More sweeps in parks as part of Operation Sceptre

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Fri 17th May 2024

Police across Derbyshire have been enhancing their fight against knife crime this week by taking part in the national campaign of Operation Sceptre. A spokesman for Alfreton Police SNT said on Wednesday (May 15): “Today, as part of the nat [...]

Fundraising Race Night

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 7th May 2024

Race Night at Riddings Park Community Centre on Friday, May 10, at 6.30pm until 11pm. A spokesman for the event said: “We are holding an adults only race night on May 10 at Riddings Community Centre. “Doors will open at 6.30pm with the fi [...]

Tribute to community stalwart

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 25th April 2024

A tribute to community stalwart Patricia Ottowells has been made by the team at Riddings Park Community Centre following her sad passing. A spokesman for the centre said: “It is with a heavy heart we announce the sad news of Patricia Ottow [...]

Somercotes Community Singers Concert

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 16th April 2024

The Great American Songbook Fabulous organist and great music. With guest act Brett Wales Bar and refreshments at Riddings Park Community Centre. Tickets £9. To find out more about the Somercotes Community Singers go to [...]

Northern Soul to Country Rock for community centre gigs

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Tue 26th March 2024

A Derbyshire community centre has a host of gigs coming up for residents and visitors to enjoy. The team at Riddings Park Community Centre in Alfreton has enlisted a variety of music acts to attend the centre to provide entertainment throu [...]

Easter events in the Alfreton and surrounding area

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Thu 7th March 2024

Easter time is fast approaching – this year Easter Day falls on Sunday, March 31. We have been updating our What’s On Calendar with some of the Easter focused events and services which we have coming up in our area. See our What’s [...]

Riddings Park Community Centre’s Easter Tot’s Party

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 6th March 2024

An Easter Tot’s Party is being hosted by LM Events and Moo Moo Music at Riddings Park Community Centre. It will take place on Saturday, March 30, between 10.30am and midday. There will be lots of fun for all the family to enjoy including [...]

Race night raises cash for charity

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Wed 21st February 2024

A race night at a Derbyshire community centre has raised cash for a national charity. Riddings Park Community Centre was the venue for the recent charity event which was hosted in aid of British Heart Foundation. A spokesman for the centr [...]

Refurbishment plans for community centre opened by the late Lady Diana

Posted by: Emma Atkinson

Tue 6th February 2024

A Derbyshire community centre which was opened by the late Lady Diana, Princess of Wales, in 1992, is set for a major renovation project. [...]

Burlesque Chair Dance Classes in Riddings

Posted by: Belinda Hargreaves

Mon 5th February 2024

Burlesque Chair Dance Classes are running at two venues in our area. The classes are run by Sharon Cauldwell and take place on Tuesdays at 6pm at Alfreton Community Hall; and on Thursdays at 7pm at Riddings Park Community Centre. Sharon s [...]