What’s On
Find a class, group or activity at Willington Village Hall. Please contact each organiser before attending for the first time. Private bookings are not displayed.
Seasonal floral workshops and private events also take place throughout the year.
DAY | TIME | GROUP / ACTIVITY |
MON | 10am–12 noon | Emma’s Chair-Based Exercise |
TUE | 10am–12 noon | Adult Art Class |
WED | 10.15–11.45am · last Wed | Social Prescribing Coffee Morning |
DAY | TIME | GROUP / ACTIVITY |
THU | 10am–12 noon | Arts & Crafts Group |
FRI | 10am–12 noon | Right at Home Games Club |
SAT | 10am–12 noon | Church Coffee Morning · first Saturday each month |
What’s On Monday
Chair Based Exercise
Seated and standing exercises designed to improve strength, balance and coordination, with adaptations available for different abilities.
Mondays at 10am and 11.10am £5.50 per session.
Contact Emma: 07554 868161
cbewithemma@gmail.com
Vital Health Pilates
Our goal is to offer classes that suit the health needs and fitness experiences of everyone.
1.45-2.45 every Monday
Email amandadangibau@gmail.com
Derby Dog Training
We run the R.K.C. Good Citizen Scheme from the puppy foundation through Bronze, Silver & Gold level.
Beginner classes (includes preparing for Bronze Good Citizen), run 18.00 to 18.45 or 18.45 to 19.30.
Puppy class 18.00 to 18.30.
K.C. Good Citizen Silver & Gold 19.30 to 20.15. £5 cash
Contact k9atw@hotmail.com
Call 01773 761299
What’s On Tuesday
Art Group
Adult Art Class
Explore and develop your art skills in a friendly, supportive group. Learn about different art genres, build confidence in drawing, painting and mixed-media techniques, and enjoy art appreciation. Regular handouts and exercises are provided for anyone who would like to continue learning at home.
All abilities are welcome, including beginners. No materials? No problem.
Tuesdays, 10am–12 noon.
£8 per session — no upfront fees; simply pay as you go.
Email Cathryn to attend.
Contact Cathryn Haywood: 07533 844755
cathryn_haywood@yahoo.com
Chair Based T'ai Chi
Tai chi and qigong are ancient health preservation arts and can be enjoyed by everyone. Especially good for maintaining a calm, relaxed mind and restoring balance this friendly class is open to everyone.
For more information, contact Lisa on lisa.dengate@hotmail.co.uk.
Second Tuesday every month 2-3pm
Slimming World
A warm and friendly Slimming World group is the very best place to learn how to understand yourself as a slimmer and achieve your dream target weight – it’s a weight loss support group like no other. Here’s what your very first group has in store…
Jane's group is every Tuesday
- 4.30pm, 6pm and 7.30pm
What’s On Wednesday
Ring Craft
Get your dogs ready for the show ring with friendly weekly training sessions. Sessions take place on Wednesdays, with start times varying between 2pm and 5pm.
Contact Margaret Hooley: 01283 703095 or 07970 635770
mhooley.hoolmarkprt@btinternet.com
WI
Meetings take place on the second Wednesday of each month, except August, at 7.30pm.
Enjoy interesting speakers, refreshments and time to meet new people.
Visitors are always welcome.
Contact: willingtonwi@dfwi.co.uk or 01283 701542
Tailored Tution
Small-group maths tuition for KS2 and KS3 children, including end-of-KS2 SATs preparation.
Suitable for ages 7–14, with a maximum of six children per group. Fun and engaging activities help to build confidence and develop each child’s understanding of maths in a welcoming, calm environment.
Wednesdays, 4–5pm. Other times and online tuition may be available on request.
£25 per session.
Led by an experienced maths teacher with 25 years’ experience in schools.
Contact: 07516 335150 by telephone or WhatsApp.
More information: http://tailoredtuition.tutorbird.com
Coffee Morning
Social Prescribing Coffee Morning
A friendly, person-centred drop-in where you can talk about what matters to you and receive support with signposting to helpful organisations and services. This may include loneliness and isolation, mental health, community services, benefits, debt management, volunteering and housing.
Open to everyone — just drop in.
Last Wednesday of every month, 10.15–11.45am.
Contact Melvina Birch: 07429 452483
melvina.birch@communityactionderby.org.uk
What’s On Thursday
Arts & Crafts
We are a friendly, informal group with a shared interest in art and crafts.
The Willington Art & Craft Group has been going now for more than 35 years.
There is an annual membership of £80.00 which includes tea or coffee and a biscuit each week. Every Thursday from 10.00 to 12.00
Dianne Joy Cox
email : dijocox@btinternet.com
Phone : 01283 702869
Oakden Dance
Oakden Dance Academy has a variety of classes suitable for all ages and abilities specialising in many dance styles, holding examinations twice yearly under the IDTA in freestyle and Latin American and shows, performances and demonstrations through the year.
All classes £5 pay as you go.
3-7 year olds 4pm-4.45pm
7-11 year olds 4.45pm-5.30pm
12 years and older 5.30pm-6.30pm
Contacts: Charlotte Vasey, Amanda Gregory
Tel: 07932610719, 01283731703
Email: charlotte_vasey@hotmail.co.uk.
Slimming World
Chair-based Exercise with Lisa
Thursdays, 12.30–1.30pm
A friendly class designed to improve balance, posture, mobility and strength. Suitable for a range of abilities.
The first class is free, then £6 per class or £25 for five weeks.
Contact Lisa: 07989 449875
What’s On Friday
Friday Club
Looking for a friendly and welcoming way to start your Friday? Come along to Right at Home’s Friday Club, where you can enjoy a variety of table games, complimentary refreshments, and great conversation!
Every Friday
9:30am – 11:30am
1st Friday - General Knowledge Quiz
2nd Friday- Board Games
3rd Friday - Bingo
4th Friday • Beetle Drive
5th Childhood Classics
Call 01332 913232
Yoga
Join Spencer for yoga
Every Friday 12noon – 1pm
For more information – coachgeorgespencer@outlook.com
Willington Junior Players
Willington Junior Players is a friendly local amateur dramatic society The group performs plays in September and pantomimes at the end of January each year.
New members are always welcome, both on stage and behind the scenes.
If you have aspiring actors aged 8-16 come along and join in the fun!
Junior Willington Players meet on Fridays 7–8.30pm.
Music Time
Fun music and movement classes for babies, toddlers and pre-school children, with songs, actions and creative props.
Fridays, 1.30–2.15pm
Contact Tracey: music_time@outlook.com or 07866 689971
What’s On Saturday
Coffee Morning
St Michael’s Church Coffee morning
Our Coffee Mornings are held on the 1st Saturday of the month from 10.00 a.m. until 12 noon, in Willington Village Hall.
For more information - stmichaelswarden@gmail.com
Willington Junior Players
Willington Players is a friendly local amateur dramatic society established in 1971, with Margaret Aubrey as one of its founder members. The group is still going strong, performing plays in September and pantomimes at the end of January each year at Willington Village Hall.
New members are always welcome, both on stage and behind the scenes.
The main group meets every Tuesday upstairs at The Rising Sun, 7.30–9pm.
Junior Willington Players meet on Fridays at Willington Village Hall, 7–8.30pm.
Closer to performance we do set builds and on stage rehearsing at weekend at the hall.
Regular Hirers
Christmas & Floral Workshops
Floral Workshops at Willington Village Hall
Join award-winning florist Emily for relaxed, beginner-friendly floral workshops. Everything you need is provided, with step-by-step guidance throughout.
Christmas Workshops 2026
Christmas Wreath Making – £55 per person
Christmas Pomander Workshop – £45 per person
Christmas Table Arrangement Workshop – £45 per person
Festive workshops include a complimentary glass of fizz, hot drinks, chocolates and mince pies. Spaces are limited and advance booking is essential.
Nightingale Florals also offers private workshops, DIY kits, wedding flowers, everlasting florals, Children's floral parties and Flower bar hire.
Find dates and book: https://www.nightingaleflorals.com
Looking to hire our hall for your group?
Great! We would love to hear from you.
Please note in between the regular hirers we do have ad hoc bookings and private events.
Address
Willington Village Hall
6 Twyford Road
Willington
Derbyshire
DE65 6DE
Call: 07442684999
Email: willingtonvillagehall@gmail.com
Registered Charity No. 517481
