Things to do in Derby this Week - New Year’s Eve is just around the corner!

Morning Derby! ☀️ It’s the final Monday of the year, and New Year’s Eve is just around the corner! Whether you’re planning a big night out or keeping it cosy, this week’s all about squeezing every last drop of festive fun before we welcome 2025. Let’s dive in, shall we? 🎉✨

In today’s Local Scoop:

• New Year’s Eve at Cosy Club Derby

• Our scrumptious scoops for the weekend 🍽️

Let’s get to it.

— Local Scoop Derby

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

🎉 New Year’s Eve at Cosy Club Derby
📍 - Royal Buildings, Victoria Street, DE1 1ES
📅 - Tuesday 31st December
⏰ - 7:00 PM
🎟️ - £70 per person Soirée Ticket - Bar Ticket £15 per person
📷 - @cosyclub_derby

Fancy ringing in 2025 somewhere a bit posh? Cosy Club’s got you sorted with chandeliers, cocktails, and more! Go all out with the Soirée Ticket for a four-course feast and live music, or keep it casual with the Bar Ticket for drinks, dancing, and bubbles at midnight. Either way, it’s guaranteed to be a corker! 🥂✨🎶

Monday

Mince Pie and Motors - Great Northern Classics
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
Celebrate the final event of 2024 with Mince Pies & Motors! Enjoy slot car racing with DHORC for just £1 and a chance to win a Donington Park ticket, plus a mince pie on arrival and tasty treats from Café Miura. A perfect way to rev up for the New Year!
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Body Weight HIIT Classes - Racecourse Park
6:30 PM
Fancy a tough but fun workout? Join the Body Weight HIIT Classes at Racecourse Park! Free parking is available, but spaces are limited!
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Tuesday

The Big HIIT Fitness Classes - The Engergee Studio
10:00 AM
Kickstart your New Year’s Eve with The Big HIT! Join the glow-in-the-dark fun with banging tunes, neon war paint, and sweat-filled drumming energy. Come early for your gear, stay after to toast to 2025. Book via the Gymcatch app.
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Kids New Year’s Eve Party - Spondon Liberal Club
1:00 PM
Bring the family along for a fun-filled New Year’s Eve afternoon at Spondon Liberal Club! Sponsored by Flourish and Thrive, it’s the perfect way to celebrate with the little ones.
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NYE Fiesta - Revolucion de Cuba
4:00 PM - 3:00 AM
Get ready to salsa into 2025 at the ultimate Cuban NYE fiesta! With samba dancers, fire performers, a live DJ, shot limbo, and a midnight countdown show, it’s guaranteed to be a night of non-stop energy and carnival vibes. Don’t miss it!
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New Year’s Eve Party - The Kings Highway
6:30 PM - 12:30 AM
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with the whole family at The Kings Highway! Enjoy bingo, a DJ disco, and a buffet as you ring in 2025 together.
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New Years Eve Caribbean Party - Littleover Social Club
7:00 PM
Swap the winter blues for Caribbean vibes this New Year’s Eve at Littleover Social Club! Think tropical drinks, sunshine vibes, and a party to remember. Free entry for members (grab your ticket at the bar) or £10 for non-members (£5 for kids)—but be quick, tickets are limited!
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Disco Bliss New Years Eve Ball - Old Bell Hotel
7:00 PM - 1:00 AM
Enjoy a welcome glass of bubbly, a delicious buffet, and a disco to keep you grooving until the countdown.
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Windmill NYE Party - Windmill Inn
7:00 PM
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at the Windmill Inn with live music from Darin Day’s 80s Super Show, including a special Spandau Ballet tribute. Enjoy a buffet to keep you fuelled for the countdown—an 80s throwback to ring in 2025!
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New Year’s Masquerade - The Hidden Ivy Breaston
7:30 PM
Say goodbye to 2024 in style at The Hidden Ivy’s New Year’s Masquerade! Think live music, fireworks, welcome drinks, and cheese platters, all wrapped up in botanical luxury. Grab your mask and get ready!
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New Years Eve - The Kingsway Pub
7:30 PM
Ring in the New Year with the good folks at The Kingsway Pub! Expect a lively atmosphere, great company, and plenty of festive cheer to welcome 2025 in style.
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New Year’s Eve - Belong Bar
7:30 PM - 2:00 AM
Kick off Belong Bar’s first-ever New Year’s Eve bash with an intimate party packed full of banging 90s house classics. With 5 incredible DJ sets, including Tony Perkins and Adi Pickering, it’s set to be a night to remember.
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New Years Eve Party - The Victoria Inn
8:00 PM
Celebrate New Year’s Eve at The Victoria Inn with food, music, and plenty of drinks to toast 2025. Tickets are limited, so grab yours quick!
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New Year’s Eve Vegas Themed Gala - Maypole Inn
8:00 PM - 23:59 PM
Ring in 2025 with glitz, glamour, and a touch of Vegas! Enjoy bottomless Prosecco, canapés, a fun casino, and live entertainment from Suzie B. Dust off your sequins, fur, and tuxedos for a sparkling night to remember!
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Wednesday

Wine Down Wednesday - The Crescent
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Looking for a midweek treat? The Crescent’s got you covered with their Wine Down Wednesday offers! Enjoy a cheese board and a bottle of wine for one at just £15, or share the joy with friends – a cheese board and a bottle of wine for four people is only £20. Prefer to skip the wine? A platter for one is £5, or go for the sharing platter at £12.
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Friday

Christmas School Holiday Project - Ashbourne Road Church
2:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Join the Christmas School Holiday Project for an afternoon of free family fun, warm meals, and a chance to make new friends. A perfect way to keep the festive cheer going! For more info, contact Vicky Longbone on 07952 751635.
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Saturday

Labrador Cafe - Revolucion de Cuba
12:20 PM
The Labrador Café is making its Derby debut to sprinkle some New Year joy! Enjoy 80 minutes of off-lead fun, meet other Labradors and owners, and snap some adorable pics on the New Year’s Paw-ty Throne. Treat your furry friend to a party Pupuccino, explore the pop-up shop, and soak in all the waggy-tailed happiness. Don’t have a Labrador? No worries—dog lovers are welcome too!
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Golden Retriever Cafe - Revolucion de Cuba
1:45 PM
Calling all Golden Retriever fans! The famous Golden Retriever Café is coming to Derby for the first time, bringing 80 minutes of off-lead fun, pup treats, and plenty of New Year sparkle. Snap pics of your Goldie on the Paw-ty Throne, indulge them with a Pupuccino, and soak up all the waggy-tailed joy.
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Cockapoo Cafe - Revolucion de Cuba
3:05 PM
Kick off 2025 with the ultimate Cockapoo celebration as the famous Cockapoo Café comes to Derby for the first time! Enjoy 80 minutes of off-lead fun, party vibes, and pup treats galore, including the iconic Pupuccino Bar. No Cockapoo? No problem—dog lovers are welcome to soak up the waggy-tailed joy and New Year sparkle.
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SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOPS

Flavours from the Streets of Indonesia – Hari Hari Kitchen 🇲🇨🍜
📍 - 23 Iron Gate, DE1 3GP
⏰ - Monday: Closed
⏰ - Tuesday to Saturday: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
⏰ - Sunday: Closed
📷 - @harihari_kitchen

Located just opposite Derby Cathedral, Hari Hari serves up a vibrant array of Indonesian and Pan-Asian street food. Whether you're craving a Bao Bun stuffed with tender jackfruit rendang or a noodle box packed with seasonal veggies and sticky teriyaki tuna, Hari Hari has something to spice up your lunch break.

Their menu includes delicious options such as:

• Jackfruit Rendang Bao – Explosively flavourful jackfruit braised in coconut milk with a blend of authentic spices.

• Chicken Katsu Rice Box – Crispy panko chicken with a mild Japanese curry sauce.

• Beef Rendang – Slow-cooked beef in a mildly spiced coconut curry sauce, a true taste of Indonesia.

• Tofu Satay Wrap – Crispy tofu smothered in a homemade Indo-style satay sauce, served in a fresh wrap.

OMOMO – Korean Street Food with a Pop of OMG! 🇰🇷🍜
📍- 16 The Strand, DE1 1BE
⏰ - Monday to Thursday: 12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
⏰ - Tuesday: Closed
⏰ - Friday to Saturday: 12:30 PM - 9:30 PM
⏰ - Sunday: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
📷 - @omomo

OMOMO is serving up authentic Korean street food with a twist! Whether you're craving Bibimbap, Korean Fried Chicken, or their signature bubble tea, this place is sure to satisfy your taste buds with a delicious fusion of traditional and modern flavours.

Some of their standout dishes include:

• Signature Korean Fried Chicken – Crispy, juicy, and packed with flavour, choose from 4 different sauces, including Soy Garlic and Insanely Spicy!

• Army Stew (Budae Jjigae) – A comforting Korean classic made with spicy sausage, tofu, and kimchi, served bubbling hot.

• Bibimbap - A popular Korean rice bowl topped with fresh vegetables, a fried egg, and your choice of protein.

• Bao Buns – Light, fluffy bao buns with fillings like spicy chicken or tender pork.

BIZ BITE OF THE WEEK

Blok Knives Slices Through the Competition 🔪
📍 - Unit 3b, Old Hall Mill Business Park, Little Eaton, DE21 5EJ
📷 - @we_are_blok

Blok Knives is a Derby-based business that specialises in handmade kitchen knives and custom fabrications. Located in Little Eaton, Blok Knives is known for offering a range of high-quality knives that are as beautiful as they are functional. Each knife is carefully crafted in their workshop, ensuring that every piece is unique and made to the highest standard.

In addition to their knives, they also offer custom fabrications. Whether you're a professional chef or a home cook, they provide tools that are designed to last and perform.

Blok Knives has not only made a name for itself locally but has also gained attention on the national stage. Featured in various media outlets, including Channel 4's Sunday Brunch, BBC's Escape to the Country, and even a TEDx Talk. Their knives have also been highlighted in The Guardian, Sorted Food, and even a Kettle Chips advert!

ACTIVITY ALLEY

🎶 Community Gong Bath at St Nicholas’ Church
📍 - St Nicholas’ Church, 2 Lawn Ave, Allestree, DE22 2PE
📅 - Sunday 5th January
⏰ - Arrival from 5:30 PM, starts at 7:00 PM
🎟️ - £20 per person
📷 - @GongsByJulia

Feeling frazzled after the festive chaos? Treat yourself to a Gong Bath! No water involved, just good vibes and sacred sounds washing over you like a zen wave. Think of it as a nap, but fancier. Bring your comfiest kit (blankets, pillows, or even a blow-up mattress if you’re feeling extra) and let the gongs do their magic. It’s the perfect post-Christmas reset! 💫✨

Epiphany Carol Service at Derby Cathedral
📍 - Derby Cathedral, 18-19 Iron Gate, DE1 3DT
📅 - Sunday 5th January
⏰ - 5:15 PM
📷 - @derbycathedral

Music will be led by the Lay Clerks of the Cathedral Choir, with more congregational carols for the Epiphany season.

LIVE MUSIC

Monday

• Electrik Live Orchestra - Flowerpot - 9:00 PM

Tuesday

• Now Way Back NYE - The Smithfield - 4:00 PM

• Radio Romantic NYE Party - The Needles Pub - 8:00 PM

• Ding n John - The Victoria Draycott - 8:00 PM

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

• The Beat Hounds - The Red Cow Allestree - 9:00 PM

• Panic at the EMO - Hairy Dog - 10:00 PM

Wednesday

• Jamming with the Lib Lads - Spondon Liberal Club - 4:00 PM

• The Skunts - The Needles Pub - 5:00 PM

Thursday

• Open Mic Night - Hairy Dog - 7:30 PM

Friday

Saturday

• Highway Junkies - Spondon Liberal Club - 12:10 PM

• Dive Headlining Live - Victoria Inn - 6:15 PM

• Rock Buffet - Flowerpot - 8:45 PM

Sunday

• Junction - The Smithfield - 4:00 PM

• Lester and The Bee - Flowerpot - 4:00 PM

• The Double 2’s Live - Spondon Liberal Club - 4:30 PM

WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday
3°C 🌡️ -2°C | Clear changing to partly cloudy by early evening.

Saturday
5°C 🌡️ -2°C | Cloudy

Sunday
5°C 🌡️ -2°C | Overcast
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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