What's on in Makeney

Derbyshire, England

Makeney sits quietly in Derbyshire with enough charm to keep a tea party going all afternoon. The village hall often hosts a good quiz or a local play that makes the whole street walk home together. Even on a rainy Tuesday there are usually some craft stalls or community meetings taking place nearby. Near Here keeps track of what's on so you don't have to wander around asking every neighbour twice.

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Community

Kidz Kingdom Fun Park & Live Dinosaur Show

We found this gem on Derby Racecourse Football Hub's website. Kidz Kingdom Fun Park & Live Dinosaur Show — sounds like it could be a cracker, doesn't it?

Sun 12 AprDerby Racecourse Football Hub(4.7mi)

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Community

Markeaton Park Easter Fair

Right then — Markeaton Park Easter Fair at Derby Racecourse Football Hub. We've nabbed the essentials, they've kept the juicy bits for their own site.

Sun 12 AprDerby Racecourse Football Hub(4.7mi)

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Community

Drive an 08 Shunter Experience

On Sunday 12 April we’re offering the chance to drive an 08 shunter, an experience new for 2026. You will be in charge of driving this heritage diesel locomotive, plus our Toad brake van, up our 1-in-27 incline. Your experience will start on Platform 3 at Wirksworth station, where you (and up to six guests) will be introduced to your instructor. This experience will last for around 20 to 30 minutes. Once you have been made familiar with the controls and your guests have boarded, you will set off heading north towards our maintenance shed, as you pass this you will start the climb, you will pass under Cemetery Lane bridge and go around a left hand bend, as you climb even more before you reach our steepest gradient of 1-in-27, once you have passed under Cromford Road bridge you will reach the summit and come to a halt on Platform will have a short pause here whilst your guides let you know some of the history of the line and it is also a good photo opportunity. Then for the hard part: you will be in full control of the brakes as you take the train back down the steep and challenging gradients, and come to a stop in Platform is also where your experience will come to an end. BUY TICKETS

Sun 12 Apr10:00Ecclesbourne Valley Railway(3.2mi)

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Community

Southern Region Diesel Day

On Sunday 12 April, following on from this year’s Twin Peaks event (10 & 11 April), we are running our Southern Region diesel locomotives: Class 33 and Class 73. Please refer to the special timetable for details of when the trains will be running: PLEASE NOTE: THIS EVENT RUNS ON THE SAME DAY AS OUR 08 SHUNTER DRIVER EXPERIENCE

Sun 12 Apr10:00Ecclesbourne Valley Railway(3.2mi)

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Sports & FitnessWorkshops & Classes

Beginners Pilates

A Pilates class specifically designed for beginners, focusing on foundational movements and techniques.

Mon 13 Apr11:00Horsley Village Hall(1.7mi)

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Community

Mondays

WHIST Monday Weekly 1.00pm – 4.00pm Cost: £2.00

Mon 13 Apr13:00Evergreen Club(3mi)

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Sports & FitnessWorkshops & Classes

Mixed Ability Pilates

A Pilates class suitable for participants of mixed ability levels.

Mon 13 Apr17:45Horsley Village Hall(1.7mi)

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Community

Horsley and Coxbench WI Meeting: Off the Boats

The Horsley and Coxbench Women's Institute meets on the second Monday of the month for a meeting featuring a speaker and refreshments afterwards.

Mon 13 Apr19:15Horsley Village Hall(1.7mi)

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Community

Tuesdays

MOVE IT or LOSE IT Tuesday Weekly 1.00pm – 2.00pm Cost: Members £4.00 Non-Members £6.00

Tue 14 Apr13:00Evergreen Club(3mi)

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Sports & FitnessWorkshops & Classes

Improver Pilates

A Pilates class designed for those with some experience who wish to improve their skills.

Wed 15 Apr09:45Horsley Village Hall(1.7mi)

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Community

Dance Church

A non-religious expressive Sunday morning community dance. April 19th, 10:00-1:00 Come and move, play, and connect together This is a relaxed, joyful dance space for families and the wider community to gather, move their bodies, and feel good together. All ages are welcome — parents, grandparents, aunties, uncles, friends, and children of all stages. There are no rules, no steps to learn, and no pressure. Just move in the way that feels good to you. Children are free to dance, rest, or explore the children’s play area, lovingly set up with toys from the Derbyshire Toy Library. Little ones can flow between play and dance as they please, while adults get it down on the dancefloor. Please not children under one are free. What to Expect: A gentle somatic warm-up guided by Molly-May A spacious free dance with an uplifting, feel-good vibe A short cool down to settle and ground Time to eat, drink, and connect together afterward Hot drinks and wholesome food will be available to purchase, provided by Tia, so you can linger, refuel, and socialise before heading home. Come as you are. Dance how you want. Leave feeling nourished, connected, and alive. Tickets available to purchase here.

Sun 19 Apr10:00Belper Community Hall(1.9mi)

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Community

Steam Service

We will be operating our steam locomotives between Wirksworth and Duffield, as follows: Depart Wirksworth Wirksworth Dep 10:15 12:45 15:20 Idridgehay Dep 10:35 13:05 15:40 Shottle Dep 10:41 13:11 15:46 Duffield Arr 10:53 13:23 15:58 Depart Duffield Duffield Dep 11:15 13:45 16:20 Shottle Dep 11:29 13:59 16:34 Idridgehay Dep 11:37 14:07 16:42 Wirksworth Arr 11:56 14:26 17:01 Online prices (booking fees apply) Adults: £19.50 Concessions: £17.00 Children: £10.00 Family: £43.00 (two adults & up to three children) BUY TICKETS & MORE INFORMATION

Sun 19 Apr10:15Ecclesbourne Valley Railway(3.2mi)

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Community

Mondays

LIVEWELL WALKS 1st and 3rd Monday of the month 10.00am start at the Evergreen Hall car park. Lasting approx 1hr 15 mins Contact Phil MB: 07970 06410

Mon 20 Apr10:00Evergreen Club(3mi)

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Sports & FitnessWorkshops & Classes

Beginners Pilates

A Pilates class specifically designed for beginners, focusing on foundational movements and techniques.

Mon 20 Apr11:00Horsley Village Hall(1.7mi)

via Horsley Village HallLocal gem

Arts & CultureCommunity

Mondays

BOOK CLUB Meetings are on the 3rd Monday of the month. 4.00pm – 6.00pm Cost: £2.00 Contact Phil MB: 07970 06410

Mon 20 Apr16:00Evergreen Club(3mi)

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Community

BOOK CLUB Meetings

BOOK CLUB Meetings are on the 3rd Monday of the month. 4.00pm – 6.00pm Cost: £2.00 Contact Phil MB: 07970 06410

Mon 20 Apr16:00Evergreen Club(3mi)

via Evergreen ClubLocal gem

Sports & FitnessWorkshops & Classes

Mixed Ability Pilates

A Pilates class suitable for participants of mixed ability levels.

Mon 20 Apr17:45Horsley Village Hall(1.7mi)

via Horsley Village HallLocal gem

Sports & FitnessWorkshops & Classes

Improver Pilates

A Pilates class designed for those with some experience who wish to improve their skills.

Wed 22 Apr09:45Horsley Village Hall(1.7mi)

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