Local Events

The North West group of Leicestershire and Rutland Wildlife Trust present a talk by Kathy Wapples who returns to bring us up to date with her considerable interest in bees, their life story and how she copes with the problems they bring.

Do you have collections or old British/foreign coins and banknotes lying around? The come along and have them valued for free in January and February at Ashby and Swadlincote with Willow Coins, specialists in predecimal British milled coins

Winter 1968 and showbiz legend Judy Garland arrives in Swinging London to perform a five-week sold-out run at The Talk of the Town. It is 30 years since she shot to global stardom in The Wizard of Oz, but if her voice has weakened, its dramatic intensity has only grown.

Cheese Lovers Afternoon tea

Join Gillian Day, Calke’s very own photography team leader, as she reveals handy tip and tricks for taking better photographs.

The Leicester branch of the Campaign for Real Ale is holding its 20th annual Leicester Beer Festival.

HumanKind delves deeper into the lives of six people who lived and worked at Calke, revealing stories of isolation and loneliness, kindness and compassion.

It's 1962 in Baltimore, and the lovable plus-size teen Tracy Turnblad has only one desire -- to dance on the popular Corny Collins Show

David will be joining us to talk about his bees, bee keeping and how he makes his wonderful products. There will be samples to try and you will be able to purchase some of his items on the night.

ABBA Tribute Night and dinner here at The Lyric Rooms. Your evening includes a 3 course dinner and coffee followed by our female duo ABBA tribute.

Shop your favourite high street brands with 50% off or more at the Ladies fashion show and pop up shop at Ashby Hill Top Primary School.

Browse through a range of stalls in the Riding School to find unique, vintage and handmade gifts. From fashion to homeware, there's something for all tastes. Find that special gift or treat yourself at our popular vintage fair.