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:
July 2025
- 24th July - our Information Roadshow is at the Wirksworth carers cafe from 10:30 - 12:30
- 30th July - drop in event with our Information Roadshow at a social prescribers coffee morning event at Willington Village Hall 10:15 - 11:45am
August 2025
- 4th August 2025 - Wellbeing drop in event at The Glebe, Crich 9:30am - 1pm
- 7th August - Falls talk and service discussion at Hillstown village hall, Bolsover 1pm - 2:30pm
September 2025
- 25th September - World Record Attempt at Chesterfield FC 10am - 1pm, tickets need to be booked by 8th September https://bookwhen.com/cfcct#focus=ev-scqg-20250925100000
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 - 2nd 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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
Each quarter our Falls Prevention Service provide you with an update on our courses, instructors and achievements.
See below for our newsletters:
2025-2026
Quarter 1 Newsletter, April to June 2025
2024-2025
Quarter 1 Newsletter, April to June 2024
Quarter 2 Newsletter, July to Sept 2024
LSFL exercise classes
Exercises 1: WARM-UP
To help you keep active at home, our Live Stronger for Longer team have put together a series of short videos with simple exercises to help improve your mobility, cardiovascular fitness, balance, strength and flexibility. You won’t need any special equipment, but if you have a theraband and have learned to use this from a Live Stronger for Longer (was Strictly No Falling) instructor, you may choose to use this during the strength component.
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Day centres
Day centres offers door to door transport, recreational and lifelong learning activities, a full meal and social opportunities. Day services also provides respite for carers. Day services are in Bakewell, Hope, and Hulland Ward.
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Chaddesden Park Centre
Health, wellbeing, social and day care activities in a wellbeing centre in Chaddesden Park, Derby. Also the home to the Rock of all Ages choir.
How you can get others involved
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Get your colleagues involved
Could you talk to your colleagues or your employer about how you can support us? We have lots of ideas for how organisations can get involved, including sponsoring an event, making us Charity of the Year, or donating equipment.
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