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🎉 The Festival of Leisure 2026 Event Guide is here! 🎉Get ready for an incredible line-up of events, activities and famil...
09/06/2026

🎉 The Festival of Leisure 2026 Event Guide is here! 🎉
Get ready for an incredible line-up of events, activities and family fun at Maurice Lea Memorial Park this month 🌞
👉 Take a look at this year’s event guide:
https://orlo.uk/IO4l8
Whether you’re into live music, outdoor adventures, community events or something new to try, there’s something for everyone to enjoy!
📅 Start planning your festival and don’t miss out — we can’t wait to see you there!

🎉 Get ready to plan your perfect festival day! 🎉You can now get your first peek at the Festival of Leisure 2026 guide an...
05/06/2026

🎉 Get ready to plan your perfect festival day! 🎉
You can now get your first peek at the Festival of Leisure 2026 guide and event map — and trust us, it’s packed with exciting things to see and do!
From live entertainment to family fun, start exploring what’s in store and get those dates in your diary… we can’t wait to see you there!
👉 Take a look here: https://orlo.uk/qhKvJ

Have you spotted us yet?🚛Keep your eyes peeled on SDDC bin lorries over the next few weeks to see our fabulous banner ad...
15/05/2026

Have you spotted us yet?🚛

Keep your eyes peeled on SDDC bin lorries over the next few weeks to see our fabulous banner advertising the Festival of Leisure!

The Festival of Leisure is on the 20th and 21st June. The event is free for all who attend with fun for all the family! 📍Maurice Lea Memorial Park, DE11

🌿 Walk Derbyshire Month | Mental Health Awareness Week 🌿As we step into Mental Health Awareness Week, it’s a great remin...
11/05/2026

🌿 Walk Derbyshire Month | Mental Health Awareness Week 🌿
As we step into Mental Health Awareness Week, it’s a great reminder of how powerful walking can be for our mental wellbeing – helping us slow down, clear our minds, connect with others and enjoy the world around us.
Taking time to move, talk and be outdoors can support mental health in simple but meaningful ways. Walking with others can reduce isolation, boost mood and create space for conversation and reflection.
Across Derbyshire, there are lots of mindful and wellbeing‑focused walking groups you can join, including:
🚶‍♀️ Mindscapes Photography Walk
🌳 MindSpace – Chesterfield & Markeaton Park
🍃 Woodland Wellbeing Walk
👟 Eckington Wellbeing Walk
💬 Women’s Wellbeing Walk
🌈 Walk4Wellbeing
🤝 Let’s Talk Together
👶 Blaze Trails – Baby Walks
🚶 Easy Walking Group
🗣️ LET’S Exercise, Talk and Support
🌟 Life Walk
Whether you’re walking to look after your mental health, meet new people or simply enjoy some fresh air, there’s a supportive group ready to welcome you.
👉 Find out more about all led walking groups here: Led Groups

Have you heard about Active Futures? 👀Delivered by our Active Communities & Health team, this initiative supports people...
08/05/2026

Have you heard about Active Futures? 👀

Delivered by our Active Communities & Health team, this initiative supports people who are unemployed or in insecure work to improve their health & wellbeing and build skills for the future.

As part of this, we’re launching Five Week Shift: a free, friendly programme designed to help you take positive steps for both your body and mind 🚶😊

It’s a great opportunity to meet new people, boost your confidence, and improve your physical wellbeing – all while taking a step closer to secure employment 💪

Programme details:
⏰ Tuesdays, 10:30am – 2:30pm
🗓️ 2nd June – 30th June
📍 Hatton & Hilton (venue TBC)
🪙 Free to attend
🚌 Transport available (get in touch for details)
👤 Open to South Derbyshire residents who are unemployed or in insecure work

Got questions or want to find out more?
📧 [email protected]
📞 07423 514659

📢 Please share with anyone who could benefit!

🚶🏿 👨🏻‍🦼 🌳 The National Forest Walking Festival starts Friday 15 May and runs until Friday 29 May.🌳 👨🏻‍🦼🚶🏿 This year’s t...
08/05/2026

🚶🏿 👨🏻‍🦼 🌳 The National Forest Walking Festival starts Friday 15 May and runs until Friday 29 May.🌳 👨🏻‍🦼🚶🏿
This year’s theme is arts and creativity to encourage walkers to see the Forest through a fresh, imaginative lens exploring sound and texture.
List of all walks here: The National Forest Walking Festival -

07/05/2026

FESTIVAL OF LEISURE 2026!!!!

The team are currently busy prepping the biggest event in South Derbyshire!

Bring yourself and your family along for the biggest free event of the summer here in South Derbyshire. With a variety of different music, (THREE STAGES) different entertainment and theatre shows, tons of free activities, incredible vendors there’s something for everyone!!!

📆Date: Saturday 20th and Sunday 21st June 11:30-5:00
📍Location: Maurice Lea Memorial Park, DE11

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