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Things To Do This Weekend: Antiques Fair, Adults Only Skate Night, Plus a Veganuary Hangout!
Morning! The weekend’s doing that thing where it gives you too many wildly different personalities to pick from. You can go full treasure hunter at the Antiques and Vintage Fair, bounce into an 80s daytime disco, or let Al Murray say the bit you’re not allowed to say out loud.
Add a adults only skate night for anyone feeling brave, a stargazing session for anyone feeling dreamy, and a Vegananuary afternoon on Iron Gate for coffee, food, plus a creative workshop, and you’ve got plans that cover every mood from “I’m browsing” to “I’m on a dancefloor at 3 PM”.
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WHAT’S HAPPENING THIS WEEK?
🏺- Antiques & Vintage Fair - Fancy An Art Deco Treasure Hunt With Free Parking?
📍- Derby Conference Centre
📅 - Sat 31st Jan to Sun 1st Feb
⏰ - Sat 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM
⏰ - Sun 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM
🎟️ - £6 early entry | £5 standard | Under 16s free with an adult
📷- @jaguarfairs
We flagged this on Monday, and now it’s landing tomorrow. Big indoor hall, art deco backdrop, stacks of stalls, and enough antiques, vintage pieces and collectables to trigger a sudden home makeover plan. You’ll walk in for “a little look” and walk out protecting a lamp like it’s a newborn
FRIDAY:
Mini Veggie Night - Hannah Fields Community Garden
6:00 PM | More Info
Family Night Pyjama Party - The Pavilion, Moor Ln
6:00 PM | More Info
Flamingo Bingo - Slug & Lettuce
7:00 PM | More Info
Al Murray Live - Vaillant Live
7:30 PM | More Info
SATURDAY:
Winter Auto Social - Great Northern Classics
10:00 AM | More Info
Ashbourne Makers Market - Market Place
10:00 AM | More Info
Diva Fever Brunch - Slug & Lettuce
12:00 PM | More Info
80s Day Disco - The Church
3:00 PM | More Info
Stargazing - Alvaston Park
4:30 PM | More Info
Gabrieli Roar Baroque Masters - Derby Cathedral
6:00 PM | More Info
The Signalman by Charles Dickens - Derby Theatre
7:30 PM | More Info
SUNDAY:
Golden Meet - Elvaston Castle
10:00 AM | More Info
Acrylic Painting For Beginners - Ripley
11:00 AM | More Info
SCRUMPTIOUS SCOOP
☕ - The Garden Cafe - Family Run, Beautifully Done, Dangerously Easy To Over Order!
📍 - Green Lane, Wilson (Nr Melbourne)
⏰ - Open Daily 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
📷 - @thegardencafe.breedon
📞 - 01332 985080
Set at Breedon Priory, this family run cafe has rooms, slick service, and a garden feel that makes you linger. Breakfast lands fresh and generous: eggs on sourdough, halloumi and avocado, or pancakes that mean business. Lunch keeps standards high with wraps, salads, and specials like braised beef or pork belly.
Afternoon tea is on too, with sandwiches, scones, and sweet bites. Vegan options included, kids and dogs welcome, and the cake cabinet is dangerous. Book ahead to dodge the hover and hope routine.
Valentine’s Champagne Breakfast 🥂 £39.95 per person - 📞 01332 985080
ACTIVITY ALLEY
🛼 - Old Skool Adults Only Skate Night - Ready To Risk It All For A Smooth Lap?
📍- Rollerworld
📅 - Sat 31st January
⏰ - 7:00 PM to 12:00 AM
🎟️ - Pay On The Door | £10 entry | £2.50 skate hire | £3 spectators
📷 - @derby_rollerworld
Old skool tunes, grown ups only, and a rink full of people suddenly convinced they used to be amazing at this. Turn up, pay on the door, sign the waiver, and glide around to classic R&B and soul with the confidence of someone who definitely stretched (they didn’t). Spectating is allowed if you prefer clapping from the sidelines and keeping your dignity intact.
FRESH EXPERIENCES
🌿 - TMVeganuary Activities - Fancy A Coffee, A Craft, And A Few New Ideas?
📍- Thrivemind Village, 39 Iron Gate
📅 - Sat 31st Jan
⏰ - 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM
🎟️ - All welcome
📷 - @thrivemind_village
Coffee is freshly ground, hot vegan food is on, kombucha and sweet treats are waiting, and there’s a creative workshop with Rachel and Mandy so you can make something with your hands instead of scrolling with your thumbs. Professor Leafybean is doing Veganism 101 from 12 to 2, keeping it friendly and easy to follow, plus there’s a small “vegraduation” moment for anyone taking plant based steps, big or small.
LIVE MUSIC
Friday
Raptorgeist Live - Victoria Inn - 7:00 PM - More Info
Rock Off - Smithfield - 8:00 PM - More Info
Americana Revue - Hairy Dog - 8:00 PM - More Info
Far Away Cows - Boathouse - 8:30 PM - More Info
Patrick Hart Live - Needles Pub - 9:00 PM - More Info
James Cowley Live - O’Dwyers Bar - 10:00 PM - More Info
Saturday
Sticky Bones Jones Live - Derby Market Hall - 12:00 PM - More Info
Devastator - Furnace Brewpub - 7:30 PM - More Info
Animal Room - Lodge at Alvaston - 8:00 PM - More Info
Nevervana - Smithfield - 8:00 PM - More Info
Saskia Searle Live - Maypole Inn - 9:00 PM - More Info
Panic at The Emo - Hairy Dog - 11:00 PM - More Info
Sunday
WEEKEND WEATHER
Friday
8°C 🌡️ 6°C | Light rain.
Saturday
9°C 🌡️ 5°C | Light rain.
Sunday
8°C 🌡️ 5°C | Overcast.
Temperature readings taken from the Met Office the night before publication
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