the two-class intro for £25, or grab a flexible pack. Monthly memberships start at £56. It’s light, calm, and built for people who want to move better, feel stronger, and enjoy doing it. No awkward energy, just solid sessions with proper care behind them.

🍔 SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOPS

🧀🍸 - Brooks Deli & Wine Bar - Cheese, Cocktails, and Absolutely No Sharing
📍- 8a The Courtyard, Ockbrook
⏰ - Monday - Friday: 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
⏰ - Saturday: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
⏰ - Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📷 - @brooksdeliandwines

Brooks Deli & Wine Bar is doing cheese boards that could feed four but won’t. Camembert fondue, pork pies, chutneys, and cocktails so drinkable you’ll forget what day it is. Two for £16 deals mean you can sip a Strawberry Mojito while aggressively defending your share of the brie. Go light, go full pyramid, just don’t go with anyone who’s bad at sharing.

🎭 ACTIVITY ALLEY

🧺 - Picnic on the Green - Fire Eaters, Face Paint, and a Lot of Sandwiches
📍 - Chester Green
📅 - Sunday 6th July
⏰ - 1:00 PM
🎟️ - Free Entry
📷 - @chestergreenentertainments

Chester Green’s throwing its annual picnic and it’s anything but quiet. You’ve got live bands, dance acts, face painting, a treasure hunt, and someone casually eating fire like it’s crisps. Local Vocals, Cover Story, and JD and the Parrots are bringing the tunes. Tip Toes will be dancing, and you’ll be trying not to spill houmous on your shorts. Starts at 1pm. Bring snacks, a blanket, and anyone you can tolerate in the sun.

🌟 FRESH EXPERIENCES

🎂 - Little Eaton Carnival Cake Off - Basically Bake Off, But They Steal Your Cake
📍 - Little Eaton Village Hall (Upper Hall)
📅 - Friday 4th July
🎟️ - Free Entry (Cake Required)
📷 - @littleeatoncarnival

Think you’ve got what it takes to impress the judges without a Hollywood handshake? Bring your finest sponge, traybake or show-off number between 5 and 6:30pm. Prizes are going for taste, looks, and crowd favourites. Winners announced at 7:30pm. You don’t get your cake back, but let’s be honest, it was never really yours once you added glitter and a flag.

🎶 LIVE MUSIC

Thursday

• Random Hand - Hairy Dog - 7:00 PM

Friday

• Sydney Wood - Victoria Inn - 7:00 PM

• Jacob Reddy/Paul Askew Live - Mr Shaws House - 7:00 PM

• TWS Presents Riley Marsh - The Church - 7:00 PM

• Rust For Glory - Flowerpot - 9:00 PM

• FTS Live - Derby Rugby Club - 9:00 PM

Saturday

• Widstock - Royal Oak Ockbrook - 12:00 PM

• Special Kinda Madness - Hairy Dog - 7:30 PM

• An Evening of Radiohead - Derby Cathedral - 7:30 PM

• The Vibrons - Spondon Liberal Club - 9:00 PM

• Southmartins - Flowerpot - 9:00 PM

Sunday

• Stone Punch - Smithfield - 4:00 PM

• Within Reach - Victoria Inn - 5:00 PM

☁️ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday
23°C 🌡️ 13°C | Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by lunchtime.

Saturday
23°C 🌡️ 14°C | Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by lunchtime.

Sunday
24°C 🌡️ 13°C | Sunny intervals.
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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