Let’s explore social events in Derby, UK happening this week. Local events are a great way to meet new people and make new friends. Look through this page and consider going out and socializing during one of these social events.
Social events are great and offer a world of possibilities. You can make new friends, learn new skills, see things from different perspectives and it’s fantastic for your mental health. And never before has companionship and being able to spend time with others been as important as it is today.
You probably remember being a kid and going up to another person your age and saying, “Do you want to be friends?” and that was pretty much that. Friend made. Alas, it’s not quite as simple now that we’re grown up, but it doesn’t have to be as difficult or as awkward as we think. There are thousands of people out there who would love to meet up with others, finding them just takes a bit of help and that’s what we’re here for.
On this page, we hope you’ll find some interesting events in Derby where you can make some new friends.
Local Groups’ Events in Derby
Relaxed Writing Session
◦ When: Monday, Jan 20th
◦ Where: The Silk Mill Pub
The Scribes are meeting in person tonight.
Tonight will be a rather relaxed writing session. Bring along your current writing project to share, discuss or just work on in company.
We’ll look forward to seeing you!(…)
Austin Badminton Squad
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Rykneld Sports Centre
If you are a badminton enthusiast who just wants to enjoy the game without the fuss, then this is the group for you!
The Badminton Squad offers an opportunity for like-minded players to practise or improve your badminton skills, socialise and have some fun together.
Players will be in a loosely structured format, mainly to ensure everyone has a chance to play with each other. Players do not have(…)
Burns Night Ceilidh
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Derby Grammar School
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Becks has found this great Burns Night ceilidh in aid of the Tanzania Trust so we’re circulating details in the hope some of you might join us for a rip-roaring, kilt-swinging,(…)
Free Spiritual Discussion – Higher Self, Daily Life
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: DE15 0PQ
In these meetings we discuss various topics in a supportive and non judgmental environment. The aim is to go deeper than in usual day by day conversations in order to share and benefit from each other different prospectives, become more aware of our divine / spiritual nature and promote our spiritual awareness and growth.
We also usually include some short 🧘🏻♀️meditation🧘🏽♂️ either at the b(…)
Quiz night at Great Northern pub
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Great Northern Pub
Join us for the general knowledge quiz night at the Great Northern pub on Derby Road in Langley Mill. Arrive from 8pm to get a table and drink and have a chat before the quiz starts around 8.30pm. £1 per person to enter. Drink vouchers and cash prizes to be won! Also a free buffet (usually sandwiches and chips) during an interval plus optional game of “sticky 13s” for £1.
We’re usually in the poo(…)
Burton Board Games Evening
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: Burton Banter
Hi Everyone,
A quick housekeeping note: to make your £1 per attendee payment please follow this link: [https://www.paypal.me/aligib/1](https://www.paypal.me/aligib/1)
When paying for multiple attendees in one go you can change the value of 1 at the end of the URL to the number of people that you’re paying for.
If you are sending payment intended for multiple dates through the above link please (…)
Winter Skywalk – Bennerley Viaduct winter walk
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Bennerley Viaduct
Here is another chance for some of us to see the local Iron Giant at a different time of year. This is a crisp winter morning walk on the Bennerley Viaduct led by a volunteer guide from the Friends of Bennerley Viaduct, the group responsible for saving the viaduct from the grasp of developers.
The walk commences from underneath the viaduct where there is parking available for the event. It is a m(…)
Free Meditation & Yoga – Pop along 11am on Saturdays –
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: 12 Derby Rd
Introduction
Hello there! – We’d like to welcome you to Free weekly Sahaja Yoga Meditation meetings hosted by Pat & Chellaston team which take place at the:
Chellaston Bowls Club
Entrance Lidl Car Park
27-33 Swarkestone Road
Chellaston
Derby
DE73 5UA
every Saturday from 11.00am until 12.00
Entrance In Lidl car park to be written under Chellaston Bowls Club
With Sahaja Yoga Meditation we norma(…)
Ripley Small Business Meetup
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: Ascentant Accountancy
Are you interested in meeting local Businesses to network, do business and learn from others?
Our FREE Business meetup is available to any Business (you do not need to be a client of Ascentant Accountancy) and is an opportunity to discuss local Business issues and meet other local Businesses….
We are hosting this between 4pm-6pm on Tuesday 21st January at our office on Oxford Street.
We offer(…)
Chewy Improv
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: The Bless
Every Tuesday from 8pm to 10pm.
Newcomers very welcome for this friendly, Weekly Improv Drop-In for Improvisers of all levels.
We’re very friendly, simply come ready to have a laugh and get involved!
A great way to widen your social circle and make new friends.
(Event is free, with a suggested donation of £5.)(…)
Dark Skies Experience at Sutton Bank – North York Moors
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: undefined
Discover the stunning dark skies of the North York Moors, one of the UK’s best stargazing spots. With our telescopes and expert guide, explore the beauty of the cosmos and unravel the mysteries of the night sky in a friendly and relaxed setting.
Book your place today online at:
[https://www.largeoutdoors.com/dark-skies-experience-at-sutton-bank-north-york-moors](https://www.largeoutdoors.com/dark(…)
Monday Football in Derby
◦ When: Monday, Jan 20th
◦ Where: Leisure United Derby Racecourse
Social weekly game for fun/fitness. We have a small existing group and looking for more to join! Can add you to group once confirmed.
Every Monday @ 20:00 – 21:00
* Casual football for fun & fitness
* 7-a-side
* Parking on-site
* Bibs and balls provided
* Everyone welcome to join
See you on the pitch! ⚽(…)
Tips to meet people at social events
You can make more friends at one party by showing interest in them than in a month by trying to meet people online. Meeting new people and making genuine connections in local events can be fun and easy if you go with the right mindset.
When it comes to meeting new people, nothing beats showing up in the real world. But none of the tips will work if you are not coming from the right place. Keep an open mind when attending social events. Reframe strangers as potential friends, it will make it much easier to approach conversations and fully engage in them.
When choosing an event, keep an eye on interesting themes, something you can relate to. Meeting new people in the context of mutual interest increases your chances of being friends.
Research events with the types of people you want to meet. They could be people in your age group, your field of work, or a specific neighborhood. Do not be too strict though, loosen up a little bit from your expectations.
Go where people are intentionally looking to make friends such as networking events where it feels normal and expected to walk up and introduce yourself.
In this digital era, apps and websites are the most convenient solutions for finding out about local events. If you are not sure where to look for events happening in Derby, you can try out Derbytourism.com.au, Inderby.org.uk, or Lovederby.com.
RELATED: How To Meet People In Derby, UK
ECGT Elvaston Castle Tour
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Elvaston Castle Country Park
Behind the scenes guided tours of the castle hosted by the Elvaston Castle & Gardens Trust. Tours last 45 minutes. Limited tickets.
VocAL Intuition – Annual Vocal Showcase 2025
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Paulet High School & 6th Form College
2025 Annual Vocal Showcase for VocAL Intuition teachers and their students
Nottingham Comic Con & Toy Fair
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: David Ross Sports Village
A super fun family friendly event full of all things film, tv, comic con and toys, including loads of people in costume and much much more!
Derby – Small99’s People, Planet, Pint™: Sustainability Meetup
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: The Flowerpot
Pop down to your local People Planet Pint meetup to find more about what’s going on locally with sustainability and how you can get involved
Castle Donington Ink & Watercolour Sketchalong – January
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: The Rainbow Room
Come along to this monthly sketching class to help improve your sketching skills and learn new techniques
Warhammer Age of Sigmar Throne of Skulls Doubles Tournament
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Warhammer World
Prepare for a weekend like no other with this matched play Warhammer Age of Sigmar doubles event.
Heritage Talk: Victorian Optical Toys
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Beeston Library
Local historian and retired theatre consultant Bob Massey unravels the story behind some fascinating Victorian optical toys.
Treemendous Evergreens
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Wollaton Hall, Gardens and Deer Park
Strolling through Wollaton Park, discovering the secrets of the evergreens and their enduring presence.
Cupcake Decorating – Stapleford Library and Learning Centre – Adult Learning
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Stapleford Library
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Weekday Warhammer: Contest of Heroes
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Warhammer World
Spend a day at the home of Warhammer for this one-day three-game Warhammer Age of Sigmar tournament.
Attenborough in Watercolour – Painting Workshop
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Attenborough Nature Reserve – Parking at ANC
Spend a relaxing day painting with us at Attenborough Nature Centre led by artist Anjana Cawdell.
KuKu Elevenses with Hilton Hotels
◦ When: Wednesday, Jan 22nd
◦ Where: Hilton East Midlands Airport
Join us for an exciting business-effective ‘round-table’ opportunity to connect with different businesses.
NRoSO – Long Whatton (Arable: 21st January – PM)
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: Falcon Inn
This winter, Hutchinsons and Farmacy are offering face-to-face operator training of the new, annual NRoSO arable update course
Sukh Ojla : The Aunty Years – Derby
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Landau Forte College Derby
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Erewash Sound & Erewash Partnership Networking Event and Studio visit
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: Erewash Sound
Come join us for a fun evening of networking and a behind-the-scenes studio visit at Erewash Sound – meet new people and see how radio magic
Richard Blackwood : Live – Derby
◦ When: Saturday, Jan 25th
◦ Where: Landau Forte College Derby
Get set for a night that’s not just comedy – it’s a rollercoaster of laughter, stories, and a sneak peek into his incredible 30-year journey
Warhammer World Nemesis Clash – January 2025
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Warhammer World
Welcome to the Nemesis Clash, a fun night’s Warhammer Underworlds gaming at Warhammer World
Kirtan and Cacao with Ravi Freeman
◦ When: Friday, Jan 24th
◦ Where: Sage Yoga Studio
Join us for a night of Kirtan and Cacao with Ravi Freeman on Friday 24th January at 7 PM!
Coffee & Crafts Mornings
◦ When: Thursday, Jan 23rd
◦ Where: Long Eaton Art Room
Fortnightly Coffee & Crafts sessions, come along & enjoy a relaxing morning of creative crafts with Lindsay & Julia.
Beeston Business Network – Enjoyable Evening Networking
◦ When: Tuesday, Jan 21st
◦ Where: Yellow Wood Cafe
Our next Beeston Network is on the 21st January 2025 between 6:00 -7:30 p.m. and we are meeting at Yellow Wood Cafe, Beeston.