This month we’ve got a Pre-Loved Pop-Up Sale, well dressings at both of Little Chester’s Roman Wells, music quizzes, Pilates classes, Opera Babes Charity Concert and more!
Screenreader friendy details:
1. Chester Green Well-Dressing Workshops & Displays
- Event Type: Community workshops to create a traditional Derbyshire well-dressing (Theme: Celebration).
- Workshop Dates & Times: Monday 1st June to Thursday 4th June, from 10:00 AM to 8:00 PM daily. (Note: Monday is fully booked).
- Children’s Sessions: 4:00 PM to 5:00 PM daily (young children must be accompanied).
- Workshop Venue: At the rear of 108 Chester Green Road.
- Cost: Free. Participants are asked to donate a few flowers (refreshments are provided).
- Public Showings & Display Dates: Friday 5th June to Sunday 14th June.
- Grand Opening Event: Friday 5th June at 4:00 PM at the Marcus Street Well, opened by Rev. James Durrant.
- Special Display Location Change: On Saturday 6th June from 2:00 PM, the display will move to St. Paul’s Vicarage (6 Old Chester Road) for the day to showcase the Roman well.
- Contact: Text Caroline on 07762264308 to book.
2. Pre-Loved Pop-Up Sale
- Event Type: Indoor and outdoor market selling pre-loved adult and children’s wear, accessories, bags, jewellery, and small household items.
- Date & Time: Sunday 14th June 2026, from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM.
- Venue: Chester Green Community Centre.
- Cost: Free admission. Light refreshments will be on sale.
- Stall Pitch Cost: Remaining outside pitches cost £10. Email cgetmarkets@gmail.com to book.
3. “You’ll Never Walk Alone” OperaBabes Charity Concert
- Event Type: Charity concert supporting First Steps ED (an eating disorder charity).
- Date & Time: Friday 19th June 2026 at 7:30 PM.
- Venue: Derby Cathedral.
- Cost / Booking: Paid ticket event. Booking is available online via Eventbrite.
4. Picnic on the Green (10th Anniversary)
- Event Type: Free community picnic with live entertainment (Local Vocals choir, Brass Pigeon, The Buzzberrys, Tiptoe School of Performing Arts, and fire eater Mary Good), children’s church marquee, face painting, ice cream, a World Cup treasure hunt, a raffle, and a tug of war.
- Date & Time: Sunday 12th July 2026, from 1:00 PM to 5:00 PM.
- Venue: On the Green at Chester Green.
- Cost: Free.
5. Weekly Classes & Recurring Community Events
Pilates Class
- Day & Time: Every Tuesday from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM.
- Venue: St Paul’s Church Hall.
- Cost: £6 per class. Suitable for beginners.
- Contact: Dee on 07951 743016.
Chester Green Book Exchange
- Day & Time: 1st Saturday of every month, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
- Venue: Community Room on Old Chester Road (opposite Marcus Street).
- Cost: Free.
Weekly Music Quiz
- Day & Time: Every Tuesday evening.
- Venue: Coach and Horses pub, Chester Green.
6. Future 2026 Diary Dates (Chester Green Community Centre)
- Quiz Night: Friday 18th September, 7:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
- Proposed “Chester Green Does Cake” (Macmillan Charity Fundraiser): Sunday 20th September (Seeking volunteers and bakers; contact chestergreenents@gmail.com).
- Halloween Family Disco: Saturday 24th October, 6:00 PM – 9:30 PM.
- Christmas Market: Saturday 21st November, 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM.
- Wreath Making Workshop: Friday 27th November, 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM.
7. Local Community Notices
- Little Chester History Group: Meeting on 18th June at 7:30 PM at the Community Centre. Robert Mee will give a talk on “The Ealing Comedies”.
- Information Boards Consultation: Options have been narrowed down to 8 potential historic boards (including Chester Green, Handyside Bridge, and Marcus Street). Organizer Mark Davis is seeking memories from anyone who worked at Daniels or Prestige. Contact Mark at 07802733975 or markjdavis01@outlook.com.
- Chester Green Community Group (AGM Update): The Management Committee reported a highly successful financial year from venue hire and bar events. Income will fund centre redecorations and new tables. For private hire prices, call 07527 603057 or email chestergreencommunitygroup@hotmail.com.
