Things to do this week: Apple Day at Elvaston Castle, Front Row’s Big 80% Sale in Darley Abbey and a Weekend Full of Surprises!

Morning! This weekend belongs to the apples, with Elvaston Castle hosting pressing, picking, cider, BBQ and storytelling in the walled gardens. It’s free, family friendly and you might leave with more fruit than you can carry. On top of that, Front Row are running a two day clearance sale with up to 80% off designer labels, so you can stock up on coats and dresses without the scary price tag.

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📅 WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

🍎🌳 - Apple Day - Pressing, Picking and Plenty of Cider
📍 - Elvaston Castle
📅 - Sat 4th October
⏰ - 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM
🎟️ - Free Admission
📷 - @elvastonestate

Elvaston Castle is going full orchard mode for Apple Day. You’ll find apple pressing, pick-your-own apples, BBQ smoke in the air, cider in hand and storytelling to keep the kids busy. It’s free, family-friendly and you’ll probably leave wondering how many apple crumbles one person can realistically eat in a week.

TUESDAY

Silent Book Club/Craft Group - Carnero Lounge
6:00 PM | More Info

Cacao Ceremony & Heart Centred Guided Meditation - Darley Abbey Mills
7:00 PM | More Info

THURSDAY

One to One Readings Psychic Night - Hollybrook Pub
7:00 PM | More Info

FRIDAY

Derby Cathedral Abseil - Derby Cathedral
9:30 AM | More Info

Firewalk Fundraiser - Mickleover Golf Club
5:30 PM | More Info

Dubrek Shop Opening Event - Dubrek Studios
6:00 PM | More Info

Bjorn Again - Vaillant Live
7:00 PM | More Info

Gin and Cocktail Night - Spondon Liberal Club
7:30 PM | More Info

Derby Poetry Festival (Abridged) - Museum of Making
7:30 PM | More Info

SATURDAY:

Blind Box Weekender - Forbidden Planet Derby
9:30 AM | More Info

Drop in and Draw - Elvaston Castle
10:00 AM | More Info

Mickleover Model Railway Show 2025 - Mickleover Community Hall
10:00 AM | More Info

Derby Repair Cafe - West End Community Centre
1:00 PM | More Info

Fungus Day Foraging Walk - Markeaton Park
1:00 PM | More Info

Modified Car Night - Great Northern Classics
4:00 PM | More Info

Oktoberfest - Little Brewing Co
5:00 PM | More Info

Bollywood Charity Night - Derby Hindu Temple
7:00 PM | More Info

SUNDAY: 

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

Knitting Machine Workshop - Museum of Making
10:30 AM | More Info

Prom Open Day - Mickleover Hotel
11:00 AM | More Info

Urban Forage and Feast - Darley Abbey Park
12:00 PM | More Info

Greener Littleover Walk For Parkinson’s UK - King George V Playing Fields
2:00 PM | More Info

Community Gong Bath - Gongs by Julia Allestree
6:00 PM | More Info

🍔 SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOP

🍷🍴 - The Tasting Club - Ten Courses That’ll Knock Your Socks Off
📍 - 11 Saracens Head Yard, Brailsford
📅 - Wed to Sat Evenings
⏰ - Sittings at 6:30 PM, 7:00 PM and 7:45 PM
🎟️ - £85 per person | Booking Essential
📷 - @tastingclubrestaurant
🌐 - tastingclubrestaurant.co.uk

Crowned “Best Restaurant in Derbyshire & Notts” for 2025, The Tasting Club is where fine dining loosens its tie. Chef George Bloor brings ten imaginative courses to the table, each with a touch of theatre and plenty of flavour. Cocktails are mixed with flair, the music keeps things lively, and the whole evening feels polished yet refreshingly unpretentious.

🎭 ACTIVITY ALLEY

👗🔥 - Front Row Clearance Sale - Up to 80% Off Ladieswear
📍 - Abigail Alexandria, The Old Gas House, Darley Abbey Mills
📅 - Sun 5th & Mon 6th October
⏰ - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
📷 - @frontrowfashionboutique

Front Row are slashing prices for two days only, with up to 80% off big-name brands like Pretty Lavish and Runaway. Coats, knits, dresses and occasion wear are all up for grabs, so this is your chance to bag a designer wardrobe without the scary price tag. Just be warned, the rails won’t stay full for long.

🌟 FRESH EXPERIENCES

🧘‍♀️🔔 - Gong Space Retreat Day - Rest, Reiki and a Sound Bath Reset
📍 - Castleward Court
📅 - Sun 5th October
⏰ - 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
🎟️ - £95 Early Bird | £110 Standard | £130 with Mini Treatment
📷 - @gong_space_uk

Feeling wrung out? This full-day retreat blends gentle yoga, Holy Fire Reiki, embodied movement, cacao, and a deep-dive gong and sound bath designed to leave you floating out the door. A nourishing lunch is included, with optional extras like a crystal facial or head massage if you fancy going all in. By the end you’ll be lighter, calmer, and wondering why you didn’t book sooner.

🎶 LIVE MUSIC

Monday

• Bryan Bielanski Live - Victoria Inn - 7:00 PM

Tuesday

• Will Varley Live - Old Bell Hotel - 7:00 PM

• Billy Liar Live - Victoria Inn - 7:30 PM

Wednesday

• Open Mic Night - Royal Telegraph - 7:00 PM

• Greenhouse Jam - Dubrek Studios - 7:30 PM

• Bell Rays Live - Hairy Dog - 7:30 PM

Friday

• Carl North Live - Derby Market Hall - 7:00 PM

• Sarah Middleton Wooley - Needles Pub - 8:45 PM

• Bad Co Legacy - Flowerpot - 9:00 PM

Saturday

• Jamie Joseph Live - Derby Market Hall - 6:00 PM

• Boyzone & Westline Tribute Night - Derby Irish Centre - 7:00 PM

• The Devout - Hairy Dog - 7:30 PM

• Crossroads Live - Spondon Liberal Club - 8:45 PM

• Patrick Hart - Needles Pub - 9:00 PM

• Dr Feelgood - Flowerpot - 9:00 PM

Sunday

• Courtney May Live - Derby Market Hall - 12:00 PM

• Stone Punch - The Smithfield - 4:00 PM

• Bang Featuring Syncolima, Setrakain - Hairy Dog - 6:00 PM

☁️ WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday
19°C 🌡️ 12°C | Sunny intervals changing to cloudy by late morning.

Saturday
19°C 🌡️ 8°C | Cloudy changing to sunny intervals by late morning.

Sunday
19°C 🌡️ 9°C | Cloudy.
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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