Things to do this week - Merry Christmas Derby!

🎄 Happy Monday, Derby! 🎄

As Christmas Eve looms tomorrow and the big day’s just around the corner, we wanted to take a moment to say a massive THANK YOU to all our subscribers, whether you’ve been here since the early days in August or just hopped on board recently. You’ve made this little newsletter a right laugh to put together, and we’re chuffed to bits to have you along for the ride.

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This week’s newsletter is a bit shorter than usual as, with Christmas just around the corner. Here’s wishing you and your loved ones a Merry Christmas filled with laughter, mince pies, and maybe even a cheeky sherry or two (or three—we won’t tell).

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year

— Local Scoop Derby

WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?

Tuesday

Family Nativity Service - Derby Cathedral
3:00 PM
Bring the little ones for a charming Nativity service with costumes, storytelling, and the sweet voices of the Junior Choir—perfect for a festive family outing! 🎄✨
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Tea with Santa - Blue Jay Pub
3:00 PM
Take the little ones for a magical Christmas Eve tea with Santa event at the Blue Jay Pub
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Family Christmas Carols - Alvaston Parish Church
4:00 PM
Enjoy traditional carols, a warm community welcome, and refreshments afterwards. Everyone’s invited—just turn up and join the festive fun!
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Community Carol Service - St Philip Chaddesden
4:00 PM
An informal and fun carol service (with a chance to win some football goodies) followed by bacon and sausage butties and hot drinks (including mulled wine).
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Tea with The Princess - The Kings Highway
4:00 PM
Treat the little ones to a magical tea party with games, a disco, a buffet, and a meet-and-greet with the princesses—plus a special gift for each child! Perfect for a Christmas Eve adventure.
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Christingle Service - Melbourne Parish Church
4:00 PM
Join Melbourne Parish Church for their Christmas Eve Christingle Service.
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Smithfield Rock Buffet
4:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Rock Buffet will be bringing in Christmas 2024 with a very special Christmas show on actual Christmas eve.
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Derby Cathedral Carol Service
6:00 PM
Celebrate Christmas Eve with traditional readings, carols, and the stunning voices of the Cathedral Choir. It’s a festive favourite, so arrive early to secure your seat for this magical evening!
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Christmas Eve Live Performance - Luke Barber
8:00 PM
Spend Christmas Eve with the brilliant Luke Barber, belting out 80s hits, modern indie vibes, and sing-along classics. It’s guaranteed to be a cracking evening of live music and festive energy—don’t miss it!
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Xmas Eve - Sarah Mason and DJ - Spondon Liberal Club
8:45 PM
An excellent night of live music and a DJ. Sarah Bright has performed at the club before as a tribute act Cher. This time Sarah will perform as herself. Inbetween the live music a DJ will allow you all to dance the night away. See less
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Midnight Mass - Derby Cathedral
11:00 PM
Celebrate the birth of Jesus at Midnight Mass, also known as The First Eucharist of Christmas. With candles, incense, and beautiful music led by the Voluntary Choir.
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Wednesday

St Ed's Church Christmas Day Celebration Special
10:00 AM
Suitable for all ages. Expect fun, chocolate and more!
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The Wednesday Show - Richard Shaw Centre
3:00 PM
Two hours of music and chat, keeping you, the good listener of Derby Sound company.
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Thursday

The Furnace Boxing Day Fun Run
10:00 AM
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Friday

Sendisco Snowball Fun - Horsley Village Hall
11:00 AM
SENDisco Snowball Fun on the 27th Dec at Horsley Village Hall, 11am-1pm
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Live Music at BEAR
5:00 PM
Escape the sale madness and enjoy some relaxing music from Matt Turner at BEAR Derbion.
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The Hairy Dog Silent Disco
9:00 PM
Grab your headset and pick your channel—choose from metal mayhem, emo/pop-punk classics, or guilty pleasures, all spun by live DJs. It’s a night of music, dancing, and chaos only you can hear.
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Sunday

RNB & Reggae Brunch Party - The Wardwick
3:00 PM
Caribbean Buffet & Free Drink of your choice.
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Salsa Sundays Revolucion de Cuba
6:30 PM
Latin music and classic pop hits with a latin twist!
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LIVE MUSIC

Monday

• Fleetwood Bac - The Flowerpot - 9:00 PM

Tuesday

• Christmas Eve - The Flowerpot - 3:00 PM

• Rock Buffet Xmas Eve - The Smithfield - 4:00 PM

• Patrick Hart - The Needles Pub - 8:30 PM

Thursday

• Paul Smith Live - Spondon Liberal Club - 8:00 PM

• Dark Lightning Live - The Kingsway - 8:00 PM

Friday

• Flash a Tribute to Queen - Flowerpot - 9:00 PM

• Mod Story - The Needles Pub - 9:00 PM

Saturday

• Adam Slack and The Bangers - Hairy Dog - 7:00 PM

• Electric Daisy - 8:00 PM

• Pure Nice Vybz - Dubrek Studios - 8:00 PM

• Rock It - The Needles Pub - 8:45 PM

Sunday

• Mariquita Live - Spondon Liberal Club - 5:00 PM

• Love Distraction - The Flowerpot - 9:00 PM

WEEKEND WEATHER

Friday
9°C 🌡️ 5°C | Overcast

Saturday
8°C 🌡️ 4°C | Overcast.

Sunday
8°C 🌡️ 3°C | Overcast
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication

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