6 things to do this weekend
Fancy getting out and about this weekend? Here are six things to do and see around the East Midlands.
Whatton Gardens – Open Garden for NGS
Often described by visitors as a hidden gem, this Country House garden is a relaxing experience for all the family. Listen to the birds, and enjoy home-made teas and walks through the many fine trees, spring bulbs and shrubs, large herbaceous border, traditional rose garden, ornamental ponds and lawns.
Date: 10:30am – 5pm Sunday 22nd May
Location: Whatton Gardens, Kegworth, Leicestershire LE12 5BG
September Girls at The Maze
Fresh from a tour of the US, Irish band September Girls finish a successful tour of the UK in Nottingham tonight (Saturday 21) with a gig at The Maze. The band have recently released their second album ‘Age of Indignation’ to universal acclaim. Formed in Dublin in 2011 and named after the Big Star song (by way of The Bangles), September Girls share songwriting and vocal duties amongst each of the band members. They comprise Paula Cullen on bass, Caoimhe Derwin and Jessie Ward O’Sullivan on guitar, Lauren Kerchner on keys and drummer Sarah Grimes.
Date: 8.3pm Saturday 21st May
Location: The Maze, 257 Mansfield Road, Nottingham NG1 3FT
RYA Push the Boat Out at Staunton Harold Sailing Club
Experience a taste of sailing! Come along for a relaxing coffee and chat with our members and learn about our award winning sailing club. Watch the dinghy racing from 11.30 a.m. Learn about the RYA training courses on offer. Snacks and light lunches available to purchase at our volunteer-run galley.
Date: 11am -3pm Sunday 22nd May
Location: Staunton Harold Sailing Club, Calke Road, Melbourne, Derby, DE73 8DL
Lady Bay Vintage & Midcentury Design Fair
This vintage, and mid-century antiques fair is on May 21st in Lady Bay, West Bridgford. It’s going to be bigger and better than ever with stalls inside as well as out this Summer. Browse vintage furniture, art, lighting, art deco, homeware, ceramics, clocks, glassware, studio pottery, gents and ladies vintage clothing, jewelry, books, french antiques, fabrics & textiles, rugs, record players, wind up watches, and a whole heap more.
Date: 11am Saturday 21st May
Location: All Hallows Church Hall, Pierrepont Rd, West Bridgford, Lady Bay, NG2 5BP
Bugtopia
This all-weather attraction is perfect for this weekend’s forecast. Meet and greet a variety of bugs, spiders, butterflies and lizards. Hands on interaction, feeding sessions, and a chance to learn more from the handler. Jungle Hut play area onsite too!
Date: Anytime
Location: Green Trunks Garden Centre, Loddington Rd, Kettering NN14 1PY
Moira Canal Festival
There will be boats, bands, bar, American Civil War historic reenactment and living history displays and a unique interpretation of the Battle of Bosworth. A conjurer, Punch and Judy man, crafty hands-on fun for children, Morris dancing, petting zoo, parrots, owls, stalls, exhibits and displays and maybe a chance to sample the olden days of being transported by a boat horse.
Date: Saturday 21st – Sunday 22nd May
Location: Moira Furnace, Ashby-de-la-Zouch, Leicestershire, DE12 6AT
