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Theatre

D&D Encounters Weekly Play Season of Horror

The Season of Horror at Mountain Gremlin Games continues. This is a Wizards Play Network exclusive adventure set in the Realm of Barovia, with premade characters. There are enough materials for tables of adventurer, each holding 4-5 players including a GM. No prior experience necessary for players. And you can drop in and out of play over the weeks. There are physical rewards for both players and GM’s. Standard table fee’s of €5 apply and includes your first drink

Wed 22 Jul19:00Mountain Gremlin Games(3mi)

via Mountain Gremlin GamesCurated

Community

Music Practice

When: 1st April 2026 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pm Where: Post Mill

Wed 22 Jul20:00Thrive(3.8mi)

via ThriveLocal gem

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Captain's friendly

Hole by Hole Flyovers with tips

Thu 23 JulShirland Golf & Country Club(3.6mi)

via Shirland Golf & Country Club

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Seniors Friendly

Hole by Hole Flyovers with tips

Fri 24 JulShirland Golf & Country Club(3.6mi)

via Shirland Golf & Country Club

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Friendship Friday

Are you at home on a Friday with nothing special to do? Would you like to have a chat with others maybe learn how to knit and crochet or take on a new project. Then this is just the place for you to go. Entrance is free drinks and cakes available to purchase. Come along and meet some strangers but you will leave with lots of new friends.

Fri 24 Jul09:00New Cross Community Hall(5mi)

via New Cross Community HallLocal gem

Community

Friendly Bench

When: 3rd April 2026 @ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Where: Thrive

Fri 24 Jul10:30Thrive(3.8mi)

via ThriveLocal gem

Children & FamilyWorkshops & Classes

Friday Friends Storytime

Join us on Fridays at 9:30 & 10:30 am for learning fun with stories, songs and bubbles! Friday Friends is held in Hannah’s Reading Garden from May through September and inside the rest of the year. Download the Preschool to Pathway’s event flyer below.

Fri 24 Jul11:30Morton Little Library(2.9mi)

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Community

Magic Presents: God of Mischief

is a three-versus-one Commander event. One player assumes the role of Loki, the God of Mischief himself, and has access to a set of advantages called “Loki’s Tricks.” The other three players assemble as the heroes and team up against Loki, braving the significant advantages provided by Loki’s Tricks. The player acting as Loki starts the game with a play aid that lists a selection of “Loki’s Tricks.” The Loki player goes first and starts with 60 life. On each of their turns, the Loki player must select a new Trick from the options available on the play aid. The other three players, the heroes, take their turns simultaneously and have a shared life total of 60. All participants receive the participation promo card Table fee’s are only €5

Fri 24 Jul19:00Mountain Gremlin Games(3mi)

via Mountain Gremlin GamesCurated

Community

Marvel Super Heroes Standard Showdown

! Promo Cards for the winner. Entry is €5

Fri 24 Jul19:00Mountain Gremlin Games(3mi)

via Mountain Gremlin GamesCurated

Community

Past Captains

Hole by Hole Flyovers with tips

Sat 25 JulShirland Golf & Country Club(3.6mi)

via Shirland Golf & Country Club

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2-Man Texas Scamble

Hole by Hole Flyovers with tips

Sat 25 JulShirland Golf & Country Club(3.6mi)

via Shirland Golf & Country Club

Community

Who let the dads out

We want to create a space where dads, granddads, father figures and their children can have fun together, and is founded on the Christian principle of wanting to demonstrate God’s love to communities.

Sat 25 Jul11:00Holmgate Evangelical Church(2.8mi)

via Holmgate Evangelical ChurchCurated

Community

Pokémon League Day

Our regular Pokémon League day! Play and trade cards with other Pokemon enthusiasts. Pokemon ID is required and if you don’t have one we can get you one. If it’s your first time you can learn to play and build your first deck. Entry is only €5 and your first drink is free, all children must be accompanied by an appropriate adult

Sat 25 Jul12:00Mountain Gremlin Games(3mi)

via Mountain Gremlin GamesCurated

Community

Warhammer 40,000 League Day

Welcome to another Warhammer 40,000 league day! There are many full size tables to play in our ongoing league. A space for painting miniatures. New to the game? No problem there are demonstrations of the game rules and painting available. Standard table fee’s are only €5.

Sat 25 Jul15:00Mountain Gremlin Games(3mi)

via Mountain Gremlin GamesCurated

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Around £20

Regency Summer Party

Location: The Regency Dance Centre Ltd - Regency Ballroom, Market Place, Sutton in Ashfield, Nottinghamshire, NG17 1AQDate: 25 July 2026 7:00 pm - 25 July 2026 9:30 pmJoin the Fun at our Regency Summer Party! Mark your calendars for Saturday, 25 July 2026! From 7:00pm to 09:30pm, the Regency Ballroom will be the place to be as we hit the dance floor with great recorded music for Ballroom, Latin, Sequence and party dancing as well as special performances from our brilliant students! It's also a special evening as we'll be holding our medal presentation, celebrating the fantastic achievements from our last round of exams – so get ready to cheer! Students, be sure to invite your friends and family along; everyone is welcome to join the celebration. We’ll get everyone moving with tuition in some easy dances, and follow it up with a delicious buffet. So, pull out your favourite summer outfits and come ready for a brilliant night of dancing, proud moments, good food, and great company. It’s the perfect summer get-together – don’t miss out! Put on your favourite party outfit amd join us for this amazing evening. Times: 7:00pm - 09:30pm Price: £20 per person (U12yrs half price, Under 3yrs free)

Sat 25 Jul20:00The Regency Dance Centre Ltd(4.9mi)

via The Regency Dance Centre Ltd

Community

Brain Mills Trophy

Hole by Hole Flyovers with tips

Sun 26 JulShirland Golf & Country Club(3.6mi)

via Shirland Golf & Country Club

Religion & Spirituality

10AM Traditional Anglican Service

Anglican Worship followed by refreshments.2nd & 4th (inc Holy Communion) Sunday

Sun 26 Jul10:00New Cross Community Hall(5mi)

via New Cross Community HallLocal gem

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Venues with events near Upper Pilsley

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

Mountain Gremlin Games3.0 miles away Holmgate Evangelical Church2.8 miles away Morton Little Library2.9 miles away

More about Upper Pilsley

Derbyshire, England

Upper Pilsley sits quietly in Derbyshire with a charm that feels like a proper cup of tea on a rainy Tuesday. There are plenty of local clubs and societies ready to turn an afternoon into something memorable without needing to travel far. It is easy to find your feet here because the community keeps things moving at a pace you can actually enjoy. Near Here gathers all the local notices in one spot so you never have to hunt for a gig or a gathering again.

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