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What's on in Middle Handley

The pub quizzes, craft fairs, and village fêtes the big sites miss — here's what's on around Middle Handley.

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Community

Canal Cruises

Relax with a Canal Cruise along the beautiful Chesterfield Canal on the John Varley II or Madeline. These are the two trip boats that run in Chesterfield.

Wed 22 JulEyre Chapel(3.8mi)

via Eyre ChapelLocal gem

Community

Lorcana: Attack of the Vines Prerelease

Something's afoot at Geeks Headquarters and it goes by the name of Lorcana: Attack of the Vines Prerelease. Their site has the particulars.

Wed 22 JulGeeks Headquarters(4.3mi)

via Geeks HeadquartersLocal gem

Community

Coffee With New Hope And Charity Shop Open

Time: Wednesday, 22 July 2026 at 09:15Details: Location: Church BuildingPostcode: S20 3GZ

Wed 22 Jul10:15Halfway Community Centre(3.1mi)

via Halfway Community Centre

Community

Childminders Activity Group

Childminders are welcome to bring their charges along to this group. Drop in at any time and stay as long as you like for play, activities, games, refreshments and chat with other childminders

Wed 22 Jul13:00St Andrews URC Church(4mi)

via St Andrews URC Church

Sports & FitnessWorkshops & Classes

Zumba Class

Found this on St Andrews URC Church's radar. Zumba Class — sounds promising. Click through for the director's cut.

Wed 22 Jul19:00St Andrews URC Church(4mi)

via St Andrews URC Church

Community

Around £35.00

Lorcana: Attack of the Vines Prerelease

Come and play with the newest Lorcana set: Attack of the Vines on 22 July @ 5pm

Wed 22 Jul19:00Geeks Headquarters(4.3mi)

via Geeks HeadquartersLocal gem

Community

First Response Practical Assessment (10b)

Book then just turn up – there are no fixed slots so you may have to wait a short time. You MUST have completed First Aid Learning (10a) by undertaking both the Independent Learning via My Learning and the facilitated Teams session, before validating the First Aid Practical (10b). You will demonstrate (or instruct a trainer) your skill in performing and your knowledge of a) Approach and assessment of a scenario (DRABCDE) b) CPR for an adult c) CPR for a child Alternatively, you may have completed an external course and need to demonstrate child CPR. Follow the Eventbrite link to book https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/first-response-practical-old-module-10b-tickets-1991973917610

Wed 22 Jul20:00Woodseats Explorers(4.7mi)

via Woodseats Explorers

Sports & Fitness

Spire Badminton

St Andrews URC Church hasn't given us the full script, but Spire Badminton has got "worth checking out" written all over it.

Wed 22 Jul20:30St Andrews URC Church(4mi)

via St Andrews URC Church

Community

Coffee With New Hope And Charity Shop Open

Time: Thursday, 23 July 2026Details: Location: Church BuildingPostcode: S20 3GZ

Thu 23 JulHalfway Community Centre(3.1mi)

via Halfway Community Centre

Community

Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Manufacturing Forum

We invite manufacturing and engineering businesses to join us at the next Chesterfield and North Derbyshire Manufacturing Forum.

Thu 23 JulThe Chesterfield Bead Shop(4.4mi)

via The Chesterfield Bead ShopCurated

Children & Family

Kids Connect

Kids Connect is our after-school group in Eckington. It is a great opportunity to meet children from other schools in the local area and get hands-on with craft activities. There are lots of different areas to play in, from Polly Pockets, football, or Lego, to name a few. Age range: 4 - 11 years / Reception - Year 6

Thu 23 Jul15:30Eckington Friendship Hall(1.4mi)

via Eckington Friendship Hall

Community

Around £25.00

Spanish-Themed Evening

Join us on 23rd July for a vibrant evening celebrating the flavours, music, and culture of Spain. Enjoy a delicious selection of authentic tapas, traditional sangria, and Spanish-inspired music and dancing in a lively and welcoming atmosphere. Begin the evening in our beautiful courtyard, gathering around the firepit with a drink from our bottle bar before discovering the fascinating legacy of Casa Gomez. Tickets are £25.00 per person. To book your place, visit our website. For further information, please contact us at or call . We look forward to welcoming you for a memorable evening of Spanish food, music, and celebration.

Thu 23 Jul19:30Dronfield Hall Barn(3.3mi)

via Dronfield Hall Barn

Community

Until 15:00 - Coffee With New Hope And Charity Shop Open

Time: Friday, 24 July 2026 until 15:00Details: Location: Church BuildingPostcode: S20 3GZ

Fri 24 Jul16:00Halfway Community Centre(3.1mi)

via Halfway Community Centre

Community

LHC Youth

Something's afoot at Lifehouse Church and it goes by the name of LHC Youth. Their site has the particulars.

Fri 24 Jul19:00Lifehouse Church(4.7mi)

via Lifehouse Church

Community

Extraordinary Women

We are now in our 11th year and welcome women from all churches and none. We meet in the church, bi-monthly on a Saturday morning from 10.30am to 12noon with refreshments available on arrival. Our aim is to reach out to women who want to know more of God in their lives, to offer them a safe place and the opportunity to be prayed for, if that is what they’d like. As women we want to Grow in our understanding and experience of God Grow through the encouragement of God’s Word and the testimony of others Grow as we look to go out into the world to be lights in the darkness around us If you would like to speak to someone before coming please email us at and we will get back to you.

Sat 25 JulDronfield Baptist Church(3.5mi)

via Dronfield Baptist ChurchLocal gem

Community

Lorcana: Attack of the vine

17 days to the event

Sat 25 JulGeeks Headquarters(4.3mi)

via Geeks HeadquartersLocal gem

Community

Freedom Ascension GD05

Come along and play with the new set 'Freedom Ascension' in store!

Sat 25 JulGeeks Headquarters(4.3mi)

via Geeks HeadquartersLocal gem

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Venues with events near Middle Handley

A few local places from the listings above, all within three miles.

Eckington Friendship Hall1.4 miles away

More about Middle Handley

Derbyshire, England

Middle Handley sits quietly in Derbyshire, far enough from the traffic to let you think properly about what's on this weekend. The local parks host outdoor sports that get legs moving without needing a gym membership, and community halls often turn into dance floors when the weather permits. It is a place where neighbours know each other by sight and maybe even by name. There are plenty of markets and fairs popping up near the railway line for those who like to browse without hunting for parking. School gates become gathering spots after lessons finish, bringing out the best in everyone from the kids to the parents. We keep the list updated so you do not have to scroll through a dozen websites just to find a local play or a quiz night.

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