Sandiacre Parish Council

Community News and Events

Why not submit details of your local Club or Society's forthcoming events for inclusion on the site? Simply email details to the Parish Clerk.

Whilst the Parish Council is pleased to acknowledge the many community groups, etc. active in the Parish, the inclusion of an event on this site does not imply any endorsement by the Parish Council, it's employees or agents.

Business Crime Event for Derbyshire Businesses

Tuesday, 3rd November 2026

12:30pm to 4:30pm

Casa Hotel, Chesterfield

Derbyshire's Police and Crime Commissioner is running a free event for businesses across Derbyshire that aims to strengthen resilience against crime and anti-social behaviour and help organisations protect their staff, customers and assets.

The event will bring together businesses, policing and partner organisations to discuss issues affecting local businesses, including anti-social behaviour, fraud, cybercrime, theft, retail crime, and staff and customer safety. Attendees will also be able to access practical crime prevention advice, hear updates from partners and network with organisations from across Derbyshire.

The event is free to attend and open to businesses of all sizes and sectors across Derbyshire.

Businesses may find out more and register their attendance here.


Stoptober Events

Stoptober gives people across the country the opportunity to join thousands of others taking their first steps towards a smoke free future. To mark the national quit smoking campaign, Derbyshire County Council is encouraging residents to access the free support available through its specialist stop smoking service.

Poster advertising Stoptober 2026

Live Life Better Derbyshire, Derbyshire County Council’s health and wellbeing service, provides 12 weeks of free stop smoking support for Derbyshire residents aged 12 and above. The service includes advice and guidance from trained stop smoking specialists, access to stop smoking medications, free nicotine replacement therapy (NRT), and a dedicated Facebook support group. Adults aged 18 and over can also access vapes as a quitting aid.

The Live Life Better Derbyshire team will be carrying out drop-in stop smoking support events across Derbyshire throughout October.

Find out where they will be

For more information about the free stop smoking service, call 0800 085 2299 or visit www.livelifebetterderbyshire.org.uk/stopsmoking.


Sandiacre History Group

All meetings are held in the Methodist Church Hall, Butt Street, Sandiacre, at 7.30 pm. unless otherwise stated. Refreshments are available from 7.00 pm.

Visitors welcome at all meetings - £2.50 admission

Download the Programme of Events for 2026 - 2027


Help young people achieve their goals

Do you know any young people who need a little extra help to reach their full potential?

Poster advertising help for young people in Derbyshire

Please click on the image to view at a larger size.

Unstoppable Derbyshire offers free support to 18-to-21 year olds who are not in education, employment or training.

Whether it’s confidence building, learning new skills, hands on qualifications or support for emotional wellbeing, finance and health – there’s support to suit a wide range of needs.

Find out more about Unstoppable Derbyshire by calling 01629 537607 or email ASCH.Unstoppable@derbyshire.gov.uk

You can also visit the website here


St Giles’ Church

Services commence in Church at 10.00 a.m. on Sundays.

A Prayer Meeting is held in Church on Wednesdays from 1.00 p.m. to 2.00 p.m.


Friends of Hayworth Road Park

The Friends of Hayworth Road Park (FOHRP) welcome you to visit this hilltop park on a dry day.

Visitors are welcome for children’s activities, dog walking, kite flying, nature study, ball games, astronomy, picnics and more.

Friends of Hayworth Road Park flyer

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If you would like to help run a small community event or help care for the park or would like to be shown round, please contact: David on fohrp@outlook.com or on 0115 877 9669 or Celia on celia.powers@ntlworld.com.


Erewash Phoenix Choir

Sandiacre Methodist Church

Wednesdays 7.30 p.m - 9.30 p.m.

Erewash Phoenix Choir is now meeting at Sandiacre Methodist Church, Butt Street, Sandiacre, Nottingham, NG10 5JG.

The Musical Director is Terry Clay and new members of all abilities are always welcome to join the weekly rehearsals on Wednesday evening from 7.30 to 9.15.

No auditions are needed, all abilities are welcome. Join in and see for yourself

For more information contact Pauline on 0791 4083911 or email: phoenixchoir@outlook.com


Colouring for Mental Health and Wellbeing

Sandiacre Library

Every Monday 13:30 - 15:00

Colouring Group Poster

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Live Life Better Derbyshire

Healthier futures programme

A free, healthy families programme that offers a range of support for parents and carers of children aged 0 to 12 years old

Find out more


Citizens Advice Bureau

The Erewash impact report from Citizens Advice (Derbyshire Districts) outlines the great work that has taken place locally from 2024 - 2025.

Read the report


Derbyshire Electric Vehicle Charging Survey

To determine where demand is highest for future charging infrastructure, Derbyshire County Council is collecting information through a dedicated webpage. If you’re keen to register your interest in electric vehicle charging infrastructure please follow the link below.

The survey is asking for resident, business, and visitor views on electric charging infrastructure provision in the County to provide an evidence base to help identify areas of demand and subsequently inform the most suitable locations to provide EV charge points in the future.

Register your interest.


Vision Derbyshire

Business Start Up Support Scheme

Thinking of starting a new business in Derbyshire? Vision Derbyshire’s scheme for start-ups can offer advice, support and funding to get your idea off the ground!

The Vision Derbyshire Business Start-Up Scheme is open to people who are thinking about starting a business or who have started a business in the last 12 months, registered in Derby or Derbyshire.

The scheme is open to all industry sectors. New social enterprises are also eligible to apply.

Find out more


Sandiacre Friesland Sports Centre

Did you know that Sandiacre Friesland Sports Centre is now open?

Community space is available to book on the AGP, Sportshall and squash courts, so why not pop in and see what space is available for clubs, family and friends?

Sandiacre Friesland Sports Centre notice of re-opening

Please click on the image for more details and to download it as a pdf.


Help for Domestic Abuse

Pharmacies across the country can help anyone who is suffering from domestic abuse.

Ask for Ani poster

If a pharmacy has an Ask for ANI poster on display and you are suffering from abuse, you can ask for immediate help and support by using the ‘Ask for ANI’ codeword.

Find out more about the Ask for Ani codeword scheme.