Events in Kings Mills, Leicestershire

Midweek Gathering

A spoken word communion service normally held in the chancel of Alvaston Parish Church. Everyone welcome. We meet together in person - this is not broadcast online.

Wed 22 Jul10:15Alvaston Parish Church(4mi)

via Alvaston Parish ChurchLocal gem

Community

On Screen at Calke Abbey

Calke Abbey has taken its place on the big screen in 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' – and now you can discover how it happened. Explore the spaces used in the production – from Tommy Shelby’s dramatic walk through the Stableyards to the atmospheric rooms inside the House transformed for the screen. Discover how outdoor spaces and historic interiors were dressed to create mood and meaning, how the cast and crew worked within this fragile setting, and how the production team worked carefully with the team at Calke to protect its historic fabrics and collections while bringing scenes to life. You can also follow our downloadable walking trail across the estate to see these locations for yourself. It highlights key places where filming took place and offers behind-the-scenes insights for fans of the series and anyone curious about filming in heritage places. Whether you watched the film or are intrigued by how historic houses become film sets, this is your chance to see Calke through a different lens. Don't forget to check back in October for details of a brand new, behind-the-scenes tour of the House, exploring some of the rooms and spaces used for filming.

Wed 22 Jul10:30Calke Abbey(4.6mi)

via Calke Abbey

Community

Warm Welcome Wednesdays

Come and join us for Warm Welcome on Wednesdays - a warm welcome, a warm drink and a simple lunch. A safe place to chat, connect, and relax. We are open for everyone - all are welcome. If you are in need, we can help direct you to agencies that can help with food support etc. Alvaston Parish Church (Alvaston: St. Michaels) Every Wednesday 11am - 4pm Everyone welcome Come for the whole day or just pop in for a short break ⭐ Free hot drinks and hot lunch ⭐ Free Wi-Fi ⭐ Table top games to enjoy ⭐Children’s indoor play area ⭐Work space - if you’re working from home come and enjoy our space & company instead (Wi-Fi available) ⭐Quiet spaces ********************* At Warm Welcome we can also offer help with ⭐Cost of living support - we are a Derby City Council approved referrer for Household Support. If you're struggling with the cost of living, come and see how we can help ⭐Health & wellbeing support ⭐Online access with our computers

Wed 22 Jul11:00Alvaston Parish Church(4mi)

via Alvaston Parish ChurchLocal gem

CommunitySports & FitnessWorkshops & Classes

1-to-1 Cycling Lessons: Learn to Ride at Calke Explore

Whether you’re completely new to riding a bike or want some guided tuition to help you get back in the saddle if you’ve not cycled in a while, a trained member of the team will support you to feel confident on a bike. The sessions are also suitable for children who are riding for the first time, provided they are accompanied by an adult. Bikes and helmets are included at no extra cost, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.

Wed 22 Jul11:00Calke Abbey(4.6mi)

via Calke Abbey

History & Heritage

Local Treasure, Global Connections: Museum Room Display

Discover this year's Museum Room display and take a closer look at Calke’s State Bed hangings. Still in near- perfect condition, these Chinese silk hangings are a treasure of the National Trust, even featuring in the book '125 Treasures of the National Trust'. Rich in symbolism, Chinese art is more than just decorative - the display encourages visitors to explore the images in the hangings and the meanings behind them.

Wed 22 Jul12:00Calke Abbey(4.6mi)

via Calke Abbey

Community

Capturing Childhood in the Nurseries at Calke

Meet the children of the Harpur Crewe family in our nurseries through a series of photos, supported by CEWE. See large scale photographs of two generations of children who called Calke Abbey home. Explore the photobooks to find out more about them, and spend time in the nurseries as the Harpur Crewe children would have done. Sit and read a book, try your hand at a jigsaw and imagine riding around the park as you have a go on the small rocking horse. The children enjoyed putting on plays and dances, and you can give it a go too! Discover a real costume worn by one of the Harpur Crewe daughters. Step into the spotlight as you try on one of our matching dressing up outfits and act out your own play.

Wed 22 Jul12:00Calke Abbey(4.6mi)

via Calke Abbey

Community

Herbarium Conservation in Action

Calke's herbarium - a collection of pressed plants and flowers - will be formally documented for the first time this summer. Having been in storage for decades, the team will be examining each specimen's condition, with the hope of displaying it in the future. Containing all sorts from geraniums to brambles and with some specimens coming from as far away as Scotland and the Isles of Scilly (with others from right here on the Calke estate), it's a library of flora that will be able to tell us a lot about local biodiversity during the 1830s-1920s. A dedicated team of volunteers will also be photographing the collection in order to 'digitise' it, so that more people will be able to access the herbarium online. Pop into the Dining Room on the selected dates to watch the team at work and ask them about what they're up to. Don't forget to check out our programme of botanical-themed events inspired by the herbarium too.

Wed 22 Jul12:00Calke Abbey(4.6mi)

via Calke Abbey

Arts & Culture

Craft & Chat

A place to relax and make friends. Bring your craft or just come to chat. This event is part of the Derby City Churches' Breathing Spaces promoting wellbeing.

Wed 22 Jul13:00Alvaston Parish Church(4mi)

via Alvaston Parish ChurchLocal gem

Community

U13s

U13s. Melbourne Rugby Football Club. Date's on the card. That's the trailer — their site's got the main feature.

Wed 22 Jul19:00Melbourne Rugby Football Club(2.9mi)

via Melbourne Rugby Football ClubLocal gem

Community

Pressed in Time: Create Your Own Herbarium Sheet

Discover a fascinating and little-seen part of Calke Abbey’s natural history collection in this thoughtful two-hour evening session inspired by the historic herbarium. You’ll have the opportunity to discover part of the collection and learn more about the plants, records and stories it holds, as this important aspect of Calke’s collection begins to be shared more openly with the public. Taking inspiration from the herbarium itself, you’ll then create your own herbarium sheets, exploring the beauty of plant preservation, observation and botanical storytelling, and beginning your own Herbarium journey. Blending creativity, curiosity and a closer look at Calke’s natural heritage, this session offers a rare chance to engage with the past while making something of your own to take away.

Wed 22 Jul20:00Calke Abbey(4.6mi)

via Calke Abbey

Community

Around £260.00

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

Course Cost: £260 Duration: 1 Day Course Time: 9:30am – 4:00pm Location: Cedars Training Academy (both academies) Pre-requisite: Swedish Body Massage (Level 3) or Level 3 Sports Massage Course Overview The Manual Lymphatic Drainage (MLD) One Day Short Course at Cedars Training Academy is a professional training programme designed for qualified therapists looking to develop confidence and competence in this highly specialised treatment. Manual lymphatic drainage techniques support the removal of excess fluid, toxins, and waste from the body’s tissues. MLD is widely recognised as an effective treatment for individuals living with the debilitating effects of lymphoedema and is also beneficial pre- and post-surgery to help minimise oedema and support recovery. Early intervention is key in lymphoedema management, and this course equips therapists with the skills to apply safe, effective drainage techniques while providing clients with guidance on lifestyle support and self-lymphatic drainage (SLD) between treatments. Who This Course Is For This course is suitable for therapists undertaking continuous professional development (CPD) who wish to expand their treatment offerings.

Thu 23 JulCedars Training Academy - Derby(2.4mi)

via Cedars Training Academy - DerbyLocal gem

Community

On Screen at Calke Abbey

Calke Abbey has taken its place on the big screen in 'Peaky Blinders: The Immortal Man' – and now you can discover how it happened. Explore the spaces used in the production – from Tommy Shelby’s dramatic walk through the Stableyards to the atmospheric rooms inside the House transformed for the screen. Discover how outdoor spaces and historic interiors were dressed to create mood and meaning, how the cast and crew worked within this fragile setting, and how the production team worked carefully with the team at Calke to protect its historic fabrics and collections while bringing scenes to life. You can also follow our downloadable walking trail across the estate to see these locations for yourself. It highlights key places where filming took place and offers behind-the-scenes insights for fans of the series and anyone curious about filming in heritage places. Whether you watched the film or are intrigued by how historic houses become film sets, this is your chance to see Calke through a different lens. Don't forget to check back in October for details of a brand new, behind-the-scenes tour of the House, exploring some of the rooms and spaces used for filming.

Thu 23 Jul10:30Calke Abbey(4.6mi)

via Calke Abbey

CommunitySports & FitnessWorkshops & Classes

1-to-1 Cycling Lessons: Learn to Ride at Calke Explore

Whether you’re completely new to riding a bike or want some guided tuition to help you get back in the saddle if you’ve not cycled in a while, a trained member of the team will support you to feel confident on a bike. The sessions are also suitable for children who are riding for the first time, provided they are accompanied by an adult. Bikes and helmets are included at no extra cost, but you are welcome to bring your own if you prefer.

Thu 23 Jul11:00Calke Abbey(4.6mi)

via Calke Abbey

History & Heritage

Local Treasure, Global Connections: Museum Room Display

Discover this year's Museum Room display and take a closer look at Calke’s State Bed hangings. Still in near- perfect condition, these Chinese silk hangings are a treasure of the National Trust, even featuring in the book '125 Treasures of the National Trust'. Rich in symbolism, Chinese art is more than just decorative - the display encourages visitors to explore the images in the hangings and the meanings behind them.

Thu 23 Jul12:00Calke Abbey(4.6mi)

via Calke Abbey

Community

Capturing Childhood in the Nurseries at Calke

Meet the children of the Harpur Crewe family in our nurseries through a series of photos, supported by CEWE. See large scale photographs of two generations of children who called Calke Abbey home. Explore the photobooks to find out more about them, and spend time in the nurseries as the Harpur Crewe children would have done. Sit and read a book, try your hand at a jigsaw and imagine riding around the park as you have a go on the small rocking horse. The children enjoyed putting on plays and dances, and you can give it a go too! Discover a real costume worn by one of the Harpur Crewe daughters. Step into the spotlight as you try on one of our matching dressing up outfits and act out your own play.

Thu 23 Jul12:00Calke Abbey(4.6mi)

via Calke Abbey

Community

Calke Crafternoons

As part of Summer of Play, supported by Pokémon, get creative in the Walled Kitchen Garden with a series of craft sessions. Tuesday 21 July: Create a bug magnifying glass (suitable for ages 3+) Thursday 23 July: Kite decorating (3+) Tuesday 28 July: Making bug wands (3+) Thursday 30 July: Decorate your own coasters (5+) Tuesday 4 August: Colour in your own puppet (3+) Thursday 6 August: Design your own tote bag (5+) Tuesday 11 August: Sew your own puppet (5+) Tuesday 18 August: Cross stitch bookmark (5+) Thursday 20 August: Design your own frisbee (5+) Tuesday 25 August: Decorate a cress head flowerpot (5+) Tuesday 1 September: Clay creations (3+) Thursday 3 September: Air dry clay (3+) All materials are provided and children must be accompanied by an adult. The workshops will be held under shelter.

Thu 23 Jul15:00Calke Abbey(4.6mi)

via Calke Abbey

Community

Seniors

Seniors? At Melbourne Rugby Football Club? Say no more. Well, actually — their site says quite a bit more. Worth a click.

Thu 23 Jul19:00Melbourne Rugby Football Club(2.9mi)

via Melbourne Rugby Football ClubLocal gem

What's on in Kings Mills

Midweek Gathering

On Screen at Calke Abbey

Warm Welcome Wednesdays

1-to-1 Cycling Lessons: Learn to Ride at Calke Explore

Local Treasure, Global Connections: Museum Room Display

Capturing Childhood in the Nurseries at Calke

Herbarium Conservation in Action

Craft & Chat

U13s

Pressed in Time: Create Your Own Herbarium Sheet

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

On Screen at Calke Abbey

1-to-1 Cycling Lessons: Learn to Ride at Calke Explore

Local Treasure, Global Connections: Museum Room Display

Capturing Childhood in the Nurseries at Calke

Calke Crafternoons

Seniors

Venues with events near Kings Mills

More about Kings Mills

Enjoyed the look of Kings Mills?

Midweek Gathering

On Screen at Calke Abbey

Warm Welcome Wednesdays

1-to-1 Cycling Lessons: Learn to Ride at Calke Explore

Local Treasure, Global Connections: Museum Room Display

Capturing Childhood in the Nurseries at Calke

Herbarium Conservation in Action

Craft & Chat

U13s

Pressed in Time: Create Your Own Herbarium Sheet

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

On Screen at Calke Abbey

1-to-1 Cycling Lessons: Learn to Ride at Calke Explore

Local Treasure, Global Connections: Museum Room Display

Capturing Childhood in the Nurseries at Calke

Calke Crafternoons

Seniors

What's on in Kings Mills

What's on near Kings Mills, in your inbox

Midweek Gathering

On Screen at Calke Abbey

Warm Welcome Wednesdays

1-to-1 Cycling Lessons: Learn to Ride at Calke Explore

Local Treasure, Global Connections: Museum Room Display

Capturing Childhood in the Nurseries at Calke

Herbarium Conservation in Action

Craft & Chat

U13s

Pressed in Time: Create Your Own Herbarium Sheet

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

On Screen at Calke Abbey

1-to-1 Cycling Lessons: Learn to Ride at Calke Explore

Local Treasure, Global Connections: Museum Room Display

Capturing Childhood in the Nurseries at Calke

Calke Crafternoons

Seniors

Venues with events near Kings Mills

More about Kings Mills

Enjoyed the look of Kings Mills?

What's on near Kings Mills, in your inbox

Midweek Gathering

On Screen at Calke Abbey

Warm Welcome Wednesdays

1-to-1 Cycling Lessons: Learn to Ride at Calke Explore

Local Treasure, Global Connections: Museum Room Display

Capturing Childhood in the Nurseries at Calke

Herbarium Conservation in Action

Craft & Chat

U13s

Pressed in Time: Create Your Own Herbarium Sheet

Manual Lymphatic Drainage

On Screen at Calke Abbey

1-to-1 Cycling Lessons: Learn to Ride at Calke Explore

Local Treasure, Global Connections: Museum Room Display

Capturing Childhood in the Nurseries at Calke

Calke Crafternoons

Seniors