Activities and events

Find out more about the activities and events taking place at Age UK Derby and Derbyshire.

Here are a list of upcoming events or sessions:

Wednesday 12th November

Live Stronger for Longer and our Information Roadshow are at the Amber Valley Wellbeing drop in at William Gregg Leisure Centre 

Thursday 13th November

The Information Roadshow are at the Dementia Hub in Ilkeston Hospital 1:30 - 3:30pm to discuss Life history, memory boxes and
cognitive stimulation therapy.

The Live Stronger for Longer team have an Otago 1 day course - course places booked in advance

Wednesday 12th November

The following is the calendar events for Chaddesden Day Centre:

THURSDAY 4 DECEMBER - CHRISTMAS BREAK UP LUNCH CLUB

We will return in the New Year, Thursday 8 January 2026

TUESDAY 2 DECEMBER  -
CHRISTMAS LIGHT SWITCH ON FROM 5.30pm

Lots of stalls in the centre including food, tombola and raffle  

SUNDAY 7 DECEMBER - CHADDESDEN CHRISTMAS FESTIVAL

Lots going on in Chaddesden that day with stalls along the street and stalls in the Jubilee Club … Just remember there will be a road closure that day

WEDNESDAY 10 DECEMBER - CHRISTMAS FILM

The film is free and begins at 2.00pm.  If you would like a lunch its £5 and is served at 1pm. You do need to pre-book lunch in advance

THURSDAY 11 DECEMBER – AFTERNOON TEA

We are again invited to The Rotary Club of Derby afternoon tea at
St Alkmunds Church

We will leave at 12noon and return at 4.30pm, it’s a free event with transport provided from the Centre

Speak to Di regarding home pick up and return

SUNDAY 14 DECEMBER - CHRISTMAS WITH THE ELDERBERRIES
Being held at the Jubilee Club 2.00pm to 5.30pm

60S band playing all the songs we know to get us into the Christmas spirit. Raffle and Christmas bingo, feel free to bring your own nibbles

WEDNESDAY 17 DECEMBER …CHRISTMAS SINGALONG 1 TILL 4

Come along and sing into Christmas with our fortnightly group including a Christmas raffle. 

Tickets £3 inc food and tea/coffee

THURSDAY 25 DECEMBER - CHRISTMAS DAY

If you are on your own, please let Di and the team know
as we will be doing Christmas Day dinner

SATURDAY 27^TH DECEMBER – Prepare for an announcement

Di will let you know when she has further details 

FRIDAY FRIENDS

Runs on Fridays throughout Christmas and New Year, weather permitting (except Boxing Day)

Weekly events at Chaddesden Day Centre

Monday

• Tea Dance - 10am till 12pm. The weekly session fee is £3. Tea/Coffee 50p. A friendly get together enjoying a dance and learning dance basics.  Advisable to phone for dates and availability 01332 674562. 
• Happy lungs social group - 2^nd Monday of every month 2pm till 4pm. A social /support group for anyone living with breathing /respiratory conditions. Contact Karen on 07999330494 or Jacky on 07572106918.
• ‘Tootsies’ Footcare. Affordable footcare once a month for over 50s. For further information call 01773 766922.

• WI Chaddesden. Chaddesden WI meet on the first Monday of the month at 7.30pm. Come along and enjoy fun and friendship. More info on www.chaddesdenwi.weebly.com or on Facebook or Contact Linda on 07971 475696

Tuesday

• Art Group - 10am till 12pm, £2.00 per session. All abilities welcome to share your talents. At the moment our membership has a couple of vacancies. Call Di for more information 01332 674562.
• Forever Active - 12.30pm. Forever Active is a new healthy activity programme, tailored to your specific needs.  It combines continual one-to-one support and activity advice to keep you motivated.

• Chaddesden Ladies Tuesday Club - 2.15pm till 3.45pm. The Chaddesden Ladies Tuesday Club meet every week at the Age UK DD community building. Please contact 01332 674562 for more information.

Wednesday

• Forever Active - 10.30am till 11.30am. This is a new healthy activity programme, tailored to your specific needs.  It combines one-to-one support and activity advice to keep you motivated.  Activity sessions including the Healthy Bones and Energizer class.  Further activity sessions across the city including walking football.
• Free fortnightly film screening - from 2pm but if you would like to purchase a light bite lunch its £5 from 1pm prior to the film. The lunch is an option but we will have tea and coffee available too. All the old favourites you will know. Contact the Centre on 01332 674562 Alternate Wednesdays “Sing Along Group” £3.50 including Refreshments.

Thursday

• Chair Based Exercise - 9.30 to 10.45am
• Weekly Lunch Group - 11 am till 1pm, donation £4.00 (Waiting list). Two-course lunch and a weekly Raffle. Contact the Centre for details 01332 674562.
• Thursday Afternoon Craft Group -1.30pm till 3.30pm. Come along with your own craft or look to start one. Contact the Centre 01332 674562 for details.

• Hatha Yoga - 6.30pm  to 7.45pm. Ladies Gentle Yoga Class £8 per session. Classes are suitable for all levels of ability, come and join us. Contact Gabrielle on 07923 608938

Friday

• Friday Friends - 10am till 12pm. Come and enjoy some tea and toast and have a natter.  No booking required and all will receive a warm welcome.

• Rock of All Ages Choir -11.30am. Now practice at the Jubilee Club Chaddesden. Everyone welcome - £3.50 cost per session.

Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays - Please ask for availability on these days. We do sometimes hold one off weekend events but some of the dates will be free. Contact the Centre 01332 674562

Weekly Bowling Club (Indoor from October to the end of March)

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Enquiries welcome

Please contact Di at the Chaddesden Centre on 01332 674562 on Chaddesden Park near to the Library

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